When a patient on clopidogrel is going for colonoscopy

Patients on blood thinners like clopidogrel (Plavix) need special precautions when they undergo any surgeries,including scopes and even tooth extraction
Issues to consider include:
1. Why is the blood thinner in the first place?
2. What is the halflife of the blood thinner?
3. Is it a necessity to do the surgery?
4. What risk does it have if the blood thinner is stopped?
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