A recent study has suggested that a type of blood thinner may be better than aspirin for preventing heart attacks and strokes in patients with a form of heart disease.
Professor Bryan Williams, chief scientific and medical officer at the British Heart Foundation, said: “Aspirin is a commonly prescribed drug to help prevent repeat heart attacks and strokes. This research suggests that clopidogrel, an alternative to aspirin, might be more effective at preventing recurrent heart attack or stroke. Importantly, these benefits come without a greater risk of major bleeding.”
