Articles categorized as Blood Clots

Could Too Much TV Lead to Blood Clots in Your Legs?

Sitting to watch television for four hours or longer can increase your chance of developing blood clots in your legs. Get up at commercials.

Is Aspirin Cost-Effective Blood Clot Prevention?

Some clinical trials have found that aspirin is just as good as expensive anticoagulants for post-surgical blood clot prevention. And much cheaper!

Reversing the Admonition to Avoid Vitamin K with Warfarin

Patients have been told for decades to avoid vitamin K with warfarin. That means no green leafy veggies. But such foods are good for you. What to do?

Warfarin and Green Leafy Vegetables Can Be OK

Warfarin was the first prescribed anticoagulant. Now we have Eliquis and Xarelto. They're pricey! Is it safe to combine warfarin and green leafy vegetables?

Why Should You Care about the Xarelto and OxyContin Legal Settlements?

How To Prevent Blood Clots After Knee Replacement

Over one million people will get a hip or knee replacement operation this year. Blood clots after surgery are dangerous. Can aspirin prevent blood clots?

Aspirin vs. Xarelto (Rivaroxaban) After Hip or Knee Replacement?

Are newer and pricier anticoagulants safer and more effective for preventing blood clots after joint replacement surgery? Aspirin and Xarelto (rivaroxaban) are compared.

Are There Foods That Affect Xarelto?

Although the anticoagulant Xarelto is promoted as not requiring dietary restrictions, there are foods that affect Xarelto. Grapefruit is one.

Can You Avoid Blood Clots on a Long Flight?

Sitting still for a long time, as trans-oceanic air passengers must, increases the risk for dangerous blood clots in the legs.

New Eliquis (Apixaban) Alert: Unexpected Side Effect

Side effects of the new generation anticoagulants like Eliquis (apixaban), Pradaxa (dabigatran) and Xarelto (rivaroxaban) can be scary. What's the latest?

Is Your OTC Pain Reliever Deadly?

People should be warned about the potentially lethal side effects of OTC NSAIDs such as ibuprofen and naproxen.

Newest Miracle Use for Old Aspirin–Preventing Recurrent Blood Clots

Australian investigators show that there is significant value in using aspirin to prevent blood clots in patients who have previously had one.

Pros & Cons of Osphena for Vaginal Discomfort

New Study Fails to Clarify Which Blood Thinner Is Best

Corticosteroids Boost Risk of Clots

Serious Side Effects Demand Attention

Aspirin Prevents Recurrent Blood Clots

Avoiding DVT During Travel

Preventing Blood Clots Is Big Business

Deadly Blood Clots

Travel Boosts Risk of Blood Clots

Don’t Be Fooled by Drug Statistics

Private Eye Seeks Way To Avoid Blood Clots