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Study unable to show causation for increased stroke risk in first month of warfarin treatment for patients with atrial fibrillation
Madely Health Headlines Commentary for February 20, 2015 Source: Stroke risk raised despite starting blood thinner Reference: Rates of Ischemic Stroke During Warfarin Treatment for Atrial Fibrillation, Stroke
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New blood thinners add value to stroke prevention and quality of life
New generation of blood thinners offers patients easier-to-use options
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New stroke-prevention drug may replace warfarin for people with atrial fibrillation
Dabigatran compared with warfarin in patients with atrial fibrillation and previous transient ischaemic attack or stroke: a subgroup analysis of the RE-LY trial
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Blood thinner medications and risk of brain hemmorhages
The use of anticoagulant medications (warfarin (coumadin)) commonly referred to as blood thinners is an important therapeutic choice in preventing strokes and blood clots. A study, published in the January 9, 2007, issue of the journal Neurology looked at the outcomes of its use especially in the older population. It showed that the rate of…