Common blood thinners may harden arteries, study suggests
NCT ID NCT02823093
First seen Jun 16, 2026 · Last updated Jun 19, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study looked at 73 patients to see if taking vitamin K antagonists (a type of blood thinner) is linked to more calcium deposits in the aorta. Researchers compared CT scans of people on the drug with those who never took it. The goal is to understand whether these common blood thinners might contribute to vascular calcification.
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Locations
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CHU Amiens
Amiens, 80054, France
What this could mean
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Active substance
vitamin K antagonists (blood thinners)
What this could lead to
If a link is found, it could lead to better monitoring or alternative treatments for patients on these blood thinners.
What could go wrong
This is a small, observational study that only shows a possible connection, not cause and effect. Results may not apply to all patients.
Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.