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Platelet Antagonist
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Platelet AntagonistA type of anticoagulant medication that prevents blood clotting by interfering with the activity of platelets, such as aspirin.
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Anticoagulant
A medication that keeps blood from clotting.
Blood
The life-maintaining fluid which is made up of plasma, red blood cells (erythrocytes), white blood cells (leukocytes), and platelets; blood circulates through the body's heart, arteries, veins, and capillaries; it carries away waste matter and carbon dioxide, and brings nourishment, electrolytes, hormones, vitamins, antibodies, heat, and oxygen to the tissues.
Clotting
The sealing of a blood vessel with coagulated blood.
Platelets
Cells found in the blood.
Aspirin
Acetylsalicylic acid. Developed by Bayer. Long used to treat pain, fevers, and inflammation, aspirin is also known to prevent platelets from clumping in the process of blood clot formation. As a result, studies have shown that small, regular doses of aspirin may help prevent heart attacks in: 1) people who have ischemic heart disease, 2) people who are recovering from coronary artery bypass graft surgery, and 3) people who have no symptoms but are at high risk. Aspirin is also used to prevent strokes and TIAs is people who have been diagnosed with cardiovascular disease.
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Plateau phase
The second of four sexual phases delineated by Masters and Johnson.
Platelet
Small, irregularly-shaped bodies in the blood that contain granules. These cells are important components of the blood coagulation (clotting) system.
Platelets
Cells found in the blood.
Platinol
Platinol is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): cisplatin.
Platinol-aq
Platinol-aq is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): cisplatin.
Platte Valley Medical Center
Platte Valley Medical Center is a hospital in Brighton, Colorado (USA).
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Permanently Unconscious State
A condition of coma in which a patient is irreversibly unaware of himself and his environment, and has a total loss of higher brain functioning, resulting in no capacity to experience pain or suffering.
Persistent Vegetative State
Same as "permanently unconscious state."
Pharmacologist
A medication specialist who checks your blood levels to monitor your response to immunosuppresive medications.
Physical Therapist
An expert who can recommend exercises to help you maintain flexibility and regain your strength.
Phytochemical
An organic compound found in plants that is believed to play a role in preventing cardiovascular or other diseases.
Platelet Antagonist
Positron Emission Tomography (PET or cardiac viability study)
An imaging procedure that uses radioactive tracers to create three dimensional pictures of the tissues inside of the body and can monitor metabolic processes.
Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) (Neurocardiogenic Syncope, Dysautonomia)
Dysfunction of the autonomic nervous syndrome. Causes symptoms of fatigue, dizziness, increased heart rate, and other symptoms. See syncope.
Premature Ventricular Contractions (PVCs)
An irregular heartbeat in which the lower chambers of the heart (the ventricles) beat before they are supposed to.
Pre-transplant Evaluation
A series of interviews and tests for patients who are being considered for a transplant. It is the second step in the transplant evaluation process. After this evaluation, the transplant team decides if a transplant is a suitable treatment.
Pre-transplant Screening
A series of interviews and physical examinations for patients who are being considered for a transplant. Pre-transplant screening is the first step in the transplant process to discover if a patient has any condition that would immediately rule him or her out for a transplant.
RELATED TERMS--------------------------------------
Anticoagulant
A medication that keeps blood from clotting.
Blood
The life-maintaining fluid which is made up of plasma, red blood cells (erythrocytes), white blood cells (leukocytes), and platelets; blood circulates through the body's heart, arteries, veins, and capillaries; it carries away waste matter and carbon dioxide, and brings nourishment, electrolytes, hormones, vitamins, antibodies, heat, and oxygen to the tissues.
Clotting
The sealing of a blood vessel with coagulated blood.
Platelets
Cells found in the blood.
Aspirin
Acetylsalicylic acid. Developed by Bayer. Long used to treat pain, fevers, and inflammation, aspirin is also known to prevent platelets from clumping in the process of blood clot formation. As a result, studies have shown that small, regular doses of aspirin may help prevent heart attacks in: 1) people who have ischemic heart disease, 2) people who are recovering from coronary artery bypass graft surgery, and 3) people who have no symptoms but are at high risk. Aspirin is also used to prevent strokes and TIAs is people who have been diagnosed with cardiovascular disease.
SIMILAR TERMS--------------------------------------
Plateau phase
The second of four sexual phases delineated by Masters and Johnson.
Platelet
Small, irregularly-shaped bodies in the blood that contain granules. These cells are important components of the blood coagulation (clotting) system.
Platelets
Cells found in the blood.
Platinol
Platinol is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): cisplatin.
Platinol-aq
Platinol-aq is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): cisplatin.
Platte Valley Medical Center
Platte Valley Medical Center is a hospital in Brighton, Colorado (USA).
PREVIOUS AND NEXT TERMS--------------------------------------
Permanently Unconscious State
A condition of coma in which a patient is irreversibly unaware of himself and his environment, and has a total loss of higher brain functioning, resulting in no capacity to experience pain or suffering.
Persistent Vegetative State
Same as "permanently unconscious state."
Pharmacologist
A medication specialist who checks your blood levels to monitor your response to immunosuppresive medications.
Physical Therapist
An expert who can recommend exercises to help you maintain flexibility and regain your strength.
Phytochemical
An organic compound found in plants that is believed to play a role in preventing cardiovascular or other diseases.
Platelet Antagonist
Positron Emission Tomography (PET or cardiac viability study)
An imaging procedure that uses radioactive tracers to create three dimensional pictures of the tissues inside of the body and can monitor metabolic processes.
Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) (Neurocardiogenic Syncope, Dysautonomia)
Dysfunction of the autonomic nervous syndrome. Causes symptoms of fatigue, dizziness, increased heart rate, and other symptoms. See syncope.
Premature Ventricular Contractions (PVCs)
An irregular heartbeat in which the lower chambers of the heart (the ventricles) beat before they are supposed to.
Pre-transplant Evaluation
A series of interviews and tests for patients who are being considered for a transplant. It is the second step in the transplant evaluation process. After this evaluation, the transplant team decides if a transplant is a suitable treatment.
Pre-transplant Screening
A series of interviews and physical examinations for patients who are being considered for a transplant. Pre-transplant screening is the first step in the transplant process to discover if a patient has any condition that would immediately rule him or her out for a transplant.
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