Witness Gives Damning Xarelto Testimony
Xarelto is a powerful anti-coagulant drug that is suspected to cause severe, life-threatening internal bleeding. The drug is believed to have caused over 18,000 patients to suffer adverse symptoms, and out of those 18,000, 370 have died from taking the medication.Now, numerous lawsuits are pending across the nation filed by people, … [Read more...]
Warfarin in Afib Patients Risk of Dementia
Warfarin Associated with Higher Rates of Dementia in Afib Patients. A study found that patients with atrial fibrillation, an abnormal heart rhythm that increases the risk for a blood clot, had a higher risk of dementia when taking the blood thinner warfarin compared to patients who do not have atrial fibrillation. Data was gathered … [Read more...]
Health Canada Warns of Complications with IVC Filters
Health Canada has issued a safety alert regarding the use of inferior vena cava (IVC) filters, which are used to stop blood clots from reaching the heart or lungs. The regulators warned that patients receiving IVC filters have reported serious complications, including: caval perforation, caval thrombosis, filter fracture and fragment … [Read more...]
