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Question:

Should I take baby (81mg) aspirin to prevent heart attack if I am between age 50-59, have high cholesterol, and/or high blood pressure?

Answer:

Yes
MedHead Confidence Score: 8
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Med-O-Meter

8

MedHead Message:

The benefits of low dose aspirin 81mg outweigh the risks of stomach bleeding in those who have a ten year risk of 10% or more of having a heart attack. Usually, these are people with high cholesterol and/or high blood pressure.

References:

Aspirin Use to Prevent Cardiovascular Disease and Colorectal Cancer: Preventive Medication USPTF April 2016 https://www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/Page/Document/UpdateSummaryFinal/aspirin-to-prevent-cardiovascular-disease-and-cancer

 

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