Aspirin is sometimes recommended for treating cardiovascular disease because it

A) reduces the risk of clot formation.
B) increases the absorption of nutrients in cardiac muscle.
C) increases the body's excretion of sodium.
D) is part of thrombolysis therapy.


Answer: A

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