Anticoagulants at Medical Drugs Glossary

What is Anticoagulants? Any substance that prevents blood clotting. Medications that interfere with or inhibit blood from clotting are sometimes recommended for patients with atrial fibrillation or an artificial valve. An example of a weak or mild anticoagulant is aspirin. An example of a more powerful anticoagulant is warfarin or coumadin.

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