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Direct Oral Anticoagulants (DOACs): Examples, How They Work

...clot. By inhibiting these proteins, DOACs effectively prevent blood clot formation. This lowers the risk of stroke and other clot-related conditions such as deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism....

Thrombolysis

**Thrombolysis: A Life-Saving Stroke Treatment** Thrombolysis, also known as clot-busting therapy, is a life-saving medical procedure used to treat acute ischemic stroke. It involves administering medication to dissolve blood clots...

November 21, 2024

What is Transcranial Doppler: Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results

...the middle cerebral artery (MCA). This minimal invasiveness procedure ‌provides physicians with useful‍ information about patients’ cerebrovascular conditions ⁣as well ‍as the consequences of stroke or other vascular disorders. What...

What is Migraine Headache?

...such as a stroke or meningitis. These include:[4] Slurred speech or difficulty speaking A sudden, sharp pain which is unlike any pain that the person has previously experienced Paralysis or...

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December 9, 2021
Diseases Conditions

What is Myocarditis?

...heart failure, stroke and sudden death. Causes Viruses are the most common cause of myocarditis. The Coxsackie virus is one of the most frequently implicated in viral myocarditis in Western...

What is Thrombectomy: Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results

...⁤risk of stroke or to restore or improve blood⁣ flow in the affected area. Often, it is used to treat people who have experienced a‌ stroke. The ‌procedure can be...

What is Syphilis Infection?

...the initial syphilis infection. Meningovascular syphilis usually occurs about seven years after the affected person first contracts syphilis. Symptoms include headache, stiff neck, nausea, vomiting, and stroke.[4][8] Stroke typically comes...

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December 14, 2021
Diseases Conditions

What Is Speech Therapy?

...or illness, such as stroke or brain injury. Why do you need speech therapy? Several speech and language disorders can be treated with speech therapy. Articulation disorders. An articulation disorder is the inability...

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October 25, 2021
Speech Therapy

What is Pulmonary Valvuloplasty: Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results

...other parts of the body such as the brain or the lungs, and cause a blockage Damage to nearby structures, such as neighbouring blood vessels Blood loss Kidney failure Stroke...

What is MRI of the Brain: Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results

...or both The following conditions can be diagnosed by an MRI: Stroke Aneurysm Arteriovenous malformation (a congenital condition characterized by twisted blood vessels) Blood clots Bleeding in and around the...

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February 3, 2022
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