The People's Perspective on MedicineArticles categorized as Blood Clots
Blood Clots, Travel and Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Are you traveling over the holidays? Sitting in a car or plane increases the risk for deep vein thrombosis (DVT). Beware plastic particles!
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?
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.
Beating Back Garlic Breath With Parsley
Garlic is tasty and good for us. Not only does it have cardiovascular benefits it may also have anticancer activity. But what can we do about garlic breath?
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.
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