As much as I didn't want to reply in this thread, as I've expressed the Possible risk associated with starting and stopping ASA (Aspirin).
Before I indulge in my opinion and the information given to me from my cardiologist (which I clearly posted the other day). Blackstang, it has become VERY EVIDENT, you cannot make a decision on your own. Period. You want someone to do this for you. You displayed this not only in Emerics thread, several others threads you have done the same. Your persistence to ask the same question repeatedly, only worded differently, multiple times. Has me shaking my head, more so with sorrow, than anger. I understand we all need guidance and direction at times, some more than others. Just so you know, I'm not trying to belittle your character, as it's not in my character to morally bash someone's intelligence. Yet you really need to work on making your own decision making skills.
Just so you know, you do not have to have a prediagnosed cardiovascular condition to throw a clot. It's the undiagnosed condition you need to be aware of. Anyone can have a embolic and thrombotic event. It's those with a pre-existing condition that are favourable to suffer thrombosis from abruptly stopping ASA. Starting and stopping ASA can increase this risk, if you are taking other substances that increase the possibility of thrombosis ie; AAS, thyroid hormones, ephedrine, SERM's ect, ect. It can take a few weeks for this to occur once you've stopped taking ASA. So you are aware, I'm not saying this will happen with everyone. The likelihood is small, yet the risk is still there.
Do you know if you have Factor V leiden mutation? I know that I don't have the gene trait for factor V leiden. I would suspect that Emeric didn't know he had the mutation present. Or anyone else in their adult life that experienced embolic or thrombotic event. Do you know what your galectin-3, Homocysteine and fibrinogen levels are? I do. Do you even know if you can metabolize aspirin effectively. I do. Some don't, as it's possible some 20-25% of the people taking aspirin have a resistance to it, and not know it.
Do you understand what the clotting cascade is? A lot of physicians have a hard time wrapping their mind around the chain of events, with the clotting cascade. I know a very little, yet I'm broadening my knowledge in this area. You should do the same.
So we're clear, I am not saying that you will throw or develope a clot if you start and stop ASA. It is evident, there's a risk. It's your choice, not some random individual on the net to make this decision for you. Unless that's how you want to live life?
Make your own decisions.
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