Tag: clopidogrel

Antiplatelets and beta-blockers increase heart attacks in 25-59-year-olds in warm weather

Posted on by Jesse Santiano, M.D.

Nature Cardiovascular Research recently published a study that showed that some people who take antiplatelets and beta blockers have a higher risk of a non-fatal heart attack during warm weather. The authors were from Yale University and several prestigious institutions in Germany. The study evaluated 2,494 heart attack cases in Augsburg, Germany, during warm seasons…

Coronary Stents, Blood Thinners and Disease Prevention

Posted on by Jesse Santiano, M.D.

The article discusses coronary artery disease and the use of coronary stents to improve blood flow. It highlights the risks associated with stents, including clot formation and the need for blood thinners like aspirin and clopidogrel, which may cause significant side effects. Preventative measures such as diet and exercise are emphasized as safer alternatives.