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If research shows possible problematic medical issues in taking a daily low dose aspirin is it best to not take? 68yrs old female, high blood pressure

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Recent: Recent studies have shown with no history of heart issues taking baby asprin a day did not prevent a first heart attack.However for 30 plus years some research shows does decrease colon cancer.See primary and discuss risk of aspein vs benefit to come to decisions.p

Answered 3/6/2019

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