Nuances of Aspirin Use for Cardiovascular Health
Balancing the Benefits & Risks of Aspirin Based on Literature & Professional Case Studies
A guide to using aspirin as a preventive measure with tailored professional support
Now and then, my patients ask me about the role of aspirin in preventing heart attack and stroke. But now, rumors are being exchanged among the general public. Before discussing this controversial topic, I need to shed light on a broader issue that is real to all of us.
Since the beginning of my medical profession, I have witnessed many instances where one treatment or lifestyle was recommended, but today, in some cases, we realize we were wrong. For example, egg consumption was taboo due to its high cholesterol content. But now it is no problem. Most of us can eat eggs every day. The pendulum also swings towards and away from aspirin use.
To understand this better, I’d like to use a straightforward narrative with an analogy to explain the fundamental problems patients face today.
Our arteries and veins are the highways, roads, and streets crowded by traveling blood cells, just like cars. Like any road, these vessels can experience a traffic jam. However, the backlog in our…
