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Pulmonary emboli, from from deep vein clots, are serious if not fatal.
Because aspirin reduces platelet aggregation, it would seem sensible to take 81 mg before long sedentary periods. However, studies do not confirm that.
Many people die in their late 50's and 60's because of blood clots. Many more suffer serious medical complications for the same reason. It is far safer to take the baby aspirin then it is to not take it.