Will taking aspirin help dissolve a blood clot? An expert guide to blood clot prevention vs. treatment
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Cardiovascular disease, which is often caused by blood clots, remains a leading cause of death globally. However, contrary to a common misconception, taking aspirin will not help dissolve a blood clot that has already formed. Instead, it works as a preventive measure by making blood platelets less likely to stick together and create new clots.