Blood thinners: A leading cause of death in emergency rooms

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By Lori Alton, staff writer

(NaturalHealth365) Anticoagulants, also known as blood thinners, have been around for many decades. During that time, these medications have been used to prevent clotting in patients who are at risk of complications of heart disease. But, at what cost is an important question to ask.

Blood thinners come in many types – intravenous drugs like heparin and medications taken by mouth like warfarin and Pradaxa.

Since blood thinners are considered a ‘preventative’ medication, many doctors prescribe it believing the benefits outweigh the risks. However, a cardiologist from Duke University notes that blood thinners like warfarin are actually …read more

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