Mechanical Thrombectomy
...to treat ischemic stroke, where blood flow to the brain is blocked due to a clot. The procedure involves inserting a specialized medical device into the blocked artery, capturing the...
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What is Open-Heart Surgery: Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results
...blood clot breaking loose after the procedure Stroke Organ damage affecting the heart, kidneys, lungs, or liver Blood loss Difficulty breathing Blood clot Memory loss, which often resolves without treatment...
What is Cardioversion: Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results
...brain and cause a stroke. To prevent this from happening, the doctor will prescribe medications at least two to three weeks prior to the procedure. The medicine will prevent blood...
What is a Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Doctor?
...Injury of spinal cord or column Movement disorders Pinched nerves or dysfunction of the nerves Parkinson’s disease Spinal cord injury Sports-related injuries Stroke What Does a PM&R Physician Do? PM&R...
Rinvoq interactions: Other medications, alcohol, and more
...and stroke, and death in certain people. You may have a higher risk if you’re age 50 years or older or have cardiovascular risk factors. These include smoking, obesity, high...
What is Coronary Atherectomy: Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results
...cardiology to prevent various cardiovascular disease, including stroke, heart attack, and vascular disease from occurring. These conditions are a direct result of severely narrowed blood vessels and blocked blood flow...
Mitral Valve Prolapse Treatment Options and Outcomes
...be a complication of mitral valve prolapse. Anticoagulants reduce the blood’s ability to clot, reducing the risk of stroke. Antibiotics: Sometimes, a healthcare professional may prescribe antibiotics to prevent bacterial...
What is Tarsorrhaphy: Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results
...gravis, a condition that weakens the facial muscles including the eyelids. Stroke – Stroke patients may have difficulty controlling the movement of their eyelids. Brain injuries – Brain injuries, which...
What is Angiography: Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results
...that could be causing medical issues. Helps Diagnose Cardiovascular Diseases – Angiography is used to diagnose various cardiovascular diseases or conditions like stroke, aneurysms, and peripheral arterial disease. Effective...
What is Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement: Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results
...stroke, organ damage, or death. The patient’s doctor can evaluate the risks associated with the procedure prior to the procedure. In addition, patients can take several steps to reduce their...