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Cva And Stroke

Health Encyclopedia: Ldh

Alternative Names

Lactate dehydrogenase; Lactic acid dehydrogenase

Normal Values

Normal values may vary slightly from laboratory to laboratory. A typical range is 105-333 IU/L (international units per liter).

What abnormal results mean

Higher-than-normal levels may indicate:

cerebrovascular accident (CVA, stroke)
heart attack
hemolytic anemia
hypotension
infectious mononucleosis

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Expert & Community Posts

The History of Stroke

By Deanne Stein , Health Expert

...Hippocrates, the father of medicine, first recognized stroke over 2,400 years ago. What was... Read more »

Know How to Recognize the Signs of Stroke

By Larry Weinrauch , Health Expert

A stroke is a "brain attack" that doctors name "cerebro" (brain) "vascular" (blood vessel)... Read more »

Fatigue and Sleepiness in Multiple Sclerosis

By Dr. Gross , Health Expert

...of activity. This is akin to the kind of problem a stroke patient might have in a body side that... Read more »

Preventing a Stroke

By Dr. Larry Weinrauch , Health Expert

...episode and return to normal function, but even a small stroke will alter a whole life style.... Read more »

Stroke Heroes: Send Us Your Stories

By Cleo Hutton , Health Expert

We would like to hear your stories of stroke recovery. It can be journal writing, poetry, essay,... Read more »

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Health Guide

Stroke Patient Guide, Part I: Signs and Symptoms

At 3 a.m. the phone rings – it's the hospital calling to say that your brother has had a stroke. "Come quickly, it's serious". How can that be, you ask? Your brother is only 40 years old.... Read more »

Stroke Patient Guide, Part II: Diagnosis

Diagnosing a stroke Any type of stroke is considered a medical emergency and requires urgent medical assistance, because immediate treatment can make the difference between life and death. ... 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 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 »

Resources

www.strokeassociation.org -- American Stroke Associationwww.americanheart.org -- American Heart Associationwww.stroke.org -- National Stroke Associationwww.ninds.nih.gov -- National Institute of... Read more »

Images

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Related News

Program Improves Stroke Care

December 23, 2008

(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Hospitals participating in a voluntary quality improvement program for stroke treatment comply better to national... Read summary »

Preventing Stroke in Kids: Good and Bad News

April 22, 2009

(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- The good news is more children with a condition that puts them at risk for stroke are undergoing ultrasound screening. The bad... Read summary »

Exercise to Prevent Severe Strokes

October 30, 2008

(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- People who are physically active before suffering a stroke may recover better and experience fewer problems compared to... Read summary »

Ginkgo Biloba Protects Brain from Stroke

November 12, 2008

(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Ginkgo biloba has long been used as a natural brain booster. Now, researchers say it may also protect against brain damage... Read summary »

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 »

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