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Anticoagulant.

A medication that reduces the blood's ability to form clots. Commonly prescribed after mechanical valve replacement and for atrial fibrillation. Examples include warfarin, apixaban (Eliquis), and rivaroxaban (Xarelto).

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What is anticoagulant?

A medication that reduces the blood's ability to form clots. Commonly prescribed after mechanical valve replacement and for atrial fibrillation. Examples include warfarin, apixaban (Eliquis), and rivaroxaban (Xarelto).

Related Terms

Related glossary terms.

Warfarin
A blood-thinning medication (brand name Coumadin) that inhibits vitamin K-dependent clotting fact...
DOAC
Direct Oral Anticoagulant. A newer class of blood thinners including apixaban (Eliquis), rivaroxa...
Mechanical Valve
A replacement heart valve made from durable synthetic materials such as carbon and titanium. Mech...
Atrial Fibrillation
The most common heart rhythm disorder, in which the upper chambers (atria) beat irregularly and o...
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