Apr 20, 2023 · Low doses of aspirin — such as 75 to 100 milligrams (mg), but most commonly 81 mg — can be effective at preventing heart attack or stroke.
Low-dose aspirin helps to prevent heart attacks and strokes in people who are at high risk of them. Aspirin is also known as acetylsalicylic acid.
Your healthcare provider may recommend low-dose aspirin therapy to reduce your risk of heart attack and stroke if you have cardiovascular disease.
But if you're at low risk of heart disease, aspirin therapy doesn't reduce your chances of a heart attack or strokes. Aspirin can be dangerous for some people.
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Low-dose aspirin. Brand names: Danamep, Mandaprin, Nu-Seals. Find out how low-dose aspirin helps prevent heart attacks and strokes, and how to take it.
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