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Drug For Acute Asthma Attack
- Heart Attack and Acute Coronary Syndrome - Medications
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Aspirin and Other Anti-Clotting Drugs
Anti-clotting drugs that inhibit or break up blood clots are used at every stage of heart disease. They are generally classified as either antiplatelets or anticoagulants. Appropriate anticlotting medications are started immediately in all patients. Such drugs are sometimes used along with thrombolytics, and also as on-going maintenance to prevent a heart attack. All anti-clotting therapies carry the risk of bleeding, which can lead to dangerous...
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The "Wet Noodle" Technique Works For Keeping Calm During An Asthma...
See the accompanying comic strip! Some people have asthma for so long that it's just a normal part of life, another thing to deal with.... Read more »
Asthmatics: Here's What to Expect if You Need the ER
There may come a time in the course of your life that you may need to take your asthmatic lungs to the emergency room. Many of us have... Read more »
Combination Asthma Inhalers = Increased Convenience + Better Asthma...
Asthma treatment is all about control. Control is the main goal of asthma treatment, as outlined in both the U.S. asthma management... Read more »
Lung Anatomy 101: Why Does Asthma Cause Chest Pain?
Anyone who's ever had an asthma attack knows about the chest tightness and why it occurs. Yet what about the chest soreness that occurs... Read more »
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Clinical trial: Use of intravenous MK0476 and Singulair in acu...
This is a study to evaluate the treatment of patients entering emergency rooms with asthma attacks when they are given an intravenous form of MK0476... Read more »
FDA moves to approve Lovenox for acute heart attack
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has given priority review status to Lovenox for the treatment of acute heart attack. The FDA grants... Read more »
Heart Attack and Acute Coronary Syndrome: Surgery
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Secondary PreventionPatients can reduce the risk for a second heart attack by following secondary prevention measures. No one should be discharged... Read more »
Heart Attack and Acute Coronary Syndrome: Highlights
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Heart Attack SymptomsCommon signs and symptom of heart attack include:Chest pain or discomfort (angina), which can feel like pressure, squeezing,... Read more »
Heart Attack and Acute Coronary Syndrome: Rehabilitation
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
RehabilitationPhysical RehabilitationPhysical rehabilitation is extremely important after a heart attack. Patients with recent episodes of acute... Read more »
7 Signs You Need to go to the ER for Your Asthma Attack
How Do You Know if it's a Medical Emergency? Most asthmatics learn how to manage their day-to-day breathing problems, but sometimes attacks can be worse than normal. Here are 7 signs that suggest your attack may be a medical emergency. ...
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