What type of aspirin puts someone at the risk of getting a heart attack?
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What type of aspirin puts someone at the risk of getting a heart attack?
Many patients take aspirin because they think it’s good for their hearts, but it carries some serious risks. Just because aspirin is over-the-counter does not mean it is necessarily safe. The best way to assess your risk level is to talk to your doctor about it. Your doctor can help you weigh the risks and benefits to determine if low dose aspirin therapy is right for you.
Aspirin is a cyclooxygenase inhibitor which has the effect of reducing platelet binding, the aspirin is considered a platelet reducer. Paramedics used to give a potential heart attack victim 6 of the 81 mg chewable aspirin even before they started the clot busting medication intravenously.