antiplatelet
- noun
- /ˌæntiˈpleɪtlɪt/
- Specialized
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antiplaquetario
- Patients who have no symptoms of transient ischemic attacks do not need antiplatelet therapy.
- antiplatelet therapy
- antiplatelet activity
- antiplatelet agent
Examples
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Based on the CHADS2/CHA2DS2VASc score, patients with AF may need antiplatelet or anticoagulation therapy to reduce their stroke risk.
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Meta-analysis showed that vitamin K antagonists increased the risk for SDH compared with antiplatelet drugs or direct-acting oral anticoagulant drugs (Table).
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The patient has been taking his medications regularly, including both antiplatelet agents.
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A nurse should monitor for which side effect of antiplatelet medication?
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Five studies specifically evaluated the cost-effectiveness of antiplatelet drugs.
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Late stent thrombosis usually occurs in patients who have stopped either one or both antiplatelet agents.
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Patients should be counseled about the need to use dual antiplatelet therapy indefinitely.
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Clopidogrel was introduced as a more gut-friendly antiplatelet agent than aspirin.
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Minor modifications and/or arrangements of the functional groups of flavonoids may apparently affect their antiplatelet and antiradical activities.
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The doctor prescribed an antiplatelet medication to reduce the patient's risk of heart attack.
Synonyms
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6.1
A medicine that prevents blood clots by stopping platelets from sticking together after a heart attack
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6.5
A medicine that helps stop blood clots in people at risk of heart attack or stroke
A medicine that prevents blood clots by stopping tiny blood cells from sticking together
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Etymology
Antiplatelet comes from the parts anti- meaning 'against' and platelet meaning 'small plate' (a tiny blood cell). An antiplatelet is a medicine that stops platelets from clumping so it helps prevent dangerous blood clots.