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Monday, October, 26, 2009

Treatment For Myocardial Infarction

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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Health Guide

Progeria
...(prognosis) Progeria is associated with a short lifespan. Complications Stroke Myocardial infarction Calling your health care provider Call for an... Read more »
Takayasu arteritis
...greater than 90%. Complications Pericarditis Pleuritis Myocardial infarction (heart attack) Calling your health care provider Call your health care provider... Read more »
Myocardial contusion
...recovery will occur. Complications The main complication is that the bruising may lead to myocardial infarction (heart muscle death). This may lead to prolonged weakness in the ability... Read more »
Migraine Disease Linked to Cardiovascular Disease in Men
...major cardiovascular events in men with Migraines was increased by 24% with myocardial infarction (heart attack) as the leading reported cardiovascular event. It's important, however, to... Read more »
Familial dysbetalipoproteinemia treatment
...significant reduction in lipid levels. Complications Premature myocardial infarction (heart attack or heart tissue death) Strokes Blocked arteries to the body (peripheral... Read more »

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