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anticoagulants helping to prevent heart attack

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I am on Apixoban for Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation.

Apixoban helps prevent stroke. Does it help prevent heart attacks to?

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Yes, it will reduce the risk of a heart attack. There is information on the NHS website via this link: nhs.uk/medicines/apixaban/#

I hope all goes well.

Jonathan

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