What is another word for anticoagulation therapy?
Pronunciation: [ˌantɪkə͡ʊˌaɡjʊlˈe͡ɪʃən θˈɛɹəpi] (IPA) 
Anticoagulation therapy, also known as blood thinning therapy, is a treatment designed to prevent the formation of blood clots. There are several synonyms for this therapy, including thrombosis prevention therapy, clotting prevention therapy, and blood thinners. Other synonyms you may come across include antithrombotic therapy, anticoagulant medication, and antiplatelet therapy. These terms can be used interchangeably to describe the same type of treatment. Anticoagulation therapy may be prescribed to those at risk of developing blood clots due to medical conditions such as deep vein thrombosis, atrial fibrillation, or pulmonary embolism, or to prevent stroke in those with certain heart conditions.
