Increased Risk Of Heart Attack Or Stroke For Patients Who Are Resistant To Aspirin, UK

Being resistant to aspirin makes patients four times more likely to suffer a heart attack, stroke or even die from a pre-existing heart condition, according to a study published on bmj.com. The study relates to patients who are prescribed aspirin long term as a way of preventing clots from forming in the blood.

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Filed under: Stroke on January 29th, 2008