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Understanding Atherothrombosis

It’s the new word to know: atherothrombosis. Preventing it can reduce serious health problems including stroke, mini-stroke, heart attack, and peripheral arterial disease. Survivors of conditions caused by atherothrombosis often live with a disability. Find out what it is and what you can do about it.

Risk factors for atherothrombosis

Knowledge is the key in the fight against atherothrombosis. Learn how to make simple but necessary changes to your life.

Medications for atherothrombosis

Medications can help prevent atherothrombosis. Take advantage of these medical advances to reduce your risk of disease.

About atherothrombosis

It’s really about what’s going on in your blood vessels. Preventing blockage and interruption of blood flow is the key.

How does atherothrombosis develop?

Atherothrombosis is a lifelong condition that can cause a blood clot to form inside an artery that has been damaged by a process called atherosclerosis. Atherothrombosis may lead to a heart attack or stroke.