Blood Thinners: MedlinePlus
Blood Thinners
URL of this page: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/bloodthinners.html
Also called: Anti-platelet drugs, Anticoagulants
If you have some kinds of heart or blood vessel disease, or if you have poor blood flow to your brain, your doctor may recommend that you take a blood thinner. Blood thinners reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke by reducing the formation of blood clots in your arteries and veins. You may also take a blood thinner if you have
- An abnormal heart rhythm called atrial fibrillation
- Heart valve surgery
- Congenital heart defects
When you take a blood thinner, follow directions carefully. Make sure that your healthcare provider knows all of the medicines and supplements you are using.
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