Researchers evaluated a drug that represents a new class of anticoagulants known as Factor XI inhibitors for treating patients with atrial fibrillation as part of the AZALEA-TIMI 71 Study. The trial ...

Patients with atrial fibrillation are typically prescribed an anticoagulant, or blood thinner, to reduce the risk of stroke, but many may discontinue them or never receive a prescription due to ...

Abelacimab, a factor XI inhibitor, demonstrated a 62–69% reduction in major bleeding compared to rivaroxaban in atrial fibrillation patients at moderate-to-high stroke risk, with comparable safety and ...

For people with atrial fibrillation (Afib), investigational abelacimab proved to be a potent dual factor XI/XIa inhibitor with much lower safety risks compared with a direct oral anticoagulant (DOAC), ...

That test could help identify patients at greatest risk for potentially deadly cardiac problems such as coronary artery disease, atrial fibrillation (irregular heartbeat) and heart failure, and ...

UVA Health scientists have developed a new, noninvasive way to assess heart health using MRI technology. A few scientists spearheading this latest development say it could lead to better outcomes for ...

Cardiovascular management strategies are essential to individuals with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) or multiple myeloma (MM) undergoing active treatment, due to the high rate of atrial ...

Ohio Valley Health Center has reached a significant milestone with the successful completion of its first echocardiogram.This non-invasive ultrasound test, whic ...

Dr. Ron Aviles explains available procedures and recovery time for those with heart and vascular conditions. Sponsored by Overlake Medical Center and Clinics.

Three common heart conditions—heart failure, atrial fibrillation, and coronary heart disease—are closely linked to cognitive decline and a higher risk of dementia, according to a new scientific ...

In an interview, the CEO discussed trying to gain support from investors hyper-focused on M&A, and competing with Pfizer and ...

Dr. Robert Stewart, MD implemented the free health screenings in the Lake Gaston region in the summer. The program is now ...