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Aspirin is a "blood thinner" in addition to being an analgesic (pain reliever). Blood thinners help prevent harmful clots that could block important arteries and/or arterioles that provide nourishment to heart muscle.

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Aspirin can be taken for many purposes. You should always speak with your pharmacist or doctor before starting any medications to ensure they're right for you.

"Higher" doses of aspirin (300-600mg) can be used as a painkiller, however there are better, more safer painkiller these days (e.g. acetaminophen/paracetamol).

Low-dose aspirin (a.k.a baby aspirin), which is 75-100mg are used by older people to "thin the blood" and protect from cardiovascular disease. There are certain people who will benefit more than others from taking baby aspirin every day. You should talk to your doctor if you're concerned about your heart health.

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because aspirin has many different good effects, not just acting as an effective pain relief it aslo acts as a blood thinner and helps to prevent clots so these reduce the chances of a heart attack

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Before a heart attack, a plaque (a blockage of cholesterol- laden buildup in the bloodstream) may rupture. Platelets, tiny cell fragments that help clot up wounds, rush to the plaque, trying to repair it. When the platelets stick together, it can block blood from flowing to the heart, causing a heart attack.

Asprin prevents the platelets from sticking together, and allows blood to get to the heart.

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It's a pain killer most commonly used for headaches. Some doctors prescribe small daily doses to heart patients.

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Only if this is recommended by a doctor. It can be dangerous for those with liver problems or who are on blood thinners.

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It helps reduce the clotting that causes strokes.

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People take aspirin for pain.

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What is the best time of day to take a baby aspirin for your heart?

what is the best time of the day to take a baby aspirin for my heart


When would aspirin be contraindicated?

They should take it if they have a fever, if they have a headache, or if they have any muscle soreness. Also, aspirin lowers blood pressure, so some people take a baby aspirin a day to keep their blood pressure down.


How long should people take Aspirin?

No one should take aspirin for more than 10 days in a row unless told to do so by a physician


Should you take aspirin and glucosomine together?

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Should patients who have allergic reactions to aspirin take NSAIDs?

Patients who have allergic reactions to aspirin should not be treated with NSAIDs


Who should not take aspirins?

People who have anaphylactic reactions, obviously, should not take aspirin. There are some people for whom aspirin causes difficulty breathing and asthma attacks. These people should also not take aspirin. People with bleeding disorders, such as von Willebrand's disease may take aspirin under their doctor's counsel. People with other bleeding disorders, such as hemophilia, probably should not take aspirin. Children should never take aspirin, as aspirin use in children has been linked to Reye syndrome, which is deadly. People with peptic ulcer disease should use aspirin with caution and only under their physician's direction. Likewise, people with history of gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding should use aspirin cautiously, as aspirin may worsen or cause GI bleeding. Pregnant women should not take aspirin, especially late in pregnancy, as it may cause closure of the ductus arteriosus and premature fetal death. I'm sure there are many others, but this is all I can think of right now. I'll add more as I think it over.


What should you do if your head hurts?

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If you have a sharp pains in your chest what should you take?

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