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Does taking aspirin on a daily basis help or hinder a stroke?

Posted on May 25th 2007 6:35AM by Sarah Anderson

There seems to be a considerable amount of controversy when it comes to advice on the daily intake of aspirin. This article weighs the pros and cons, especially for elderly patients. You may be young now, but consider the future.

Ingesting aspirin each day just for the sake of lowering the risk of stroke is not a good idea unless recommended by your doctor. There are various conflicting studies that outline both benefits and risks; however, I suggest discussing this topic with your doctor before taking any action. Know your body's limits, because there can be many side effects resulting from prolonged use of aspirin.

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