Anticoagulants for Coronary Artery Disease
Why It Is Used
Anticoagulants are not typically used to treat coronary artery disease. But you might take them after having Reference angioplasty Opens New Window or bypass surgery. You might take an anticoagulant if you also have atrial fibrillation or other complications.
| By: | Reference Healthwise Staff | Last Revised: May 14, 2012 |
| Medical Review: | Reference Rakesh K. Pai, MD, FACC - Cardiology, Electrophysiology
Reference Robert A. Kloner, MD, PhD - Cardiology |
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