9/24/2026
Vital Signs · medicine

These blood thinners may have an unexpected benefit for Alzheimer’s patients

Filed by Dr. Iris Vale
These blood thinners may have an unexpected benefit for Alzheimer’s patients
Newer blood thinners may do more than prevent strokes in people with Alzheimer’s disease and atrial fibrillation. Researchers found that patients taking NOACs experienced a slower decline in cognitive function than those using warfarin or no blood thinners. The effect was modest each year but could add up over time.
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These blood thinners may have an unexpected benefit for Alzheimer’s patients — Vital Signs