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Heart
Drawing largely from observational data, mechanical valves were associated with superior overall survival but increased bleeding due to lifelong anticoagulation.
Cardiology April 7th 2026
ReachMD
“The idea of preserving and reducing thrombosis without increasing bleeding is very, very exciting.” — Roxana Mehran, MD, SCAI 2025
Cardiology March 25th 2026
News Medical
“This guideline is a road map to help clinicians navigate these advances for the safest and most effective approaches to care.” — Mark A. Creager, MD, Dartmouth Health
Emergency Medicine March 16th 2026
Annals of Internal Medicine
The primary study outcome was a composite of serious bleeding events leading to hospitalization. Secondary study outcomes included composites of stroke or systemic embolism.
Cardiology March 10th 2026
Physician’s Weekly
Standard physician-directed medical care, including blood thinners for eligible patients, remains a valid management option for those older patients with irregular heartbeat who are at very high risk for stroke and bleeding.
Cardiology January 26th 2026
Journal of Pharmacy Practice (JPP)
NPP management resulted in similar TTR as UMC. Due to few thromboembolic and hemorrhagic events, more studies are needed to determine the effects of NPP warfarin management on clinical outcomes.
Cardiology September 3rd 2025