The study, just presented at an American Heart Association conference, looked at post-menopausal women with cardiovascular disease and found, despite substantial evidence that aspirin therapy reduces death, that over half of these high-risk women were not taking it.

"Many women with cardiovascular disease don't seem to understand how to reduce their risk for having a heart attack."

Kathy Berra, a nurse practitioner, helped write the American Heart Association's guidelines for preventing cardiovascular disease in women:

"Cardiovascular disease is the number one killer of women in the U.S. yet, many women don't realize heart disease should be a major concern."

With improved lifestyle and broader use of appropriate medical therapies, such as aspirin, doctors say tens of thousands of heart attacks can be prevented each year:

"Taken under a doctor's care, aspirin is proven as an effective, inexpensive way to help reduce the risk of heart attack in high-risk women." 

If you've had a heart attack or have a history of cardiovascular disease speak to your doctor about aspirin therapy.  For more information visit bayer aspirin-dot-com.

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