WASHINGTON (VINnews) — President Donald Trump said in an interview with The Wall Street Journal published Thursday that he takes a higher daily dose of aspirin than typically recommended, saying he believes it helps keep his blood “thin” and supports heart health.
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Trump said he prefers taking more than a low-dose aspirin, which is commonly prescribed for older adults. “I want thin blood going through my heart,” he said in the interview, explaining his personal reasoning for the regimen.
Trump, 79, is among the oldest individuals to serve as president, and his health has drawn increased public attention in recent months following reports of bruising on his hands and a medical imaging exam conducted last fall.
According to the interview, Trump’s physician said the president takes a 325-milligram aspirin daily for cardiac prevention, a dose higher than the commonly used low-dose aspirin of about 81 milligrams. Medical experts generally say aspirin can reduce the risk of heart attack or stroke for some people over 60, though they caution that higher doses can increase bleeding risks and should be taken only under medical supervision.
The White House has previously attributed the bruising on Trump’s hands to frequent handshaking and said the imaging exam was precautionary. Trump and his doctor said he ultimately underwent a CT scan rather than an MRI, with results showing no cardiovascular abnormalities.
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We need President Trump. He works very hard. He is the best leader of the free world.
Froze that video for that perfect moment that depicts the pres having a stroke?? Idiot morons!
Since 2018, the American Medical Association, and the U.S. Preventive Service Task Force, has recommended against anyone taking any aspirin (baby aspirin or otherwise), to prevent heart disease, as it could cause bleeding and blood clots. It is only recommended for people with existing heart disease, and then, only on a very low strength basis. Also, for the same reason, it is no longer recommended to take aspirin before dental procedures, for people without heart conditions. One would have thought that Trump’s Doctors would have informed him about that. Also, when are they going to convince him to stop eating large portions of high fat and high cholesterol foods (i.e. steaks, hamburgers, etc.)? He has a lot of exercise equipment in the White House, which his prior Doctor (now a Congressman from Texas), was supposed to get him to use, on a daily basis. It appears that has never occurred. If one looks at Bibi and Trump, when they appeared on camera at Mara Lago the other day, it is obvious that Bibi lost weight, as his face is thinner. Unfortunately, Trump has gained weight, as his face is much fatter.