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.
For patients who do not respond to aspirin as a preventive therapy, other antiplatelet medications are available. The most common are clopidogrel and ticlopidine. Aspirin is an analgesic (pain reliever) that has anti-clotting properties that benefit the heart.