by Dr. Tamer Fouad » Tue Jun 22, 2004 11:20 am
Hello Katrina,
The atenolol treats the
hypertension and is also used to treat various heart conditions. The low dose
aspirin is generally used to gaurd against the development of thrombosis (blood clotting) in patients at high risk of
stroke,
myocardial infarction or indeed any other thrombotic condition.
Aspirin prevents platelet aggregation and hence prevents thrombus formation.
Dr. Tamer Fouad, MD
MB, BCh, MSc Internal Medicine.
Consultant of Hematology - Oncology.
