shutterstock aspirin and your heart loopallish weighing the benefits and risks by linda r.bernstein and ceo of vita media corporation cations company ccording to the american heart association 2019 heart disease and failure and other forms of heart and vessel the united states has a heart attack aspirin prevents blood clots from forming and thus can help reduce the risk put some people at risk of gastrointestinal bleeding or bleeding elsewhere in the body new guidelines for the use of aspirin in recently published by the american college of cardiology and the american heart • might be considered for the primary prevention of cardiovascular disease among select adults ages 40 to 70 who have a higher risk of cardiovascular disease but are not at increased risk of bleeding routine basis for the primary prevention of cardiovascular disease among adults older than 70 should not be administered for the primary prevention of cardiovascular disease among adults of any age who are at increased risk of bleeding people at greater risk for bleeding-who should avoid using aspirin-include those with a history of stomach ulcer or bleeding from other sites; those older than 70; those who have blood-clotting disorders; those with chronic kidney disease; and those who use medications such as non-steroidal steroids and blood thinners you start taking aspirin be sure to consult with your health care provider about the risks and benefits of low-dose aspirin for heart disease prevention costco connection several types of aspirin are available in costco ware- houses and on costco.com heart disease risks the centers for disease control and prevention states that high blood diabetes and obesity increase the risk for cardio- steps to control them if you eat an unhealthy terol; are physically inactive; consume too much alcohol; at greater risk factors that people are born with and cannot do anything care provider can help you assess your risk factors and whether lifestyle changes or medications are warranted to keep your heart healthy
