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Monday, October, 26, 2009

Symptoms Of Brain Haemorrhage

New stroke treatments show promise

October 03, 2008
Several new stroke treatments have shown promise in recent studies. In one trial, patients who'd suffered an acute ischemic stroke who were given an approved med outside the usual treatment window had reduced levels of brain damage. A second study found that reducing high blood pressure in patients suffering an acute cerebral hemorrhage may cut brain bleeding related to these severe strokes. A third trial found that reducing blood pressure in the 60 percent to 70 percent of patients who have ele... Read more »

Expert & Community Posts

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Aneurysms
By Deanne Stein , Health Expert

...“One in a Million.” It was about his near fatal brain hemorrhage 10 years ago and how he... Read more »

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Honoring those who have survived strokes on World Stroke Day
By Dr. Larry Weinrauch , Health Expert

Surviving a brain injury or "brain attack" is not quite like surviving from any other type of... Read more »

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Stimulant Medication Abuse
By Eileen Bailey , Health Expert

Stimulant medications can be very helpful in treating certain medical conditions. Besides ADHD,... Read more »

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Preventing a Stroke
By Dr. Larry Weinrauch , Health Expert

...and family history (such as strokes, aneurysms or brain hemorrhages in near relatives) and those... Read more »

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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 »

Health Guide

Headaches: Cluster: Surgery
SurgerySurgical intervention may be considered for patients with chronic cluster headaches that do not respond to treatments. Patients whose headaches have not gone into remission for at least a year... Read more »
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 »
Stroke Information
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.... Read more »
Stroke Prevention
PreventionForty percent of patients who have had a stroke or TIA will suffer a subsequent stroke within 5 years. In 2006, the American Heart Association / American Stroke Association released... Read more »
Alcoholism: Complications
Alcoholism reduces life expectancy by 10 - 12 years. Next to smoking, it is the most common preventable cause of death in America. Although studies indicate that adults who drink... Read more »

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