belief, it is not simply the accumulation of cholesterol that directly causes cardiovascular events. In fact, 80% of heart attacks and strokes are caused by the formation of a blood clot. Aspirin acts precisely on this mechanism by thinning the blood, which prevents blood platelets from clumping together and forming this clot.
However, medical recommendations have evolved. It is now recognized that aspirin is not suitable for everyone in primary prevention, as it is accompanied by potentially serious side effects, such as bleeding ulcers or cerebral hemorrhages.
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