Aspirin is a blood thinner and while it can't stop a heart attack once it's started, it can prevent the episode from ...

The debate over whether people ages 60 and up should take aspirin continues as medical experts learn more about the potential pros and cons of long-term use. Aspirin is an over-the-counter medication ...

P2Y12 inhibitors like ticagrelor and clopidogrel provide a 23% lower risk of heart-related death, heart attack or stroke compared to aspirin The drugs work by making platelets less sticky, hampering ...

Aspirin is a familiar name in most households, often associated with pain relief and fever reduction. However, aspirin is crucial to heart health beyond these common uses. Doctors frequently prescribe ...

SAN DIEGO -- For patients with traumatic bone fractures, there was no difference between oral aspirin and ...

A better option than daily aspirin might be available to patients with a stent P2Y12 inhibitors like ticagrelor and clopidogrel provide a 23% lower risk of heart-related death, heart attack or stroke ...

Among over 12,000 patients in 11 high-risk groups, there were no differences in the prevention of pulmonary embolism, proximal deep vein thrombosis (DVT), or bleeding complications between those ...