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Should You Be Afraid of Novel Oral Anticoagulants (NOACs)?

Travis Van Slooten |February 1, 2015 | Leave a Comment

The novel oral anticoagulants (NOACs) are Xarelto, Eliquis, Pradaxa and Savaysa. And some patients are afraid of them. But the stats show that in many cases, the NOACs are better for afib patients than the old standby, warfarin. In a recently released landmark study published online first in December by the medical journal Lancet, the four major studies were compiled into one – a process called meta-analysis. The study found in the more than 70,000 patients who were studied collectively, […]

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How Much Atrial Fibrillation is Required for a Blood Clot to Form?

Travis Van Slooten |April 7, 2014 | Leave a Comment

If you’ve got a-fib you’ve probably wondered just how serious the condition has to be before there’s a danger that blood clots will form and stroke will become an issue. This isn’t an exact science, but there are certainly some contributing factors that let doctors ascertain the risks. How long does atrial fibrillation have to last to cause a blood clot that can result in a stroke? The best answer is we don’t fully know. What we do know is […]

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Does Warfarin Worsen Outcomes for Patients with Afib and Chronic Kidney Disease?

Travis Van Slooten |March 28, 2014 | Leave a Comment

One of the concerns that people often have about the blood thinner Warfarin is whether or not it will become a problem for patients with kidney disease. However, a recent study indicates that Warfarin does not, in fact, worsen outcomes for these patients. In fact, it looks like patients with kidney disease actually do a little better on Warfarin. About 52 percent of patients had moderate chronic kidney disease (CKD) or worse. The researchers found that warfarin treatment was associated […]

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INR Home Testing Improves Outcomes of Warfarin Therapy for Atrial Fibrillation Patients

Travis Van Slooten |March 27, 2014 | Leave a Comment

If you’re on Warfarin you may be interested in this story. A recent study has shown that at-home coagulation testing helps patients get better outcomes on Warfarin than more traditional testing methods. One of the biggest issues with Warfarin is the need to keep INR levels within optimal levels at all times. For most people this means multiple trips to the doctor or hospital so the patient can undergo testing. The test results aren’t instant, so clinicians typically have to […]

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Is The Risk of Bleeding From Pradaxa The FDA's Fault?

Travis Van Slooten |March 14, 2014 | 2 Comments

On the surface, Pradaxa seems to have a lot of benefits that make it an ideal choice over its older cousin, Warfarin. But it hasn’t replaced Warfarin altogether because of the high rate of excessive bleeding that comes along with the drug. Both drugs do have that risk. But Warfarin has countermeasures which Pradaxa lacks. And doctors can reduce the dosage for Warfarin patients to try to reduce the risks. The FDA’s decisions did prevent Pradaxa users from pursuing a […]

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