What is Antiplatelet drug?
An '''Antiplatelet drug''' is a [[drug]] that acts against [[blood]] clotting. The blood contains [[platelet]]s, which will stick together, and close an open wound. In some cases, they also stick together in the bloodstream, and form [[blood clot]]s. Such blood clots cause [[Stroke]]s and [[Myocardial infarction|Heart attack]]s. Another type of drug that prevents clotting is called [[anticoagulant]]. Anticoagulants cannot be used to prevent blood clotting in the [[artery|arteries]]. Antiplatelet drugs are commonly used in the prevention of strokes and heart attacks. [[Acetylsalicylic acid]], commonly known as Aspirin, is one of them. {{med-stub}} [[Category:Drugs]]