How do aspirin, clopidogrel (Plavix®), prasugrel (Effient®), and ticlopidine (Ticlid®) work to prevent the formation of blood clots in the stent?
All of these medicines prevent stent clots by interfering with the action of platelets-the blood cells responsible for controlling bleeding. These medications slow down your blood’s ability to clot. This is why there is a concern that when on these medicines, you may face a risk of excessive bleeding.
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