The drugs – known as anticoagulants – are prescribed to patients to prevent deadly blood clots forming in their veins, but many doctors limit the length of time over-75s spend on them. The drugs – known as anticoagulants – are prescribed to patients to prevent deadly blood clots forming in their veins, but many doctors limit the length of time over-75s spend on them.
Stopping blood thinning drugs for elderly could put them at risk of a life-threatening stroke or heart attack, major study warns
