Prescription drug

Aspirin (preventive use)

Prescription drug.

How to take it

There is no established standard dose for this case; it is advisable to consult a professional.

Safety

Preventive aspirin should be assessed by a physician.

Effect by goal · level of evidence

Heart failure

association Low-moderate study (A)

26%

Pooled analysis of 30,827 people at cardiovascular risk: aspirin use was associated with more new cases of heart failure (~26% more). It is observational (does not prove cause) and is in line with aspirin's limited benefit in primary prevention.

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In depth

Drug · Highest evidence: Low-moderate · 1 finding

⚠️ Preventive aspirin should be evaluated by a doctor.

Findings

Heart failure — association (Low-moderate, study). Pooled analysis of 30,827 people at cardiovascular risk: aspirin use was associated with more new cases of heart failure (~26% more). It is observational (does not prove causation) and is in line with aspirin's limited benefit in primary prevention. 34808706

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Information, not medical advice. Scientific evidence reflects the quality of the studies.