Antiplatelet Medicine for Peripheral Arterial Disease
How Well It Works
This medicine can prevent the formation of blood clots in people who have peripheral arterial disease (PAD). Antiplatelet medicines may help lower the risk of Reference heart attack Opens New Window and Reference stroke Opens New Window in people who have PAD.Reference 2
| By: | Reference Healthwise Staff | Last Revised: October 18, 2011 |
| Medical Review: | Reference Rakesh K. Pai, MD, FACC - Cardiology, Electrophysiology
Reference David A. Szalay, MD - Vascular Surgery |
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