A Hearty Life

March 20th, 2008

New aspirin type substance to fight a safer battle with heart disease

A new group of aspirin type substances have been developed in Italy. Physicians know that a low daily dose of aspirin, or acetylsalicylic acid, reduces the risk of heart attacks and strokes in some, but we also know that aspirin causes an upset belly as well. A safer form of aspirin is needed and that […]

By Kendra James, RN -- 0 comments

March 8th, 2008

The great aspirin debate..

What dose of Aspirin do you take?

enteric coated 325 mg

baby asa 81 mg

different dose per my doctor

I do not take aspirin

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By Kendra James, RN -- 0 comments

May 7th, 2007

Aspirin Resistance Growing Concern For Cardiovascular Patients

For many years aspirin has been the staple in the treatment and prevention of cardiovascular disease. But what happens if over time patients begin to develop a resistance to the first coined “wonder” drug? Will there be an increase in healthcare visits as well as financial ramifications? My guess… yes!
Resistance over […]

By Kendra James, RN -- 1 comment

October 2nd, 2006

Heart Attack Patients Need Their Medication

If your doctor has prescribed aspirin, beta blockers, or statins to treat your heart disease, have you been good about taking them? If not, be forewarned.
A new study published in the Archives of Internal Medicine has shown that heart patients who stopped taking these three drugs are three times more likely to […]

By Hsien-Hsien Lei, PhD -- 2 comments