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A 46-year-old female asked about a 57-year-old male:

Is it safe to be taking aspirin to prevent heart attack?patient has pacemaker.is there any side effects like gastrointestinal disorder?thank you

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Dr. Djamchid Lotfianswered

Neurology 60 years experience

Yes but.....: Low dose of Aspirin (81mg) is usually quite safe but leave the decision to your cardiologist.

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Dr. Creighton Wright

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Safe: As long as you don't have any GI bleeding problems, reflux or gastritis you can take aspirin.

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