tj444
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I think each person needs to do their own research on health issues and then find a doctor that they feel is educated and up to speed on that and thinks the way they do.. I used to go to a walk-in clinic in Vancouver, cuz the doctors were young (some really cute too ) and at least had the most recent schooling, rather than go to some crusty old fart that hasn't learned anything new in the last 20 or 30 years.. But even then, I have learned to do my own research and I have thrown away pills costing $200 cuz I decided to make lifestyle changes (diet, exercise, etc) instead of using meds as a crutch and also risking side effects of those meds (some side effects the drug manufacturer denied existed but why that chance?).. I will listen to a doctor (and 2nd, 3rd opinions) make his case and then decide, based on my research, if I accept or reject his advice.. I also went to the University (that one was big into medical research) and went thru medical journals at their library to find info on the latest studies, new procedures, etc.. About heart attacks, some doctors recommend some of their patients take a baby aspirin every day as a bit of prevention, and I seem to recall something about taking aspirin if you think you are having a heart attack (to reduce the damage & severity, etc).. Hey, this isn't medical advice!- talk to your doctor(s), blah, blah, blah (usual disclaimer) http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/heart-disease/in-depth/daily-aspirin-therapy/art-20046797 http://www.webmd.com/heart-disease/aspirin-for-heart-attack-and-unstable-angina
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