Question

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

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.

Answer 1

The correct answer is C. For a stroke, it is necessary to control and stop the bleeding in the brain.

Answer 2

The answer is C. In the event of someone having a stroke, it is necessary to control and stop the bleeding in the brain. Thinning the blood is necessary in cases of cardiovascular arrest because this will help avoid further blood clots forming.