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How do Anticoagulants Work?

April 26, 2017anticoagulants

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How do Anticoagulants Work?

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Anticoagulants thin the blood and slow down clotting time. They are usually used in patients that have a high risk of clotting so no clots reach their heart. If someone is on an anticoagulant they must be monitored closely by their doctor to insure that their blood is not getting too thin.