Think of Antiplatelets for Arterial Clots and Anticoagulants for Venous Clots

June 2018

It can be tricky to know when to recommend an antiplatelet, an anticoagulant, or both.

What's the difference between antiplatelets and anticoagulants?

Generally think of antiplatelets...aspirin, clopidogrel, ticagrelor (Brilinta), etc...for clots in the arteries due to platelet aggregation.

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Table of Contents

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Anticoagulants Lean Toward Eliquis for the Best Balance of Efficacy and Safety in Atrial Fib
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Nebulizers Clarify Differences Between Lonhala Magnair and Other Nebulizers
Toxicology Expect Unusual Vitamin K Doses for Synthetic Cannabinoid Bleeding
Antithrombotics Think of Antiplatelets for Arterial Clots and Anticoagulants for Venous Clots
Asthma Watch for Tiotropium or Biologics for Severe Asthma
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