Why are anti-clotting medications so important after receiving a stent?
Anti-clotting medications, also called blood thinners or anti-platelet therapy, can reduce the risk of heart attack, stroke, and death by reducing the risk of a blood clot forming. It is extremely important for you to take these medications as prescribed, even though you are probably feeling better. Talk to your cardiologist before you stop taking your medications, even if directed to do so by another physician, dentist, or pharmacist.
