You have probably heard that aspirin prevents heart attacks in
people with heart disease. But did you know that it also works
in healthy people without pre-existing cardiovascular problems?
Research has shown that aspirin is effective in preventing first
heart attacks in healthy people who have risk factors for the
disease. It does this by staving off blood clots that can
trigger heart attacks. But does this mean everyone should be
taking aspirin therapy? According to the studies, the answer to
that question is no, unless you have risk factors for the
disease. US Preventive Services Task Force The US Preventive
Services Task Force (USPSTF), an independent panel of medical
experts, recommends aspirin therapy in the following groups: -
Men aged 45-79 to reduce the risk of heart attacks - Women aged
55-79 to reduce the risk of stroke American Heart Association
The American Heart Association (AHA) recommends aspirin therapy
for people who are considered to be at "high risk" of having a
heart attack. A person is h