Get the App
For Doctors
Login/Sign-up
Health Query
Share
Bookmark
Report
Could I give aspirin for my diabetic father as primary prevention of cardiovascular disease?
1Doctor Answered
91% (14485 ratings)
Ask Free Question
Hello, Thanks for the query. Aspirin in low dose (75 mg or 150 mg) is given to prevent platelet aggregation and prevent clotting of blood in small vessels. Whether your father needs it or not can only be decided by the cardiologist or physician examining him. Thanks.
3 person found this helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YESSOMEWHATNO
Take help from the best doctors
Suggestions offered by doctors on Lybrate are of advisory nature i.e., for educational and informational purposes only. Content posted on, created for, or compiled by Lybrate is not intended or designed to replace your doctor's independent judgment about any symptom, condition, or the appropriateness or risks of a procedure or treatment for a given person.
Book appointment with top doctors for Diabetes treatment
View fees, clinic timings and reviews
Ask a free question
Get FREE multiple opinions from Doctors
posted anonymously
Treatment Enquiry
Get treatment costs, find best hospitals/clinics and know other details