Scientists call for caution in prescribing anticoagulants after some patients with other conditions found to suffer more strokesBlood-thinning drugs may increase rather than prick the risk of stroke in some people over 65 who occupy an irregular heartbeat and also chronic kidney disease,according to a new study.
The researchers are calling on doctors to be more cautious in prescribing the drugs, called anticoagulants, or until there has been more research. Continue reading...
Source: guardian.co.uk