According to new research, combining the clot-preventing drug Plavix with aspirin is an effective substitute treatment for people at high risk of stroke and heart attack because of the abnormal heart rhythm called atrial fibrillation but who cannot take the recommended therapy.
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Winter has arrived. We finally got some cold weather, not that that’s a good thing. It’s been bitter cold, one of my water pipes... Read more »
Now that I'm showing, a lot, I get hit with a gazillion questions every day. Most of the questions come from complete strangers. The most... Read more »
What a difference the change of the month makes. We suffered through blistering hot days and then I turned the calendar to September and... Read more »
With all the woes of pregnancy, I didn't think things could get any worse. I only have a few weeks left, so I do see the light at the end... Read more »
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If you are with someone who is experiencing these symptoms and cannot reach 911, drive them to the hospital immediately. If you are experiencing the... Read more »
Diagnosing a stroke Any type of stroke is considered a medical emergency and requires urgent medical assistance, because immediate treatment... Read more »