Daily Baby Aspirin Raises Odds for Brain Bleeds, With No Lowering of Stroke Risk

July 27, 2023
Mitchell S.V. Elkind, MD, MS, MPhil

Mitchell S.V. Elkind, MD, MS, MPhil

Dr. Mitchell Elkind, chief clinical science officer for the American Heart Association (AHA), said that while the study focused on older adults, the findings support what's recommended for younger people, too. "They are consistent with current recommendations from professional societies, including the AHA, that most individuals of any age should not take aspirin for primary prevention," said Elkind, who was not part of the study. [read more]

Source: HealthDay