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an·ti·throm·bot·ic (an″te-) (an″ti-throm-botґik) 1. preventing or interfering with the formation of thrombi. 2. an agent that prevents or slows the formation of thrombi; see also anticoagulant and thrombolytic.Medical dictionary. 2011.
Antithrombotic — A antithrombotic is a drug which reduces thrombus formation. [DorlandsDict|one/000006359|antithrombotic] [http://cancerweb.ncl.ac.uk/cgi bin/omd?antithrombotic] Different antithrombotics affect different processes: * Antiplatelet drugs limit the… … Wikipedia
antithrombotic — ˌ adjective Etymology: anti (I) + thrombotic : used against or tending to prevent thrombosis antithrombotic agents antithrombotic therapy … Useful english dictionary
antithrombotic — 1. adjective That inhibits the formation of thrombi 2. noun Any drug having this property … Wiktionary
antithrombotic — an·ti·thrombotic … English syllables
ATACS — Antithrombotic Therapy in Acute Coronary Syndromes [trial] … Medical dictionary
ATACS — • Antithrombotic Therapy in Acute Coronary Syndromes [trial] … Dictionary of medical acronyms & abbreviations
CHADS2 score — For other uses, see Chad (disambiguation). Condition Points C Congestive heart failure 1 H Hypertension: blood pressure consistently above 140/90 mmHg (or treated hypertension on medication) 1 A Age ≥75… … Wikipedia
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Management of atrial fibrillation — The main goals in the management of atrial fibrillation (AF) are to prevent temporary circulatory instability and to prevent stroke. Control of heart rate and rhythm are principally used to achieve the former, while anticoagulation may be… … Wikipedia
Atrial fibrillation — | MeshID = D001281 Atrial fibrillation (AF or afib) is a cardiac arrhythmia (abnormal heart rhythm) that involves the two upper chambers (atria) of the heart. It can often be identified by taking a pulse and observing that the heartbeats don t… … Wikipedia
