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Can aspirin prevent strokes?

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Depends: With no cardiac abnormalities and no atherosclerosis of the vessel no benifit of taking asprin. The use of asprin should be individualised. Discuss further with your physician.

Dr Robinson agreed

Answered 5/27/2015

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