Aspirin does not prevent heart attacks in patients with diabetes
Friday, October 17, 2008 - 04:49
in Health & Medicine
Taking regular aspirin and antioxidant supplements does not prevent heart attacks even in high risk groups with diabetes and asymptomatic arterial disease, and aspirin should only be given to patients with established heart disease, stroke or limb arterial disease, according to a study published today on bmj.com.