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Please help! what is the difference between anti-platelets (plavix) and anti-thrombins?
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Clotting: Clotting involves both cells that stick together and proteins that form a mesh. Anti-platelets work on the cells. Anti-thrombins work on the proteins.
Answered 6/10/2018
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