Eliquis is prescribed to treat or prevent blood clots and to reduce the risk of stroke in certain adults. Its dosage varies based on the condition being treated and other factors. The standard Eliquis ...

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that 900,000 people are affected by blood clots each year, and 100,000 of those affected die as a result. The most common type of blood clot is ...

Across the RE‑COVER trials, 9 patients (0.4%) in the dabigatran arms and 5 (0.2%) in the warfarin arms had an acute coronary syndrome event. Of these, 8 patients (0.3%) in the dabigatran arms and 4 (0 ...

GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan — March is National Blood Clot Awareness Month, and this past year, Corewell Health's Butterworth Hospital has been named a Center of Excellence by the National Blood Clot ...

Patients who are bedridden or unable to move their legs are often at risk of developing Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT), a potentially life-threatening condition caused by blood clots forming along the ...

Did you know that having a window seat during a long plane or bus ride is comparatively risky? No, it's not because you could get sunburn, but because you probably won't stand up and stretch your legs ...

We’re set to have one of the coldest Januarys in years. As winds batter the UK, it can be tempting to stay indoors and hide from the chill, particularly for the elderly. Cosying up under a blanket and ...

Deep vein thrombosis (DVT), a condition that causes a clot in a vein (often in your legs), can sometimes develop without warning—especially when you’re traveling or seated for long stretches at a time ...

Pregnancy entails more than morning sickness and fatigue — it also brings a risk of deep vein thrombosis (DVT), a preventable formation of blood clots in the veins. Pregnant women are five times more ...

What is a blood clot? Blood clots normally form after an injury to protect your body from losing too much blood, but they can also develop in an artery or vein even if there is no obvious injury.