Aspirin will no longer be recommended to mitigate the risk of a first heart attack or stroke in individuals who are 60 years old and up, according to the United States Preventive Services Task Force.
The USPSTF announced the guidance on Tuesday in a statement regarding the use of Aspirin to prevent stroke and heart disease.
People between the ages of 40 and 59 are recommended to speak with a medical professional before they begin using Aspirin, according to the new guidance, and individuals in the age range of 60 and up should avoid starting Aspirin use.
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“People who are 40 to 59 years old and who don’t have a history of CVD but are at higher risk may benefit from starting to take aspirin to prevent a first heart attack or stroke,” John Wong, M.D., said in a statement. “It’s important that they decide together with their healthcare professional if starting aspirin is right for them because daily aspirin use does come with possible serious harms.”
“We want to emphasize that these recommendations are focused on starting aspirin to prevent a first heart attack or stroke. Anyone who already takes aspirin and has questions about it should speak with their healthcare professional.”
Stroke and heart disease represent the leading causes of death for Americans, according to a report.
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More than 1 in 4 deaths each year can be attributed to heart disease and strokes, the report noted.
