A new class of anticoagulant drugs on the horizon is taking fresh aim at one of cardiology’s toughest challenges: how to prevent blood clots that cause heart attacks and strokes, without leaving ...

AFib is a common heart condition where the heart beats irregularly. It can cause blood clots and increase the risk of stroke.

The debate over whether people ages 60 and up should take aspirin continues as medical experts learn more about the potential pros and cons of long-term use. Aspirin is an over-the-counter medication ...

People on blood thinners have a doubled risk of dangerous internal bleeding if they also take a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) like ibuprofen or naproxen, a new study warns. People ...

VANCOUVER, British Columbia -- Patients taking blood thinners who were also prescribed statins had a lower risk of gastrointestinal bleeding, no matter what type of blood thinner was used, a ...

Blood thinners are essential medications for managing and preventing serious health conditions, but many people know little about how they work or their impact. Whether you’ve been prescribed them or ...

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 ...

After an older person falls, even if they appear all right, they may still be at risk of delayed intracranial hemorrhaging — or post-injury brain bleeding. But, the rate at which these incidents ...

Despite cherries’ vitamin K content, you don’t have to stop drinking cherry juice if you’re taking a blood thinner like warfarin. Many people sip tart cherry juice for its potentially ...

Medically reviewed by Kristie Reed, PharmD Key Takeaways Cayenne pepper has clot-dissolving properties but requires more ...