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Plavix approved for treatment of severe heart attack

October 02, 2008

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the heart drug Plavix (clopidogrel bisulfate) for the treatment of a type of severe heart attack. This type of heart attack, called acute ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI), occurs when an artery becomes suddenly blocked. The FDA's approval allows STEMI patients to use the anti-clotting drug Plavix to prevent subsequent blockage of arteries that could lead to more heart attacks or strokes. Read more »

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Expert & Community Posts

Heart Attack Risk 40 per cent Higher in Anxious Men

By Jerry Kennard , Health Expert

...history of heart disease, increase their risk of a heart attack by as much as 40 per cent if... Read more »

New Study Explains Steady Rate of New Heart Attacks, But Lower Mortality Rate

By HeartHawk , Health Expert

...and lifestyle changes being made that the rate of heart attacks would be dropping like a rock. ... Read more »

Study Shows Combination Drug Therapy Reduces Heart Attack Risk in RA Patients

By Christine Miller , Health Expert

...is associated with an 80% reduction in the risk of heart attack compared with patients taking... Read more »

Metformin and the risk of lactic acidosis

By Dr. Bill Quick , Health Expert

...author asked: "Can a patient use metformin after a heart attack (after 12 years of using... Read more »

Do Your Part - Recognize the Signs of Heart Attack

By Dr. Larry Weinrauch , Health Expert

...chest pain, and was diagnosed as suffering from a heart attack, despite relatively normal... Read more »

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Health Guide

The Symptoms of Heart Attack and Stroke

...immediately. If you are experiencing the symptoms yourself, have someone else drive you.Signs of a Heart AttackCommon SymptomsChest Pain, usually radiating toward the left shoulder and arm. The... Read more »

What is a Heart Attack?

......indigestion Dizziness, weakness, and faintingAbdominal painIf you believe you are experiencing a heart attack, call 911 or contact your emergency response system immediately. Learn more about... Read more »

Emergency Steps for Heart Attack

......diabetes or high blood pressure, call 911 immediately and ask for an ambulance. Quick Links What is a heart attack? How is it treated? Learn about healthy lifestyle changes? What ... Read more »

Heart Attack Symptoms in Women

Heart attack warning signs for women. Very few pre-menopausal women have heart attacks, unless they smoke, have diabetes, or are on birth control pills for a long period of time. Smoking seems to be... Read more »

What are Symptoms of Heart Attack?

...called the myocardium, must also be supplied with oxygen-rich blood in order to perform its job. A heart attack occurs when blood flow to the myocardium is blocked due to fatty material... Read more »

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Post myocardial infarction ECG wave tracings

Medications

Plavix Oral Uses and How to Use

...(klo-PIDD-oh-grell)Uses Clopidogrel is used to prevent heart attacks and strokes in... Read more »

INSPRA Oral Uses and How to Use

...to treat congestive heart failure following a heart attack. How To Use Take this... Read more »

Prinivil Oral Uses and How to Use

...blood pressure reduction helps prevent strokes, heart attacks and kidney problems. ... Read more »

Coreg Oral Uses and How to Use

...pressure and heart failure. It is also used after a heart attack to improve the chance of... Read more »

Altace Oral Uses and How to Use

...Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks and kidney problems. This... Read more »

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Risk of Death Greatest 30 Days After Heart Attack

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Heart Attack Treatment Favors Men

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By Kirsten Houmann, Ivanhoe Health Correspondent ORLANDO, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Although heart attack kills an equal number of men and women... Read summary »

Heart Attack Warning for Pregnant Women

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(Ivanhoe Newswire) Young pregnant women having heart attacks may be rare but it's not impossible, especially for those already in high-risk... Read summary »

Catching Heart Attacks Earlier

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(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Early detection is the key to surviving a heart attack, but catching these attacks in time isn't easy. Now researchers from... Read summary »

Diabetes Risk Increases After Heart Attack

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(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Patients who have had a heart attack have a new concern to worry about. New research reveals patients who have had a heart... Read summary »

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