Whether you're trying to prevent blood clots or have been prescribed a blood thinner to treat atrial fibrillation (AFib), Eliquis (apixaban) and warfarin are two of the most commonly-used medications.

Blood thinners help prevent blood clots during and after surgery. There are two main types of blood thinners: anticoagulants and antiplatelets. Side effects of blood thinners can include bleeding and ...

There are about 70 million baby boomers in the United States, many now over the age of 65. As people age, rates of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases rise, leading to more use of blood ...

Blood thinners prescribed after blood clots in the leg or lung initially increase the risk of bleeding, especially in women and the elderly. But over time, this risk decreases and gender and age ...

Larry Bordeaux, 65, has been on blood thinners since 2010, after he started developing deadly clots following an operation. He credits the drugs with saving his life. If he stops taking them for ...

Blood thinners prescribed after blood clots in leg or lung initially increase the risk of bleeding, especially in women and elderly. But over time, this risk decreases and gender and age differences ...

Larry Bordeaux, 65, has been on blood thinners since 2010, after he started developing deadly clots following an operation. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free ...