Taking older patients off blood thinning drugs could put them at risk of a life-threatening stroke or heart attack, a new study has warned doctors. The drugs – known as anticoagulants – are ...

A new study from the University of Bath has found that for older adults with atrial fibrillation (AF), stopping blood ...

Taking older patients off blood thinning drugs could put them at risk of a life-threatening stroke or heart attack, a new study has warned doctors. The drugs – known as anticoagulants – are ...

The results showed that patients taking diltiazem had a 20% higher risk of being hospitalized or dying due to serious ...

A regional health centre within Victoria has managed to boost blood-thinner uptake among patients deemed high risk for stroke following a pharmacist-physician initiative aimed at patients with atrial ...

The fields of pharmacology and dentistry have long been intertwined. Medications prescribed for heart conditions — such as ...

You may need blood-thinning medications such as heparin to prevent clot formation. When making this decision, your doctor will balance your clotting risk against the potential bleeding risks from ...