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Stroke

Oct 08, 2008 - In This Report

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HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M Highlights Statin Drug Approved for Stroke Prevention

In 2007, the FDA approved the cholesterol drug atorvastatin (Lipitor) to reduce the risk of stroke in patients with heart disease.
High-dose atorvastatin may help reduce the risk of recurrent stroke in patients who have had a recent stroke or transient ischemic attack, according to a New England Journal of Medicine study.

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In 2006, the FDA strengthened the warning label for the anticoagulant drug warfarin (Coumadin) to emphasize its bleeding risks. However, warfarin is still the gold standard treatment for most patients with atrial fibrillation.
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Coronary artery disease

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HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M Highlights Angioplasty Versus Drugs Angioplasty works no better than drug therapy (high blood pressure, cholesterol, anti-platelet, and other medication) in preventing heart attack and stroke in patients with stable coronary artery disease (CAD), according to an important New England Journal of Medicine study. Experts still recommend angioplasty for patients with unstable or severe CAD. Stents

Stents coated with drugs may have a slightly higher risk of causing blood clots than bare metal stents, according to FDA meetings held in late 2006. - 0 Comments
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Cirrhosis

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HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M Highlights Drug Approval In 2007, the Food and Drug Administration approved HepaGram B, an injectable immune globulin that can help prevent recurrence of hepatitis B following liver transplantation. Primary Biliary Cirrhosis Primary biliary cirrhosis is an autoimmune liver disease that increases the risk for liver cancer. According to a 2007 study, specific risk factors may help predict which patients with primary biliary cirrhosis are at particularly high risk of developing liver cancer. - 0 Comments

Benign prostatic hyperplasia

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Factor X assay

Sep 04, 2008 - Overview

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HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M Definition Factor X assay is a blood test to measure the activity of factor X -- one of the substances involved in coagulation (blood clotting). How the test is performed Blood is drawn from a vein, usually from the inside of the elbow or the back of the hand. The puncture site is cleaned with antiseptic. - 0 Comments

Factor IX assay

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HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M Definition Factor IX assay is a blood test that measures the activity of factor IX -- one of the substances involved in coagulation (blood clotting). Alternative Names Christmas factor assay; Serum factor IX How the test is performed Blood is drawn from a vein, usually from the inside of the elbow or the back of the hand. The puncture site is cleaned with antiseptic. - 0 Comments

Factor VII assay

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HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M Definition Factor VII assay is a blood test to measure the activity of factor VII -- one of the substances needed for coagulation (blood clotting). How the test is performed Blood is drawn from a vein, usually from the inside of the elbow or the back of the hand. The puncture site is cleaned with antiseptic. - 0 Comments

Factor V assay

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HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M Definition Factor V assay is a blood test to measure the activity of factor V -- one of the substances involved in coagulation (blood clotting). How the test is performed Blood is drawn from a vein, usually from the inside of the elbow or the back of the hand. The puncture site is cleaned with antiseptic. - 0 Comments

Factor II assay

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HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M Definition Factor II assay is a test to measure the activity of factor II -- one of the substances involved in coagulation (blood clotting). Alternative Names Prothrombin How the test is performed Blood is drawn from a vein, usually from the inside of the elbow or the back of the hand. The puncture site is cleaned with antiseptic. - 0 Comments

Know Your A, B, C's: Vitamin K

Stroke

Coronary artery disease

Cirrhosis

Benign prostatic hyperplasia

Factor X assay

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Factor VII assay

Factor V assay

Factor II assay

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