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Coated Aspirin and Your Heart

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You should not use aspirin if you have a bleeding disorder such as hemophilia, a recent history of stomach or intestinal bleeding, or if you are allergic to an NSAID (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug) such as Advil, Motrin, Aleve, Orudis, Indocin, Lodine, Voltaren, Toradol, Mobic, Relafen, Feldene, and others. Do not give this medication to a child or teenager with a fever, flu symptoms, or chicken pox. Salicylates can cause Reye's syndrome, a serious and sometimes fatal condition in children.

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This video is titled about coated aspirin and the heart, and its description lists aspirin safety warnings. It states aspirin should not be used by people with bleeding disorders such as hemophilia, a recent history of stomach or intestinal bleeding, or allergy to an NSAID, and warns about Reye's syndrome in children and teenagers with fever, flu symptoms or chicken pox.

Key points

  • A bleeding disorder such as hemophilia is listed as a reason not to use aspirin
  • Recent stomach or intestinal bleeding and NSAID allergy are also listed
  • Aspirin is not to be given to a child or teenager with fever, flu symptoms or chicken pox
  • Salicylates are linked in the description to Reye's syndrome in children

Video Overview

This video presents “Coated Aspirin and Your Heart” — You should not use aspirin if you have a bleeding disorder such as hemophilia, a recent history of stomach or intestinal bleeding, or if you are allergic to an NSAID (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug) such as Advil, Motrin, Aleve. Whether you are preparing for a procedure, studying the technique, or learning how a condition is assessed, the recording shows the process as it is performed in practice.

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