An antithrombotic agent is a drug that reduces the formation of blood clots (thrombi). Antirhombotics can be used therapeutically for prevention (primary prevention, secondary prevention) or treatment of a dangerous blood clot (acute thrombus). In the U.S., the American College of Chest Physicians publish clinical guidelines for clinicians for the... Found on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Antithrombotic
(an″te-) (an″ti-throm-bot´ik) preventing or interfering with the formation of thrombi. an agent that has this effect, such as heparin or coumarin. See also anticoagulant and thrombolytic. Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/21001