Search results for "Antithrombotic therapy"
New drugs could improve anticoagulation rates
Dabigatran and rivaroxaban spare patients the need for regular blood checks, but warfarin is less expensive and has an antidote to reverse bleeding, if needed. Does the convenience of the new generation of drugs and the potential to increase compliance with therapy outweigh their downsides?.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2012/04/anticoagulation.htm
1 Apr 2012
Higher CHADS2 scores can indicate higher risk in patients on anticoagulants
Higher CHADS2 scores pointed to higher risk for adverse outcomes, including stroke, bleeding and death, in patients with atrial fibrillation receiving anticoagulation, according to a new study.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2011/11/15/5.htm
15 Nov 2011
Statins after stroke not associated with intracerebral hemorrhage
Taking statins following an ischemic stroke was not associated with an increased risk of intracerebral hemorrhage, researchers found.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2011/09/20/2.htm
20 Sep 2011
Anticoagulation likely OK for stroke patients undergoing dental procedures
Stroke patients on blood thinners who undergo dental procedures can routinely continue aspirin or warfarin, according to level A recommendations issued by the American Academy of Neurology.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2013/06/04/1.htm
4 Jun 2013
Concomitant aspirin common in afib patients taking oral anticoagulants
Concomitant aspirin use appears common in patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) who are taking oral anticoagulants and is associated with significantly increased bleeding risk, a new study has found.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2013/07/23/2.htm
23 Jul 2013
Updated guideline released on PAD diagnosis and management
An updated guideline on diagnosis and management of peripheral artery disease was released last week by the American College of Cardiology Foundation and the American Heart Association, in conjunction with several other medical organizations.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2011/10/04/1.htm
4 Oct 2011