Reports on TV and newspapers are suggesting that it's dangerous for patients to stop low-dose ASA
December 2003
Reports on TV and newspapers are suggesting that it's dangerous for patients to stop low-dose ASA.
This comes from a small study.
It suggests there's a higher risk of heart attacks shortly after stopping ASA in patients who already have heart disease.
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