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A 24-year-old female asked:
For a 35 y old man with high triglycerides doctor prescribed a 100mg aspirin daily for a month, to prevent blood clotting with exercise and healthy diet but concerned that it may cause hemorrhagic stroke? is this likely.?
2 doctor answers • 2 doctors weighed in
Dr. Gurmukh Singhanswered
Pathology 51 years experience
You have not provided sufficient information for an informed opinion. How high are the triglycerides? He may be at more risk than blood clots. Reducing triglycerides needs losing weight, reducing intake of saturated fat, regular exercise and if need be different medications.
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Reviewed Mar 21, 2022
Dr. Bennett Machanicanswered
Neurology 54 years experience
The high triglycerides may be best managed with diet, exercise, and medications to reduce high blood fats. Depending on how elevated the levels are, there may be risk of cerebrovascular events, and the aspirin may not prevent these alone. Concern regarding aspirin eventuating in a brain hemorrhage is unwarranted, based on your brief post. Suggest a broader evaluation via HT virtual consult.
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Answered Apr 02, 2022
Last updated Apr 2, 2022
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