Study concludes ASA should not be used for primary prevention of heart disease because side effects outweigh benefits

Dr. Barry Dworkin

Madely Health Headlines Commentary for January, 2012

 

Study concludes ASA should not be used for primary prevention of heart disease because side effects outweigh benefits Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

 

Source:

Aspirin a day may be harmful, study says

Reference:

Effect of Aspirin on Vascular and Nonvascular Outcomes

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