How Long Does Warfarin Take To Reach Maximum Effect
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Anti-Clotting Medications
Anti-clottingdrugs that inhibit or break up blood clots are used at every stage of heart disease. They are generally classified aseither antiplatelets or anticoagulants. Investigators are also studying combinations of anti-clotting drugs, which may be useful in patients with severe heart disease. All anti-clotting therapies carry the risk of bleeding, which can lead to dangerous situations, including stroke.
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Preventing Blood Clots
December 15, 2008(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Several large bodies of research have come together to form a new set of guidelines to prevent dangerous and deadly blood... Read summary »
Genetics may help fine-tune warfarin dosage
February 25, 2009A DNA test could make prescribing the widely used anticoagulant warfarin safer by predicting the lowest effective dose, a new study finds. Read summary »
Study: Test for Off-Label Use
November 27, 2008(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A panel of government and health-industry experts has developed a list of 14 widely prescribed medications they say urgently... Read summary »
Heart Attack Warning for Pregnant Women
July 17, 2008(Ivanhoe Newswire) Young pregnant women having heart attacks may be rare but it's not impossible, especially for those already in high-risk... Read summary »
Procedure could replace warfarin for arrhythmia
August 19, 2009Scientists say a procedure that involves closing off the heart's left atrial appendage could offer an alternative to long-term treatment with the... Read summary »
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