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Can taking aspirin daily help with arteriosclerosis?
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Dr Jason Kaplan
Cardiologist (Heart Specialist)
Dr. Jason Kaplan is a specialist adult cardiologist and physician. Dr. Kaplan studied Medicine at UNSW and graduated with Honours in 1999 then completed his … View Profile
Aspirin cannot reduce the burden of atherosclerosis, but if you have a high burden of atherosclerosis measured using a coronary calcium score or presecence of significant atheroma/plaque on a carotid ultrasound then aspirin is indicated to prevent against heart attacks and strokes
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