Don’t Start Aspirin Regimen to Prevent Heart Attack, Stroke After Turning 60
If youre considering taking a daily aspirin to help prevent a heart attack or stroke from ever occurring, know this: The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) says that adults 60 and older should not start taking aspirin to lower their risk of a first heart attack or stroke. It also says that people ages 40 to 59 who are at higher risk for cardiovascular disease but dont have a history of it should talk to ahealth care providerbefore starting an aspirin regimen....