Warfarin Treatment Is Associated to Increased Internal Carotid Artery Calcification

Conclusions: Long-lasting warfarin anticoagulation associated with increased calcification of carotid atherosclerotic plaques, particularly in locations known to be the predilection sites of stroke-causing plaques. The clinical significance of this novel finding warrants further investigations.
Source: Frontiers in Neurology - Category: Neurology Source Type: research