Stroke-prevention drug underutilized in minorities
Thu, 09 Mar 2006 09:02 PM EST
... NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Despite its proven efficacy in reducing the risk of stroke in patients with abnormal heart rhythm, the blood thinner warfarin is less commonly given to racial minorities, even though their risk of stroke is higher than that of whites, a new study shows. ...
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