Blood thinners, also known as anticoagulants, are medications that help prevent blood clots, reducing the risk of strokes, heart attacks, and deep vein thrombosis. They can be life-saving, especially ...

Dr. David Faxon answers the question: 'Blood Thinners Used After Angioplasty?' — -- Question: What kinds of blood thinners do I have to take after an angioplasty (with our without a stent ...

When most of us think of a serious medical emergency, we usually think of sudden events such as heart attacks, strokes or serious injuries from a car crash. But some threats develop quietly, with ...

A new study suggests blood thinner clopidogrel may offer superior protection against heart attacks and strokes compared to aspirin for patients with a specific form of heart disease. Crucially, the ...

Revered by ancient Egyptians for its medicinal properties, cinnamon is a savory spice derived from the bark of the Cinnamomum tree. Although it is widely used, you may need to moderate your ...

Sept 10 (Reuters) - The National Institutes of Health (NIH) said on Thursday it has launched two of the three late-stage clinical trials to test the effectiveness and safety of different types of ...

A simpler blood-thinner plan — rivaroxaban alone — can be a strong option for people with atrial fibrillation and stable coronary artery disease, a large age-focused analysis of the AFIRE randomized ...

Q: After getting a pacemaker, my 90-year-old mother was diagnosed with A-fib. She resisted taking a blood thinner for stroke risk but finally agreed. Not 90 minutes after the first pill, she had a ...