Can you take aspirin with a brain aneurysm? Separating the risk from the benefit
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According to a 2021 meta-analysis, regular aspirin use was associated with a significantly lower risk of unruptured intracranial aneurysm (UIA) growth and subsequent subarachnoid hemorrhage (aSAH). However, the complex question, 'Can you take aspirin with a brain aneurysm?', is not a simple yes or no and depends critically on the aneurysm's status—whether it is ruptured or unruptured. This article clarifies the distinction to help inform a safe conversation with your healthcare provider.
