150 million adults self-prescribe daily aspirin for heart disease/strokes prevention despite professional warnings.
150 million adults are taking daily aspirin without a doctor's advice to prevent heart disease and strokes, despite NHS and American Heart Association guidelines advising against it unless recommended by a healthcare professional. A recent study in the Annals of Internal Medicine highlights the need for patient-doctor conversations regarding aspirin use due to potential risks.
July 08, 2024
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