Patients with atrial fibrillation face higher bleeding risks when treated with 2 common medications

Patients with atrial fibrillation who are prescribed diltiazem to control heart rate alongside anticoagulants (blood thinners) such as apixaban or rivaroxaban face a higher risk of serious bleeding compared with those taking metoprolol, according to a new study from Vanderbilt Health researchers and colleagues at the Perelman School of Medicine.

This article was originally published on MedicalXpress.com

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