Medical Messages

Aspirin and Blood Clots

What is the Role of Aspirin in Preventing Recurrent Venous Thromboembolism? For several …

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Home Monitoring for Warfarin Therapy

The Status of INR Home Monitoring for Warfarin Therapy Warfarin has been the principal oral …

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PREGNANCY, BLOOD CLOTS AND ANTICOAGULATION

Pregnancy requires special consideration with respect to the prevention and treatment of blood …

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Study Shows that Apixaban is Superior to Warfarin in Patients with Atrial Fibrillation

This week’s New England Journal of Medicine reported a study demonstrating that in patients …

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New Analysis Demonstrates Benefits of Patient Self Monitoring in Treatment of Blood Thinners

Risk of Blood Clots Substantially Reduced In a report published in The Lancet, patient …

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MASAB RECOMMENDS EXPANDING NBCA PATIENT ADVOCACY TO INCLUDE ATRIAL FIBRILLATION

NBCA’s prestigious Medical and Scientific Advisory Board (MASAB) met in San Francisco on …

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Current News

March Recognized as Blood Clot Awareness Month Across the U.S.

Throughout March, states and cities across the country have officially recognized Blood Clot Awareness Month, reinforcing the importance of education…

March is Blood Clot Awareness Month

March is Blood Clot Awareness Month (BCAM), a time dedicated to spreading the word about blood clots and their potentially…