{"id":15314,"date":"2025-06-27T15:40:32","date_gmt":"2025-06-27T15:40:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.clchc.org\/?p=15314"},"modified":"2025-06-27T15:41:50","modified_gmt":"2025-06-27T15:41:50","slug":"heart-health-aspirin","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.clchc.org\/es\/heart-health-aspirin\/","title":{"rendered":"Protecting Your Heart: Why Aspirin Therapy Matters"},"content":{"rendered":"<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your heart health is one of our top priorities. In July, we\u2019re highlighting a very important topic\u2014<\/span><b>Ischemic Vascular Disease (IVD)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and how a simple therapy with <\/span><b>aspirin (ASA therapy)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can help lower the risk of heart attack and stroke.\r\n<\/span>\r\n<h5><\/h5>\r\n<h5><b>What Is Ischemic Vascular Disease?<\/b><\/h5>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ischemic Vascular Disease happens when blood vessels become narrowed or blocked, usually because of a buildup of plaque. This can reduce blood flow to the heart and other parts of the body and can lead to serious conditions like:<\/span>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Heart attacks<\/b><b>\r\n<\/b><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Strokes<\/b><b>\r\n<\/b><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Chest pain (angina)<\/b><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h5><b>How Can Aspirin Help?<\/b><\/h5>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019ve been diagnosed with IVD, <\/span><b>your provider may recommend daily low-dose aspirin therapy<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (also called ASA therapy). Aspirin can help <\/span><b>thin the blood and prevent clots<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, lowering your chances of having a heart attack or stroke.<\/span>\r\n<h5><\/h5>\r\n<h5><b>Is ASA Therapy Right for Me?<\/b><\/h5>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aspirin therapy is not for everyone. It\u2019s <\/span><b>only recommended for certain people<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with ischemic vascular disease. That\u2019s why it\u2019s important to talk to your healthcare provider before starting or stopping aspirin.<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your provider will look at:<\/span>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your heart health history<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\r\n<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Any past strokes or heart attacks<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\r\n<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Other medications you\u2019re taking<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\r\n<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your risk of bleeding<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\r\n<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h5><b>Let\u2019s Work Together to Keep Your Heart Healthy<\/b><\/h5>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019ve been diagnosed with IVD\u2014or think you may be at risk\u2014<\/span><b>now is a great time to schedule a check-up<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Managing your heart health with the right treatment plan, including possibly ASA therapy, can help you live a longer, healthier life.<\/span>\r\n<h5><\/h5>\r\n<h5><strong>\u2705 Ready to talk to your provider about aspirin therapy?<\/strong><\/h5>\r\n<h6><b><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.clchc.org\/es\/schedule-an-appointment\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Click here to schedule an appointment<\/b><\/a><\/h6>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Your heart health is one of our top priorities. In July, we\u2019re highlighting a very important topic\u2014Ischemic Vascular Disease (IVD) and how a simple therapy with aspirin (ASA therapy) can help lower the risk of heart attack and stroke. 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