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I have read that losartan has significant anti platelet and anticoagulant properties. is this accurate and would it be helpful for stroke prevention in afib patients?

Q: i have read that losartan has significant anti platelet and anticoagulant properties. is this accurate and would it be helpful for stroke prevention in afib patients?

: Losartan is not prescribed as an anticoagulant. Please dont read or go by what you 'read' especially on the internet- always ask your MD

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Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

Losartan is not prescribed as an anticoagulant. Please dont read or go by what you 'read' especially on the internet- always ask your MD

Dr Machanic agreed

Answered 3/21/2022

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Dr. Bennett Machanic answered

Losartan is an excellent anti-hypertensive, and does help prevent strokes, BUT is neither an anticoagulant, nor does it possess specific anti platelet qualities.

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A member asked:

I have read that losartan has significant anti platelet and anticoagulant properties. is this accurate and would it be helpful for stroke prevention in afib patients?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

Dr Machanic agreed

Dr. Bennett Machanic answered

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