According to a US expert council, daily Aspirin may cause more damage than good to seniors.
A US government expert panel stated Tuesday that a daily dosage of aspirin to lower the risk of heart attack and stroke in adults aged 60 and above is no longer recommended.
People between the ages of 40 and 59 who are at a higher risk of developing cardiovascular disease but have no history of it should speak with their doctor and make an individual choice about whether to begin taking the medication.
The remark represented a significant shift in the medical sector in the United States, where daily aspirin use is common. The drug thins the blood, which helps to avoid blood clots and lowers the chance of having a heart attack or stroke.
Since 2016, the Preventive Services Task Force, a government medical expert group, has advised a daily dosage of aspirin for persons in their 50s who are at a 10% or higher risk of suffering a heart attack or stroke within the following ten years.
The group also stated at the time that the decision to take aspirin for at-risk persons in their 60s should be made on an individual basis.
However, investigations have been conducted over several years that have called such suggestions into question.
On Tuesday, scientists warned that the advantages of aspirin were insufficient to balance the increased risk of bleeding in older individuals, particularly in the brain and intestines.
"Daily aspirin usage may help some individuals avoid heart attacks and strokes, but it can also produce potentially significant effects, such as internal bleeding," Task Force member John Wong stated. "It's critical that persons aged 40 to 59 who don't have a history of heart disease have a talk with their doctor to determine whether starting aspirin is suitable for them."
These new recommendations have not yet been finalized. They will be available for public comment until early November.
They also do not apply to individuals taking aspirin following a stroke or heart attack, according to the statement.
A first heart attack affects around 600,000 Americans, while a first stroke affects approximately 610,000.
For many Americans, taking aspirin to lower their risk of heart disease is a spur-of-the-moment choice. According to a 2017 research, 23% of individuals aged 40 and over who did not have cardiovascular disease used aspirin as a preventative strategy, with 23% doing so without a doctor's prescription.
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