Atrial fibrillation is a common heart rhythm problem or arrhythmia that can increase the risk of a stroke. When the heart isn’t beating as it should, blood clots might form, sometimes heading straight to the brain. That’s why a blood thinner like Plavix (clopidogrel) might be prescribed off-label, to keep blood clots from forming. However, […] The post Plavix for AFib: When it may be prescribed appeared first on The Checkup.
