Aspirin "thins" the blood by making your platelets less sticky and less likely to aggregate to form a clot. Other blood "thinners" work by inhibiting the production or activity of various clotting factors. I believe Plavix works in a way similar to aspirin. The term blood thinner is a bit of a misnomer as it does not make one's blood less viscous. The only thing I know of that actually makes your blood less viscous is copious hydration. This is why dehydration is a risk factor for blood clots, strokes, and heart attacks. With aspirin, clots are less likely, won't grow as fast, and may not grow as large. This may give your body more of a chance to successfully dissolve them on its own.
If you are interested, see coagulation cascade. It is quite fascinating. Complex with multiple feedback loops, for good reason.
Aspirin "thins" the blood by making your platelets less sticky and less likely to aggregate to form a clot. Other blood "thinners" work by inhibiting the production or activity of various clotting factors. I believe Plavix works in a way similar to aspirin. The term blood thinner is a bit of a misnomer as it does not make one's blood less viscous. The only thing I know of that actually makes your blood less viscous is copious hydration. This is why dehydration is a risk factor for blood clots, strokes, and heart attacks. With aspirin, clots are less likely, won't grow as fast, and may not grow as large. This may give your body more of a chance to successfully dissolve them on its own.
If you are interested, see coagulation cascade. It is quite fascinating. Complex with multiple feedback loops, for good reason.
https://www.osmosis.org/answers/coagulation-cascade.
Thank you. I learned something new & amazing today.
You are a true fren! God bless :D
My pleasure, Fren. Blessings to you as well!