More evidence that statins could prevent blood clots in the veins
Further evidence has been found by Universities of Leicester and Bristol researchers to suggest statins could “significantly reduce” the occurrence of blood clotting in certain parts of the…
Gum disease, tooth loss may increase postmenopausal women’s risk of death
Gum disease and tooth loss may be associated with a higher risk of death in postmenopausal women but not increased cardiovascular disease risk, according to new research…
Some Blood Thinners May Increase Heart Attack Risk
A new study has examined whether different blood thinning medications prescribed to prevent strokes in patients with atrial fibrillation might increase the risk of heart attacks.
For Atrial Fibrillation Ablation, Dabigatran Reduces Major Bleeds
Uninterrupted treatment with dabigatran, a non-vitamin K antagonist oral anticoagulant (NOACs), before, during and after ablation to treat atrial fibrillation significantly reduced the incidence of major bleeding events…
Study Shows Benefits to Treating All Clogged Arteries at Once After Heart Attack
Patients experiencing a major heart attack often have more than one clogged artery, but under current guidelines doctors typically only clear the blockage responsible for the heart attack….