--- title: Study Links Pradaxa to Risk of Heart Attack description: The Law Offices of Foster & Houston covers a study published by CBS News stating Pradaxa increases users’ risk of heart attack or heart disease by at least 33%. image: https://www.fosterhoustonlaw.com/hubfs/Pradaxa_Blog_06082016.jpeg --- [![FosterHouston-Logo-FINAL01-01-BlueWhite](https://www.fosterhoustonlaw.com/hubfs/FosterHouston-Logo-FINAL01-01-BlueWhite.png)](https://www.fosterhoustonlaw.com/) ![phone](https://www.fosterhoustonlaw.com/hs-fs/hubfs/phone.png?width=350&name=phone.png "phone") - [Home](https://www.fosterhoustonlaw.com) - [Cases](https://www.fosterhoustonlaw.com/open-cases) - [3M Ear Plugs](https://www.fosterhoustonlaw.com/dual-ended-combatarms-earplugs) - [Amputation](https://www.fosterhoustonlaw.com/amputation-lawsuit) - [Baby Formula/NEC](https://www.fosterhoustonlaw.com/nec-baby-formula) - [Burn Injury](https://www.fosterhoustonlaw.com/burn-injury-lawsuit) - [Depo-Provera](https://www.fosterhoustonlaw.com/depo-provera-legal-claim-information) - [Heartburn Drugs](https://www.fosterhoustonlaw.com/heartburn-drug-lawsuit) - [Oilfield Injury](https://www.fosterhoustonlaw.com/oilfield-injury-lawsuit) - [Surgical Breast Mesh](https://www.fosterhoustonlaw.com/surgical-breast-mesh) - [About Us](https://www.fosterhoustonlaw.com/law-firm-overview) - [Our Attorneys](https://www.fosterhoustonlaw.com/attorneys) - [Contact](https://www.fosterhoustonlaw.com/contact-us) ![top_banner.jpg](https://www.fosterhoustonlaw.com/hs-fs/hubfs/images/top_banner.jpg?width=1950&name=top_banner.jpg "top_banner.jpg") ## Study Links Pradaxa to Risk of Heart Attack Posted by [Ryan Foster](https://www.fosterhoustonlaw.com/blog/author/ryan-foster) on Jun 8, 2016 12:34:53 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) A recent study published by CBS News states that Pradaxa **increases users’ risk of heart attack or heart disease by at least 33 percent**. This is not the only warning issued for Pradaxa. The FDA is also investigating an unusually **large number of reports of serious bleeding linked to the drug**. ![Pradaxa_Blog_06082016.jpeg](https://www.fosterhoustonlaw.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Pradaxa_Blog_06082016.jpeg?width=320&name=Pradaxa_Blog_06082016.jpeg) According to Ken Uchino, MD, and Adrian V. Hernandez, MD, PhD, “The risk of \[heart attack\] or acute coronary syndrome is increased with \[Pradaxa\] compared with various control treatments, which include adjusted-dose warfarin.”   Pradaxa is a blood thinner first prescribed with the intention of preventing blood clots in people with atrial fibrillation. While the anti-clotting action of Pradaxa can treat this condition, it can also lead to a **higher risk of heart attack or severe symptoms of heart disease**.   If you or a loved one has taken Pradaxa, it’s important to be aware of the potential effects and your rights. If you have immediate medical concerns, consult with your primary physician. ![pradaxa.jpg](https://www.fosterhoustonlaw.com/hs-fs/hubfs/pradaxa.jpg?width=320&name=pradaxa.jpg) To help you stay informed, The Law Offices of Foster & Houston will continue to share important news involving Pradaxa. If you’ve taken Pradaxa and have suffered excessive or uncontrollable bleeding, you may be able to obtain compensation for your injury. You can learn more about seeking justice and Pradaxa by visiting our [website](https://www.fosterhoustonlaw.com/pradaxa-lawsuit). To view the CBS News article in full, click [here](http://www.cbsnews.com/news/study-higher-heart-attack-risk-from-pradaxa/).   Topics: [Health](https://www.fosterhoustonlaw.com/blog/topic/health), [Health News](https://www.fosterhoustonlaw.com/blog/topic/health-news), [Law](https://www.fosterhoustonlaw.com/blog/topic/law), [Pradaxa](https://www.fosterhoustonlaw.com/blog/topic/pradaxa), [The Law Offices of Foster & Houston](https://www.fosterhoustonlaw.com/blog/topic/the-law-offices-of-foster-houston), [FANDHLAW](https://www.fosterhoustonlaw.com/blog/topic/fandhlaw), [Pradaxa Lawsuit](https://www.fosterhoustonlaw.com/blog/topic/pradaxa-lawsuit), [Ryan Foster](https://www.fosterhoustonlaw.com/blog/topic/ryan-foster), [Foster & Houston](https://www.fosterhoustonlaw.com/blog/topic/foster-houston) ### Contact Foster & Houston ### More to Read **The Law Offices of Foster & Houston, PLLC All rights reserved. [Disclaimer](http://fosterhoustonlaw.hs-sites.com/disclaimer)** © 2020 | [HD Video & Web by VideoEnvy](http://www.videoenvy.com) - The Law Offices of Foster & Houston, PLLC | Ryan Foster, Attorney 500 North Capital of Texas Hwy, Building 2, Austin, Texas 78746 Toll Free Phone Number: 877-377-5411 While we retain joint responsibility, most cases of this nature are referred to other attorneys for principal responsibility.