Does the risk of major bleeding from aspirin go away after stopping in older adults?

1 min readUpdated June 7, 2026

What the Evidence Shows

We analyzed the available evidence on aspirin and bleeding risk in older adults, and what we’ve found so far suggests that the increased risk of major bleeding linked to daily aspirin use appears to return to baseline after stopping. The single assertion we reviewed indicates that while taking...

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Aspirin, cardiovascular events, and major bleeding in older adults: extended follow-up of the ASPREE trial

DOI: 10.1093/eurheartj/ehaf514

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June 7, 2026·Last updated June 7, 2026
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