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Avatar n tn Arthur Agatston taking daily aspirin to prevent heart attack and stroke. Recent research has shed new light on this. Indeed, mounting evidence reported in a number of leading medical journals now suggests that if you’re healthy and not at significant risk for a heart attack, you should not be taking aspirin preventively. That’s because the studies show that aspirin doesn’t reduce the risk of dying from a heart attack or stroke in healthy people.
Avatar m tn Arthur Agatston taking daily aspirin to prevent heart attack and stroke. Recent research has shed new light on this. Indeed, mounting evidence reported in a number of leading medical journals now suggests that if you’re healthy and not at significant risk for a heart attack, you should not be taking aspirin preventively. That’s because the studies show that aspirin doesn’t reduce the risk of dying from a heart attack or stroke in healthy people.
Avatar f tn I am on Plavix for my Heart Attack and my husband is on Coumadin for a blood clot he had 3 years ago 1 month after he had broken his ankle and had to have surgery. I say he should be off the Coumadin already. He went back to work full time after the broken ankle and also lost 60 lbs. He says the Plavix is just as bad.
Avatar m tn I'm not a doctor, but I understand people can be having a heart attack and still have a normal or near normal blood pressure. Heart attacks in women don't always include the same/typical symptoms as they do in men. Also, it's fairly common in women that symptoms of a heart attack come and go--so just because the clear up doesn't mean you're not having a heart attack. Better safe than sorry, right? I would seek medical attention immediately. First, take a 325 mg.
Avatar m tn Thanks for the advice, Oh! I forgot to mention I was taking 81mg of aspirin before my heart attack, but the cardiologist changed that to 325mg of aspirin. I think I will talk to my doctor about that medication because my medication is no longer working my blood pressure yesterday was 212/130 heart rate 69 I hope this gets better.
Avatar n tn Now I would only take aspirin if I felt that I was having another heart attack. The latest precaution about Plavix is to not take omeprazole with it (Prilosec, Prevacid or Nexium). Hope that helps, but you really need a cardiologist.
Avatar n tn We questioned this as he had placed two stents at the time of his first heart attack, but he said the new thinking was to stop the plavix after one year. He did no further testing or anything. My husband now has CHF and has been hospitalized several times since March 08 for things such as rapid heart beat (150), irregular heart beat for which he went through cardioversion and several times for pulmonary edema. He is now back on plavix - we have so many questions about this.
Avatar n tn Recurrent Heart Attack or Angina Another use of aspirin is for the prevention of heart attacks in people who have suffered either a previous heart attack or who suffer from unstable angina. A regimen of aspirin for people who already had a previous heart attack reduced the risk of a second heart attack by about one-third. In patients suffering from unstable angina, the risk was reduced by 51 percent. Aspirin can prevent first heart attack and stroke in individuals with angina.
Avatar m tn Anyone who has had a heart attack should take a daily low dose of aspirin to prevent another attack, unless they are in the 1 or 2% of the adult population who can't take aspirin because of one of these reasons: •Liver or kidney disease •Peptic ulcer or other intestinal disease •Intestinal bleeding or other bleeding problems •Allergy to aspirin •Use of alcohol The daily dose of aspirin recommended to deter a repeat heart attack is quite low, namely 81 mg.
Avatar n tn How big is the dose of aspirin you take, 75mg isnthe dose people often take to reduce heart attack and stroke risk, any more and you maybe risking stomach problems. My doctor told me not to take aspirin at all ( even though I worry about my own chest pains) as it's an acid and can cause all kinds of problems with the stomach. I think you should speak to your doctor before taking anything like aspirin regularly, it's best to have a professional opinion.
Avatar m tn Had a very small heart attack and then had to have a stent put in. I'm on Lipotor, Aspirin, Lisinopril, meta-something for heart rate. Some discomfort now, 1 week after the work but reading here it looks like it is to be expected. The meta drug apparently needs to be forever as well as the aspirin. I'm 63, highish but controlled BP, no prior history or family history of heart disease. I guess I am wondering if my long-term prognosis is going to be OK.
Avatar f tn Aspirin daily for her attck fear and 25 mg toprol for b.p. possible poisoning ???? Heart attack??? Stroke???? Fighting this every wake moment especially at work. Embarrassing to talk about. I hope this fades away. I have a terrible feeling and fear of the worst and of death. Something is wrong.
Avatar m tn They may have side effects - and what is the purpose? Some people (age 50+) with high risk factors for a heart attack may benefit from taking aspirin, but in that case we are talking about clogged arteries and that is not the case for a 20 year old male. That will not make your heart rate increase. If your heart rate is in the 80-90s at rest and you're feeling anxious, that's probably the cause.
Avatar m tn A normal artery lining is smoother than glass under a microscope, but a stent is very rough in texture, offering a great area for platelets to become active and form a clot. Plavix and aspirin should be used until a new artery lining grows through the stent mesh, creating a new 'smoother than glass' area. This can take up to 3 to 4 months and so a year of plavix is a safe guard. However, some people removed off plavix form clots quickly.
967168 tn?1477584489 had fatigue and nausea. Thinking I may have a blood clot as my last dr suggested or having a heart attack, I took an aspirin and after 4 hours nonstop I fell asleep. (no insurance so I didnt want to go to the ER) I woke up feeling better; so the next day I took another aspirin and have continued to take one daily...to my surprise NO arrhythmia's are showing up on my monitor and I haven't felt any. I'm wondering if this has happened to anyone else?
Avatar n tn Why dont they simply supply us with a few tablets to take IF we get sudden chest pains? After all, I had never taken an aspirin in my life until I had a heart attack and it still managed to help me recover.
Avatar m tn One new study in the Journal of the American Medical Association found no benefit at all in giving aspirin to people at high risk of heart disease. It was funded in part by Bayer. But the truth is aspirin can cause bleeding in the stomach and brain. And that's not the only way this supposed painkiller can kill you... because aspirin can actually cause potentially deadly blood clots. Roughly half of all people who suffer a fatal heart attack took an aspirin that day.
Avatar m tn An analysis of data from major studies does not support the use of aspirin as a preventive medicine in people who have not had a heart attack, stroke or heart problems. In these people, aspirin provides no benefits and puts them at risk for side effects such as dangerous bleeding in the brain or stomach, the FDA said. Also, the aspirin will not help you with lowering cholesterol and heart murmur. Try to lose weight and stay active. That is the best way to avoid future heart issues.
Avatar m tn is chf an indication for using 325 mg for primary prevetion of heart attack/stroke instead of 81 mg???
Avatar m tn I just wonder if I can do treadmill and swim with absolutely no pain or skipped beats can I still have a heart attack from skipped beats alone laying in bed at night where it usually happens?
Avatar n tn Is there a med that they give to heart attack patients that would conflict with having a severe bee allergy?
Avatar m tn however aspirin does not disolve clots and clots are not the only thing that causes a heart attack...placque build up is a big one and there is no possible way for anyone to know if the heart attack is being caused by a clot or placque unless you are in a hospital...if it is being caused by a clot docs usually take care of it with a clot buster as its called and if its placque thats a whole nother ball game.
Avatar n tn Two close relatives of my dad died recently with the symptoms of stroke/heart attack. They did go to see the doctor immediately but didn't make it. So, I would like to know what a person should do when a person suspects that somebody is having a heart attack or a stroke in addition to calling the doctor while they reach the hospital. Thank you!
976897 tn?1379167602 Just had angioplasty for a heart attack and thought I would post the experiences so others can hopefully benefit in some way or other. It was last thursday morning when I walked upstairs to the bathroom. I felt very light headed, so much that it was a real effort to not pass out. I had chest pains on a scale 1-10 (8) which would not go away even when I was relaxed. Sweating was incredible, I haven't sweated so much in all my life. No palpitations and no shortness of breath.
Avatar m tn ACE inhibitors also are prescribed for blood pressure, but also help prevent any negative remodeling of the heart (structurally) following a heart attack. While you are correct that both of these medications are used for hypertension/blood pressure control, they actually have other mechanisms of action that are beneficial for your overall cardiovascular health.
1231791 tn?1289756226 I've had 2 by-passes (arteries keep clogging) several heart attack, crinic PVC's and occasional racing heart (160+) currently have 2 blocked arteries that cannot be opened, take little medication (bloof pressure 130/72) 58 years old active 6 foot 180 lbs. My current new problem is at rest my face flushes deeply and pulses blurring vision slightly and bringing on severe headaches. My cardiologist insists it's not heart related and family Dr hasn't a clue. Any ideas ?
Avatar m tn or are you questioning risks of heart attack from the procedure? or are you asking how to lower risks of heart attack in general? In case the latter is the question, which I'm guessing, then lowering risks of heart attack are.... Medication, such as daily aspirin to reduce clotting. Healthy diet, low in fats. Regular exercise. Low emotional stress levels. Have blood cholesterol levels checked every year to ensure they are lower than average.
Avatar n tn after a stent inplant how long must clopidogrel-winthrop be taken my heart attack was caused by cholestral which now a 3