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HEART HEALTH AND THE ASPIRIN STUDY
Heart disease is the leading cause of death among women, and evidence-based national guidelines promote the use of daily aspirin for women at increased risk for cardiovascular disease. However, less than half of the women who could benefit from aspirin are taking it
A recent study in the Journal of Women’s Health showed only 41 percent of those who met the recommendation for primary prevention (before heart attack or stroke) reported taking aspirin on a daily basis, the researchers found.
Additionally, only 48 percent of those who met the criteria for secondary prevention (after heart attack or stroke) responded “yes” to daily aspirin use. Why don’t women take the easiest form of prevention for heart disease there is – a daily aspirin?
We don’t yet have a date, as this show was postponed, however, sign up for an e-newsletter to stay up to date on the date. It will be towards the end of May 2012.
You can listen as Kelley Connors, MPH, Host of Real Women on Health speaks with Dr. Gregory Pokrywka, MD, FACP, FNLA NCMP. He is a Board-Certified Internist and formed the Baltimore Lipid Center in 2001. Dr. Pokrywka has further pursued his interest in Menopausal Lipidology through certification as a Credentialed Menopause Practitioner by the North American Menopause Society (NAMS).
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