May be of some interest to (potential) aspirin takers

[Globe-J]

Good day all,

Here is a link:

mayoclinic.org/diseases-con...

Best wishes

J (-:

[Aprilbday]

I did not find the article informative, but I really thank you for sharing something of interest.

[CDreamer]

I’m not sure I see the significance to AF?

Aspirin is not recommended as a prophylactic for AF induced strokes in Europe.

[Globe-J in reply to CDreamer]

May be of some interest to (potential) aspirin takers

[CDreamer in reply to Globe-J]

Aspirin is an anti-platelet and is useful for preventing a DVTs and if you have ‘sticky’ blood and for post stroke, heart attack etc.

AF requires an anti-coagulant which will prevent clots from forming - hence aspirin has no place as a prophylactic against AF induced stroke. I have yet to read a study which says otherwise - US or Europe.

[Globe-J in reply to CDreamer]

Thank you for your opinion

J (-:

[BobD Volunteer]

Once again this just serves to confuse. Yes aspirin is useful after a heart attack or or when a stent or articficail valve is installed but has no place whatsoever in stroke prevention for people with AF. P)lease don't be missled.

[HiloHairy in reply to BobD]

In the US it's often still recommended for A-fib sufferers with a score of 0.

[BobD Volunteer in reply to HiloHairy]

But it has very little benefit whilst still having great potential to cause harm like gastro intestinal bleeding. Catch up USA! Oh yes I guess drug companies rule. Aspirin has a place in cardiology, just not where AF is concerned.

[Globe-J in reply to BobD]

Hello,

Yes, there are varying opinions on the role of aspirin as a prophylaxis agent in the domain we are discussing. Hardly a closed case, certainly not for all European doctors. Europe is a big place (-:

I provided a link to a highly reputable institution which may hold a different opinion to you. Alas similar to those here, who measure the pros and cons and keep on taking aspirin. We may have decided that on the balance of probabilities, taking a daily low dose is actually beneficial. Hardly worth repeating, aspirin is not a panacea, nor suitable for everyone. It just sits well with some

J (-:

[Globe-J in reply to HiloHairy]

Sure, some even think for a good reason

J (-:

[HiloHairy]

Do you truly have the knowledge base and experience to say that so unequivocally? If so, you must also know that the drug companies make near infinitely more money on prescription blood thinners then they do on a generic product like aspirin.

I am very fit (swim daily and work out at a gym 5 days a week) but have occasional afib events. I have a score of 0. With this in mind a cardiologist in Hawaii and one in California have independently told me to use two baby aspirin per day rather than to go on a prescription anticoagulant or use nothing. I have been doing this for nearly four years and thus far have had no strokes or stomach problems.

If I take a holiday in the UK I'll regrettably leave my medical marijuana at home but I will bring my baby aspirin.

[Bagrat in reply to HiloHairy]

nice.org.uk/news/article/of... this may explain BobD 's stance on this. The other issue in UK at least is the misconception by some GPs that aspirin is a safer alternative. Hopefully continuing education for professionals will explain aspirin's poor track record in AF as opposed to other anticoagulants.

So yes there is evidence based research around to support the fact that aspirin is not appropriate as prophylaxis IN AF

It has it's place in other heart interventions as Bob said