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Would an aspirin regimine for a woman with heart disease and high blood pressure a good idea?

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Yes: However, check with your doctor before starting low dose asa.

Dr Beck agreed

Answered 12/30/2014

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Yes: Aspirin reduces the risk of stroke and heart attacks in patients that already have coronary artery in a daily dose of 81mg/day if no contraindications for it. As a primary prevention the data is controversial and equivocal.

Dr Haynes agreed

Answered 5/26/2021

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