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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.

• 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.

• Eliquis Lowers Stroke Risk, But Side Effects Linked to Higher Risk of Major Bleeding: Study

  January 17, 2024

  Katherine McDaniel

  A new study reveals Eliquis decreases the risk of stroke in patients with subclinical atrial fibrillation, but at the cost of an increased risk of major bleeding events.

• Xeloda Black Box Warning Added Due toBleeding Risk with Blood Thinner Use

  January 20, 2023

  Irvin Jackson

  The FDA has added a new black box warning to Xeloda, a cancer drug which may increase the risk of bleeding when used with certain blood thinners.

• Blood Thinner Extended Use Study Finds Little Difference in Warfarin, Xarelto, Eliquis Bleeding Rates

  March 18, 2022

  Irvin Jackson

  A new study finds little difference in major bleeding events between the newer blood thinners Xarelto and Eliquis and the older blood thinner warfarin they were supposed to replace.

• Blood Thinners May Face Increased Bleeding Risks During Respiratory Tract Infections: Study

  January 11, 2022

  Irvin Jackson

  A new study links respiratory tract infections to an increased risk of bleeding events in patients taking commonly used blood thinners.

• Side Effects of Blood Thinners, Diabetes Drugs Are Leading Causes of ER Visits Due to Medications: Study

  October 15, 2021

  Russell Maas

  CDC researchers report that blood thinners and insulin account for the largest number of emergency room visits due to adverse drug reactions.

• Savaysa Side Effects May Carry Higher Risk of Bleeding Than Warfarin For Heart Valve Replacement Patients: Study

  September 1, 2021

  Irvin Jackson

  A new study indicates the blood thinner Savaysa increases the risk of gastrointestinal bleeding for TAVR patients with atrial fibrillation when compared to warfarin.

• Marijuana Interactions With Medications May Put Heart Patients At Risk: Study

  January 21, 2020

  Martha Garcia

  A new study warns that marijuana use can interact with heart drugs, putting heart patients at risk.