Antiplatelet therapy reduces the clot-forming capacity of the blood by preventing clubbing of the blood cells by platelets. In normal mechanism, platelets help in clot formation at the site of injury. Inflammation or plaque deposition in the blood vessels cause platelets to form blood clot within the blood vessels. This therapy is done to prevent clot formation within the blood vessels in patients with coronary heart disease, heart attack, angina, stroke, etc.
All the answers published in this website are written by verified medical doctors, therapists and health experts. The Content has been moderated by iCliniq medical review team before publication. Post your medical clarifications on iCliniq by choosing the right specialty and get them answered. Your medical queries will be answered 24/7 by top doctors from iCliniq.
What causes slurred speech in a paralyzed person?
Query: Hi doctor,My dad has been paralyzed for three years now. He was fine, but suddenly his speech is not clear. We cannot understand what he says. May I know why this has happened? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Paralyzed patients have a tendency to get stroke when they have already had it. This could be a recurrence of stroke and the patient should be taken to a hospital as a CT scan without contrast needs to be done to know if he has again developed a stroke. If he... Read Full »