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Medications
… attack may rarely have an increased risk of dying from a stroke while taking raloxifene. Before starting treatment … if you have or had blood clots in your legs/lungs/eyes, a stroke, mini-stroke (TIA), heart disease, heart attack, high … pain, trouble breathing, coughing up blood, sudden vision changes like blurred vision/loss of vision) signs of a …
Health topics
… older women. High blood pressure increases your risk for stroke and heart disease. How much it increases your risk … your blood pressure is. Your doctor may recommend lifestyle changes to lower your blood pressure. Lifestyle changes … pressure is and your overall risk for a heart attack or stroke, your doctor may also talk to you about taking …
Medications
… needs. Uses This medication is used to reduce the risk of stroke in patients who have had "mini-strokes" (transient ischemic attacks) or a previous stroke … on one side of the body, trouble speaking, sudden vision changes, confusion) A very serious allergic reaction to this …
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… in your body. This raises your risk of a heart attack and stroke. Medicines and lifestyle changes may lower your risk of heart attack and stroke. They may also help if you have symptoms. In some …
Medical tests
… the major arteries of the neck. This problem could cause a stroke . The test also can find blood clots in leg veins ( … methods to make a picture of a blood vessel. A computer changes the Doppler sounds into colours that are overlaid on … of the lower limbs. Assess blood flow after a stroke or other condition that might be caused by a problem …
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… get it. What causes it? Dementia is caused by damage to or changes in the brain. Alzheimer's disease is the most common cause. Strokes are the second most common cause. Other causes … Alzheimer's disease . This is the most common cause. Strokes, tumours, or head injuries. This type of dementia is …
Medications
… estrogens can increase the risk of cancer of the ovaries, stroke, dementia, and serious blood clots in the legs. … increase the risk of heart disease (such as heart attacks), stroke, serious blood clots in the lungs/legs, dementia, and … bloating, diarrhea, breast tenderness, headache, or weight changes may occur. If any of these effects last or get …
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… high, or both. High blood pressure increases the risk of stroke, heart attack, and other problems. What causes it? … types of treatment for high blood pressure are lifestyle changes and medicines. Your doctor may ask you to lose extra … pump as much blood as your body needs. Heart attack and stroke. High blood pressure can cause atherosclerosis or …
Medications
… has rarely caused very serious side effects (such as stroke, cancer of the breast/uterus). Discuss the risks and … bloating, breast tenderness, headache, or weight changes may occur. If any of these effects last or get … as deep vein thrombosis, heart attack, pulmonary embolism, stroke). Get medical help right away if you have: shortness …
Medications
… increase the risk of heart disease (such as heart attacks), stroke, serious blood clots in the lungs/legs, dementia, and … bloating, breast tenderness, headache, back pain, or weight changes may occur. If any of these effects last or get … serious problems from blood clots (such as heart attacks, strokes, deep vein thrombosis, pulmonary embolism). Get …