Blood thinners are a class of medications that help prevent blot clots from forming in an artery (a type of blood vessel).

Choosing a blood-thinning drug: What you can do A heart attack is a medical emergency, and the decision about which drug to take can be complex, so you may have no say in which medication you take ...

Millions of Americans take anticoagulants, commonly known as blood thinners. These medications ... called a direct oral anticoagulant. DOACs, such as rivaroxaban (brand name Xarelto) and apixaban ...