Eliquis No Better Than Aspirin for Preventing Some Strokes in A-Fib Patients: Study
Researchers found a higher rate of brain bleeds among aspirin patients, but said the results were statistically insignificant.
Tag Archives: Aspirin
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Long-term Plavix and Aspirin Use Increase Gastrointestinal Injury Risks: Study
Researchers indicate that use of Plavix alone or in combination with aspirin was associated with a greater risk of gastrointestinal injuries than use of aspirin alone.
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Study Finds Low Dose Aspirin Fails to Prevent Strokes, Increases Bleeding Risks from Falls
Researchers warn against older individuals taking daily low-dose aspirin, unless they already face an increased risk of heart disease or stroke.
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Alka-Seltzer and Other Antacids with Aspirin Carry Bleeding Risks, FDA Warns
Adverse event reports indicate some users suffered stomach bleeds serious enough to require blood transfusions
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Daily Aspirin Increases Risk of Senior Falls Requiring Hospital Care: Study
Researchers also found aspirin did not protect against the risk of bone fractures, and caused elderly individuals to experience more falls
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NSAID Hypersensitivity Frequently Seen in Children, Study Warns
Researchers warn that children are not just small adults, and their reactions to NSAID hypersensitivity may not be the same.
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Aspirin Alone Led to More Dangerous Blood Clots in Knee and Hip Replacement Patients
Knee and hip replacement patients often have high risk of blood clots in the days immediately after surgery
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Brilinta Bleeding Risks Increased for Patients Undergoing Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery: Study
Side effects of Brilinta tripled the risk of significant bleeding events following coronary artery bypass, although the blood thinner did decrease the risk of vein graft failure
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Regular Aspirin Use Only Provides Slight Protection From Heart Disease, USPSTF Recommendations State
For most Americans, the risk of regular aspirin use outweighs the benefits they could receive from its protection from heart disease.
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Study’s Findings Support Low-Dose Aspirin As Best Way to Prevent Preeclampsia
New research finds 86% of pregnant women should be prescribed low-dose aspirin.
