Mass screening for atrial fibrillation with ECG and biomarker fails to prevent stroke in older adults
Mass screening for atrial fibrillation using ECG together with heart failure biomarker does not prevent ischaemic stroke or systemic embolism ...
Tag: Anticoagulant
Study reveals common off-label dosing of direct oral anticoagulants
Millions of Americans take anticoagulants, commonly known as blood thinners. These medications work to prevent blood clots that cause heart attack ...
UNIGE's synthetic anticoagulant provides reliable alternative to heparin
Anticoagulant treatments are crucial for managing many conditions, such as heart disease, stroke and venous thrombosis. Current options, however, carry ...
How do acetylsalicylic acid and warfarin interact with various nutrients?
In a recent review published in Nutrients, researchers discussed 45 drug-nutrient interactions (DNIs) that modify micro-nutritional status, particularly focusing on ...
Common oral anticoagulant rivaroxaban linked to highest risk of bleeding complications
When diagnosed with a blood clot or atrial fibrillation, patients are often prescribed anticoagulants, or blood thinners, to prevent a ...
Cost-effectiveness analysis of four interventions for treatment of cancer-associated thrombosis
A cost-effectiveness analysis comparing direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) to low-molecular-weight heparin (LMWH) found that DOACs are both more medically effective ...
Formulary restrictions may increase the risk of stroke in patients with atrial fibrillation
Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a major risk factor for stroke, and for decades the anticoagulant warfarin was the standard treatment ...
New anticoagulant platform holds promise as a revolutionary advancement over the current blood thinners
While blood clotting is important to prevent blood loss and for our immunity, coagulation also can cause health issues and ...
