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Dipyridamole is used with other drugs to reduce the risk of blood clots after heart valve replacement. It works by preventing excessive blood clotting. https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/meds/a682830.html
What are blood thinners? Blood thinners are medicines that prevent blood clots from forming. They do not break up clots that you already have. But they can stop those clots from getting bigger. It's important to treat blood clots, because clots in your blood vessels and heart can cause heart attacks, strokes, and blockages. Who needs blood thinners? You may need a blood thinner if you have:... https://medlineplus.gov/bloodthinners.html
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