Search results for stroke
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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.
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Transient ischaemic attack (TIA) - Symptoms
The symptoms of a transient ischaemic attack (TIA) are the same as those of a stroke, but unlike a stroke they only last for a few minutes or hours.
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Anticoagulant medicines
Anticoagulants are medicines that reduce the ability of the blood to clot. Read about why they're used, how you take them and what you need to bear in mind while taking them.
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Atherosclerosis
Find out more about atherosclerosis, what the symptoms are, how you can help stop it getting worse, how it's treated and what causes it.
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About simvastatin
NHS medicines information on simvastatin – what it’s used for and key facts.
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About low-dose aspirin
NHS medicines information on low-dose aspirin – what it's used for and key facts.
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Common questions about ezetimibe
NHS medicines information on common questions about ezetimibe.
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Who can and cannot take dipyridamole
NHS medicines information on who can take dipyridamole and who may not be able to take it.
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About atorvastatin
NHS medicines information on atorvastatin – what it's used for and key facts.
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About amlodipine
NHS medicines information on amlodipine – what it's used for and key facts.