How do anticoagulants differ from antiplatelet medications in terms of their mechanisms of action, therapeutic uses, and associated risks?
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How do anticoagulants differ from antiplatelet medications in terms of their mechanisms of action, therapeutic uses, and associated risks?
Anticoagulants inhibit blood clotting factors to prevent clot formation, while antiplatelet drugs block platelet aggregation. Anticoagulants are used for venous clots; antiplatelets prevent arterial clots. Risks differ; anticoagulants can cause severe bleeding.