Question 1

fda recently stated non-aspirin nsaid can increase risk of heart attack and stroke. as a user of advil, (ibuprofen) i take 400mg a few times a week or less for headache, some weeks not at all. should i worry?

Accepted Answer

NSAIDS: NSAIDS are associated with such side effects. In your case, you are young and NSAIDs may not cause heart attack or stroke at this stage. People with underlying atherosclerosis and with plaque formation in their arteries are at higher risk. If you can avoid, that is preferable as Routine use of  NSAIDS may contribute to gastritis, peptic ulcer, kidney damage etc.

Question 2

can i take a heart attack or stroke from taking 2 advils (ibuprofen) a day 3-5 days per week for my tension headaches?

Accepted Answer

Should not: As asked, Ibuprofen would not cause you to have a heart attack.  Prolonged use of nsaids may lead to kidney damage and/or intestinal inflammation.  Good luck.

Question 3

i am thinking of getting a tattoo currently i am on the following medication.
effient 1 a day temsig 50mg 1/2 day ramipril 2.5 1 a day aspirin 1/day
is it advisable to get a tattoo as i have 2 stents and have had a heart attack in the last 18 months?

Accepted Answer

No: There is always a chance of infection--with your medical history I would not suggest it.

Question 4

should i take daily baby aspirin to prevent heart attack?

Accepted Answer

Depends: That is a good question. I'd recommend you talk with your doctor about your cardiovascular risk (including risk for heart attack) and also at the risks and benefits of Aspirin therapy, and then together come up with the right answer for you individually.

Question 5

ok so i can stop the low dose  aspirin without fear of heart attack or stroke? initially i was given aspirin because blood preasure was elevated 135/8

Accepted Answer

Asa: this question is best directed to your doctor who has the most information about you and your risk factors

Question 6

hypothetically; if i were to have a heart attack would it be safe for me to take aspirin and to keep it on me at all times?

Accepted Answer

Depends: If you already had a heart attack, chronic Aspirin therapy is recommended as the risks of bleeding outweigh the risk of having another heart attack. For primary prevention (to prevent the very first heart attack) it is only recommended for patients at high risk of having a heart attack but not everyone, as it does increase the odds of bleeding.

Question 7

i take warfarin & metoprolol. if i suspect a heart attack should i chew a 500mg aspirin?

Accepted Answer

Call 911: If you suspect a heart attack, the first thing you should do is call 911.However, in regards to your Coumadin (warfarin) use, you should still also take an Aspirin 325 mg.Although both are blood thinners, they work differently and Aspirin is the only one of the 2 found to decrease mortality with heart attacks.If you have angina, nitroglycerine is also good to have as needed at home.  See your cardiologist.

Question 8

given 4 baby aspirin to chew for poss. heart attack in er about 3pm can i take next dose of eliquis 5mg at  am and pm 11 hours later?

Accepted Answer

: Discuss with your local team that did your blood work.

Question 9

on 500 mg aspirin daily, to prevent a heart attack, cad patient. is it safe?

Accepted Answer

: 500 mg ASA daily is a large dose. As you identify as a coronary artery disease patient you should also already be under the care of a specialist Cardiologist. Ask him/her your question, especially in light of recent study that shows there may be greater mobility than benefit from daily 81 mg ASA.

Question 10

my dad has "40% stenosis at it's origin" in lad  & 40% plaque in the om1 of lcx. he takes aspirin, beta blocker & chol. drugs. his heart attack risk?

Accepted Answer

At risk: You father has non-obstructive coronary disease. Plaques can rupture and result in heart attack unpredictably. You cannot make this risk go away but you can reduce it by using a high potency statin drug, regardless of his cholesterol level, daily low dose aspirin, not smoking, and doing daily moderate exercise. Stents or Bypass surgery will not reduce his risk for non-obstructive disease.

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Fda recently stated non-aspirin nsaid can increase risk of heart attack and stroke. as a user of advil, (ibuprofen) i take 400mg a few times a week or less for headache, some weeks not at all. should i worry?

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Can i take a heart attack or stroke from taking 2 advils (ibuprofen) a day 3-5 days per week for my tension headaches?

A member asked:

I am thinking of getting a tattoo currently i am on the following medication. effient 1 a day temsig 50mg 1/2 day ramipril 2.5 1 a day aspirin 1/day is it advisable to get a tattoo as i have 2 stents and have had a heart attack in the last 18 months?

A member asked:

Should i take daily baby aspirin to prevent heart attack?

A member asked:

Ok so i can stop the low dose aspirin without fear of heart attack or stroke? initially i was given aspirin because blood preasure was elevated 135/8

A member asked:

Hypothetically; if i were to have a heart attack would it be safe for me to take aspirin and to keep it on me at all times?

A member asked:

I take warfarin & metoprolol. if i suspect a heart attack should i chew a 500mg aspirin?

A member asked:

Given 4 baby aspirin to chew for poss. heart attack in er about 3pm can i take next dose of eliquis 5mg at am and pm 11 hours later?

A member asked:

On 500 mg aspirin daily, to prevent a heart attack, cad patient. is it safe?

A member asked:

My dad has "40% stenosis at it's origin" in lad & 40% plaque in the om1 of lcx. he takes aspirin, beta blocker & chol. drugs. his heart attack risk?

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