Glossary/Medications

Antiplatelet Therapy.

Medications that prevent blood platelets from clumping together to form clots. Aspirin and clopidogrel (Plavix) are the most common. Essential after coronary stent placement and often used after bypass surgery.

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What is antiplatelet therapy?

Medications that prevent blood platelets from clumping together to form clots. Aspirin and clopidogrel (Plavix) are the most common. Essential after coronary stent placement and often used after bypass surgery.

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