A British medical journal recently released a study that shows aspirin therapy to address heart disease may not be a one dose fits all cure. Dr. Dan Anderson is the Acting Chief of Cardiovascular Medicine at the University of Nebraska Medical Center and says this study does have some merit.
The study shows that the typical 75 to 100 milligram dose per day is only effective for those weighing less than 154 pounds. Anderson says larger people may need larger doses.
Anderson expects to see more studies on this in the future. He says it does make sense that the a larger person has more red blood cells, a larger body mass and a larger volume distribution center for the drug so the smaller dose may not be as effective at that point.
