Blood-thinning medication and stroke
Type: Stroke information
You might be given blood-thinning medications after you've had a stroke, to help you avoid another one. Or you might need blood-thinning medication if you have a health condition such as a heart problem or blood-clotting disorder which could lead to a stroke.
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Blood-thinning medication and stroke
Type: Stroke information
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