Low-dose aspirin therapy is the use of blood-thinning medicine (aspirin), commonly known as acetylsalicylic acid.
This medicine helps avoid heart attacks and stroke in people who are at high risk for them if taken in a low dosage. To avoid another stroke, your doctor may advise you to take a low dose of aspirin. It may also be recommended if you had a heart attack, surgery or chest pain.
Low dose aspirin is usually a tablet. It is often sold in supermarkets and pharmacies. After a heart surgery, it may be given to children with Kawasaki disease. Low dose aspirin with food does not bother with stomach function. When it is prescribed by the doctor, low dose aspirin is safe for everyone.