New research indicates 18.5 million older adults take aspirin for cardiovascular prevention, although risks exceed benefits, posing harmful effects, particularly gastrointestinal bleeding threat, as per Annals of Internal Medicine study. Dr. Mohak Gupta stresses aspirin's potential harm in older adults. Dr. Valentin Fuster alarmed by unnecessary aspirin use, attributing patient guidance rather than personal choices. Aspirin minimally advised by doctors in 2021 compared to prior years, despite its long-standing recommendation for heart disease prevention.
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