US task force states ASA not recommended for primary prevention of heart disease about three years after American College of Cardiology and American Heart Association said the same.

Dr. Barry Dworkin

Medical Mythbusting Commentary for October 13, 2021

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US task force proposes adults 60 and older should not start daily aspirin to prevent heart disease or stroke

Reference:

Daily aspirin to prevent heart attacks no longer recommended for older adults

2019 ACC/AHA Guideline on the Primary Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease: A Report of the American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association Task Force on Clinical Practice Guidelines

Use of aspirin to reduce risk of initial vascular events in patients at moderate risk of cardiovascular disease (ARRIVE): a randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial

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