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New heart guidelines urge women to exercise, cut fat, consider aspirin
CNN POSTED: 7:18 p.m. EST, February 19, 2007

MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin (AP) -- Nearly all American women are in danger of heart disease or stroke and should be more aggressive about lowering their risk -- including asking their doctors about daily aspirin use, the American Heart Association said Monday in new guidelines. It is the first time guidelines have urged all women to consider aspirin for preventing strokes, although specialists warn that it can cause ulcers and dangerous bleeding. They said it is probably not a good idea for young women with no big health problems.

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