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A 18-year-old female asked:

Whats more commonly used in practice today to treat atherosclerosis, antiplatelets, anticoagulants or fibrinolytics?

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Dr. Alvin Lin
Geriatrics 32 years experience
Statins: Actually, it depends. Atherosclerosis is clogging of arteries so statins are probably most commonly used to lower cholesterol while antiplatelets eg aspirin are used to prevent heart attacks as well as stents from clogging. Anticoagulants eg warfarin etc are typically used to prevent clots in legs & strokes from atrial fibrillation. Fibrinolytics are used to dissolve clots once formed.
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A 18-year-old female asked:

Why are anticoagulants and antiplatelet drugs commonly used in atherosclerosis treatment?

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Dr. Yash Khanna
Family Medicine 59 years experience
Aspirin/Plavix: As a preventive therapy as Primary Therapy means if you have not had a coronary event and you are over the age of 50.Aspirin is used s an antiplatelet therapy In secondary prevention if one has had a coronary event or stroke than other antiplatelet drugs are used like Plavix (clopidogrel)
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