Daily Aspirin - Should You Take It? Cardiologist explains.

Always check with your health care professional before taking any medications.
The surgeons would like to thank Dr. Mike Heffernan for discussing the question of whether or not to take daily aspirin (ASA). We discuss who should take daily ASA and who should not. We discuss the mechanism of action of ASA and how it can prevent heart attacks.
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[@BL-jt3qt]

I had a minor heart attack when I was 61 years old and I started take a 325 mg aspirin every day. That was 20 years ago and I am now 81 years old with no heart problems since back then. So I swear by the 1 a day aspirin regiment.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Glad you are ok B L. Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did

[@missmayflower]

The dose for a daily aspirin is only 81 mg.

[@xxlionroarxxxxxxxx4438]

@@missmayflower ..not if you had a heart attack or stroke

[@tallen4520]

Have you turned into a Red Willow tree yet?

[@BL-jt3qt]

@@tallen4520 ????????????????

[@nanrod981]

I've taken a high Dose of asperin most days of my life since 13 when I came off Phemobaratone at 12, prescribed for debilitating migraines. Since coming to the US from the UK in 1996 I've been taking Excedrin - 250mg aspirin and caffeine. If I stopped taking aspirin my headaches would return. I've never suffered bleeding of the stomach - or any stomach issues. Aspirin is a miracle medication without a doubt. I'm 73 and I ain't stopping!

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Glad it has helped you James. Thanks for watching and subscribing

[@NadineBurnett-Johnson]

Was places on 81mg since 2021 because my blood pressure is high

[@stuartrutland9648]

I am sure there was good rationale for this in your youth but a note of caution for anyone who reads this asprin is largely contraindicated in under 16s nowadays as it can cause a serious condition called Reye's syndrome. I accept medicine is nuanced and risks vs benefits never make anything absolute and of course we have greater understanding as time goes by but felt worth mentioning. It is a great treatment for migraine in some circimstances, and other conditions of course and I feel sure if it was invented today it would be very expensive or maybe I am being cynical. Glad you're well and enjoying life outside the UK, I am still planning my escape...

[@motomike3475]

Yup. Trouble to big pharma who wants you to be sick forever but not die, aspirin is so cheap. Just like Ivermectin and a few other drugs during covid. Ever wonder why almost no one in Africa got covid? Do some research, you'll be have to dig deep because google censors a lot of good info to benefit the powers that be.

[@rgm6595]

​@@NadineBurnett-JohnsonMa'am! Do you take a bp med likewise?

[@physicianslounge4457]

Wow guys .. excellent review.. you guys broke it down very well and in more so in lay language, which I’m sure would be appreciated by the masses. I’m a Nephrologist and people ask me this question literally on a daily basis and that’s exactly what I tell them. Stay blessed guys .. ya’ll ROCK!!!!

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Thanks so much Doc. Thanks for watching and subscribing

[@markthompson4859]

Years ago I was involved in a motorcycle accident which immediately resulted in not one but three cardiac arrests. All before I reached the hospital (twice on scene an once in the ambulance. There were two more in the operating room where I was being put back together. My doctors recommended this treatment going forward and I am very thankful.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Wow Mark. Glad you are still with us. Thanks for watching and subscribing

[@deecee901]

Still riding?

[@markthompson4859]

@@deecee901 Yep just not crotch rockets anymore. Off-roading aplenty and eyeing a Sportster. Hopefully by December, I get my first American V.

[@luxconcept]

Cardiac arrest is electrical tho right where as heart attack is a clogged artery (plumbing issue)

[@markthompson4859]

@@luxconcept I lost a lot of blood. It was touch and go for a few days. I have an irregular heartbeat , docs say from the defibrillator . The only thing clogging me up at that stage was probably dirt and air. I'm glad I'm around still. 37 years on.

[@bethkissel9159]

3 different cardiologists, including one surgeon, told me to take a baby aspirin daily. I’ve been doing this for 27 years and am still alive!

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Very nice Beth. Thanks for watching and subscribing

[@maathejayandyjohns1343]

hi, have you checked your kidney results lately, do a blood test GFR, and see the results yourself, ALSO DYOR, ASPIRIN DAILY , WILL CAUSE A HAVOC IN YOUR BODY OVER A PERIOD of time,

[@burtingtune]

... and your 28.

[@art_without_borders]

Here is the real reason why the FDA stopped recommending Baby Aspirin for PRIMARY prevention of cardiovascular disease: Big Pharma decided they needed more money, so they started promoting Plavix, which to a degree works like Aspirin but is 100 times more expensive. They really, really, hoped that people would stop taking Aspirin and started spending money on Plavix and other expensive drugs. Keep helping Pharma, spineless Cardiologists!

[@EdwardCurl]

At you know how?​@@burtingtune

[@dianeswan9334]

Don’t stop informing in your entertaining way. I learn something with every video you produce. Thank you for the time you take to be informative.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Thank you Diane. Thanks for watching and subscribing

[@rogerbloxham5381]

Had a heart attack two years and two days ago( 90% blockage in what they call the widow maker). Had the angioplasty and stent put in, and my cardiologist told me I will be on baby aspirin for the rest of my life,And so far all the numbers are looking real good

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Glad you are ok Roger. Thanks for watching, subscribing and sharing with someone if you did.

[@charlesgeorge1808]

My situation is exactly the same as yours. I had a heart attack exactly two years ago and I had the angioplasty and sent intervention. Since then I have been taking aspirin (100mg) daily including other tablets.

[@manueladarazsdi9675]

Glad you are doing well.

[@pastorbrian700]

Had a heart attack almost 17yrs ago NOV 25, 2005, (at age 30). 100% in the LAD (widow maker) also had a 99% & 80% blockage near the same. Doctor was (thankfully) able to stent all 3 at that time. I was very sick for several months afterwards, but did ok for about 7yrs, 81mg aspirin every day along with beta blocker. Chest pain returned Jan 2013... (age 37) heart cath, 3 more blockages, had triple bypass & with mitral valve repair... EF was then 35% Did pretty good, recovered well... until VTACH appeared in July 2018.. now have SiCD.. taking sotalol for rhythm, still taking 81mg aspirin..doing fair, just a little slower now-a days..soon be 47 Lord willing..🙂

[@cornovii3012]

@@pastorbrian700 I made it to a 100% blocked LAD 7 years ago, just one stent though.

[@lindsaymathews5127]

This is a real treat to hear honest and helpful answers from doctors because there is so much out "there" on this topic...makes me worry. Thanks so much for doing this!

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Yes the internet is full of all kinds of people with all kinds of opinions. Thanks for watching and subscribing

[@BitcoinandGold]

Dont trust these guys so much. They dont understand Keto

[@loverofcalifornia3619]

As a nurse who worked in the medical field for years, it is wonderful to see the doctors not only give us the information in this video, but laughing and seeming to enjoy themselves and each other during the segment.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Thanks Virginia. Trying to get the info out but keeping it light in this crazy time. Thanks for watching, subscribing and sharing with someone if you did.

[@stevenginn5352]

Just like the Three Stooges!

[@josephlebard4585]

🎬

[@LK-bz9sk]

Agreed. Not all uptight with swashbuckling egos in tow.

[@bernardbinarbayang8001]

I have been taking 100 mg aspirin daily for the last two years as advised by my cardiologist. In fact initially I have some doubts but after came across sharing from some renowned cardiologists/Doctors, I am very optimistic of the health benefits of taking aspirin on a regular basis. Thank you and God Bless, 🙏♥️

[@trevcam6892]

Over the years I've been told by different doctors to take/not take a baby aspirin every day. Now I know the answer - I think. I don't have and never have had any heart problems but my father died of a stroke at 63. He smoked and drank beer, but not to excess. He also had a fatty diet but because he had a hard manual job he probably needed the energy anyway. I had more of an office job, albeit with lots of moving around, but kept fit and active as well right up to now. I'm almost 81, eat well, am still healthy and physically active and don't take aspirin. Apart from my low dose BP lowering drugs I don't take any prescription meds. My father's mother died at 94 having given up smoking at 93. I reckon, at the end of the day, it's probably genetics and luck that determine how long you live. I've been lucky. Also, I think that when you reach a certain age you either give up or, as in my case, become very stubborn and refuse to give up.

[@tomdavis3038]

Good point about genetics. While I would not go smoking a pack a day and drinking a six pack a night, to SOME extent, our fates are sealed. Honestly I think people worry too much about longevity and not enough about quality of life. Cheers

[@Madasin_Paine]

A useful intro by the cardio team but a few more points would improve the presentation. Prostaglandins help protect the stomach and intestine. Aspirin and their family NSAIDs, like Motrin and Naprosyn + many others, block prostaglandins including those that maintain the barrier wall of this digestive track leading not only to erosion and bleeding, almost guaranteed with permanent daily aspirin, but bleeding risk in general because aspirin permanently knocks out the platelet unlike other NSAIDs until new one get made. What's more is the degrading effect on intestine can cause unwanted digestive matter and organisms to cross that barrier and into spaces and fluids and blood outside the intestine safety. Finally, we know that heart disease, cancer, diabetes, obesity dimentia and autoimmunity, and flu like illnesses, and other invasive infection harms, disability and death are often enough related to lifestyle, diet, stress, anxiety isolation, and self fulfilling selfless empowerment. Thus we can see how non drug, including no aspirin, intervention compares. Proper drug studies include health benefit, adverse drug events, lab ER and hospital costs, inconvenience, and quality of life, but gravely this is inadequately realized in practice, and not where it should be in the clinic, public education, public infrastructure and programs, USDA CDC FDA mission, all of which obviously fail miserably as we obviously see these past three years and will learn much much more about as data comes in about public economic and ecologic outcomes and blowback. If the USDA subsidized organic sustainable whole food plant based ag and diets, homes schools, institutions, markets and restaurants would find the incentive to improve nutrition and diet options. Instead of cutting funding in areas that improve health,and not increase budgets that cause war death and structural violence, the need for aspirin would go way down. Medical care is supposed to be personalized by monopoly wants one size for all. Some high risk patients may need aspirin, but those with bleeding risks from gastritis to ulcers to bleeding strokes and bruising disorders may have less cause for aspirin. Premature cardiac death due to genetic downsides, especially if both parents have them, such as early onset hyperlipidemia or diabetes may lean towards aspirin moreso but that must take into aforementioned bleeding risk as well as bleeding tumors, eg, of the lower intestine.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Hi trevcam. Keep it up. Thanks for watching and subscribing

[@joywilliams8444]

I had a heart attack I take 1 aspirin a day. Had a Stent.

[@joywilliams8444]

@@tomdavis3038 well I e never smoked do t drink never done drugs but after a heart attack I told my cardiologist I was perfectly willing to give it a go be ause not doing it didn't stop mine

[@bristleconepinus2378]

Good morning, I am 75 and have been "self medicating" w/ 81 mg. aspirin daily since about 38 years of age...it just seemed like a good idea at the time...all I can say at this point is so far, so good I have been hiking often above 10 k ft. w/ no ill effects, packing photo equipment etc. I take frequent breaks and keep hydrated, normal stuff...no chest pain, dizzyness or anything like that. I have had stomach and intestinal exams w/ no negative results i.e. occult blood in stool etc. I plan to continue this practice.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Good luck bristlecone. Thanks for watching, subscribing and sharing with someone if you did.

[@touraneindanke]

Did about the same (67 years old now) Kidneys were going off. So i switched to garlic.. Blood pressure also 👌 But in moderation garlic can bring your blood pressure down up to the point that it’s dangerous if taking to much.

[@kevinrichards1227]

@@touraneindanke hey are you taking garlic pills or eating raw garlic?

[@touraneindanke]

@@kevinrichards1227 Mostly raw. I totally cleaned myself up after getting in serious trouble (from almost 100 down to 72 kg in 7 month’s. Making yourself ‘feel’ full and eat only the real food. Starting the day with 2 glasses of water and then green tee. Having a short walk outside before eating anything....(takes discipline). Cut up two cloves garlic and let them rest for 15 minutes. Take them with a nettle tablet and water. Next a spoon of olive oil. After that only the great tasting selection. Blue/raspberry (a small hand) and only a slice of banana (not to ripe) A handful of 7 different nuts (absolutely no peanuts) A slice of rye bread with...MUSTARD 💪 One apple and one mandarin. One boiled egg (the second day two) with black pepper salt and ginger powder. I drink tee than (anything is okay) always add just a little curcuma powder. Complete that with dark chocolate. Sounding extreme but it becomes a routine that i feel good with. When i am not at home i am actually not that fussy and try to stay close to my routine when realistic. Started this at the end of 2019 and going strong still. Its not all things for everyone i understand. I hopefully inspired you to do YOUR OWN THING taking maybe only one element from this. Stay healthy 💪💪🍀

[@im2yys4u81]

I do the 81 mg as well, along with D3 and a Centrum Men's multivitamin. I'm healthy at 71.

[@lavoznailim7823]

They just told us "A LITTLE BIT OF BENEFIT SURVIVING HEART ATTACK OR STROKE BUT YOU INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF BLEEDING FROM THE STOMACH SO IT IS A WASH." I do not know about most people but to me it is easier to survive bleeding from the stomach. First you will get the discomfort associated with a suffering stomach. Second, you will see the blood in the toilet and that will give you a chance to go to the Doctor and treat your bleeding stomach. A heart attack or a stroke is like an earthquake you have no idea when is coming. After listening very carefully I take the baby aspirin three times a week and if I feel something funny with my chest like I have been doing for most of my adult life. Thank you very much the risk of improving my chances of surviving a heart attack or a stroke outweighs stomach bleeding by a lot.

[@markthompson4859]

I always have something substantial along with it. In South Africa, we have a maize drink called Mageu...Works a treat .

[@bigdmac33]

Thank you, Gents. I live in N. Ireland had a TIA in Nov 21. Was sent to the Royal Victoria Hospital and under the care of the consultant, Dr. Patterson, I came through. Now on aspirin. I can never repay Dr. P for the excellent care she gave and it is a tribute to the high standards the Ward 6 staff displayed that I'm still functioning. So, guys, I'm glad that I found your channel and look forward to perusing your library.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

So glad you are still with us and grateful for your team!

[@robertkarp2070]

Had a blood clot in my leg. It swelled up like an elephant's leg. After getting that cleared up from blood thinners the doctor told me I can probably control it with an aspirin everyday. I've been taking aspirin practically everyday for the last 18 years. I have not experienced any adverse affects of any kind in doing so. I have not had to endure as another blood clot either.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Good luck Robert. Thanks for watching and subscribing

[@Salty4freedom]

I've had many blood clots and put on Coumadin sooo many blood tests, I was done with that so went to oncologist and explained it was too much, then was put on 1 tab Asa daily and have never got another one!! 10 yrs free WOOHOO! lol ohh fyi; All my family has either had a CVA or MI

[@karenryder6317]

I have had two episodes of A. Fib. Should I take low-dose asprin daily.

[@stevesimmons4995]

@@Salty4freedom !

[@1987jugernaut]

What leg was it?

[@gordonwedman3179]

I had a minor heart attack when I was 50. One small artery plugged up. That was 21 years ago and I have been taking the low dose aspirin all that time without any side affects. My father had a mild stroke in his late 70's and I am hoping the aspirin helps me avoid that. Hope you guys are managing the pandemic well.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Hi jordan. Glad to hear that you and your father are doing OK. We are managing doing our best. Thanks for watching and subscribing

[@Definitely_Someone]

You mean Salospir?

[@mlvaimaga6085]

Do u take other medications?Or just asprin?

[@gordonwedman3179]

@@mlvaimaga6085 Crestor and Olmatec

[@StuartG61]

@@TalkingWithDocs hi docs had minor heart attack 16 months ago then further stents 6 months ago had to have minor surgery & have not taken clopidogrel since 3 weeks is it safe now to resume please advise as none from my doctors still on daily aspirin though

[@tanyahilton6303]

We love my husband's cardiologist. We enjoy him so much. He's also a wonderful and very knowledgeable doctor ❤️

[@Deadfoot-Dan]

That's nice, dear.

[@ravingircey]

I am a caregiver and looked after a man who was in his late 80's and never suffered heart disease or stroke. Told me he took 81mg since 1964 under the advice of his doctor. I think genetics plays the biggest role in what we either suffer from or do not.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

It certainly can

[@ayokay123]

Absolutely. The problem is that people use the excuse of genetics to ignore doing much of the other stuff they should be doing that helps....ie....diet, exercise, lower stress.

[@JB-ie9hj]

I was diagnosed with Cardiac Artery disease earlier this year I am not overweight have never smoked or drank and I don’t eat meat was told it was my genetics.Still a bit shocked by it all .

[@arcaderunner2188]

Meat doesn’t cause heart disease, the nutritional “science” on all this is fraudulent. Do some digging.

[@rgm6595]

Does he take a bp med likewise?

[@dad1442]

I have been taking aspirin every day for 40 years because I had two blood clots try to go into my lungs. I am 60 now and nine years ago I had my first heart attack and three years later I had open heart surgery. I feel great now with no issues, I have the lord above looking out after me and had a great team of doctors keeping me going.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Glad you are ok David. Thanks for watching and subscribing

[@jacquelineanderson5011]

I also had blood clots in my lungs. Also have a form of blood cancer. I take 325 mil. Everyday. Use to be 650 mil gr.

[@Anywhooo]

Bless you and continued health.

[@starrfishhill]

Wow you had a heart attack at 51 years old… And you said that was your first one…? How many have you had I know it says three years later at 54 years old you had open heart surgery does that mean that was also another heart attack?

[@punishthewicked5845]

Thought I was reading my story

[@Pizzpott]

I take one every day, have done for years and will continue to do so.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Nice Jeff. Thanks for watching and subscribing

[@Robmancan1987]

I take one a month 😂

[@shelly5596]

Thank you for the information on the subject. Many moons ago my maternal Grandmother had a cerebral hemorrhage stroke in her mid 60's, they surgeon told her that all the females directly related to her should take a baby aspirin daily to prevent this hereditary issue. I have never followed that advice the past 30+ years.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Very Welcomd Shelly. Thanks for watching and subscribing

[@vronskibeat]

Worked with all three of these guys at Oakville. All three are excellent docs. Remember - the indications for an intervention / medication for primary prevention (prophylaxis to try and prevent an illness) vs secondary prevention (treating a known illness) are often different. In this case, the low dose aspirin IS NOT recommended to prevent a heart attack / stroke but IS recommended to treat your CAD if you've had a heart attack / stroke.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Absolutely! Thanks for watching and subscribing

[@truthseeker7794]

Why are these guys wearing those silly things on their heads.

[@golden.lights.twinkle2329]

It depends on what other medications you are taking. These guys don't know that!

[@OfficialBigDaddyBC]

Think about it…… they’re surgeons……. I bet you can figure it out. Lol

[@daymaker5460]

Family Doc retired when I was 70 went to walk- in clinics for years. Visting a Doc looked 14 , nice chap he fixed major slash then said I will give you prescription for rosuvastatin "you will live 10 yrs. longer trust me on this one" I tell him I am in, 10 more years!! I have never had cholestral checked, 5 years later I get a doctor sort of I continued this statin today I am 80 no idea my cholestral. Women and other Docs in med center tell me blood pressure too high, buy a machine write pressures everyday twice I do for 3 months top number 155 , 165. I had skin issue see Doc , same visit I offer the methodical history of BP he isn't interested, takes pessure I continue on Ramipril 7.5 , waste basket my effort. My by-pas pal said I can't stop taking Statins after years?? We have no Doctors in BC 140,000 folks arriving a year, come west boys, Doc provincial pensions just announced another 100,000 a year for paperwork.

[@doccarson63]

He NAILS IT! I'm a Defibrillator survivor. Shocked until my chest hair caught fire. Seven bypasses followed in the next 12 hours. My age was only 43 and massive built at the time. 190 pounds 5'8" solid muscle. Surgeon had a "chuckle" conversation with my brother about how many layers he had to cut thru. Aspirin was like a life preserver at the time. Until a stomach ulcer opened up. Went to coated and downsizing dosages. I'm 58 and still here. When my body gives up the ghost they'll have to beat my heart with a stick to make it stop. Don't smoke! I was lucky! It could've been much worse.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Wow Randall. That is an amazing story. Glad you are still with us. Thanks for watching, subscribing and sharing with someone if you did.

[@mariarusso1325]

Hello, how are you doing.

[@beeabser]

Love your conversational approach to understanding medical self care! After a stent insertion, I have been prescribed a daily low dose slow release aspirin. My pharmacist explained to me, however, that this med is not as useful for a “rescue”, where 2 pills and call 911, are needed. So I have a bottle of little baby pink pills (not slow release)at the ready. The slow release is important, as you say, to prevent a stomach bleed, but a quicker, under the tongue or chewable is available. It can get complicated can’t it!

[@TalkingWithDocs]

For sure Beverley. The ASA is to specifically help reduce clotting with the stent. Glad you liked it! Thanks for watching and subscribing

[@RedBev59]

Even though I take two low dose a day. One at night and one in the morning, when 911 had to come get me when I was having TIA attacks they put 4 low dose in my mouth and said CHEW. THEN put a patch on my leg, too. Low dose can be a life saver.

[@JeffreyBue_imtxsmoke]

3:00 I'm 65 and I've been taking a baby aspirin since my early 40's. I've never had a heart attack or a stroke, and my cardiologist is aware that I'm still doing it and she's told me it's OK to keep doing it.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Nice Jeffrey. Thanks for watching and subscribing

[@bobabooey4537]

Always grateful for Doctors, their passion and their brains. Thank you.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Our pleasure Bob. Thanks for watching, subscribing and sharing with someone if you did.

[@beckymac7150]

My dad had a stroke 2 years ago from which he has completely recovered according to his doctors. He has been on 81mg ASA for 12 years prior to that. The ER and hospital doctors told him that had he not been taking the ASA the results of the stroke would have been much worse. Today at 74 he can do whatever he wants.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Yes Becky. There are certainly roles for ASA. Thanks for watching and subscribing

[@therach7841]

@Chosen Angel Maybe if it's reasonable strong family history without other significant contributing modifiable risk factors like smoking, poor diet, uncontrolled diabetes, etc.

[@AngusNB]

@Chosen Angel These Doctors were answering a very general question. If you want a personal answer talk to *your* Doctor.

[@olivia6063]

@Chosen Angel omg 12 strokes?!

[@olivia6063]

@Chosen Angel I think heart diseases are the most common cause of death in many countries. One of my uncles had 7 heartattacks he died when he got his eight heartattack at the age of 72.

[@jimquantic]

Thorough, fair discussion, thank you Doctors for taking your time and educating people. It really is appreciated. Regards

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Thanks so much Jmichael and you are very welcome. Thanks for watching, subscribing and sharing with someone if you did.

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[@mariarusso1325]

Hello, how are you doing.

[@ellatoler9706]

This was a worthy video. I have been blessed to have a wonderful cardiologist who tells me the things I need to hear and know.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Nice Ella. Lucky you. Thanks for watching and subscribing

[@franklinvincent9731]

Hello Ella, How’re you doing?

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Hello Ella, How’re you doing?

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[@dansfishntales]

After having a DVT in the left leg several years ago, I was told to take a full aspirin every day by my primary care and vascular doctors. I was told that I have permanent damage where the clot took place. When I asked if I stood a higher chance of having another clot in that region or other location I was told that I have a slightly higher chance than a person who has not, but taking the aspirin would reduce the risk. By the way, I enjoyed the video.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Glad you liked it Dan and sounds like ASA has been working for you. Thanks for watching and subscribing

[@MrChipMC]

Same happened to my mom 3 years ago. Aspirin every day now and seems like it works

[@riseharris5204]

Well now I know! I subbed a while back to see how healthcare providers acted under socialized medicine because I’ve been a medical office specialist for 36 years in Tennessee and I’ve always wonder about it. I’ve conclude that y’all act just like some of my favorite docs! I can tell, your patients are getting really good care and I’m sure you make them laugh cause y’all crack me up sometimes 😂 I’m Praying For Canada! I’ve seen a lot of your country over the last month and it’s Beautiful and so are Canadians! Much Respect For You Two💯God Bless Canada

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Thanks so much Rise!!! Thanks for watching and subscribing

[@pamscheese4944]

Thank you doctors for this valuable information and making it easy to understand! I am 59 and in the last month I started taking one baby aspirin a day as a preventative measure. But due to your information I'm going to stop doing that as it just makes sense. Thanks again for sharing with the general public this type of info!!

[@TalkingWithDocs]

You are so welcome Pam. It is hard to wade through all of the info on the internet for sure. Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did

[@michaelloudaros9953]

Thank you gentlemen for the enlightenment and enthusiasm. Learning so much from your frank and lay person language.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Thanks for watching! Doing our best

[@lucahenze4610]

Nice talk, nice and simple explaining from the cardiologist. It would be great if you share the study on the daily intake of aspirin in healthy population. As they said, it's a matter of the blood, so I think it would be also great to hear the thoughts from a nephrologist. Nice work!

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Thanks Luca. We are working on getting a nephrologist to join us. Thanks for watching, subscribing and sharing with someone if you did

[@EdGoPlaces]

@@TalkingWithDocs Statistically speaking, an aspirin every other two days would be a safe common ground for healthy individuals.

[@keithbronson9777]

@@EdGoPlaces haha

[@davidboyd374]

I had a quad bypass 11 years ago. NO HEART ATTACK. but I take 1x 80 mg aspirin everyday for 11 years. And going strong. No side effects I'm aware of and now 78. 👍👍

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Nice David!! Thanks for watching and subscribing

[@mariarusso1325]

Hello David, how are you doing.

[@Fat12219]

I take 81 , since I was 55 , iam 66 years old now , u can do this n that , but The Great Iam ❤ knows everything !! 🎉🎉

[@austinteutsch]

I had 2 stints put in a couple of years back and I take one 81 mg baby asprin everyday and haven't had any problems since. I don't know if it's helping me, but it sure as hell not hurting me. I'm gonna keep on taking them.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Hi Austin. Patients with stents are a different story. Best to follow your cardiologist's advice. Thanks for watching, subscribing and sharing with someone if you did.

[@shanefrancis368]

Have 2 stents as well. My doc prescribes 1 81mg as well

[@dreynolds4883]

1 of the reasons I love being a Canadian is because of our Doctors & health care system!

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Why thank you D. Thanks for watching and subscribing

[@natlee8947]

I take a full aspirin everyday since I was hospitalized for congestive heart failure and afib plus quite a few other meds since 2006. The full 325 aspirin was prescribed by my cardiologist as a blood thinner

[@verpauly]

Five years of the 325mg nearly killed me. I even brought a mobility cart since I couldn't' walk 50 feet, A British study concluded they were killing over 5000 retiree a year with aspirin. Upside it caused my bladder cancer to start bleeding catching it before it was too late and the BCG regiment boasted my T cells in time for covid19 arrival. I take a 81mg a couple of times a week and no statins or blood thinners; prescribing to the Ezekiel Emmanuel's "75 and die doctrine. " from the Obama dynasty era

[@markw1232]

Aspirin is not the choice for AFIB. You will still get a stroke. If you have bad AFIB like myself you should be on 20mg of XARELTO every day for the rest of your life. Xarelto is now sold in Generic Branding for much much less. You can google and you will find many medical studies where 20 mg is the dosage for AFIB. Nothing smaller, I was taking 10mg, my Cardiologist in Houston threw fit and he brought out study after study. I'm on 20mg every day. If you don't have AFIB aspirin is perfect to protect against heart attack. Also Metoprolol 25 mg 3x and Losartan 100mg. Best protection available.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Hope things are going ok NAT. Thanks for watching, subscribing and sharing with someone if you did.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Hi PJ. Sorry to hear about the bleeding and the cancer. Hope you are ok now. Thanks for watching, subscribing and sharing with someone if you did.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Hi Mark. So there are many different successful treatment regimens for a fib that take into account many factors. Best that all patients talk to their cardiologists and make a decision together. Glad the xarelto is working for you. Thanks for watching, subscribing and sharing with someone if you did.

[@yooperventures2830]

I've never had a heart attack, but my doctor recommended I take a daily baby aspirin. I suspect it was primarily due my overall cholesterol number being a little higher than it should be and my mother having had a heart attack and stroke. If it's not harming me I don't see any reason to stop taking it, but I will talk to my doctor.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Good call Yooper. Thanks for watching and subscribing

[@eleanapshock9016]

For colesterol the best to do is liver cleanse and change the way you eat!

[@rmcdaniel423]

The baby aspirin as a preventative idea is sorta like tire chains on your tractor. Makes sense once you have known cardiovascular blockages or icy conditions when snow plowing, but not really needed otherwise.

[@0861USMC]

It's not really your cholesterol, it's your triglycerides. High triglycerides is what you should be concerned about. The last 5 months, I gave up all sugar. That includes English muffins, bagels, store bought bread, potatoes, pasta, rice, cookies, cake, candy, fruit juice. I lost 20 lbs. Look what excess sugar does to your liver.

[@gaylemc2692]

@@0861USMC did you go through withdrawals? What was it like?

[@TheMagicalPinata]

Hey, oncology researcher here (PhD), one thing that comes up is people should take aspirin once a week to reduce their risk of cancer. This again has to do with the affect that aspirin has on blood and what cancer needs from the blood in order to survive and progress. It would be nice to get your opinion on that in a follow-up video, and including it in the risk-benefit ratio.

[@AutoFirePad]

affect??

[@bunnyrabbit778]

None of what you said is backed up by evidence. ASA slightly reduces risk of CRC but that alone is not an indication for treatment. You should stop giving out bad medical advice and stick to research.

[@TheMagicalPinata]

@@bunnyrabbit778 Also I never said it was treatment. Reducing risk is not treatment.

[@bunnyrabbit778]

​@@TheMagicalPinata Oh, please. If you're giving out a med for whatever reason, you're treating and your excuse isn't going to hold up in court. Also read up on the current evidence: ASCEND, ARRIVE, and ASPREE trials. ASA is NOT effective at reducing risk. Are you really a PhD?

[@TheMagicalPinata]

@@bunnyrabbit778 I had posted a bunch of links about the trials and evidence for both sides, but it looks like it was removed or deleted (hence the "also" in my other comment). I will try them again as separate comments. But if they don't show, it was Cancer Research UK and Harvard (2020) that have been saying the benefits (including linked studies) of Aspirin in cancer. The trials you mention aren't directly related to cancer, so I don't understand your point.

[@rowdy_one]

Thanks, your video was straight to the point in answering my question without going into great detail about stuff I didn't ask.

[@stancrawford2147]

These Dr’s are great! I appreciate the straight forward answers

[@jayadams2801]

yeah good thing they all dressed in their scrubs etc just to answer some questions otherwise we wouldnt believe what they tell us. See how this works

[@randolphtolbert3825]

Yeah it took them till the end of the video to answer the damn question .

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Thanks so much Stan. Thanks for watching, subscribing and sharing with someone if you did.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Hi jay. We film the videos before we operate. Just our regular work clothes. Thanks for watching, subscribing and sharing with someone if you did.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Hi Randolph. Just wanted to explain what we were talking about. This isn't Tik Tok. Thanks for watching, subscribing and sharing with someone if you did.

[@Homebusinessesideas]

eating 3 raw garlic cloves with 2000 mg of powdered vitamin c to prevent cell damage, regulating cholesterol and lowering blood pressure. Other research shows that garlic supplements may also reduce plaque buildup in the arteries it increases energy as well

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Garlic can help for sure. Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did

[@allenheydari356]

Lets be more specific. It's Himalayan Garlic that has the LDL lowering effect far more than regular garlic.

[@frankd4875]

Great advice! While undergoing cataract surgery 11 years ago, I had a reaction to an IV push of decadron in the pre-op room. CRNA then injected epinephrine in IV and I recovered from near fainting quickly. Was told I had an allergic reaction to decadron. Got through the cataract surgery okay, but I felt that something else was going on. Consulted a new internist with the EKG printout I had pre-surgery to be cleared for the eye surgery, and he said it showed I had either prior heart damage or something going on presently with my heart. Was referred to an interventional cardiologist following a positive nuclear stress test, and was in the hospital one week later for an angiogram and I had two significant blockages of the LAD artery (the widow maker), which he was able to stent. At the time, I had NO symptoms, no chest pain, shortness of breath, nothing. My cardiologist has put me on two 81mg aspirin per day ever since. Had another angiogram in 2019 prior to a clean-up lumbar laminectomy procedure following a lumbar fusion at L5/S1 in 2004, and the two stents were still "patent", or clear. If I hadn't trusted my gut to investigate further, and had just accepted the opthamologist office's assessment of an "allergic reaction" to the decadron, I might not be here today to relate this story. So, your advice that you are responsible for your own health is well taken. When this study came out several years ago re: low dosage aspirin therapy, I consulted my interventional cardiologist, and he told me to continue taking TWO 81mg aspirin per day, and to not reduce it to one. He's one of the top interventional cardiologists in my city of Lafayette, LA , so I listen carefully to what he tells me.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Wow that is quite a story Frank. Thanks for sharing with our viewers. Thanks for watching subscribing and sharing with someone if you did.

[@Living_EDventures]

I was not so fortunate with getting a stent. They said my heart was already damaged and said a stent would make no difference for me when i was 43.

[@frankd4875]

@@Living_EDventures I would get a second opinion on that advice.

[@Living_EDventures]

Really? That was 6 years ago. I ended up with double lung pneumonia. That's how i found out about having a heart attack at some point. They said my ejection fraction was 29% at the time and the i had 100% blockage and a partial blockage above that one both on the left artery of my heart. Would it be too late now?

[@Living_EDventures]

@@frankd4875 They actually told me my only option would be a heart transplant but at my age and that my other veins took over for the artery that they would not consider that at this point in time. I mean i would love to just gotten a stent and been able to live mostly a normal life again.

[@junehansen5220]

Just discovered your show. I love it! Your delivery and humor is light and easy to follow. Keep going please!

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Doing our best June! Thanks for watching and subscribing

[@mister-LA]

I've been taking an aspirin a day for about 30 years. There are two reasons. First, my father died of a heart attack and my mother died of a stroke, although my mother was a 2-pack a day smoker. Second reason is that I get migraines and an aspirin a day helps prevent those migraines. I've fluctuated back and forth between baby aspirin and a full tablet.

[@xoxxobob61]

Migraines are the WORST! I had them in my late teens and I would have intense pain in my eyes, visual disturbances and would vomit when I had a attack.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Very nice Mister. Thanks for watching, subscribing and sharing with someone if you did.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Yes they can be brutal Xoxxo Bob. Thanks for watching, subscribing and sharing with someone if you did.

[@anthonygasparini1734]

Thanks for your view point on this subject! I have taken a "baby" aspirin daily for 20 years a day otherwise healthy!

[@anthonygasparini1734]

@Military Analysis as my dad always said "Opinions are like Assholes Everyone Has One :-)

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Very welcome Anthony. Thanks for watching, subscribing and sharing with someone if you did.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Hi Military Analysis. Actually some patients can take ASA continually and have no symptoms. We are all different. Thanks for watching, subscribing and sharing with someone if you did.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Wow Anthony.

[@cjMbuck]

This video is 3 years old as I post this reply. Several current studies I've read recently suggest; the risk of bleeding is case by case. The risk of bleeding is the same regardless of dosage. The anti-platelet effect is equal regardless of dosage. The anti-platelet effect of 1 aspirin regardless of dosage lasts 7 to 8 days, so going several days between doses should have no negative consequences. In the majority of cases, the first sign of advance cardiovascular disease is sudden death, so waiting until symptoms present may not be a good idea. With my words in mind, take into consideration I am not a doctor, nor a researcher. I am just an avid reader, so proceed with caution and always consult your doctor first.

[@Engineer_Eric_59]

Thank you, Dr's. I have 201 calcium score and LDL was 101. My other Chol levels are perfect. Trig 45 HDL 55 total Chol 145. I am not overweight, I workout 3 to 4 days a week. etc..I am on Zetia which brought my LDL to 80 but a recent blood work showed it creep up to 87 so now I am on Liptor 10mg M/W/F along with Zetia and an 81mg ASA. There is calcific plaque in LAD There is diffuse calcific plaque in RCA and there is diffuse calcific plaque in left circumflex artery.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Very welcome

[@13BGunBunny]

My Dad's side of the family has a history of heart disease. My Grandfather had a massive heart attack in his sleep and died at the age of 57. My Dad has had several heart attacks throughout his lifetime and had a 4-way bypass at the age of 47. As a result, I [58M] started taking a low dose aspirin every day at the age of 40 and so far I've had 2 heart attacks. I have not had the need for bypass surgery but I did have 4 stents implanted into my heart's arterys. One had 3 stents implanted as the artery was 95% plugged and the other was 90% plugged. My cardiologist said that my "preventative measures" has prevented me from having a heart attack sooner and I should live longer than my Dad (he passed in '09 at age 69).

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Good luck 13B. Thanks for watching and subscribing

[@Kingfisher1215]

What a way to go. I hope to go in my sleep.

[@jmakc3541]

Dad's side of family also has a history of massive HA and death in their 40s, never any real real mention of heart disease, though. Then, I had a massive HA at 44 ~3 years ago. 100% blockage of LADA. But, the doc who performed stent surgery said I had barely enough arterial plaque elsewhere to qualify as having heart disease. He informed me that there exists a condition in which those with Welsh blood can lack an enzyme that is required to prevent plaque from sticking to arterial walls... Lucky me. Anyway, along with 81mg of aspirin, I have been on 4000mg of Vascepa ever since and I feel it provides a great benefit, as well- maybe even better than aspirin. However, my insurance has recently changed and will no longer cover the $1000+/month cost for brand name. I'm very interested in knowing what these Docs have to say about Vascepa use in this scenario and their opinion of its generic form. I'm currently really disappointed. Good luck to you and maybe ask your GP/Cardiologist about Vascepa. I do apologize for sounding like a drug commercial.

[@buckappel6835]

@@jmakc3541 My cardiologist recommend I take Vascepa to lower my cholesterol but since I don’t have a prescription plan it would cost $200 for a prescription. The VA wont prescribe it either because its to expensive

[@netcomsaux]

the best thing any of you could do, is eat organic fresh fruits and vegetables, and stop using the drugs that these dishonest pharma reprensetatives profit from. they are here lying on camera, stating that if you have had previus problems then you need to take aspirin every day ! this is total disinformation, the kind of lies that yotube lovbes to promote via the alogrthms, on behalf of the drug companies this is blatant lies, todl you you by people who only profit when you are sick i am telling you for free - eat a healthy diet. a healthy diet is fresh fruits and vegetables. the drugs these people profit from are toxic, they are dealing in the sustained "treatment" of " diseases" if you eat healthy you will never need to speak to these creeps again. and yes, i call them names - "creeps", because i know what they are doing,. i coudl use worse words. but thats enough.

[@rkba4923]

I had the "Widow Maker" HA on a Racquetball Court several years ago, received stint and was put on 81mg Aspirin daily but stopped taking it due to the bleeding (not sure on stomach but I was always having people tell me, "Sir, did you know you're bleeding?") and the bruise looking patches that showed up on my skin everywhere I lightly bumped it. Decided I'm ok with my Creator deciding when I leave this Earth. Still taking other meds though! I'm not stupid. Just not very smart, I reckon. It's a trade off. Way things are going these days, not sure I want to be hanging around for very much longer anyway. (NO, I"M NOT SUICIDAL. That would deny me entry into Heaven and I'm afraid it may be tough enough already, lol).

[@ctobs2]

How long has it been since you stopped taking Aspirin? I had the "Widow Maker" also 3 years ago. I'm Whole food plant-based now and active. I'm planning on stopping Aspirin also...maybe only take it every other day.

[@rkba4923]

@@ctobs2 Approx. a year ago. If I get tightness in my chest or something I'll run take one. But, that's only happened a couple times so far.

[@GodsTruthforYou]

Thanks for your testimony RKBA. I hope things go well for you. My dad had a minor heart attack last week, so I'm watching videos like these to learn more. Regarding Heaven, yes, it's very hard to get in. Actually it's impossible. That's why Jesus Christ came to die for us, while we were completely in sin, to rescue us and make us worthy of Heaven. I encourage you, get to know Him fully, daily seeking His Words and drawing near to Him and you will be saved by Grace through faith IN HIM. It is only by faith in Christ you can be assured of Heaven. Faith is confident trust in something. John 11:25-27 25 Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in Me, though he may die, he shall live. 26 And whoever lives and believes in Me shall never die. Do you believe this?” 27 She said to Him, “Yes, Lord, I believe that You are the Christ, the Son of God, who is to come into the world.” Acts 16:31 they said, “Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved, you and your household.”

[@ctobs2]

@@rkba4923 Thanks so much for the quick reply. I appreciate it. God bless you on your journey to stay healthy and active. 🙏

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Sounds like a pretty reasonable approach. All the best. Thank you for watching and subscribing and glad that you are still with us

[@LK-bz9sk]

Bleeding in the stomach is the reason I have never taken aspirin for heart health etc but now knowing how small the benefits are really helps.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Glad we could help LK. Thanks for watching, subscribing and sharing with someone if you did.

[@Starchaser63]

Age 61 slim , started taking 75 mg Asprin ( enteric coated ) every other day , much better breathing and my arteries function better even though ive no heart problems ... Asprin is definitely beneficial for me..

[@Orion3741]

As a rule, I take aspirin at least once a month. For my splitting headaches. To let me relax completely when my tinnitus gets real bad. And for my heart. Taking too much aspirin is a common cause of peptic ulcer bleeding.

[@jaimee8355]

And eyesight goes bad on aspirin

[@fasteddy]

Peptic ulcers are caused by h-pylori, a bacteria not aspirin which are enteric coated and don't dissolve in the stomach but in the small intestines. That info is only about 40 yrs old.

[@dirkhamilton2709]

@@fasteddy True, but…. Aspirin does reduce the amount of mucus you stomach makes to protect itself. Pretty much all NSAIDs do.

[@millomweb]

How's your blood pressure ? If not low, talk to your doc about taking Amlodipine - who cares re the benefits to my BP, it cured my bad headaches !

[@ScoutPL]

taking aspirin is actually associated with tinnitus

[@cherylemaybury9967]

I have Afib. And my cardiologist prescribed me a low dose aspirin but when I moved my GP took me off of it and also halved my blood pressure meds. I argued with him that I trusted my cardiologist more and wanted to stay on the medication. He sent me to a new cardiologist who agreed with the GP. I don’t know what to believe.😊

[@TalkingWithDocs]

There are a very specific set of criteria to assess whether or not someone needs anti coagulation. Sounds like you may not need it. Third opinion?

[@CYndibabI]

are YOU taking anything for your afib (💭 heart ♥️ medication 💊) I also have afib 👈🏻 MY cardiologist took ME OFF baby aspirin along time ago 👈🏻 because aspirin can cause stomach lining issues (💭 it WAS something like that) MY cardiologist put ME on eliquis blood 🩸 thinner pill 💊 how are YOU doing with your afib 👈🏻 I’m SERIOUSLY miserable with this afib condition 👈🏻

[@dentistjk]

@@CYndibabIsiince i change my Diet and bad habits my heart and blood pressure has become normal. Went from 220 pounds to 160. Very little to no alcohol, very little carbs and high protein. No sugar,rice,bread, processed foods etc. no medication right now. I feel great. I am 56 years old. Good luck

[@johnvaneeden1455]

You never addressed long term effects ! Is it true that arteries are hardened etc. ??

[@carlosguimond9628]

Hey Docs! Love your videos as they are always fantastico and informative! I was just talking to some friends of mine who happen to be surgeons in Dominican Republic and they said that because of my age I should start taking aspirins daily. Thanks to your videos I am now more knowledgeable and I have some solid arguments to debate ! :) Keep up the great work, amigos!

[@TalkingWithDocs]

You are very welcome Carlos and thanks for the words of encouragement! Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did

[@aelaan12]

I had a quad bypass in 2020, never had a heart attack but I knew something was wrong, it felt wrong. I was taken in with a unstable aneurysm (like how could they even find that) on August 21, 2020. I had an angiogram, fully expecting a couple of stents would be helping and I would be at work the next week. My world collapsed when I heard that a quad bypass would be performed on September 2. All went well, thanks to the wonderful staff at Kitchener St. Mary's. I was informed that I would, indeed, take ASA 81 for the remainder of my days. This comes from a hospital that knows and has researched the effectiveness. I got to my cardiologist, and the first thing he says: Stop with ASA 81, it does not help and the risk of stomach bleeding is too high. So, now listening to this and hearing what you said (it is a wash) I feel completely torn. I must say that my relationship with this cardiologist is not one of the best, every time I see him the first thing he says: You have to lose weight - like uhhh sorry but I have lost 115 pounds already and am still losing. Telling me that my heart looks fine, which I cannot believe, I had open heart surgery, how can my heart be fine. I have AFIB, how can my heart be fine? But he is the only one that I can see, I have asked to be transferred but this was refused because it seems nobody wants to get in his way....

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Hi Al. That is a bit tricky. Usually if you have a fib you would be on another blood thinner and for that reason it may be redundant. He says your heart is fine because the bypassed vessels don’t matter anymore - you have new ones. Best of luck to you. Thanks for watching and subscribing

[@CYndibabI]

💭💭 I also have afib 👈🏻 ( afib is a living nightmare ) YEARS back MY cardiologist also took MY OFF baby aspirin because what it does to stomach lining 👈🏻 it took a lot of convincing to get ME to take a blood 🩸thinner pill 💊 which now I’m on eliquis for sometime now 👈🏻 I know your comment WAS a YEAR ago 👈🏻 how are YOU doing/feeling these DAYS 👈🏻❔💭

[@chm97chm97]

@@CYndibabI I have an irregular heart beat, I guess that qualifies as AFIB. Dr recommended Xarletto. I am relatively healthy, he wants to prevent a stroke. He is not recommending Aspirin. Im torn, Xarletto is expensive and I do not like going on medicines. Any thoughts? Thanks.

[@RobHoffman83]

I suffered a massive heart attack in 2014. I had the dissolvable low dose aspirin by my bed. I dissolved three under my tongue and called 911. I sincerely believe it bought me enough time to get to the hospital where I went into full cardiac arrest.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Wow Rob. So glad you are ok. Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did

[@mariarusso1325]

Hello Rob, how are you doing.

[@virginian7317]

I must be a good candidate. I have taken a 325 mg asprin once a day since I turned 27. I am 61. My heart is about the only thing I have NEVER had trouble with.

[@EpilepticFingers]

How's your kidneys going?

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Nice Virginian. Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Interestingly everyone is different so there are many people that can take it for decades with no issue and others that take very small doses and have negative effects. Always proceed with caution. Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did

[@virginian7317]

@@EpilepticFingers Jay, they are doing good. Unfortunatly, since I posted the comment, I have been diagnosed with terminal peritoneal carcinomatosis. But my heart is still good!

[@nikkyshairades9078]

@@virginian7317 my God,you are healed by God’s grace 🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@chrisvanderveer2149]

Great channel. Informative and fun to watch. Thank you. I’m hoping you do an episode on aortic aneurysms and/or dissection. Out of the blue a year and a half ago, at 52 yrs old, I had wicked pain in my lower abdomen and back. I thought it might be kidney stones, not knowing anything about anything. After a ct with contrast, an abdominal aortic dissection into the iliac bifurcation was found. A month later, I had open abdominal aortic repair. Since then, in myriad follow ups, ct and ultrasound reveal an ascending aortic dimension of 4.4cm. Root 4.1cm. Genetic testing has been done with no connective tissue disorder found. No familial history, either. I read as much as I can about it. Not that I’m particularly worried, it’s just really interesting. I’m fit and very healthy, otherwise. Non-smoker. Non-hypertensive. About 6’2” and 200 pounds. I cycle a lot and do find I hold back, not knowing how much to push, though a recent echo-stress-echo found excellent heart functionality. A recurring theme in the literature is determining the point at which surgical intervention should be considered. An ascending aortic diameter of 4.4cm is not considered life threatening, yet. In some articles, though, this size, combined with my history of dissection, does seem to make a case for early intervention. As it stands, I’ll see the cardiologist yearly for a ct. In the interim, I hope my aneurysm doesn’t do anything drastic, though I don’t imagine I’d know. I’d enjoy hearing your take on this. A journal club episode, perhaps? Thanks, again.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Thank you for sharing. Totally understand your position. It’s nerve wracking. We will see if we can get a vascular surgeon on to discuss if. All the best

[@beverleymoyan5973]

Absolutely love your videos. Do not stop. Maybe you can talk about the prognosis of a blocked aorta under the kidney. I did not have the usual symptoms. No high cholesterol, no diabetes, never was overweight . Had issues with pain in my feet then my shins for over 10 years. She did not take it seriously until after Covid in 2021 when I discovered my legs were numb and I could not walk more than a block. In Canada unfortunately I had to wait months to rule out a neurologist issue… had an ultrasound…X-ray…then had to wait 9 months for a cat scan to finally get a diagnosis. Then waited 6 months to see a vascular surgeon only to have him tell me that a stint is not an option due to the calculation. During this time I was able to walk up to 19 mins per day through the pain. I would like to know what I can do to prolong my mobility. I am only 62 years old.

[@timdernachn9851]

Thanks fellas. In Australia we've bumped it up to 100mg because we're tougher than Canadians😉 I've been taking it for years due to significant cardiovascular issues. Never had a problem👍

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Good to hear Tim. Maybe we are tougher because we only need 81? Glad you are doing well in Australia. All the best. Thanks for watching, subscribing and sharing with someone if you did.

[@defacto7500]

@@TalkingWithDocs pushing petroleum based meds over natural meds because your Rockefeller school told you to. You profit from health decline. During the scamdemic, McDonald’s was open, liquor and cannabis stores open while health food shops and gyms were closed or heavily restricted. You “doctors” are sick.

[@MamaStyles]

@@defacto7500 These people dedicate their lives doing jobs that save peoples lives.The vitriol needs to be directed to Dougie Ford...not them

[@defacto7500]

@@MamaStyles if farmers don’t farm, people would starve so why don’t farmers make the $ that doctors do? If framers don’t build hospitals, doctors couldn’t save lives so why don’t they make the same $ as doctors? If food service workers don’t feed patients, there wouldn’t be a need for doctors. Are you getting it yet or do you need a few more examples? You are brainwashed and put killers on a pedestal.

[@rogeratkinson1275]

In Australia it's name I take is cartia 100mg since the eighties I'm now eighty yrs old and doing well

[@francoiscareau770]

I had a heart attack 10 years ago. 2 arteries blocked at 100%, 1 at 60% and another at 40%. They put a stent. I take a low dose aspirin since. true, if I cut myself, it is harder to control as my blood is thinner and doesn't coagulate like before. But my point here is that since the Covid situation, the fact that I take aspirin everyday helps me flush out stuff much easier. I am never sick, and worked throughout the pandemic and I think the fact I take aspirin helped me not to catch Covid. I am not saying its 100% full proof, but definitely helps flush out crap from my system.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Glad you are ok Francois. And yes people with stents require some type of anticoagulant. Thanks for watching and subscribing

[@simsim7935]

Thank you doctors, you guys are great. Always very helpful information👍. Thank you to the cardiologist also for the great tip on aspirin.👍

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Yes SIM SIM. Dr Heffernan was very helpful for sure. Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did

[@cdl0]

Thanks from a European to the Docs in this video for your consideration of international viewers. Metric units are appreciated also. Apparently aspirin also lowers cancer risk significantly. A video on this would be appreciated.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

It’s in the works!

[@cdl0]

@@TalkingWithDocs Great! There is a research seminar online by Prof P. Elwood at Cardiff Uni. Sch. Med. "Aspirin and cancer: the emerging evidence" (YT video 7mOvJbmpG6A) that may be if interest.

[@cdl0]

There is a research seminar online by Prof. P, Elwood at Cardiff Uni. Sch. Med. "Aspirin and Cancer: the emerging evidence" that may be of interest.

[@sectionalsofa]

I'm in a gray area, light gray I guess. I'm 68, no heart attack or stroke, but have elevated LP(a) as well as very mild arteriosclerosis according to a coronary calcium scan (I know, too much information). Point is that my former cardiologist put me on baby aspirin but the more I read, the more concerned I became. My new cardiologist does not feel I need it. Being a proponent of lifestyle intervention and prudent holistic approaches, I take Nattokinase, a very mild natural blood thinner, along with moderate/low doses of fish oil and ginkgo biloba. These seem like safer ways of addressing the issue Phew. that was a mouthful. IMPORTANT PS: Do consult your physician if you want to discontinue a daily aspirin regimen as there could be a rebound effect.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Thank you for sharing your story Linda. Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did

[@BW-kv9wj]

The problem with being on a baby aspirin regiment is that your body becomes reliant on it. There are statistics that show your chances of having a heart attack drastically increase if you ever stop taking baby aspirin once started. I think there are other blood thinning alternatives such as daily vitamin intake of hawthorn berry, grape seed extract, resveratrol, cayenne pepper and Curcumin. Curcumin is extremely powerful and I take the suppository Curcumin by Zetpil so it bypasses the stomach for better absorption.

[@thenetwork1513]

@@BW-kv9wj Same with statins. I refused to start them 10 years ago and am still here, always get a second or third opinion. Diet, exercise and sleep.

[@BW-kv9wj]

@@thenetwork1513 Well, I decided to use a statin. I’ve been on it for over 20 years because diet and exercise wasn’t lowering my numbers. I haven’t had any side effects yet. Baby aspirin is more concerning to me than statins. I do not want internal bleeding.

[@BW-kv9wj]

If you have the will power to go completely vegan plant based diet, no fish oil pills either (take vegan algae oil instead for Omega 3s), it will be a game changer for you. Only animal products have cholesterol. Plants based food have zero cholesterol. Cut it completely out of your diet. I did.

[@mr122b]

Fifteen years ago during a field test my Optician found a blind spot in my left eye and referred me to our local eye hospital. After loads of tests they said their best bet was an embolism, despite the fact that scans had shown my arteries to be clear, and advised me to take low dose Aspirin which I have been taking ever since. The last three or four years I have been having some bad episodes of Gout. Last September my Dr queried why I was on Aspirin and mentioned that it could be a gout trigger. I never want Gout again so I decided to wean myself off the Aspirin. Early hours of Christmas eve I woke up to find a circular bright light going round and round like that little buffering wheel on your computer and floaters the size of a Yorkshire Terrier. Coincidence? I'm not sure but I put myself back on the Aspirin. My Optician doesn't seem to be overly bothered but then it's not her eye.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Hi Keep on winding. Hope you are ok. Thanks for watching and subscribing

[@sct4040]

See a ophthalmologist, an MD if you are able to afford to or if insurance covers it.

[@Sergeant5e]

@2:02 "aspirin is there to make the blood less sticky to go through a potential blockage" So, here is my questions. -- if I had a triple bypass why am I on aspirin now. My new veins are not blocked only the old ones. - why am I on blood pressure medicine Metropolol. My blood pressure was fine before and after surgery. - why are the blocked arteries left in the heart. My surgeon told me that if a piece breaks off I could have a massive heart attack. My cardiologist just tells me, "Oh, you just have to take you meds." No real explanation.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Hi Sergeant5e. Good questions. So you have other vessels that can get blocked so hence the ongoing ASA. You can’t really remove the bad vessels as they still perform a function with small vessels coming off of them. As for the metoprolol this helps reduce the stress in your heart with respect to your heart rate and blood pressure. Best of luck. Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did

[@FrightF]

​​​@@TalkingWithDocsso does free form taurine but you guys dont know how that works or that its the most abundant conditionally essential sulphonic peptide in the Heart aye. Im pretty heart issues would need it to be kept repleted, dont you?

[@dt8787]

This is good to know. Thanks from 68 year old recently retired, loves to exercise from Cambridge, Ontario!

[@TalkingWithDocs]

That is awesome!

[@doggods]

I have being taking extra strength aspirins for 45 years daily, that is my remedy for colds, head ache, muscle pain, fevers, never ever have stomach troubles, I just make sure that i don't take it in an empty stomach and also take vitamin D, salmon oil.

[@herbbowler2461]

I haven't taken any medication in 42 years. I ear healthy and exercise. That's my remedy for good health. Haven't been sick in 42 years. No aches and pains. No colds or flu. 74 and still enjoying strength health and fitness.

[@jedidiah5131]

How would you know if the aspirin is helping? I'm just a healthy person and rarely get sick and I don't take anything! Muscle pain is sometimes a good thing telling you you are injuring yourself or are in need of medical attention. Aspirin will not work for an extended period of time, if you take aspirin in the morning by noon time the benefits for pain relief are mitigated. Your aspirin regime makes no sense!

[@jedidiah5131]

@@herbbowler2461 Theres not a person on earth who can say this truthfully "Haven't been sick in 42 years. No aches and pains". Aches and pains are a natural symptom of aging its impossible to go through life without.

[@herbbowler2461]

@@jedidiah5131 Yes i have had pain as the result of an injury. But you know that's not what I'm talking about Most people my age have inflammatory disease. I haven't had the flu in 60 years. I haven't had a cold in more than 42 years. People are brainwashed into believing inflammatory disease. Bone loss. Heart disease and many others are a normal part of aging. That is total B. S Those are all ailments caused by bad lifestyle choices. And NO ! I haven't had those aches or pains or been sick in 42 years. I am also not a liar. People like your brand everybody as being a liar if they talk about something they don't understand. And you obviously don't understand health !!!!

[@herbbowler2461]

@@jedidiah5131 No answer ? You need to study healthy people. Then and only then will you realize. People that claim great health are not liars. Thet just know something you don't.

[@eddiea3782]

My doctor prescribed daily low dose aspirin therapy for me because I am a type 2 diabetic with high cholesterol and at risk for heart attack. I had to get off of it. I thought I was gonna die. I started bleeding from all over the place. Scariest thing I ever experienced. I'm on fish oils now.

[@Claude_van]

Try walking long distances every day, or at least an hour with an empty stomach. How does it feel? Try To avoid eating bread and things like that, and avoid breakfast if you can. Or have fish at breakfast. Eat more calories from fish fat and olive oil than carbs. I’m a fatty fish guy, too. Herrings, sardines are pure life safers. Avoid plant oils besides olive and cocos. Seashells are very good for the heart, too. We ate it for thousands of years, and no bread. For the cholesterol: oats, apples if you like them, dates. Type 2 is reversible! You can make it!

[@TalkingWithDocs]

That is no good Eddie A. Thanks for watching, subscribing and sharing with someone if you did.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Thank you for sharing your approach Cosmo. Thanks for watching, subscribing and sharing with someone if you did.

[@dougrobinson5830]

My Doc said fish oil did nothing for me.

[@CindymeCindy]

@@dougrobinson5830 That's because he's clueless about anything that isn't a Big Pharma symptom pill. My Krill Oil bottle on the back has a warning to tell my doctor if I'm about to have surgery that I am on Krill Oil, which is a vasodilator.

[@mostlypeacefulmisterputin]

Back in 2005 I developed a bad DVT blood clot in my calf after a knee surgery, had to be hospitalized for 8 days and my primary care physician initially put me on Coumadin, but because I was in my mid 20s at the time, he didn’t want to keep me on blood thinners for the rest of my life so I had monthly PT/INR testing to monitor my levels and after 6 months of maintaining normal levels he felt it was safe to discontinue the Coumadin and switch to a baby aspirin regimen

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Thanks for sharing Mostly Peaceful. Thanks for watching and subscribing

[@janicep1508]

Have you developed a bleeding stomach, as they claim is a risk?

[@janicep1508]

Also, my husband had a hematoma from coumadin and spent 2 months in the hospital recovering. I'm so glad they took him off that drug.

[@gillianhammond5618]

Great video guys, my husband had two TIAs one in 2010 and one 2011, but the GP prescribed clopidrogel and statin he has never taken aspirin. Thank you. Take Care. Gill 🇬🇧 xx

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Very welcome Gillian. Sounds about right. Hope he is ok now. Thanks for watching and subscribing

[@gillianhammond5618]

@@TalkingWithDocs Yes his absolutely fine now thank you all for asking, take care, stay safe. X

[@jeffmorse645]

In 2008 my neurologist recommended a daily 81 mg aspirin since I had a grandparent on either side who died of stroke plus I had chronic migraines (which does increase the risk a bit as well). He said it couldn't hurt and was cheap insurance. I have it with my breakfast so there's always food in my stomach. I've never had an issue with bleeding.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Nice Jeff. Thanks for watching and subscribing

[@mariarusso1325]

Hello Jeff, how are you doing.

[@maathejayandyjohns1343]

HI DID YOU CHECK OUT HOW YOUR KIDNEY IS DOING ? FYI, ASPIRIN IS LIKE CARPET FRESH FOR THE CARPET IN YOUR HOME, WHEN YOU SPRINKLE UNTO YOUR RUG, VACUUM IT UP, NOW IT RECKS YOUR VACUUM MOTOR, JUST LIKE aspirin it will reck your Kidney, DYOR

[@ellobo1326]

I’ve never had a cardiac event. My cardiologist put me on 81 mg aspirin 10 years ago. I had no evidence of bleeding and he abruptly took me off at my last yearly checkup. I guess he must have read the study(s) you mentioned.

[@FloridaBiker-t3b]

me too

[@SciFiGirl007]

When your practioner changes your treatment plan SPEAK up and ASK questions and GET answers you understand and are satisfied with. It's your body and your life. You wouldn't let ssomeone in your house without your permission so why would you let someone change your treatment plan without you understanding why and agreeing? If your practitioner doesn't like that, find a new one.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Probably El Lobo. He was watching out for you! Thanks for watching, subscribing and sharing with someone if you did.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

There you go Florida Alan. Thanks for watching, subscribing and sharing with someone if you did.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Not unreasonable SciFiGirl007. Thanks for watching, subscribing and sharing with someone if you did.

[@irenefrancis]

Thank you Docs, for being so forth right with your answer. I was prescribed 85mg by a neurologist although i have never had any of the events you have discussed here. However the cardiologist, and I discussed and eventually I decided not to take it precisely for the reason you gave. Health care in today's world is very confusing. Much appreciated.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

It sure can be Irene. You need to take charge of your own health. Thanks for watching and subscribing

[@madamehatibu9324]

Aaaah well i have a testimony on junior asprin it helped me in my pregnancy journey and at this moment i have my baby boy in my hand thanks God

[@doncourtreporter]

I had TIAs for over ten years until my VA doctor discovered my problem from our conversation. She put me on a 325 aspirin each day and I have them maybe twice a year instead of every month. My EKG is good as of two days ago.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Way to go don. Thanks for watching, subscribing and sharing with someone if you did.

[@doncourtreporter]

@@TalkingWithDocs Thank you for all your work. I referred your channel to my sister, a retired nurse in Atlanta.

[@DK-pr9ny]

What about for someone with an elevated CAC score?

[@joem1070]

While I’m healthy, my families history of heart attack and strokes caused my doctor to have me start taking low dose aspirin at age 60. No man in our recent history has lived past 73 and all had heart attacks and strokes in their 60’s. At my age of 67, after retiring from design/building, I donate my time in 3rd world countries drilling water wells . . . for 3 to 6 months each year. I’m working in hot humid climates far from hospitals and wonder in general, is the daily aspirin a good thing?.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Hi Joe. Family history increases the need. If otherwise healthy it may not be indicated but always best to review with your doctor. Thanks for watching and subscribing

[@mariarusso1325]

Hello Joe, how are you doing.

[@YumiCrisostomo]

First time here. Just subscribed, thank you Doctors

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Thanks for subbing!

[@larrymayfield5081]

Taking aspirin may be true for some people but I've been taking one to two assburn's aspirin 325 mg to 650 mg per day for the last 45 years never had a problem.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Wow stomach of steel Larry. Thanks for watching, subscribing and sharing with someone if you did.

[@weedfreer]

Only thing that seemed to work for me when I was going through melanoma immunotherapy treatment, autoimmune driven Inflammatory Arthritis (prior to diagnosis and following the end of treatment) was Alka Seltzer XS which has 273mg aspirin (possibly, per tablet...which you're supposed to take 2 of) along with some caffeine also I believe. When talking to a Dr about it initially, he said that this is what he'd probably be placing serious heart attack patients onto. Thing is, it didn't seem to harm me internally, and, it made me feel a dang-site better...for a bit. Following treatment, they put me on steroids after it didn't chill out...which, let me tell you, was night and day difference! I'm now in the process of switching over to Methotrexate which is apparently a fair bit 'less harmful' to you than the roids. Hopefully, the melanoma stays away and I don't have to come off it for another round of treatment!

[@thomask5434]

the small aspirin or baby aspirin in europe usually has 100mg. Alka Seltzer 2x is 5x of that....

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Hi Weedfreer. We have heard that. Thanks for sharing and glad you are ok. Thanks for watching and subscribing

[@weedfreer]

@@thomask5434 yeah the doc who I discussed it with just about spat out his cuppa tea! He sounded mortified at the fact there maybe a string of days a week whereby I'd be taking them. Needless to say, he put me on 'the baby dose (75mg as far as I remember (UK)) and it barely touched it. At the time, just sitting up in bed of a morning was painful...not so much as a result of my spine or back muscles...it was as a result of my core muscles just feeling inflamed and angry. I spoke with someone else about 10 years my senior about his experience when I last went for my routine round of post treatment CT/MRI. He was saying basically the same only his legs were also playing up...to the point he was crawling up the stairs just to get to bed of an evening. It got me mostly in the fingers...they would look like links of a sausage...but also had the effect of making my radius feel like it would snap if I were to ever fall on it. It got my ankles a bit too which had the effect of making me feel as if having someone on hand to 'pop' the joint would have just about brought me into a happy-place...in the same breath, if they tried doing that on my fingers though (without working them first at least) I think I would just about have gone MMA elbow on them! 🤭😂

[@weedfreer]

@@TalkingWithDocs it was such a struggle to get support for the pain and swelling while under treatment. The oncologist would simply tell me that she was here to treat the cancer while saying 'but you're alright for your next treatment though right?' (which, let's be fair, unless I was on death's door was always going to be a hard yes). I would then go to my General Practitioner who would turn around and ask what my oncologist is doing about it as, let's be honest, they may well be the first line with a large amount of knowledge about many different issues but, there no cancer specialist and they certainly have no real knowledge as to the effect of prescribing X medication will have on Y cancer treatment (pembro in my case). Whenever I said this back to the Oncologist though, they'd simply say that all the information they'd need is 'on the system'...all they need to do is look it up...which didn't help in the slightest! As it happens, to have been prescribed steroids at the time of treatment would have had a detrimental effect on the purpose of my cancer treatment...so, yeah, it's a good job they didn't really take me seriously about it until at least a few months following!

[@pcallah3442]

Wow, doctors with a personality. I wish my cardio guy would watch this, he has the personality of a fish.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Hi pcallah. Thanks so much. Yeah fish don’t do much do they. Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did

[@marjoriem9227]

Lol

[@tonmarinaxxzz]

Personality to the exclusion of medical know-how does not cut it. Some physicians have both. Icing on the cake. But I take skill over charm

[@joywebster2678]

Cardiologists aren't surgeons they manage hearts and send you to the heart surgeon when you need heart surgery. My cardiologist is congenial but hates explaining, and now due to covid stuff sees me over the phone as my aortic aneurysm gets bigger. So it is frustrating that he won't manage the heart...cholesterol, dysrhythmia or other heart health. He tells me to see GP who also only sees patients over phone. Haven't had anyone take my BP for 2 years, but I keep taking all my meds. I dontvwantvanyone to take the vaccine but wear a mask and see us since OHIP pays u!

[@bluelava4282]

So does mine‘’except a shark………….

[@chuckduzzie8529]

I really appreciate the great talks that you do here. I believe you should be one of the best channels on KZbin. 👍💪👏

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Thank you Chuck. We feel strongly there is a lot of need for medical info and lots of misinformation so doing our best to fill in the gap.

[@dojmike]

A few years ago, my GI doctor recommended the daily aspirin for anyone over 60. I took his advice and started the daily regimen. Within a few months, I started getting tinnitus very frequently. Then I read in an on-line medical journal that tinnitus can be a side effect of regular aspirin use. I stopped taking the aspirin, and within a week the tinnitus stopped. Just wondering if anyone else had a similar experience.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Yes this is thankfully an uncommon but will recognize side effect of a essay. Sorry to hear that you experience this.

[@teeduck]

The study I read said the tinnitus side effect didn’t effect those taking 81 mg/day or less . Regardless, all drugs have side effects.

[@xiaoyangli8202]

Tinnitus

[@xiaoyangli8202]

Tinnitus

[@manoharankrishnan5162]

I take 100mg aspirin daily. Recently I do have tinnitus problem.

[@mojisolaodusanwo2674]

Thank you guys , I really appreciate your explanation on aspirins. I have had stent in my heart and on aspirins 75g daily and it has really helped me . Kudos for the god jobs you do. 🙏

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Very welcome Mojisola. Thanks for watching and subscribing

[@blacksea723]

Hi , am 47 now. Had my first heart attack 6 years ago and had second heart attack 3 months after first one and i got Pacemaker implanted 2017. I have had my pacemaker fired few times and that's absolutely saved me from dying. Also I have had 2 blood clots 2004 before I had my heart attacks 2016 and I was already on warfarin ( blood thinner) cos blood clots but when I had heart attack they kind of had to change my blood thinner tablet from warfarin to a rivaroxaban ( another kind of blood thinner) I think that cos I am on few another tablets for my heart issues and warfarin would interfere with my heart meds so I got put on rivaroxaban instead of warfarin. They both blood thinners. Wishing everyone a good life. Please don't smoke , don't drink alcohol and do some daily exercise. Even little walks. Thanks for everyone.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Thanks for sharing Black Sea. Thanks for watching and subscribing

[@calebmanuel17]

What causes you a heart attack.

[@blacksea723]

@Caleb Manuel 17 I owned a restaurant business. So due stress mainly but course smoking and drinking would egravade the situation am sure. Would say stay away stress and negative ppl in your life. Hope you all well

[@calebmanuel17]

@@blacksea723 yup thank you because im having heart burn issues for 2 years im getting afraid about it , and im 18 yr old

[@blacksea723]

@Caleb Manuel 17 go and see cardiologist get a ecodiagram

[@mikeb2777]

I have taken a full dose aspirin daily for 35 years. No issues and excellent health so far.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

That’s good for you!

[@glennduncan6843]

Totally agree with all comments made. My experience was that being fit and healthy, I did take one low dose Aspirin per day to aid what I thought would be blood flow, and to minimise chances of stroke or heart problems. That until I had a severe coughing fit about 2 years ago and managed to rupture stomach wall RHS with result severe bleeding made way worse due to taking that low dose Aspirin daily. To all, please listen to this great advice.

[@cooky_2076]

I agree with you 100%. It gave me an unhealing ulcer.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Thanks so much Glenn. Hope you are ok now. Thanks for watching and subscribing

[@davidstambaugh569]

I was having ocular migraines and they went away when I started taking the low dose daily. When ever I stop taking the daily low dose with in two weeks I will have one, like clockwork.

[@roaringthunder174]

My mom took two a day from her 40s to 90s. She was put in home,when I was in car accident by family. She had two strokes,the doctor said to me: if only she had a aspirin. I felt sick. Then she died. My mom had 11 children & was healthy. She out lived her kids. There are four left now. She always said to me. Aspirin is the best medicine.

[@TooLooze]

Your comment made me realize that in the 12 years I've been taking low dose, I haven't experienced nearly as many ocular migraines. Thanks!!

[@chriswinchell1570]

@@TooLooze That’s really odd. I want to see if I can find some explanation for this.

[@TooLooze]

@@chriswinchell1570 I always thought i got them from food or that it was environmental, and I'm not convinced otherwise. My diet is now very healthy and diverse.

[@TooLooze]

@@roaringthunder174 Sorry to hear about your mom, friend.

[@JDinky652]

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) finds that low-dose aspirin can reduce the risk of colorectal cancer by 40% for people who meet specific criteria.

[@piecetoyou8285]

I was diagnose with mild coronary heart disease,notice when physical walking up steep hills I would get long streak pains like described as knife slashing deep in the chess,and the slower I walked the easier they felt but opposite if pushed my self , On the CT scan the LAD which is the main left artery found no restrictions of blood flow on that` neither on any of the other arteries I think it was on one of the branch artery they found mild disease,which is known as fluffing, I chose not to have the 40 mg statins as looked at side effects and it was such a high dose that i don`t understand given my condition, but not sure on taking the aspirin due to risk of stomach bleeding or causing ulcers, and may cause a brain bleed , I know inflammation , which causes cholesterol to build up around that particular area as that`s its job to gather around a damaged artery .But Aspirin reduce inflammation and can help carry more toxins away and reduce platelets from building up around the damaged area, And unusually they stop cholesterol coated in proteins triglycerides mixing with the damaged soft build up in the artery known as hot spot and mixing with the blood and forming the clot that can either go to the brain witch is a stroke or to the heart known as heart attack ,I think this is the basic understanding from what I have studded, I always get slight pain in my left side chest area when sitting down which worries me and usually I have to take deep breath to feel its beneficially oxygen wise for the lungs ,but am very active at work, I smoked for 35 years and on the onset of COPD smoked every 15-20 minutes when I could. so taken up vaping. vaped for 9 years, health was much better but would be great if never vaped but that ain`t happening , I put on 4 stone in 6 months last time I gave up the cigarettes ,that caused other issues that in end doctor advised best to go back to smoking at that time ,but cut down. I got on to the vape,just so happens vapes were out a year when I made the switch.instead of smoking.and lost my weight over the years through exercise and good eating, not the vape` that was just the nicotine I needed to make me feel like getting up a doing things again,that`s the trouble with nicotine addiction, I would never endorse any form of product going down into the lungs except breathing in natural air around you,as smoking and vaping may be damaging to the protected hairs your lungs need to help filtering and catching crap, the heat in vapes may be damaging these, and no need to explain what cigarettes cause, I have always been a grafter now in my 50 s still grafting but I can`t choose between Aspirin or not,after looking up benefits and the dangers, My pains in my chest and head pains started after my Covid jabs could be just coincidental at the time or not who knows, So would I benefit from Aspirin looking at the risk factor and my condition?

[@TalkingWithDocs]

It is hard to say in your specific scenario but as your risk increases often so does the benefit of ASA

[@fabio40]

I had a heart attack 8 years ago. Afterwards they put me on one Aspirin a day and Plavix. I was on both for two years. I questioned the doctor why I was still on Plavix after two years when I read it was only supposed to be one. He then took me off the Plavix, but kept me on the Aspirin. Two months later I had another heart attack. That meant another year on both Aspirin and Plavix. After the year I refused to come off the Plavix for fear I'd have a 3rd heart attack, so he took me off the Aspirin instead. Six years later I am still on Plavix and no Aspirin and doing okay.

[@Bruce_Wayne35]

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[@TalkingWithDocs]

Wow fabio40. Hope you are still doing well. Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did

[@beautiful20106]

U had many heart attacks. Watch out your diet .

[@charlesgraham843]

After my heart attack I was bleeding internally (for over two years). After I stopped the baby aspirin the bleeding stopped. My Hematologist and Cardiologist are communicating with each other trying to figure out what to do.

[@JohnFT3414]

How does one know they are bleeding internally?

[@charlesgraham843]

@@JohnFT3414 Dark stool, weakness and low hemoglobin levels.

[@JohnFT3414]

@@charlesgraham843 Thank you for the reply!

[@americanbobtail1]

My suggestion is not to listen to either of them and find a functional medicine doctor. For sure the aspirin is poison for your body and it probably makes sense to do nothing or take a natural supplement that your body recognizes as food not poison.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Good idea Charles. Thanks for watching, subscribing and sharing with someone if you did.

[@Corkfish1]

They say you should take statins before bed, so I take 81 Aspirin in the evening. There are also studies that suggest there are anti carcinogenic properties to aspirin.

[@r.r.hughes9808]

Statins or Aspirin?

[@Corkfish1]

@@r.r.hughes9808 Lol. Good point. Aspirin.

[@lindabeebe7065]

Statins can make you sleepy, so yes, before bed. Aspirin doesn’t, so it doesn’t really matter when you take it.

[@Corkfish1]

@@lindabeebe7065 my understanding is that most cholesterol production occurs while you sleep. I thought it might indicate taking aspirin before bed might make it less likely to stick to your arteries.

[@ratherbfishing455]

I will never take cholesteral medication.

[@Banininator]

Super incredible how this type of videos are being watched by mostly people arround 50-90 years, where the young should also be informed about ths, but this segment prefers way shorter and quicker videos such as Tiktoks.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Yes most people have very short attention spans

[@LeeSurber]

Good old tried and true aspirin..!! It's the only medicine I keep on me at all times..!! Excellent all around pain relieving anti-inflammatory...!! It has never let me down..!! Great video!

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Thanks Lee. Thanks for watching, subscribing and sharing with someone if you did.

[@XRP1968]

I wondered about this and the explanation makes sense. Thanks!

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Very welcome Timothy. Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did

[@mariarusso1325]

Hello, how are you doing.

[@hockeyhonduras698]

Would having blood clots in the legs be a reason for low dose daily aspirin intake?

[@lisas63]

Yes. Typically for one year s/p DVT you would be monitored on a blood thinner such as Coumadin. Then you could be downgraded to baby aspirin

[@Aegirak]

Yes!

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Hi Hockey Honduras. Yes that may be a reason. Sometimes patients are on stronger blood thinners as well. Best of luck. Thanks for watching, subscribing and sharing with someone if you did.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Hi Lisa. Yes the specific medication and duration is determined by the location, number, frequency etc of the clots. Thanks for watching, subscribing and sharing with someone if you did.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Hi Aegirak. Glad you liked it. Thanks for watching, subscribing and sharing with someone if you did.

[@larrystolzman9337]

At age 60 my doctor said I should take a baby aspirin each day. Shortly after I started I developed/activated an “anterior venus fistula” including the sounds of a “bruit”. (Blood pumping close to my ear drum).This was a huge problem. Extensive tests confirmed the diagnosis. Fortunately I raised my concern of starting baby aspirin and this problem. All my doctors said was that I should stop the aspirin. They did not say this was the cause. I quit taking aspirin and after about a year the “bruit” stopped and I have not had a problem since. At 73, I don’t plan to use blood thinners ever again. Be cautious implementing “simple” solutions!

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Thanks for sharing