Daily Aspirin - Should You Take It? Cardiologist explains.

Always check with your health care professional before taking any medications.
The surgeons would like to thank Dr. Mike Heffernan for discussing the question of whether or not to take daily aspirin (ASA). We discuss who should take daily ASA and who should not. We discuss the mechanism of action of ASA and how it can prevent heart attacks.

Here is the link to the paper from The Lancet

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[bethkissel]

3 different cardiologists, including one surgeon, told me to take a baby aspirin daily. I’ve been doing this for 27 years and am still alive!

[BL-jtqt]

I had a minor heart attack when I was 61 years old and I started take a 325 mg aspirin every day. That was 20 years ago and I am now 81 years old with no heart problems since back then. So I swear by the 1 a day aspirin regiment.

[physicianslounge]

Wow guys .. excellent review.. you guys broke it down very well and in more so in lay language, which I’m sure would be appreciated by the masses. I’m a Nephrologist and people ask me this question literally on a daily basis and that’s exactly what I tell them. Stay blessed guys .. ya’ll ROCK!!!!

[markthompson]

Years ago I was involved in a motorcycle accident which immediately resulted in not one but three cardiac arrests. All before I reached the hospital (twice on scene an once in the ambulance. There were two more in the operating room where I was being put back together. My doctors recommended this treatment going forward and I am very thankful.

[nanrod]

I've taken a high Dose of asperin most days of my life since 13 when I came off Phemobaratone at 12, prescribed for debilitating migraines. Since coming to the US from the UK in 1996 I've been taking Excedrin - 250mg aspirin and caffeine. If I stopped taking aspirin my headaches would return. I've never suffered bleeding of the stomach - or any stomach issues. Aspirin is a miracle medication without a doubt. I'm 73 and I ain't stopping!

[rogerbloxham]

Had a heart attack two years and two days ago( 90% blockage in what they call the widow maker). Had the angioplasty and stent put in, and my cardiologist told me I will be on baby aspirin for the rest of my life, And so far all the numbers are looking real good

[trevcam]

Over the years I've been told by different doctors to take/not take a baby aspirin every day. Now I know the answer - I think. I don't have and never have had any heart problems but my father died of a stroke at 63. He smoked and drank beer, but not to excess. He also had a fatty diet but because he had a hard manual job he probably needed the energy anyway. I had more of an office job, albeit with lots of moving around, but kept fit and active as well right up to now. I'm almost 81, eat well, am still healthy and physically active and don't take aspirin. Apart from my low dose BP lowering drugs I don't take any prescription meds.
My father's mother died at 94 having given up smoking at 93.
I reckon, at the end of the day, it's probably genetics and luck that determine how long you live. I've been lucky.
Also, I think that when you reach a certain age you either give up or, as in my case, become very stubborn and refuse to give up.

[dianeswan]

Don’t stop informing in your entertaining way. I learn something with every video you produce. Thank you for the time you take to be informative.

[tanyahilton]

We love my husband's cardiologist. We enjoy him so much. He's also a wonderful and very knowledgeable doctor ❤️

[robertkarp]

Had a blood clot in my leg. It swelled up like an elephant's leg. After getting that cleared up from blood thinners the doctor told me I can probably control it with an aspirin everyday. I've been taking aspirin practically everyday for the last 18 years. I have not experienced any adverse affects of any kind in doing so. I have not had to endure as another blood clot either.

[Pizzpott]

I take one every day, have done for years and will continue to do so.

[lindsaymathews]

This is a real treat to hear honest and helpful answers from doctors because there is so much out "there" on this topic...makes me worry. Thanks so much for doing this!

[gordonwedman]

I had a minor heart attack when I was 50. One small artery plugged up. That was 21 years ago and I have been taking the low dose aspirin all that time without any side affects. My father had a mild stroke in his late 70's and I am hoping the aspirin helps me avoid that. Hope you guys are managing the pandemic well.

[bristleconepinus]

Good morning,
I am 75 and have been "self medicating" w/ 81 mg. aspirin daily since about 38 years of age...it just seemed like a good idea at the time...all I can say at this point is so far, so good I have been hiking often above 10 k ft. w/ no ill effects, packing photo equipment etc. I take frequent breaks and keep hydrated, normal stuff...no chest pain, dizzyness or anything like that.
I have had stomach and intestinal exams w/ no negative results i.e. occult blood in stool etc. I plan to continue this practice.

[bigdmac]

Thank you, Gents. I live in N. Ireland had a TIA in Nov 21. Was sent to the Royal Victoria Hospital and under the care of the consultant, Dr. Patterson, I came through.

Now on aspirin. I can never repay Dr. P for the excellent care she gave and it is a tribute to the high standards the Ward 6 staff displayed that I'm still functioning.

So, guys, I'm glad that I found your channel and look forward to perusing your library.

[lavoznailim]

They just told us "A LITTLE BIT OF BENEFIT SURVIVING HEART ATTACK OR STROKE BUT YOU INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF BLEEDING FROM THE STOMACH SO IT IS A WASH." I do not know about most people but to me it is easier to survive bleeding from the stomach. First you will get the discomfort associated with a suffering stomach. Second, you will see the blood in the toilet and that will give you a chance to go to the Doctor and treat your bleeding stomach. A heart attack or a stroke is like an earthquake you have no idea when is coming. After listening very carefully I take the baby aspirin three times a week and if I feel something funny with my chest like I have been doing for most of my adult life. Thank you very much the risk of improving my chances of surviving a heart attack or a stroke outweighs stomach bleeding by a lot.

[vronskibeat]

Worked with all three of these guys at Oakville. All three are excellent docs. Remember - the indications for an intervention / medication for primary prevention (prophylaxis to try and prevent an illness) vs secondary prevention (treating a known illness) are often different. In this case, the low dose aspirin IS NOT recommended to prevent a heart attack / stroke but IS recommended to treat your CAD if you've had a heart attack / stroke.

[loverofcalifornia]

As a nurse who worked in the medical field for years, it is wonderful to see the doctors not only give us the information in this video, but laughing and seeming to enjoy themselves and each other during the segment.

[dad]

I have been taking aspirin every day for 40 years because I had two blood clots try to go into my lungs. I am 60 now and nine years ago I had my first heart attack and three years later I had open heart surgery. I feel great now with no issues, I have the lord above looking out after me and had a great team of doctors keeping me going.

[ravingircey]

I am a caregiver and looked after a man who was in his late 80's and never suffered heart disease or stroke. Told me he took 81mg since 1964 under the advice of his doctor. I think genetics plays the biggest role in what we either suffer from or do not.