Aspirin use for the prevention of cardiovascular disease: the British Women's Heart and Health Study

Low dose aspirin is effective, safe, and economical in the secondary preven tion of cardiovascular disease, we have found that only one-third of post-m enopausal women with cardiovascular disease are using aspirin and that the majority of women who are using aspirin are doing so for primary prevention . Improvements in this area of medical practice are both necessary and feas ible.