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  2. Antiplatelet drug - Wikipedia

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    Antiplatelet drugs are widely used in primary and secondary prevention of thrombotic disease, especially myocardial infarction and ischemic stroke. [1] Antiplatelet therapy with one or more of these drugs decreases the ability of blood clots to form by interfering with the platelet activation process in primary hemostasis. Antiplatelet drugs ...

  3. CHA2DS2–VASc score - Wikipedia

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    Even a single stroke risk factor confers excess risk of stroke and mortality, with a positive net clinical benefit for stroke prevention with oral anticoagulation, when compared to no treatment or aspirin. [25] As mentioned above, thromboembolic event rates differ according to various guideline treatment thresholds and methodological approaches ...

  4. Heparin - Wikipedia

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    Heparin, also known as unfractionated heparin (UFH), is a medication and naturally occurring glycosaminoglycan. [3] [4] Heparin is a blood anticoagulant that increases the activity of antithrombin. [5] It is used in the treatment of heart attacks and unstable angina. [3] It can be given intravenously or by injection under the skin. [3]

  5. Low-molecular-weight heparin - Wikipedia

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    Average molecular weight: heparin is about 15 kDa, and LMWH is about 4.5 kDa. [25] Less frequent subcutaneous dosing than for heparin for postoperative prophylaxis of venous thromboembolism. Once or twice daily subcutaneous injection for treatment of venous thromboembolism and in unstable angina instead of intravenous infusion of high-dose heparin.

  6. Will you have a stroke? These 17 factors can be predictors ...

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    The “2024 Guideline for the Primary Prevention of Stroke,” published in the journal Stroke and replacing the 2014 version, focuses on identifying and managing risk factors—particularly for ...

  7. Thrombosis prevention - Wikipedia

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    Thrombosis prevention or thromboprophylaxis is medical treatment to prevent the development of thrombosis (blood clots inside blood vessels) in those considered at risk for developing thrombosis. [1] Some people are at a higher risk for the formation of blood clots than others, such as those with cancer undergoing a surgical procedure.

  8. Lifestyle changes key to preventing strokes, new guidelines ...

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    Latest stroke prevention guidelines highlight the importance of lifestyle interventions for cardiovascular health and managing conditions such as type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure.

  9. Ozempic Is Part of New Stroke Prevention Guidelines: Here’s Why

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    The American Stroke Association has released new guidelines to lower your risk of stroke. Here’s what the organization suggests when it comes to healthy habits. Ozempic Is Part of New Stroke ...