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Is It Advisable To Take Aspirin Daily For Suspected Heart Conditions?

I went thru all the test for heart health, the first group of dr's said I need a pacemaker and possible triple bypass surgery, the other hospital said I have a healthy heart and do not need anything. Just to be safe, should I take asparin dailey and how much? I am 67 and over weight but do not smoke or drink. Thanks
Tue, 28 Apr 2015
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Hi,
After going through your case it is evident that there are two contrasting opinion regarding your heart.

I want to know-
1) Your height & weight (BMI) we can estimate degree of overweight.
2) Any associated conditions like diabetes, high blood pressure, cholesterol problem.
3) I want to know symptoms for which you have underwent evaluation of heart.
4) Any symptoms like palpitations, sweating, dizziness, fainting episodes.
5) Whatever the tests done their results.

I will advise to do following tests that may be help full if not done earlier.
1) ECG.
2) 2DEcho of heart.
3) Stress test.
4) Coronary angiography (CAG).

Sorry, I can not advise you regarding continuation of aspirin without knowing more about you.
If it is already started by your doctor then better to continue it.
Otherwise consult the cardiologist along with all previous tests records depending on it further evaluation if needed can be planned.
Try to reduce weight by following diet and exercise (exercise pattern needs to be decided depending on your heart condition).

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Is It Advisable To Take Aspirin Daily For Suspected Heart Conditions?

Hi, After going through your case it is evident that there are two contrasting opinion regarding your heart. I want to know- 1) Your height & weight (BMI) we can estimate degree of overweight. 2) Any associated conditions like diabetes, high blood pressure, cholesterol problem. 3) I want to know symptoms for which you have underwent evaluation of heart. 4) Any symptoms like palpitations, sweating, dizziness, fainting episodes. 5) Whatever the tests done their results. I will advise to do following tests that may be help full if not done earlier. 1) ECG. 2) 2DEcho of heart. 3) Stress test. 4) Coronary angiography (CAG). Sorry, I can not advise you regarding continuation of aspirin without knowing more about you. If it is already started by your doctor then better to continue it. Otherwise consult the cardiologist along with all previous tests records depending on it further evaluation if needed can be planned. Try to reduce weight by following diet and exercise (exercise pattern needs to be decided depending on your heart condition). If you find it helpful please vote helpful.