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Saturday, January 26th, 2019

Large meta-study reveals aspirin bleeding risks outweigh heart benefits

Author:     Rich Haridy
Source:     New Atlas
Publication Date:     January 22nd, 2019
 Link: Large meta-study reveals aspirin bleeding risks outweigh heart benefits
Stephan:   Like many men my age, my physician has had me taking 81mg aspirin for years. Now the issue has become more complex. If you are on this regime I urge you to consult with your doctor; that's what I plan to do. Citation: https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/article-abstract/2721162

The study concludes the bleeding risks associated with taking aspirin outweigh any potential cardiovascular benefits in people that are generally healthy Credit: VadimVasenin /Depositphotos

A large meta-study from a team of UK researchers has examined data from over a dozen different clinical trials to conclude that the dangers of daily aspirin use may outweigh any potential benefits for individuals that are generally healthy.

Aspirin is inarguably an amazing drug. It was officially isolated as a compound, and dubbed aspirin, back in 1899 but its natural precursor, often derived from willow trees, has been used medicinally in various cultures for thousands of years. In addition to its common uses, in the second half of the 20th century the drug became known as an effective preventative medicine for heart attacks, and by the late 1980s daily use was regularly recommended by physicians, especially for older patients.

Over recent years the safety of this general recommendation has been questioned by some researchers suggesting aspirin increases a person’s riskof suffering […]

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