Tag: American Heart Association
Pradaxa Beats Warfarin After Heart Rhythm Procedure: Study
Patients undergoing a surgical procedure to treat an irregular heartbeat are less likely to suffer problematic bleeding when given the blood thinner Pradaxa rather...
Study finds cholesterol-lowering drug may prevent heart disease
New research shows the powerful cholesterol-lowering drug Repatha may be effective in significantly reducing a person's risk of heart attack or stroke. Repatha, a PCSK9...
Calcium buildup in young arteries may signal heart attack risk
Young adults with any amount of calcified plaque in their arteries are already at risk of a heart attack, a new study finds. Among those...