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Aspirin is a commonly used pain killer and anti-inflammatory drug that also has a powerful blood-thinning effect. It lowers the stickiness of platelet particles in the blood so that they are less likely to clump together and form unwanted clots. This effect occurs at only a quarter of the dose needed to relieve pain. Although there is not yet felt to be enough evidence to recommend that everyone takes preventive aspirin, people who may be advised to take a regular mini-dose of aspirin every day include those who have:

angina

had a heart attack

had a coronary artery by-pass graft or dilation (angioplasty)

had surgery for poor circulation in the limbs

diabetes

several major risk factors for CHD.

Studies show that taking low-dose aspirin (75mg–150 mg) per day can reduce the risk of a heart attack or stroke by 30 per cent, and the risk of dying from them by 15 per cent (see Chapter 3).

If you fall into any of the above groups and are not taking a junior aspirin per day, check with your doctor that it will suit you and fit in with any other medication that you are taking.