a blood thinner (trade name Plavix) approved for the treatment of mild heart attacks; works by preventing blood platelets from sticking together to form clots that would restrict blood flow

Medication to thin the blood in cases of for example "a Cerebellar Infart" in order to assist the clotting and prevent Platelets breaking away.

Blood thinning medicine (trade name Plavix) used to treat mild heart attacks; it works by preventing blood platelets from sticking together to form clots that restrict blood flow. Plavix is a registered trademark of Bristol-Myers Squibb Company.