News tagged with blood thinning drugs

Quick-reversal method may be at hand for new blood thinner

(HealthDay) -- Newer blood-thinning drugs sometimes have one drawback: In cases where they trigger bleeding, their effects can be tough to reverse compared to the standard anticoagulant, warfarin.

Medications Jun 20, 2012 | not rated yet | 0 |

Study shows new drug helps 'bridge' stent patients to cardiac surgery

New findings from a research study led by physicians at Scripps Health reveal that the drug cangrelor has the unique properties of achieving very fast blood thinning effects when needed to protect from heart attacks, but ...

Surgery Jan 17, 2012 | 5 / 5 (1) | 0