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My father had stroke at 75. my brother just had stroke at 51. i'm 52 year female should i start a daily baby aspirin?
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Yes: An Aspirin a day keeps the dr away. Get you cholesterol checked and a carotid ultrasound.
Answered 6/24/2014
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Depends: You should see your physician in order to have an appropriate risk assessment performed.
Answered 6/22/2012
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