Search results for stroke
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How to care for someone with communication difficulties - Social care and support guide
Find out more about how to care for someone with communication difficulties, including information about language disorders, mutism, deafblindness, sign language and sources of help.
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Carotid endarterectomy - When it's needed
A carotid endarterectomy may be needed if one or both of your carotid arteries becomes narrowed by a build-up of fatty deposits (plaque).
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Aspirin: low dose to prevent heart attacks and stroke
NHS medicines information on low-dose aspirin – what it's used for, side effects, dosage and who can take it.
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Carvedilol: a medicine used to treat high blood pressure and prevent angina, heart disease and stroke.
NHS medicines information on carvedilol - how it works, side effects, dosage and who can take it.
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The risks of drinking too much
The risks of drinking more than the recommended limits include cancer, liver disease, heart disease and stroke.
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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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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.