Not exact matches
The thinking was that medication given during the delay might allow the residual
blood clots to diminish,
reducing the risk of a displaced
clot damaging the
small branches of the artery.
At the low doses used to protect the heart, aspirin has only a
small effect on inflammation; its heart benefit comes primarily from its ability to
reduce the risk of
blood clots.
Small amounts of dark chocolate may also
reduce your risk of heart attack because, like aspirin, it has a biochemical effect that
reduces the clumping of platelets that causes
blood to
clot.