Both anticoagulants and antiplatelet agents are medicines that reduce blood clotting in an artery, a vein or the heart. This information sheet provides answers to the following questions regarding anticoagulants and antiplatelet agents:

• What should I know about anticoagulants?
• Could anticoagulants cause problems?
• What are antiplatelet agents?
• How does aspirin help?
• Do I need to wear an emergency medical I.D.?

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