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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

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 »

Is the FDA a watchdog or a dog?

By Dr. Bill Quick , Health Expert

...having an increased risk of myocardial infarction (MI, heart attack) and cardiovascular death.... Read more »

What’s So Unstable About Unstable Angina?

By Dr. William Davis , Health Expert

...coronary artery that is on the verge of leading to heart attack. The American Heart... Read more »

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 »

Heart and Mind: Battling the Depression of Heart Disease

By HeartHawk , Health Expert

...the latter group. My first relative died of a heart attack at age 54. I am currently two... Read more »

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Health Guide

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 »

Migraine with Aura Linked To Cardiovascular Disease in Women

...to experience ischemic stroke;2.08 times as likely to experience myocardial infarction (heart attack);1.74 times as likely to experience coronary revascularization;1.71 times as... Read more »

Heart Attack Symptoms and Warning Signs

...This can cause a blood clot to form and totally stop blood flow in a coronary artery, resulting in a heart attack (also called an acute myocardial infarction or MI). Irreversible injury to the... Read more »

Depression Not Linked to Increased Risk of Stroke

...regardless of cigarette smoking, systolic blood pressure, overall blood cholesterol, obesity, previous heart attack, diabetes, social class, education, high blood pressure treatment, family... Read more »

Heart Attack and Acute Coronary Syndrome

...muscular walls (the myocardium).Coronary Artery DiseaseCoronary artery disease is the most common cause of heart attacks. Coronary artery disease is the end result of a complex process called... Read more »

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Post myocardial infarction ECG wave tracings

Medications

INSPRA Oral Uses and How to Use

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

Plavix Oral Uses and How to Use

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

Zestril Oral Uses and How to Use

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

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Related News

Risk of Death Greatest 30 Days After Heart Attack

November 07, 2008

(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- The moments after a heart attack are crucial to patient survival, but the life and death battle isn't over for those who live... Read summary »

Flavonoids Help Heart Health

March 27, 2008

(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Eating foods rich in flavonoids -- such as fruits and vegetables -- can help you have a strong, healthy heart. New research... Read summary »

Heart Attack Treatment Favors Men

December 16, 2008

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

Aspirin and Diabetic Cardio Risk

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(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Low-dose aspirin has been recommended as a primary prevention strategy for patients with an increased cardiovascular risk, but... 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 »

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