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- Stroke Preventive Health TipsStroke: loss of brain function(s) lack of blood flow supply to brain; schemia-caused by blockage; thrombosis, arterial embolism, or haemorrhage-eakage of blood. Unable move 1 or more limbs, understand, formulate speech, or see 1 side of visual field.
A Closer Look at CrestorCrestor, otherwise known in its generic names as rosuvastatin, is a medication used to aid in the management of cholesterol build up in the body.- Crestor Side EffectsCrestor has many side effects that the user should be aware of.
- Cholesterol Lowering Drug Statin May Put You at Risk for DiabetesHigh cholesterol and diabetes are both very serious diseases. Taking the drug Crestor (statin) may put you at higher risk for Type 2 Diabetes.
StatinsWe've all seen the TV ads about Vytorin, Lipitor and Crestor. These medications belong to a certain class of drugs better known as statins. So, what's all the hoopla about?- Facts About CrestorCrestor is a statin drug that is used in the prevention of diseases relating to the heart.
Should I Ask My Doctor About Crestor?The FDA's decision to allow the use of Crestor, a statin, for patients with elevated CRP levels who met certain criteria could mean that millions of patients may be prescribed this medication in the next couple years.- Crestor Side EffectsAccording to studies, a small number of users have reported muscle pains, joint pains, headaches, constipation, dizziness, nausea, abdominal pain and weakness as among the minor side effects of CRESTOR.
Crestor Side Effect: RhabdomyolysisAs with other statin drugs, Crestor has side effects. However, Crestor has a greater risk of developing a serious condition called rhabdomyolysis.- Crestor the Cholesterol Lowering MedicationCrestor is a prescription drug to help lower your cholesterol levels. There are some benefits and side effects associated with the use of Crestor.
- Crestor: A Review of the Cholesterol Fighting DrugThis article reviews the drug used to treat high cholesterol, Crestor. It discusses its uses and side effects.
- Crestor Review: Lower Your Cholestrol and Improve Heart HealthHeart disease is a serious concern. Crestor will help you lower your cholesterol for better heart health.
- Crestor Review: Lower Your CholesterolA review of the new cholesterol-lowering drug Crestor and my personal experience working with patients taking Crestor.
Crestor Review: Rosuvastatin CalciumMany people use prescription medications to lower their cholesterol levels. Is this really necessary? Are there risks to cholesterol lowering drugs such as Crestor? Find out why Crestor may not be the best choice for you to lower cholesterol.- Crestor: How it WorksAn overview of the LDL lowering statin known as Crestor and how it aids in ridding bad cholesterol from the body.
- Health and Wellness - I Take CrestorOne man's struggle to come to terms with high cholesterol, pharmaceutical companies and a worried wife, all at the same time.
The Best Cholesterol Lowering MedicationsFour cholesterol medications are reviewed.
American Heart Month: Heart Medication GuideI have listed the most common medications used to treat heart disease, heart attack and cholesterol.- What Doctors and Pharmicists Don't Tell You About CrestorStop taking Crestor if....
- Should You Consider Taking Crestor?Crestor used laboratory animals to find out how safe it would be for humans.
- Crestor; Decreasing the Likelihood of Coronary Artery DiseaseMore than 99.9 million Americans suffer from high cholesterol. Understanding the cause, origin and treatment options, including medications, may significantly reduce the chances for coronary artery disease.
Traveling with MedicationWhat's the best way to travel with meds?- Off-Label Use of Prescription MedicationNot all medication side effects are negative. In fact, some older medications that have been tried and tested have side effects that are beneficial to patients, but aren't necessarily how the manufacturer intended the drug to be used. This is 'off-label'.
Managing MedicationAs we get older, the number of prescriptions we take seems to multiply exponentially. How do we manage them? Can they all be taken together?- Risks to Consider when Purchasing Your Pet's Medication OnlineThe internet world makes everything in life easier. It seems like everything that we can normally do, we can do online.
Dangerous Medication Combinations Can Lead to Seniors Dying EarlyRecent studies show that certain medication combinations can increase the risk of an early death within seniors. Certain combinations increase the risk by 3 times within the next 2 years.- Diagnosis and Treatment for Strokestroke. The transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) is used, to see images that are not seen with the traditional echocardiography. A probe with a transducer built into it, is inserted through the mouth down to the stomach.
- How to Tell If Someone is Having a Stroke15 Million people world wide suffer strokes per year and only 75% survive. Statistics from the World Health Organization claim that 15 million people suffer strokes per year.
- Factors that Increase the Risk for StrokeBecause of the episodes of stroke in this country, 50,000 Canadians die of strokes per year, which translates to 1 stroke related death every ten minutes. Roughly 300,000 Canadians are living in the aftermath of a stroke
- What You Need to Know About StrokesIf you think you are experiencing a stroke try to say a simple sentence. If you cannot, alert a love one and get to the emergency immediately.
- Cholesterol Medication Improves Stroke OutcomesThe estimated 20 million Americans taking cholesterol medication called statins may be receiving an unexpected benefit '" a more positive outcome should they suffer an ischemic stroke.
- Strokes - the Number One Contributor of Adult Disabilities in the United States (From Medicalscene)Defined by the World Health Organization as "neurological deficits of cerebrovascular causes that persist beyond 24 hours or are interrupted by death within 24 hours" Strokes are the Number One contributor to adult disabilities in the United States.
- Stroking Outthe inevitable call, facing the mortality of your parents, the ineptitude of some and the excellence of others in stroke treatment
- How to Recognize a StrokeA stroke can cause permanent brain damage and even death. It is important that everyone be able to recognize the signs of a stroke and know when to seek emergency medical attention for stroke victims.
- Fewer People Died from Strokes in the U.S. Last YearStroke fell from the third leading cause of death in the United States to number four last year. Better treatments are cited as the reason.
- Possible Side Effects of AmiodaroneThis is an overview of the cardiac medication Amiodarone and the possible side effects.
Understand Your MedicationUnderstand your medication by learning what you can about it.
Signs You Should Switch MedicationsWondering if you should switch medications? Here are a few signs that it's times to try out a new drug.- Medication and the Necessary PrecautionsThis article is about what an individual should do in order to get the best results from the medications that is prescribed.
Treatment of Hypoplastic Right Heart SyndromeHypoplastic Right Heart Syndrome treatment consists of three stages of surgery: Norwood, Glenn and Fontan procedures. The surgeries will reroute the flow of blood, allowing the only functioning ventricle to do the work.
