Question

Aspirin is given for minor heart stroke because

• A. It reduces oedema.
• B. It is a painkiller.
• C. It has ability to inhibit the production of blood platelet aggregates.
• D. All of the above.

Answer 1

The correct option is C It has ability to inhibit the production of blood platelet aggregates.

Most heart attacks and strokes occur when the blood supply to a part of the heart muscle or brain is blocked where there is deposition of fatty substances, cholesterol, cellular waste products and other substances build up in the inner lining of the artery. Because aspirin thins the blood and helps prevents the blood from forming.
Therefore, the correct answer is option C.