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What are blood thinners (anti-clotting medication) and how are they used?


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  • Website: Informed Health Online
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Anti-clotting medication stops blood clots from forming. It can lower your risk of heart attack or stroke. This resource describes different types of anti-clotting medication. Talk to your doctor about what might be best for you.


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clot, scab, platelet, bleed, blood, stroke, MI, TIA, myocardial infarction, heart, cardiac, aspirin, pill, medicine, medication

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Rated on: 9/8/2019 3:01:01 AM

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