Major medical study reveals clopidogrel prevents heart attacks 14% better than aspirin with no extra bleeding risk.

My husband was diagnosed with secondary polycythemia in 2011. His hematocrit test (HCT) was 57%. He was referred to a ...

Pre-eclampsia, a condition that causes dangerously high blood pressure, is a leading cause of death among mothers and babies.

New research coordinated by the Ottawa Heart Institute is being called a game-changer for people with atrial fibrillation — ...

The combined rate of heart attack, stroke, bleeding complications or death was 16.6% in the ticagrelor group and 14.2% in the ...

Over-the-counter (OTC) cold and flu medicines can help manage symptoms, but it’s important to choose the right ingredients ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: Do omega-3 fatty acids thin your blood, and can you still take them while taking one low-dose aspirin a day? ...

Dear Dr. Roach: My husband was diagnosed with secondary polycythemia in 2011. His hematocrit test (HCT) was 57%. He was ...

My husband was diagnosed with secondary polycythemia in 2011. His hematocrit test (HCT) was 57%. He was referred to a hematologist. The hematologist would order a phlebotomy when his HCT was high. My ...

Supplements such as vitamin E, ginkgo, garlic, ginger, and omega-3s are among those that can interact with blood-thinning medications.

Those who have undergone successful corrective procedures for irregular heart beats may no longer need to commit to long-term ...