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A 52-year-old female asked:

If family history of heart disease but i've never been diagnosed with it, should i take low dose aspirin everyday anyway, all research being done says no, i'm confused. your thoughts plz. tyvm?

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NO: I would suggest an annual comprehensive physical exam to include EKG, blood and urine analysis and PSA. You are now old enough to consider colonoscopy.

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