What is "antithrombotic"

a. (context medicine English) That inhibits the formation of thrombus n. (context medicine English) Any drug having this property

An antithrombotic agent is a drug that reduces the formation of blood clots ( thrombi). Antithrombotics can be used therapeutically for prevention ( primary prevention, secondary prevention) or treatment of a dangerous blood clot (acute thrombus). In the U.S., the American College of Chest Physicians publishes clinical guidelines for clinicians for the use of these drugs to treat and prevent a variety of diseases.