antiplatelet
Blood Clot-Preventing Drug
Plain-language definition
Medications (aspirin, clopidogrel) that prevent platelets from clumping to reduce stroke and heart attack risk. Important in managing retinal vascular disease.
Where this term comes up
“Antiplatelet or anticoagulation”
Condition · Internuclear Ophthalmoplegia (INO)
“Antiplatelet medication: aspirin or clopidogrel”
Symptom · Transient Vision Loss
“Long-term: stroke risk-factor reduction including antiplatelet therapy, statin, blood pressure control, and management of any identified embolic source”
Finding · Cherry-Red Spot
- Category
- Medication
- Also written as
- antiplatelets
Medication terms describe drugs or drug classes that may be used in eye care, neurology, inflammation, infection, or pain treatment.
Related glossary terms
- anticoagulation
Blood-Thinning Treatment
- bilaterally
On Both Sides
- ischemia
Reduced Blood Supply
- MRI
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
- fibrillation
Irregular Heart Rhythm
- plaque
Vessel Wall Deposit
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.