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Trump Reveals Taking Higher Aspirin Dose Than Doctors Recommend

  • Donald Trump told the WSJ he takes 325mg of aspirin daily, exceeding doctor recommendations, for "thinning out the blood."
  • His doctor, Sean Barbabella, confirmed the dosage is for cardiac prevention.
  • Trump's health has been under scrutiny due to hand bruises and public instances of closing his eyes.
  • The White House attributed bruises to handshakes; Trump underwent a CT scan, not an MRI, which showed no abnormalities.
  • Mayo Clinic suggests a low dose (81mg) of aspirin for people over 60 to prevent heart attack or stroke.

Why It Matters: Trump takes a higher-than-recommended aspirin dose for heart health, sparking health discussions.

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