Medications for pulmonary embolism may decrease the size of blood clots, help dissolve them, or reduce the risk of recurrence. All of these medications carry the risk of bleeding. A pulmonary embolism ...
If you’re experiencing severe side effects from the blood thinner warfarin, a doctor may recommend an alternative known as non-vitamin K oral anticoagulants (NOACs). Non-vitamin K oral anticoagulants ...