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This is the mechanism of heparin
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Activation of antithrombin leading to inactivation of thrombin factors Xa and IXa
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Aspirin is an irreversible inhibitor of COX-1 enzymes
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Reversible inhibition of COX-2 enzymes preventing thromboxane synthesis
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This is the mechanism of action for glycoprotein IIb/IIIa inhibitors, such as abciximab
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Blockade of glycoprotein IIb/IIIa binding to fibrinogen
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Aspirin is a cyclooxygenase inhibitor, at low doses it inhibits thromboxane synthesis, thereby preventing platelet aggregation
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Irreversible inhibition of COX-1 enzymes preventing thromboxane synthesis
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This is the mechanism of action of warfarin
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Inhibition of vitamin K epoxide reductase
Concept
Chapter
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Aspirin
Topic
169
Cardiovascular pharmacology
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Low-dose aspirin can be used as an antiplatelet agent in cardiovascular disease.

Which of the following describes the mechanism by which it does this?
a