aspirin update new recommendations for aspirin use in relation to heart issues and the host of drlinda.tv he american heart association consists of numerous problems many of which are related to and starve the heart or brain of needed is a blockage of a blood vessel that feeds the brain or if a blood vessel within the to prevent blood clots from forming aspirin use also puts some individuals at risk for gastrointestinal bleeding and of low-dose aspirin as a heart disease preventive is now under scrutiny by some health care organizations an october 2021 draft recommenda- tion currently under review by the u.s functions independently of the u.s low-dose aspirin use for the primary pre- in adults age 60 years or older" because the risk of bleeding cancels out the bene- aspirin use for the primary prevention of cvd in adults ages 40 to 59 years who have a 10% or greater 10-year cvd risk indicates that the net benefit of aspirin are not at increased risk for bleeding and are willing to take low-dose aspirin daily are more likely to benefit." aspirin use to prevent heart disease is not for everyone and requires carefully weighing risks and benefits before use if you have questions about your risk for heart disease and the use of aspirin as your health care provider about your individual circumstances costco connection prescription and over-the-counter medications are available in costco warehouses and at costco.com aspirin advice the american heart clinician before using low-dose aspirin to prevent heart disease if you have an aspirin allergy or intolerance; are at risk for gastro- intestinal bleeding or hemorrhagic stroke; drink alcohol regularly; are undergoing any simple medical or dental procedures; or are over the age of 70.-lrb