Test For Risk Of Stroke
Health Encyclopedia: Hdl Test Risks
High-density lipoprotein
What the risks are
Risks associated with this test may include:
- Excessive bleeding
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Fainting or feeling light-headed - Hematoma (blood accumulating under the skin)
- Infection (a slight risk any time the skin is broken)
- Multiple punctures to locate veins
Special considerations
HDL will usually be done as part of an overall lipid profile, where "bad" cholesterol (LDL) and t...
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Expert & Community Posts
Preventing Stroke with TCD Ultrasound
By Deanne Stein , Health Expert...determine the sex of the baby. For people with high risk pregnancies, like mine, those... Read more »
Gene Linked To Migraine and Increased Stroke Risk
By Teri Robert , Health Expert...Researchers have identified a gene that may lessen the risk of Migraine with aura (MWA), but for... Read more »
Depression Not Linked to Increased Risk of Stroke
By Teri Robert , Health Expert...psychological distress, but not depression, may increase the risk of stroke.“Stroke is among... Read more »
World Stroke Day: Ending Stroke through Education and Awareness
By Deanne Stein , Health Expert...is that stroke is preventable, because many of the risk factors for stroke are preventable. The... Read more »
Depression Not Linked to Increased Risk of Stroke
By Teri Robert , Health Expert...also experience depression and the increased stroke risk that Migraine presents, I thought you... Read more »
Health Guide
More Research Links Migraine With Aura and Stroke in Women
In the last few years, studies have been released about Migraine and stroke risk, and Migraine and cardiovascular disease in both women and men. To all of this information, we can now add information... Read more »Stroke Patient Guide, Part II: Diagnosis
...stroke. Before diagnosing a stroke, a physician will determine your complete medical history and risk, and perform a complete physical exam. Also, he or she will note the severity,... Read more »Ignoring Headaches and Migraines Can Spell Danger
...and died. She was just days from her 22nd birthday. Migraine and the degree to which it increases risk of stroke is a topic on which expert opinions vary. There is, however, agreement that... Read more »Carotid Artery Disease
...Patients approaching 55 years-of-age and older, are encouraged to discuss how to control the following risk factors for carotid artery disease with their primary care physician: · ... Read more »Depression Not Linked to Increased Risk of Stroke
...of the American Academy of Neurology, psychological distress, but not depression, may increase the risk of stroke. “Stroke is among the leading causes of long-term disability and death ... Read more »Images
Medications
...pulmonary embolism). Also talk to your doctor about risk factors for developing strokes... Read more »
...caused rare but very serious side effects. Discuss the risks and benefits of hormone treatment... Read more »
...due to diabetes. It is also used to lower the risk of strokes in patients with high blood... Read more »
...as heart attacks) and/or strokes in certain high risk patients, and with other drugs (e.g.,... Read more »
...problems. Proper control of diabetes may also lessen your risk of a heart attack or stroke.... Read more »
Related News
Hearing Loss May Signal More Trouble
July 04, 2008(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Sudden loss of hearing may be a warning sign of a stroke and could foreshadow the condition as early as two years in advance.... 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 »
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 »
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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 »
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