Prosthetic Valve patient - no atrial fib, normal left atrial size, high level of fitness
and activity,
and wonder if the added benefit documented in some studies through the addition of aspirin applies to me, or if I am in a different clinical population, where the added risk of bleeding really wouldn't be offset by lower risk of stroke.
Have discussed with my Cardiologist; he recommends the Aspirin, perhaps going to every other day, but acknowldges that there is not a clear-cut answer.