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Aspirin and heart disease.(Adult Health Advisor 2007)(Drug overview)
- Article from:
- Clinical Reference Systems
- Article date:
- May 31, 2007
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Why is aspirin important?
Aspirin may reduce your risk of having a heart attack or stroke. Several things increase your risk for a heart attack:
* age over 65
* diabetes
* kidney disease
* high blood pressure
* high cholesterol
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