That is very interesting as I had no other heath conditions when I was diagnosed in 2008, and even though I was on it plus a statin up until 2015 when I developed angina, both meds seemed pretty pointless to prevent clogged arteries up to then !!
When I was first diagnosed back in 2008 I believe that Aspirin was prescribed as a routine med for type 2 diabetes to prevent any cardio vascular problems. Ironically in 2015 I developed angina and had two stents inserted ! (Touch wood) I have never suffered any chest pain or complication since...