When an older adult with atrial fibrillation, or Afib, stops taking an anticoagulant, it raises their risk of stroke or heart attack more than risks of bleeding, according to a new report published ...

Cerebral venous thrombosis is a rare but potentially life-threatening condition that is particularly prevalent in young women (ie, mean age 44 years) and accounts for 0·5–3% of all strokes. The ...

Patients affected by sinus thrombosis are treated with blood thinners. Traditionally, these patients are prescribed vitamin K antagonists (VKAs). In order to give the correct dosage, regular check-ups ...