Any aspirin dose above 30 mg/day is effective. With increasing dose, side effects such as gastric discomfort or gastrointestinal hemorrhage become more frequent, but it is controversial if the efficacy of vascular protection does increase with increasing dose. According to the Antiplatelet Trialists' Collaboration [1994], a dose between 75 and 325 mg/day is recommended. To date, the optimal dose of aspirin is unknown and a large trial comparing low, medium and high doses of aspirin is lacking.

Eighty percent 80% of strokes (ischemic) are caused by a "poor life style", involving fatty diet, lack of exercise, avoiding "listening to your body's signals", and the like. Have at least an annual medical checkup. Stay away from stressful activities, keep your cholesterol under 200, and blood pressure under 150. Exercise three times per week and eat wisely.

The first question in such a patient is to reconsider the etiology of TIA or stroke. If no cause is found that is amenable to special treatment, no established guidelines are available. Some clinicians opt for anticoagulation for a limited period (e.g. 6 months) and then return to aspirin. Some clinicians, however, prefer an alternative antiplatelet agent such as clopidogrel, ticlopidine, dipyridamole or a combination with aspirin.

Yes, amazing but true: aspirin has been proven in many studies to help prevent both heart attacks and strokes. Aspirin thins the blood a little in a way that decreases heart disease risk. Acetominophen and ibuprofen will not do the same thing. Aspirin should be a routine part of any effort to decrease the risk of developing heart disease, but talk with your doctor before starting it.

After you have had a stroke, you are at risk for having another one. You can make some important lifestyle changes that can reduce your risk of stroke and improve your overall health. Eat a heart-healthy diet that includes plenty of fish, fruits, vegetables, beans, high-fiber grains and breads, and olive oil. Eat less salt too. Get exercise on most, preferably all, days of the week. Your doctor can suggest a safe level of exercise for you. Work closely with your doctor.

Aspirin is a blood thinner, which can help prevent a heart attack by ensuring the blood does not stick to and plug blood vessels in the heart. Where there are such risk factors as age, diabetes, obesity and a family history of heart disease, a simple low dose of Aspirin every day (80 mg or a quarter of a tablet) can reduce the chances of having a heart attack by as much as 50 per cent. Before you start taking Aspirin every day, discuss with your doctor.

A stroke is an injury to the brain that may also severely affect the body. A stroke happens when blood supply to part of the brain is cut off or when there is bleeding into or around the brain. This can happen if a blood clot blocks an artery in the brain or neck or if a weakened artery bursts in the brain. Risk factors for stroke include high blood pressure, smoking, heart disease, diabetes, and a high red blood cell count. The risk of stroke also increases with age.

A stroke is a sudden loss of oxygen into the brain. 80% are caused by blockage or obstruction of blood vessels. 750,000 Americans suffer severe stroke each year.

Heat stroke is the most serious heat-related illness. It occurs when the body becomes unable to control its temperature: the body’s temperature rises rapidly, the sweating mechanism fails, and the body is unable to cool down. Body temperature may rise to 106°F or higher within 10 to 15 minutes. Heat stroke can cause death or permanent disability if emergency treatment is not provided.

Get With The Guidelines-Stroke (GWTG-Stroke) is an in-hospital program designed to improve acute stroke treatment and prevent future strokes and cardiovascular events. GWTG-Stroke focuses on quick diagnosis and treatment of stroke patients through Primary Stroke Centers.  It also involves care team protocols once patients are admitted to ensure that they are treated and discharged appropriately.

ischemic stroke develops when a blood clot blocks a blood vessel in the brain. The clot may form in the blood vessel or travel from somewhere else in the blood system. About 8 out of 10 strokes are ischemic (say "iss-KEE-mick") strokes. They are the most common type of stroke in older adults. A hemorrhagic stroke develops when an artery in the brain leaks or bursts. This causes bleeding inside the brain or near the surface of the brain.

Seeing a doctor right away is very important. If a stroke is diagnosed quickly-within the first 3 hours of when symptoms start-doctors may be able to use medicines that can lead to a better recovery. The first thing the doctor needs to find out is what kind of stroke it is: ischemic or hemorrhagic. This is important because the medicine given to treat a stroke caused by a blood clot could be deadly if used for a stroke caused by bleeding in the brain.

You should not delay calling 9-1-1 to take an aspirin. Studies have shown that people sometimes delay seeking help if they take an aspirin (or other medicine). Emergency department personnel will give people experiencing a heart attack an aspirin as soon as they arrive. So, the best thing to do is to call 9-1-1 immediately and let the professionals give the aspirin.

It now appears that not everybody responds equally to aspirin's anti-platelet effects. Some people require higher doses, some don't respond at all. Fortunately, we are now able to determine, with a simple in-office blood test, whether someone's aspirin therapy is effective. For further information about this new test, click here (you will need Adobe Acrobat to view the link). Maybe not.