Search results for stroke

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  • Why a carotid endarterectomy is done

    Find out more about a carotid endarterectomy, including why it's done and how it helps reduce your risk of stroke and transient ischaemic attack (TIA).

  • The risks of drinking too much

    The risks of drinking more than the recommended limits include cancer, liver disease, heart disease and stroke.

  • Transient ischaemic attack (TIA)

    Find out about transient ischaemic attack (TIA) or "mini stroke", including what causes it, the symptoms, how it's diagnosed, and when to seek medical advice.

  • First aid

    Find out what to do in emergency situations such as anaphylaxis, bleeding, burns and scalds, choking, drowning, electrocution, fractures, heart attacks, poisoning, shock and stroke.

  • Transient ischaemic attack (TIA) - Treatment

    Treatment after a transient ischaemic attack (TIA) usually involves making lifestyle changes, taking medicines and possibly having surgery to prevent another TIA or full stroke from happening in the future.

  • About enalapril

    NHS medicines information on enalapril – what it’s used for and key facts.

  • About irbesartan

    NHS medicines information on irbesartan – what it's used for and key facts.

  • About rivaroxaban

    NHS medicines information on rivaroxaban – what it's used for and key facts.

  • About simvastatin

    NHS medicines information on simvastatin – what it’s used for and key facts.

  • About amlodipine

    NHS medicines information on amlodipine – what it's used for and key facts.