How modern medicine uses leeches, snakes, maggots and more to save lives
Risk is similar to warfarin, study reports
Dosing adjustments for warfarin can be more precise, researchers say
Study says too many people aren't getting meds to fight atrial fibrillation, a major cause of these attacks
Fewer bleeding problems reported among 'ablation' patients who took the newer blood thinner
More than 80 percent of patients who suffered a stroke weren't getting adequate anti-clotting therapy
But results may not be lasting, and patients may still need to take medications
More than half who've had medical procedure for atrial fibrillation forgo prescribed meds
Half aren't being given these potentially lifesaving medications when discharged from hospital, researchers say