Aspirin prevents blood clots by disabling the enzyme COX-1 in platelets, not by thinning the blood. Discover how aspirin chemically alters platelets to prevent clumping and why its effects last for their entire lifespan. Learn the science behind aspirin's role in heart attack prevention. Chapters: 00:00 The Myth 00:10 How It Works 00:26 The Clotting Response 00:40 The Clot Signal 00:54 The Target 01:10 The Encounter 01:23 Permanent Shutdown 01:35 Glue Factory Gone 01:51 No Blueprint 02:07 The Factory Never Stops 02:21 Why Every Day Matters 02:31 Clot-Busters vs Prevention











