Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
Can anticoagulants and antiplatelet work on an already formed thrombus?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Prevent: They prevent it from becoming larger and from loosening and ending up somewhere else. Follow advice of your prescribing physician.
Answered 4/28/2015
2.9k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
Why are anticoagulants and antiplatelet drugs commonly used in atherosclerosis treatment?
5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
Which is better for atrial fibrillation: antiplatelets or anticoagulants?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
What is the difference between anticoagulants vs antiplatelets?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
What is the difference between anticoagulants, antithrombotics and antiplatelets?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
I'm Af paroxymal 1 year. Left main 80% asymptomatic. After CABG & LAA ligation, allow only taking anticoagulant alone without antiplatelet?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
Can Plavix (clopidogrel) prevent a blood clot forming due to AF? Can't take anticoagulants.
What is the difference between antiplatelet and anticoagulant drugs?
Whats more commonly used in practice today to treat atherosclerosis, antiplatelets, anticoagulants or fibrinolytics?
What is the difference between antiplatelets, anticoagulants and antithrombotics?
What is the difference between antiplatelet and anticoagulant drugs for a stroke?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
