Can Clopidogrel prevent thrombotic events in patients with mechanical heart valves, and what are its limitations compared to anticoagulants?
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Can Clopidogrel prevent thrombotic events in patients with mechanical heart valves, and what are its limitations compared to anticoagulants?
Clopidogrel is less effective than anticoagulants like warfarin for preventing thrombosis in mechanical heart valve patients, as it does not target the coagulation cascade crucial in these contexts.
Clopidogrel, primarily preventing platelet aggregation, is insufficient for mechanical heart valve patients, who typically require anticoagulants to inhibit thrombin and clot formation effectively.