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• Pacemaker-Associated Infections Lead to Recurrent Pulmonary Embolisms in 39-Year-Old Man: Study

  March 5, 2026

  Martha Garcia

  A case study of a man with recurrent pulmonary emboli revealed that an infected pacemaker lead was causing the development of blood clots.

• Eliquis, Xarelto Bleeding Risks Renewed Amid Andexxa Recall Tied to Stroke, Heart Attack Concerns

  January 9, 2026

  Irvin Jackson

  Recent recall of Andexxa causes Xarelto and Eliquis users to go without an FDA-approved reversal agent, leaving doctors to rely on a drug known to be less effective and to cause blood clots.

• Andexxa Recall Announced After FDA Says Xarelto, Eliquis Reversal Agent Risks Outweigh Benefits

  December 22, 2025

  Irvin Jackson

  AstraZeneca is removing its blood thinner reversal agent Andexxa from the market after the FDA determined the drug's blood clot risks outweigh its benefits.

• Macular Degeneration Eye Hemorrhage Risks Linked to Blood Thinners: Study

  September 18, 2025

  Martha Garcia

  The use of blood thinners and antiplatelet medications appear to increase the risk of eye bleeds in patients with macular degeneration, according to a new study.

• Andexxa Blood Clot Risks Lead to FDA Questions Regarding Safety of the Reversal Agent for Xarelto, Eliquis

  November 21, 2024

  Irvin Jackson

  Safety concerns linked to Andexxa, the reversal agent for newer blood thinners like Xarelto and Eliquis, will be discussed at an FDA advisory panel meeting today, after postmarketing studies indicated the drug doubled the risks of blood clots and death.

• Unnecessary NSAID Use Linked to Avoidable Health Problems and Medical Costs: Study

  August 1, 2024

  Martha Garcia

  A new study from the U.K. indicates the unnecessary use of NSAIDs like Aleve and Motrin may cause more health problems than they prevent.

• Study Links Serious Bleeding Risks to Diltiazem Combination Therapy With Anticoagulants for Atrial Fibrillation

  April 19, 2024

  Martha Garcia

  Cardizem and Viazem could increase the risk of bleeding in atrial fibrillation patients being treated with Xarelto and Eliquis, a new study warns.

• Long-term Plavix and Aspirin Use Increase Gastrointestinal Injury Risks: Study

  November 29, 2023

  Martha Garcia

  A new study warns that continuous Plavix and dual platelet therapy significantly increases the risk of gastrointestinal injury when compared to aspirin alone.

• IVC Filter Removal Complications Can Be Reduced By Doctors Actively Monitoring Patients, Study Indicates

  March 24, 2023

  Irvin Jackson

  The findings of a new study indicate implanting physicians can increase the odds of successful IVC filter removal through regular surveillance of the patient.

• IVC Filter Risks Do Not Negate Benefits for Preventing Blood Clots: Study

  March 14, 2023

  Irvin Jackson

  New study on IVC filters finds rates of adverse events are low, and few IVC perforations are clinically significant.