Q:
How do “blood
thinners” reduce blood viscosity?
A:
Blood Thinners have
no impact on the viscosity (thickness) of blood. Instead, blood thinners prevent the blood
from clotting or existing clots from getting larger. They do not dissolve existing clots.
Blood thinners fall
into two categories: anticoagulants
and antiplatelets. Anticoagulants, such as heparin, lengthen the time it
takes to form a clot. Antiplatelets,
such as aspirin, prevent blood cells called platelets from clumping together to
form a clot.
Blood thinners are
prescribed to treat some types of heart disease, to those with a higher risk of
stroke, or a higher risk of clotting.
Although beneficial,
blood thinners may increase the risk of serious bleeding due to cuts or
injuries. Our first line of defense
should be proper nutrition and exercise to combat diseases.
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