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A stroke happens when blood flow to the brain stops. There are two different kinds of stroke. The most common is an ischemic stroke, caused by a blood clot that blocks a blood vessel or artery in the brain. The other, less common, is a hemorrhagic stroke, caused when a blood vessel in the brain ruptures and spills blood into the surrounding tissue. Brain cells in the area begin to die, either because they stop getting the oxygen and nutrients they need to function, or they are killed by the rupt...
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A drug that reduces pain, fever, inflammation, and blood clotting. Aspirin belongs to the family of drugs called nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents. It is also being studied in cancer prevention.
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Stroke as related to Aspirin
- Stroke - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
A metaregression analysis of the dose-response effect of aspirin on stroke". Arch. Intern. Med. 159 (11): 1248-53. PMID 10371234 . ^ a b Hankey GJ, Sudlow CL, Dunbabin DW (2000)
- Aspirin and Stroke Prevention
Aspirin is the only analgesic proven to reduce the risk of cardiovascular death, including fatal stroke, when used as directed by a doctor.
- Aspirin for stroke and transient ischemic attack (TIA) - Yahoo! Health
Aspirin is an antiplatelet medicine that decreases blood clot formation by preventing the smallest blood cells (platelets) from sticking together and forming blood clots.
- What is a Stroke?
Information on stroke and common symptoms. ... Stroke is the third leading cause of death and a major cause of serious, long-term disability for Americans.
- Antiplatelets | Internet Stroke Center
Antiplatelets. Platelets are blood cells that are help the blood clot (stick together) and prevent bleeding.
- Stroke | Best Syndication
Best Syndication News) Researchers in Europe say that regular users of aspirin may develop an “aspirin resistance” that could put some patients at risk of stoke and cardiac ...
- Drug May Aid Aspirin After Ministroke
Researchers have spotted a drug combination (aspirin and the antiplatelet drug dipyridamole) that may help survivors of ministrokes and minor strokes.
- Stroke: Lifeclinic.com
A Stroke resource from Lifeclinic.com. Includes a stroke survey, prevention, treatment and rehabilitaion of strokes. Free blood pressure kiosk locator and health charting.
- Aspirin in Heart Attack and Stroke Prevention
The American Heart Association recommends aspirin use for patients who have experienced a myocardial infarction (heart attack), unstable angina, ischemic stroke, or transient ...
- The Stroke Association - 11 Aspirin and stroke
Factsheet 11 Aspirin and stroke ... 11 Aspirin and stroke. Type: Factsheets. Code: 01F11. Aspirin is one of the most commonly used medicines.

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