You might have heard that taking a small amount of aspirin every day will help your heart stay healthy. The American Heart Association said last year that more than 48% of U.S. individuals over the age of 20 have some kind of heart disease. This means that you should take an aspirin every day, right? Not so fast. If you don’t have cardiac problems, you might not need to take a low dose of aspirin.
Low-dose aspirin is usually for people who already have atherosclerotic disease. If you have atherosclerotic disease, it indicates there is cholesterol plaque in your arteries. Atherosclerotic disease affects many people who have already had heart attacks or strokes. For people with atherosclerotic disease, taking low doses of aspirin can help keep them from having a heart attack or stroke. The timing of taking aspirin is less important than the frequency, as long as your doctor approves it.
Dr. Bhavna Suri, a cardiologist at Manhattan Cardiology in New York City, says, “Try to be consistent and take it at the same time every day.” Speaking with a preventive cardiologist can also be very helpful if you want to look at more choices besides aspirin. You’ll feel better in every way as you learn more about other possible treatment plans. Read the article.
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