Aspirin is used in treatment of Myocardial Infarction___________?
Correct answer: A. It inhibits thromboxanes
- A. It inhibits thromboxanes
- B. It stimulates Prostacyclins
- C. It is a vasodilator
- D. Ithelps in reducing inflammatory aggregate
Explanation
Low-dose aspirin irreversibly blocks platelet thromboxane A2 synthesis, reducing platelet aggregation and the risk of further coronary thrombosis after myocardial infarction. Its benefit is antiplatelet rather than vasodilator or anti-inflammatory action in this setting.
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