Is it acceptable for patients with coronary heart disease to stop taking aspirin for one week?
Disease description:
My mother has coronary heart disease. She's been feeling well recently and wants to stop taking her medication for a week. Is it safe for patients with coronary heart disease to discontinue aspirin for one week?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Li Man
For patients with coronary heart disease, it is generally not recommended to discontinue aspirin for a week unless under special circumstances. In particular, as described in this case, the patient decided to stop taking medication based on personal judgment—feeling that the condition was under control and experiencing no discomfort. However, patients with coronary heart disease typically require long-term, continuous medication to prevent sudden cardiac events.
