Atrialfibrillation (AF) is a common heart rhythm disorder that significantly increases the risk of ischemicstroke, a type of stroke caused by a blockage in blood flow to the brain. Recent ...
Researchers evaluated a drug that represents a new class of anticoagulants known as Factor XI inhibitors for treating patients with atrial fibrillation as part of the AZALEA-TIMI 71 Study. The trial ...
Previous studies have shown a link between oral health, oral infection and damage to white matter and small blood vessels in the brain, as well as to a buildup of plaque in the arteries that supply ...