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Aspirin in Heart Attack and Stroke Prevention

Internet URL

http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=4456  External Links Disclaimer Logo

Sponsoring Agency

American Heart Association

Description

Learn about the use of aspirin therapy for patients who've had or are at high risk for a heart attack, unstable angina, ischemic stroke (caused by blood clot) or transient ischemic attacks (TIAs or "little strokes"). You should not start aspirin therapy without first consulting your physician.

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Review Date

4/25/2007

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