Tag: Bleeding Risk
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Can Daily Aspirin Prevent Cancer? What a 76-Year-Old Should Know
Does daily aspirin lower cancer risk? Amy, at 76, asks a common question: can taking aspirin every day help keep cancer at bay? The short answer is: it depends on individual risk factors, and not everyone should take daily aspirin for cancer prevention. In the past decade, research has shown some potential benefits for certain…
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Aspirin Daily and Cancer Prevention: Should You Keep Taking It?
Can daily aspirin help prevent cancer? Many people take low-dose aspirin daily for heart and stroke prevention, and some wonder if the same habit also lowers cancer risk. The quick answer isn’t simple. Research shows modest, cancer-specific benefits in some groups, but the overall picture varies by individual risk, age, and the potential for serious…
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Does daily aspirin help keep cancer at bay? A thoughtful look for older adults
Should a daily aspirin be part of your cancer prevention plan? Aspirin has a long and sometimes controversial history in cancer prevention. For decades, people have wondered whether taking a daily low-dose pill could reduce the risk of certain cancers. The short answer for most older adults is: it depends. The potential cancer‑risk reduction must…
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Stopping DOACs After Successful AF Ablation: OCEAN Trial Feasible in Low-Risk Patients
Overview: Rethinking Anticoagulation After AF Ablation New data from the OCEAN trial suggest that stopping direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) after a successful atrial fibrillation (AF) ablation may be feasible for low-risk patients. This challenges the long-standing practice of continuing anticoagulation based solely on prior AF history and CHADS2‑VASc scoring, and invites clinicians to re-evaluate individual…
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Echocardiographic Hemodynamics Reveal DOAC-Specific Bleeding and Stroke Differences in Non-Valvular Afib
Background: DOACs, NVAF, and the bleeding-stroke balance Atrial fibrillation (AF) and atrial flutter (AFL) elevate stroke risk, driving the widespread use of oral anticoagulants. Direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs)—apixaban, rivaroxaban, dabigatran, and edoxaban—offer non-inferiority to warfarin with distinct bleeding profiles. In real-world practice, apixaban often shows the lowest overall bleeding, particularly GI bleeding, while rivaroxaban and…
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Benefits of Shorter Dual Antiplatelet Therapy in Myocardial Infarction Patients
In the landscape of cardiovascular interventions, dual antiplatelet therapy (DAPT) has emerged as a cornerstone for patients who have experienced myocardial infarction (MI). Traditionally, a prolonged duration of DAPT, often reaching 12 months or more, was the norm. However, recent research has illuminated potential safety benefits associated with a shorter duration of treatment, specifically three…