An antithrombotic agent is a drug that reduces the formation of blood clots (thrombi).
[1][2] Antithrombotics can be used therapeutically for prevention (primary prevention, secondary prevention) or treatment of a dangerous blood clot (acute thrombus).
In the U.S., the American College of Chest Physicians publishes clinical guidelines for clinicians for the use of these drugs to treat and prevent a variety of diseases.
[citation needed] Different antithrombotics affect different blood clotting processes:
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