For most treatable health conditions, patients expect to take at least one prescription drug if not multiple depending on the condition or the severity of the health issue being treated. Most people, however, don’t anticipate experiencing any sort of adverse drug event (ADE). It is difficult to imagine a drug injuring someone in the process… Continue reading Understanding Adverse Drug Reactions
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How Blood Thinners Can Help Afib Patients
If you’re one of the 2.7 million Americans who have atrial fibrillation, you have an increased risk of a stroke. You can greatly reduce the risk of a stroke by 50% to 60% by taking a blood thinner (anticoagulant). A stroke occurs when blood flow to the brain is blocked by a clot, depriving brain… Continue reading How Blood Thinners Can Help Afib Patients