[Aspirin against aging? For whom and how much?].

Aspirin has been successfully used in the secondary prophylaxis of myocardial infarction, cerebral vascular events and peripheral arterial disease. Regular aspirin intake may further be beneficial in asymptomatic healthy male with cardiovascular risk factors over the age of 50. There is no good evidence that aspirin prevents the development of atherosclerosis and thromboembolic events in healthy individuals.