Cerebrovascular Accident Symptoms
Health Encyclopedia: Stroke Information
Introduction
Blood Flow Blockage. The brain receives about 25% of the body's oxygen, but it cannot store it. Brain cells require a constant supply of oxygen to stay healthy and function properly. Therefore, blood needs to be supplied continuouslyto the brain through two main arterial systems:
- The carotid arteries come up through either side of the front of the neck. (To feel the pulse of a carotid artery, place your fingertips gently against either side of your neck, right under the jaw.)
- The basil...
Expert & Community Posts
Preventing a Stroke
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Health Guide
Symptoms of Stroke
People at risk and partners or caretakers of people at risk for stroke should be aware of the general symptoms. The stroke victim should get to the hospital as soon as possible after these... Read more »What Is A Stroke?
New Prevention GuidelinesIn 2006, the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association released updated guidelines for preventing a second stroke among patients who have... Read more »Stroke Diagnosis
Preventing a major stroke in people who experience transient ischemic attacks or small strokes requires determining the source of such attacks. A complete blood count, chest x-ray, and... Read more »Stroke Prognosis
PrognosisA stroke, the third leading cause of death in the U.S.,is always serious. In 2003, 167,366 Americans died of stroke. The mortality rates are declining, however. Over 75% of patients survive... Read more »Stroke Medications
...among the important treatments for heart attacks, and are now also used for ischemic (not hemorrhagic) stroke. While research has confirmed that early treatment with thrombolytics can greatly... Read more »
Medications
...Clopidogrel is used to prevent heart attacks and strokes in persons with heart disease... Read more »
...diabetes. It is also used to lower the risk of strokes in patients with high blood pressure... Read more »
...widen. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks and kidney problems.... Read more »
...diabetes may also lessen your risk of a heart attack or stroke. Chlorpropamide belongs to the... Read more »
...diabetes may also lessen your risk of a heart attack or stroke. How To Use Take this medication... Read more »
Related News
Drugs Benefit Older Stroke Patients
September 15, 2008(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- People over the age of 65 can benefit from cholesterol lowering drugs following a stroke or mini-stroke, according to a new... Read summary »
More Time for Stroke Victims
June 19, 2009(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Stroke victims have a longer window to get life-saving treatment than originally thought, according to researchers. A new... Read summary »
New Stroke Treatment Has Immediate Effects
March 12, 2008(Ivanhoe Newswire) A new treatment for stroke may buy patients time. Researchers from Israel have found patients treated with the drug minocycline... Read summary »
Ultrasound Predicts Heart Attacks?
August 20, 2008(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A new application for the widely used ultrasound imaging technology is showing promise in identifying people at high risk for... Read summary »
Predicting Stroke Risk After TIA
February 06, 2007(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- If you've had a transient ischemic attack, what doctors commonly call a mini-stroke or TIA, you know you are at higher risk of... Read summary »
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