✉news HealthMedicine first seen 12 h ago, last 33 min ago, peak #5

Blood thinners cut atrial fibrillation risk by 69%

Original: Atrial fibrillation patients saw 69% lower risk with common blood thinners

New research reported by ScienceDaily indicates that atrial fibrillation patients taking common blood thinners, or anticoagulants, saw a 69% lower risk of a serious outcome compared with those not taking the medication. The finding reinforces existing guidance that anticoagulation significantly reduces danger for people with the heart rhythm condition.

Why now: The large risk reduction reported in the study is striking news for patients and doctors managing atrial fibrillation.

atrial fibrillation patientsblood thinnersScienceDaily

Open on news →

Rank over time, top of the chart is #1. 2 snapshots from 1 h ago to 33 min ago.

Evidence

• Atrial fibrillation patients saw 69% lower risk with common blood thinners · sciencedaily.com
• Atrial fibrillation patients saw 69% lower risk with common blood thinners · ScienceDaily
• Atrial fibrillation patients saw 69% lower risk with common blood thinners · ScienceDaily

API: https://socialmediatrends-api.osmike.com/v1/trends/115621