Apixaban linked to fewer blood clot complications in older adults than other blood thinners

Older adults recovering from serious blood clots often face long periods of hospitalization or rehabilitation due to a higher rate of recurrence. But a new study suggests that the choice of blood thinner may influence how well patients recover and how much time they can spend at home when treated for venous thromboembolism. Venous thromboembolism includes deep vein thrombosis, a clot typically forming in the legs, and pulmonary embolism, a clot that travels to the lungs.