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Blood-thinning drugs need closer monitoring

05-21-2007 · EurekAlert!

Natalie Oake and colleagues report on a meta-analysis of studies that recorded hemorrhages and thromboembolic -- blood clot -- events in patients taking blood-thinners. Their study shows that half of these events could be prevented by closer monitoring and adjustments of these drugs.

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