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Anti-coagulant treatment for atrial fibrillation does not worsen outcomes for patients with kidney disease
Although some research has suggested that the use of the anticoagulant warfarin for atrial fibrillation among patients with chronic kidney disease would increase the risk of death or stroke, a study that included more than 24,000 patients found a lower l-year risk of the combined outcomes of death, heart attack or stroke without a higher risk of bleeding, according to a study in JAMA. Juan Jesus Carrero, Ph.D.
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - March 4, 2014 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Urology / Nephrology Source Type: news

In the first 30 days of warfarin use, risk of stroke increases among atrial fibrillation patients
Patients with atrial fibrillation - an irregular and often abnormally fast heartbeat- have nearly double the risk of suffering a stroke in the first 30 days after starting to take the anti-clotting drug warfarin compared to non-users, according to a study of over 70,000 patients.The study, published online in the European Heart Journal [1], found that the risk was particularly high in the first week after patients started to take the drug. In contrast, once the first 30 days had elapsed, the risk of a stroke was halved in patients taking warfarin compared to non-users.
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - December 24, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Cardiovascular / Cardiology Source Type: news

What Is Warfarin?
Warfarin is an anticoagulant medication - it is used to slow down the blood-clotting process. Anticoagulants are used to prevent blood clots which may cause vein blockages, heart attack and stroke. Warfarin is known under the brand names Warfant, Jantoven, Coumadin, Lawarin, Marevan, and Waran. Doctors prescribe warfarin for people who are at a higher risk of forming blood clots. Examples include patients with..: ..blood clots in the veins of the legs (deep vein thrombosis) ..a blood clot in the lungs (pulmonary embolism) ..an irregular heart beat (atrial fibrillation)...
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - June 1, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Blood / Hematology Source Type: news

Stroke Patients Likely Safe To Continue Blood Thinners Before Minor Surgery
A new guideline from the American Academy of Neurology advises that it is likely safe for patients to continue taking blood thinners like aspirin or warfarin before minor procedures such as a cataract operation, minor dental surgery or dermatological procedure. Developed with financial support from the American Academy of Neurology, the guideline appears in the 28 May issue of Neurology, the Academy's official journal...
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - May 30, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Stroke Source Type: news

Cardiac Device Surgery Without Interruption Of Warfarin Led To 80 Percent Reduction In Development Of A Significant Hematoma
A new Canadian study shows that operating without interrupting warfarin treatment at the time of cardiac device surgery is safe and markedly reduces the incidence of clinically significant hematomas compared to the current standard of care. The new findings were released at Heart Rhythm 2013, the Heart Rhythm Society's 34th Annual Scientific Sessions, and are published online in The New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM). At least a quarter of patients that require pacemaker or implantable defibrillator surgery are taking warfarin to reduce the risk of a stroke...
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - May 13, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Cardiovascular / Cardiology Source Type: news

Simple Home Test Can Halve The Risk Of Stroke And Cut The Risk Of Death For Thousands Of Patients On Warfarin Therapy
MPs, clinicians and patients are uniting to drive change for patients on long-term warfarin A simple self-monitoring test could reduce the risk of stroke by half in thousands of people who currently take warfarin to prevent blood clots...
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - February 12, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Stroke Source Type: news