Effects of Diabetes on cardiovascular events
Diabetes is the presence of excess sugar in the blood. When this condition is not managed correctly, it can damage the blood vessels and nerves related to them. Diabetes could lead to an increase in blood pressure (hypertension), the pressure exerted by blood on the walls of arteries. The supply of blood to organs at high pressure could lead to damage in organs (heart). People with diabetes are also at a higher risk of having an increase in cholesterol levels.
How can Aspirin decrease the risk of cardiovascular disease?
When Aspirin is ingested in moderate quantity, it inhibits the enzyme cyclooxygenase-1 (COX-1). A reduction in the activity of this enzyme causes a decrease in the level of thromboxane A2. This substance increases platelet aggregation in the body. Thromboxane A2 is also used for blood clotting.
Aspirin helps to reduce the activities of platelets (cell fragments of blood responsible for clotting). Aspirin is a blood thinner that helps prevent the formation of a blood clot.