Low-Dose Aspirin Best for Preventing Heart Attack

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Dr. Jeffrey S. Berger, a cardiology fellow at Duke University Medical Center, said the study seems to suggest that lower doses of aspirin are best for preventing cardiovascular disease, but more evidence is needed for the finding to be conclusive.

"There is really not a lot of data for using a higher dose of aspirin," he said. "But the study also shows that there really isn't enough data to adequately compare lower versus higher dose."

Berger added that people who have had a heart attack or stroke and are taking aspirin should be on the lowest dose. "As of right now, it seems as if there is no benefit with a higher dose," he said. "And there is data to suggest that higher doses are associated with worse outcomes."

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For more on aspirin's heart-protecting powers, visit the American Heart Association.

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