Tag: Blood Thinners

For most people with atrial fibrillation, blood thinners lower the risk of stroke. However, blood thinners (also called anticoagulants) can cause bleeding.Some people with a very high risk might consider a procedure called left atrial appendage closure that places a device in the heart to prevent strokes.SDM Aid Sponsor: American College of CardiologyProject Lead: N/AProject Members: N/AFirst Published: 2021Last Validated: August 26, 2021Target…