What are the benefits associated with taking Aspirin for the primary prevention of cardiovascular events?
The benefits associated with taking Aspirin for the primary prevention of cardiovascular events include a reduction in deaths, myocardial infarction, and strokes. According to the Antiplatelet Trialists' Collaboration (1994), taking Aspirin for primary prevention was associated with a 24% reduction in deaths, a 32% reduction in myocardial infarctions, and a 16% reduction in strokes. Hart et al. (2000) also found that Aspirin therapy was associated with a reduction in the risk of stroke, myocardial infarction, and vascular death. Additionally, Robinson et al. (2012) found that taking Aspirin was associated with improved cardiovascular risk factors such as lower cholesterol levels and lower blood pressure. Finally, Soejima et al. (2012) found that Aspirin was associated with a reduction in cerebrovascular events in type 2 diabetic patients with poorly controlled blood pressure. 