Stroke: Prevention

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  • Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA) - Medications

    02/26/08, Healthwise

    Your doctor will probably prescribe several medicines after you have had a transient ischemic attack (TIA). Medicines to prevent blood clots are typically used, because blood clots can cause TIAs and strokes.

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  • Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA) - Surgery

    02/26/08, Healthwise

    If you have significant blockage in the carotid arteries in your neck, you may need a carotid endarterectomy. During this surgical procedure, a surgeon removes plaque buildup in the carotid arteries to reduce the risk of transient

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  • Antiplatelets for stroke and transient ischemic attack (TIA)

    01/08/09, Healthwise

    Aspirin is an antiplatelet medicine that decreases blood clot formation by preventing the smallest blood cells (platelets) from sticking together and forming blood clots.

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