A new study suggests that aspirin use for cardiovascular disease prevention remains high among older adults, despite risks and updated guidance.
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Many older adults are still taking daily aspirin, even though some shouldn’t be, experts say
Some seniors across the United States continue to take a daily aspirin in the hopes of reducing their cardiovascular disease risk, even though the practice is only recommended for certain high-risk patients — and taking it without a doctor’s recommendation can come with significant risks.
