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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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