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How To Treat A Stroke?
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Carotid Endarterectomy
Carotid endarterectomy is a surgical procedure that cleans out plaque and opens up the narrowed carotid arteries in the neck. It is recommended to prevent ischemic stroke in some patients who have symptoms of carotid artery stenosis and carotid narrowing of 70% or more. For people whose carotid arteries are narrowed by 50% or less, anti-clotting medications (antiplatelets and anticoagulants) are usually recommended in place of surgery. For patients with moderate...
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Training to Treat Stroke
I received an interesting email the other day. It was about the Train to End Stroke program. Each year, I attend various fundraisers for... Read more »
A Thank You to My Nurses After My Stroke
This week, I visited the hospital where I was treated for my stroke. I'm actually there once a month doing my lab work. I'm also there a... Read more »
Massage Therapy for Stroke Rehabilitation
My plan for a relaxing week prior to the planned birth of my daughter was anything but relaxing. That's because I actually gave birth a... Read more »
Migraine and Stroke: World Stroke Day
We've learned that having Migraines increases our risk of stroke. That makes it even more important for us to learn about stroke and... Read more »
World Stroke Day: Ending Stroke through Education and Awareness
Why is it that we realize we take life for granted only after it's almost lost? After my stroke in 2001, that's how I felt. When I... Read more »
From Our Sources
Leukemia med may treat strokes
The leukemia drug Gleevec may help reduce complications associated with a medication given to stroke patients, researchers say. The clot-busting drug... Read more »
Botox Approved to Treat Post-Stroke Muscle Problem
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Botox (onabotulinumtoxin A) to treat spasticity in the muscles of the elbow, wrist, and fingers in... Read more »
Treating sleep apnea could reduce stroke risk
Researchers in Japan found that some people with moderate to severe sleep apnea may also have a higher risk of stroke. In the study, scientists found... Read more »
Acetaminophen, statins may fight strokes
Two new studies find that the painkiller acetaminophen--found in Tylenol--and statins such as Cretor, Zocor, and Lipitor can be of great benefit in... Read more »
Stroke
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Cerebrovascular disease; CVA; Cerebral infarction; Cerebral hemorrhage; Ischemic stroke; Stroke - ischemic; Cerebrovascular accident; Stroke -... Read more »
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