11 Blood thinning medication after stroke

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Blood thinning medicines are drugs that help to prevent blood clots forming. They are often prescribed after a transient ischaemic attack (TIA) or a stroke caused by a blockage (an ischaemic stroke). This factsheet explains the link between blood clots and stroke and the blood thinners commonly prescribed to reduce this risk.

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