Blue Press Journal – President Trump’s recent revelation that he’s doubling down on aspirin therapy to “thin” his blood has once again exposed a confusing blend of self-diagnosis and bedside intuition—and it drew swift rebuttal from experts. In an interview with the Wall Street Journal, the 79-year-old commander in chief explained, “I don’t want thick blood pouring through my heart. I want nice, thin blood pouring through my heart. Does that make sense?”
Dr. Jonathan Reiner, a respected cardiologist who treated former Vice President Dick Cheney, didn’t mince words when asked about Trump’s unconventional regimen on CNN’s The Lead. “That actually makes no sense,” Reiner declared. “When we use anticoagulant medications to prevent clotting, they don’t ‘thin’ the blood like changing gumbo to chicken soup. They simply reduce the chance of clot formation.” In other words, the president’s catchy metaphor has no basis in medical reality.
Beyond the semantics, Trump’s high-dose aspirin use carries risks. The American Heart Association warns that people over 70 using aspirin to prevent a first heart attack or stroke may face more harm than benefit due to increased bleeding risk. Self-medicating at that age is a gamble with serious consequences.
Trump, who has dismissed health concerns, favors his instincts over medical advice. At a time when cardiovascular vigilance is crucial, his cavalier attitude and reliance on pseudo-medical explanations highlight a troubling trend: expertise is overlooked when it conflicts with his gut feelings or media soundbites.
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