In order for disturbances to become winter storms there are three key factors: cold air (below-freezing temperatures facilitate the production of snow and ice); moisture (which forms clouds and precipitation); and lift (which raises the moist air to form clouds, precipitation, and fronts).
Clopidogrel (PlavixÂ®) is an antiplatelet/platelet aggregation inhibitor drug that is used to help prevent another stroke. It does this by decreasing the bloodâs ability to clot. This means that when you get a cut or scratch it will take a little longer to stop bleeding.
Your doctor will probably prescribe several medicines after you have had a stroke. Medicines to prevent blood clots are typically used, because blood clots can cause TIAs and strokes. The types of medicines that prevent clotting are: Anticoagulant medicines. Antiplatelet medicines. Cholesterol-lowering and blood-pressure-lowering medicines are also used to prevent TIAs and strokes. Anticoagulant medicines Anticoagulants such as warfarin (for example, Coumadin) prevent blood clots from forming and keep existing blood clots from getting bigger.