anticoagulation
Blood-Thinning Treatment
Plain-language definition
Treatment with medications preventing blood clots. Important in managing retinal vein occlusions, carotid disease, and embolic artery occlusions.
Where this term comes up
“Anticoagulation for thrombosis”
Condition · Cavernous Sinus Syndrome
“The patient takes anticoagulants (warfarin, DOACs, therapeutic heparin).”
Test · Lumbar Puncture (Spinal Tap)
“Calcium replacement may be planned because citrate anticoagulant can lower calcium during treatment”
Treatment · Plasmapheresis (Plasma Exchange)
- Category
- Treatment or procedure
- Also written as
- anticoagulant, anticoagulants
Treatment terms describe procedures, surgeries, devices, or treatment strategies used to manage eye and vision conditions.
Related glossary terms
- MRI
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
- ischemia
Reduced Blood Supply
- bilaterally
On Both Sides
- hemorrhage
Bleeding
- antiplatelet
Blood Clot-Preventing Drug
- CRP
C-Reactive Protein
A note on medical context
A glossary definition can explain a word, but it cannot tell you whether a symptom or test result is serious. If this term came from an article, use the full article and your clinician's guidance for context.