Low Dose Asprin - new study - A Daily Baby Aspirin Has No Benefit For Healthy Older People

We keep going back and forth on this. This one is from a recent study:

/www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2018/09/16/647415462/study-a-daily-baby-aspirin-has-no-benefit-for-healthy-older-people

Not new news...and once you understand it, it's not really "back-and-forth," either. What's really important is to not take any meds (over-the-counter or prescribed) without having discussion with your personal physician.


As far as "articles" go, it's important and valuable to do 2 things: 1) look for the preponderance of evidence from reliable medically proficient sources, and 2) to look beyond the one-size-fits-all blanket statements which tend to make their way into newcasts...I recommend not chasing headlines. When one goes beyond the headlines of this article, you understand that the findings of this article are completely consistent with the current recommendations...daily aspirin is NOT recommended for those >70 years old because of increased risk of GI bleeding.

I'm personally in the age group and risk profile for which daily low-dose aspirin IS recommended...and I imagine that may apply to at least a few others here:
* Age 50-59
* 10% or greater 10-year CVD risk
* are not at increased risk for bleeding
* have a life expectancy of at least 10 years

Other ages/profiles described in the link:
https://www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/Page/Document/UpdateSummaryFinal/aspirin-to-prevent-cardiovascular-disease-and-cancer

Had my annual physical last week...low-dose aspirin still recommended/approved.

I can't take aspirin due to a sensitivity to it and because it is a gout trigger.

It's not a one-size-fits all situation.

and the news articles are intended to sensationalize rather than inform.

15-20 years ago, I was in a men's group and a physician gave a presentation on daily low dose aspirin + Vit C + Vit D. Just a few months later, he died of a massive heart attack. (I never got into that regimen)

steve - missed that thread - my news is dated !!!
Normal 59 - keep it going on Asprin - I shared another article on asprin some time back - it may also help Logo: I take sunlight and exercise from your playbook and fasting from Billybob's - 81g wont hurt you not sure it helps
IntheShop - yeah, Asprin wont be in my shop unless I get some heart issues later on which I dont anticipate
Gary - NPR thought I could share the link with no risk of viruses infecting the HW folks - any other link I am always wary
Hal - you are doing something right. I want to get your numbers - my goal is 3 years without BCR - all my recent reading say that's a really imp milestone after the year one. Not sure if will be that lucky.

ddyss...As we say in Hawaii...Hey Brah...Help!!…No Help...Huh....

Steve Smith said...
Yes, healthy is the key.

Actually, with respect to the OP, I would say “older” is the key.

Here’s exactly why: I’m very healthy, but I also have one of the risk factors: *10% or greater 10-year CVD risk. For someone in my age/risk bracket, the evidence of benefits of daily low-dose aspirin is greater than the harms. BUT someone healthy like me, with the SAME risk factors but in the 70+ age group, the evidence of potential benefits does NOT outweighs harms.

Heart disease is THE leading cause of death, period...more than all 100+ types of cancer combined. I applaud the PREVENTATIVE aspects that have now been nuanced...although for many it takes an up-to-date physician to properly guide you. If your doctor doesn’t discuss the USPSTF (P=Preventative) guidelines with you, a red flag should go up.