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CLOTS 3: Inflatable Leg Sleeves Reduce DVT in StrokeCLOTS 3: Inflatable Leg Sleeves Reduce DVT in Stroke
Intermittent pneumatic compression of the legs with inflatable sleeves reduced the occurrence of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) in immobile patients who had had a recent stroke. Medscape Medical News
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - June 2, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery News Source Type: news

What Is Warfarin?
Warfarin is an anticoagulant medication - it is used to slow down the blood-clotting process. Anticoagulants are used to prevent blood clots which may cause vein blockages, heart attack and stroke. Warfarin is known under the brand names Warfant, Jantoven, Coumadin, Lawarin, Marevan, and Waran. Doctors prescribe warfarin for people who are at a higher risk of forming blood clots. Examples include patients with..: ..blood clots in the veins of the legs (deep vein thrombosis) ..a blood clot in the lungs (pulmonary embolism) ..an irregular heart beat (atrial fibrillation)...
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - June 1, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Blood / Hematology Source Type: news

Dabigatran 'Real Life' Results Suggest Caution NeededDabigatran 'Real Life' Results Suggest Caution Needed
New data from real-life experience of dabigatran for stroke prevention in AF show that it is often used outside prescribing recommendations, and the risk for both thromboembolism and bleeding may be raised in patients switched from warfarin. Medscape Medical News
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - May 15, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery News Source Type: news

MRI Tool Helps Spot Damage to Blood-Brain Barrier in StrokeMRI Tool Helps Spot Damage to Blood-Brain Barrier in Stroke
A software tool used with standard MRI may provide a clearer picture of the extent of damage to the blood-brain barrier in acute stroke, possibly helping to predict risk for ICH with thrombolytic therapy. Medscape Medical News
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - January 23, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery News Source Type: news

Migraines and Your Health
Source: HealthDay - Related MedlinePlus Pages: Deep Vein Thrombosis, Heart Attack, Migraine, Stroke, Women's Health
Source: MedlinePlus Health News - January 16, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

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