How does aspirin reduce clot formation?
Aspirin (acetyl salicylic acid), the wonder drug of many preventive and therapeutic uses, is an anti-platelet agent, a blood thinner. As such, it prevents platelet aggregation (red blood cells clumping together and adhering to each other to form clots). This blood thinner is also known to boost the immune system, and reduce the risk off colon cancer, besides its ability to lessen the risk of heart attack when taken as a mini-dose (81 mg) a day, under physician supervision. While it is a common household drug, aspirin is not devoid of potential adverse side-effects, such as stomach bleeding, which could be life-threatening. The prudent way is to consult your physician before taking any medications, even one as “simple” as aspirin. What is the treatment of PE? Prevention is the key in dealing with this potentially deadly condition. When suspected, the condition is first confirmed by a complete history and physical examination, and lung scan. When the vital signs are not stable (low blood
