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I m 42 yrs with high bp. i suffered stroke 5 years back. doctors advised ecosprin75 daily.do i have to take it for life long? can i stop taking these

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Dr. Kenneth Reichert answered

Specializes in Neurosurgery

Aspirin Stroke: Uk researchers reviewed 287 trials of treating high-risk individuals with anti-platelets therapy. The review found that, overall, any anti-platelet therapy led to a 1/3 drop in heart attack risk, while the risk of non-fatal stroke fell by 25% and cardiovascular death risk declined by 16%. Based on these findings, the use of long term Aspirin is indicated. I recommend to follow your doctors rec.

Answered 6/24/2014

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