Aspirin is no longer recommended for the prevention of heart attacks and strokes

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – There is not enough evidence to show that aspirin can help prevent heart attacks and strokes, but it is known to cause serious bleeding, according to news reports. guidelines published by the American College of Cardiology. The drug should be used at a minimum.
"Doctors must be very selective in describing aspirin for people with cardiovascular disease," said Dr. Roger Blumenthal, a professor at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. "It is essential to improve lifestyle and lifestyle control." "Blood and cholesterol rather than aspirin." Aspirin should be limited to people at high risk of cardiovascular disease and to reduced risk of bleeding. "
People using Statin should instead change their lifestyle to prevent the risk of cardiovascular disease, especially people with high LDL, cholesterol and type 2 diabetes, as directed. American College of Cardiology and the American Heart Association.
"The adoption of the heart is the most important way to prevent cardiovascular disease, that it is an arterial plaque, a heart attack, d & # 39; a stroke or heart failure, problems related to cardiac contraction and pumping of blood in the rest of the body, "Blumenthal said. "More than 80% of all cardiovascular events can be prevented by lifestyle changes, but we often miss these strategies and control other risk factors," he said. People who should take aspirin are those who have suffered after a heart attack, stroke, open heart surgery or stenting to open clogged arteries.
"We now have good evidence on how to identify high-risk individuals for a physical exam and a good track record, and for people at risk at the border, other factors can help us determine who is most at risk.
Researchers recommend eating more vegetables, fruits, legumes, nuts, whole grains and fish, and claim that a healthy diet also means a reduction in the intake of other elements such as salt, saturated fats, fried foods, processed meats and sweetened beverages. At least moderately for at least 150 minutes a week. This includes walking, swimming, dancing, cycling or any other light aerobic exercise.