Whether you're trying to prevent blood clots or have been prescribed a blood thinner to treat atrial fibrillation (AFib), Eliquis (apixaban) and warfarin are two of the most commonly-used medications.

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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 ...

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Scientists are testing a magnet-guided gel that seals a tiny heart pouch linked to atrial fibrillation strokes in animals.

Larry Bordeaux, 65, has been on blood thinners since 2010, after he started developing deadly clots following an operation. He credits the drugs with saving his life. If he stops taking them for ...

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 ...

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 ...