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RCMultiple Choice

Unit Summary — Cumulative exam

Question 169 • Career Explorations - EL3401

Why is it important to thin the blood of someone having a heart attack, but not for someone having a stroke?

Answer
A
Strokes are not a cardiovascular disease and are not impacted by blood pressure.
B
Thinning the blood will cause arteries to relax and allow blood to pass more easily.
C
For a stroke, it is necessary to control and stop the bleeding in the brain.
D
Blood thinners are only useful for treating coronary heart disease.
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