219: Heart Health Tips You Need Now 

<div>According to the American Heart Association about 1 in 5 people who have had a heart attack will have a second one within five years. The risk increases to 1 in 4 for another ischemic (clot-related) stroke. Recent updates have led to confusion among healthcare providers and patients alike about the use of aspirin for cardiovascular prevention. The updated guidelines do not include patients who take a doctor-directed aspirin regimen for secondary prevention, which is when someone takes aspirin because they have already had a cardiovascular event, such as a heart attack or ischemic (clot-related) stroke, and want to help prevent another one from occurring. </div> <div> <br> Aspirin is not appropriate for everyone. Talk to your doctor before you begin an aspirin regimen. The CDC says that aspirin continues to be a life-saving preventative treatment for many patients who have already had a cardiovascular event and three key things to keep in mind.<br> <br> For more information, visit Million Hearts at <a href="https://millionhearts.hhs.gov/"><strong><a href="http://millionhearts.hhs.gov">millionhearts.hhs.gov</a></strong></a>.<br> <br> </div> <div>Watch the video: <a href="https://lifeminute.tv/health/video/heart-health-tips-you-need-now">https://lifeminute.tv/health/video/heart-health-tips-you-need-now</a> </div>