Can Aspirin Really Prevent Cardiovascular and Cerebrovascular Diseases?
I know aspirin is an antibiotic and has many uses. I'd like to ask the doctor: can aspirin really prevent cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases?
Doctor's answer (1)
Cerebral infarction usually refers to cerebral infarction (brain infarction). Myocardial infarction typically refers to acute myocardial infarction. Aspirin can usually help prevent cerebral infarction and acute myocardial infarction, but it generally is not recommended for healthy individuals to take this medication for prevention.
Aspirin is an antiplatelet agent that inhibits blood clot formation and is commonly available in tablet and capsule forms. Aspirin can inhibit platelet aggregation and, to some extent, help prevent cerebral infarction and acute myocardial infarction. However, aspirin may cause side effects such as nausea, vomiting, tinnitus, kidney function impairment, and liver function impairment. It is not recommended for healthy individuals to take this medication for disease prevention. Clinically, aspirin is primarily used for secondary prevention in patients who have already experienced cerebral infarction or acute myocardial infarction, helping to prevent blood clot formation and avoid further progression of the condition, which could seriously threaten the patient's life.
Patients are advised to strictly follow medical instructions when taking medications and should not use drugs arbitrarily on their own.
