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When is the best time to take aspirin for preventative heart issues?

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Any time: It absolutely doesn't matter at all. The antiplatelet effect of Aspirin lasts for the life of the platelet (10 days) and is irreversible. By taking an Aspirin each day, you assure that all platelets are affected. The timing doesn't matter since 90% of your platelets are affected on any given day.

Dr Koch and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 6/24/2014

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