ASA is not recommended for primary prevention of heart disease according to new evidenced-based guidelines

Dr. Barry Dworkin

Health Headlines Commentary for June 24, 2019

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Source:

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

Reference:

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

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