Dr Ford Brewer - PrevMed The SHOCKING Truth about Aspirin - What Your Doctor Isn’t Telling You - Ford Brewer MD MPH (PrevMed Health)
Nov 13, 2025
Dive into the debate of aspirin's role in heart health, as it explores whether it truly lowers or raises heart attack risk. Learn about the dangers of arterial plaque and how aspirin can stabilize it. Discover who should avoid aspirin and when it remains a lifesaver for those with vascular disease. Understand the risks involved and the alternative natural options available, plus lifestyle changes that might replace medications. Get insights on the best tests for detecting plaque and the importance of personalized care in heart health!
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Plaque Is Soft And Aspirin Stabilizes It
- Plaque is soft, inflamed, and prone to rupture rather than just hard fat in arteries.
- Aspirin both reduces platelet stickiness and calms plaque inflammation, acting as a plaque stabilizer.
Follow Updated Age-Based Aspirin Guidance
- Don't start aspirin routinely for primary prevention in adults over 60 according to new guidelines.
- Consider aspirin in people 40–59 only if at higher cardiovascular risk and low bleeding risk.
Plaque On Scan Equals Cardiovascular Disease
- Detectable plaque on imaging equals cardiovascular disease even without symptoms.
- Waiting for an event before starting aspirin or prevention is frequently too late.