Aspirin is a pain-relieving antipyretic drug,but it can also be used to prevent heart attacks. Explain.

(N/A) Aspirin is a non-narcotic analgesic. It inhibits the synthesis of chemicals known as prostaglandins,which stimulate inflammation in tissues and cause pain. These drugs are effective in relieving skeletal pain,such as that caused by arthritis. Additionally,they have antipyretic properties (reducing fever) and possess anti-blood clotting activity. Because of its ability to prevent platelet coagulation,aspirin is used in the prevention of heart attacks.