New research published in the Annals of Pharmacotherapy has revealed that blood thinners account for around 7 percent of medication errors in hospitalized patients. Blood thinners reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke by preventing the development of blood clots in the arteries and veins. There are two main types of blood thinners: Anticoagulants - which work on chemical reactions in the body to prolong the time it takes for a blood clot to form. Antiplatelet drugs - these prevent blood cells called platelets from grouping together which could cause a clot...
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