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

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People who have both atrial fibrillation and Alzheimer's disease may experience slower cognitive decline when treated with newer NOAC blood thinners, according to research from Karolinska Institutet published in the European Heart Journal.

Atrial fibrillation is a common heart rhythm condition in older adults and also affects many people living with Alzheimer's disease. Doctors often prescribe blood thinners to these patients to reduce the chance of b...

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