"Thinning" the blood to prevent the development of blood clots.
Process of slowing down normal blood clottings and thus preventing blood clots from forming. Sometimes referred to as "thinning the blood". Common medications utilized to accomplish this are Coumadin and Heparin. [Click Here to Return to List
medication that “thins†the blood to prevent blood clot formation. The medication works by reducing the amount of natural clotting factors made by the liver. Heparin is given intravenously or by subcutaneous injection; warfarin is given by mouth.
Treatment (e.g. heparin or warfarin) to reduce the clotting ability of the blood. Such treatment is used when there is a risk of clot formation in the heart, e.g. in atrial fibrillation (see below).
Any substance that prevents or slows the clotting of blood. Also known as “blood thinner”.
Action by drugs to reduce the tendency of blood to coagulate, thereby reducing the risk of thrombosis. The most commonly used anticoagulant for people with AF is warfarin.
Treatment of clotting disorders with medications that impair the ability of the blood to form clots. The most commonly used blood thinner is warfarin (also known as Coumadin
Use of drugs to limit clotting processes of blood
Preventing or delaying the clotting of the blood.
The process of thinning the blood and keeping it thin to prevent clot formation. Medications often used: Warfarin or aspirin.
Blood thinning medication. Can either be given into a vein (heparin), into the skin (low molecular weight heparin or heparin), or as a tablet (warfarin, coumadinÒ).