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How does long term use of nsaids such as aspirin or motrin can or may cause heart disease? and what's considered long terms use here?thank you doctors

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Dr. Amrit Singh answered

Specializes in Cardiology

Asa no: It may cause GI bleeding others in large doses and over 4 to 5 yr reg use

Dr Willson agreed

Answered 7/30/2015

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