39. A patient with a history of myocardial infarction is prescribed aspirin daily. Critically, what is the primary mechanism of action of aspirin at low doses that contributes to its cardiovascular protective effect?
A.
Vasodilation.
B.
Inhibition of COX-2.
C.
Irreversible inhibition of COX-1 in platelets, leading to reduced thromboxane A2.
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D.
Activation of plasminogen.
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Vasodilation.
Inhibition of COX-2.
Irreversible inhibition of COX-1 in platelets, leading to reduced thromboxane A2.
