The next time you reach for an over-the-counter (OTC) product to treat your upset stomach or heartburn, consider whether you should use one of the many antacids that don’t have aspirin. Why? Aspirin-containing medicines to treat heartburn, sour stomach, acid indigestion, or upset stomach can cause stomach or intestinal bleeding, especially in some people, warns… Continue reading Beware of Antacids Containing Aspirin
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Comparing Old and New Drugs for AFib in People Age 65+
When it comes to preventing stroke, millions of Americans with irregular heartbeats (atrial fibrilation or AFib) face a choice: Take one of the powerful but pricey new pills they see advertised on TV, or a much cheaper 60-year-old drug that can be a hassle to take, and doesn’t prevent stroke as well. It doesn’t seem… Continue reading Comparing Old and New Drugs for AFib in People Age 65+
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
Some Afib Patients Get Unnecessary Blood Thinners
About a quarter of all atrial fibrillation (AF) patients at the lowest risk for stroke receive unnecessary blood thinners from cardiology specialists, according to researchers at the University of California, San Francisco who contend that the providers must be made aware of the resulting potential health risks. Their research letter appears online and will be… Continue reading Some Afib Patients Get Unnecessary Blood Thinners