when to use aspirin plus clopidogrel (Plavix) for patients with atrial fibrillation
May 2009
You'll hear debate about when to use aspirin plus clopidogrel (Plavix) for patients with atrial fibrillation.
Currently these patients get either warfarin or aspirin to reduce their risk of stroke.
Warfarin is much more effective than aspirin. But warfarin causes more bleeding...and many patients don't like all the monitoring and food and drug restrictions.
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