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The goal is to improve the arterial blood supply to the brain and prevent the development of a stroke. Treatment of recent TIA (within the prior 48 hours) usually requires admission to the hospital for evaluation of the specific cause and determin...
Source:ADAM
Date:February 20, 2007
Treatment is aimed at preventing further TIAs and especially at preventing a stroke. The particular therapy depends on the root cause of the TIA and is not begun until this cause is identified. If at all possible, drug therapy is the preferred met...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
Because time is so critical in preventing damage from acute stroke, and because it is impossible to tell right away whether symptoms of brain ischemia are caused by TIA or acute stroke, the treatment team begins with those who are first aware of t...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Neurological Disorders
Anticoagulants are drugs used to prevent clot formation or to prevent a clot that has formed from enlarging. They inhibit clot formation by blocking the action of clotting factors or platelets.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
Anticoagulants are drugs used to prevent clot formation or to prevent a clot that has formed from enlarging. They inhibit clot formation by blocking the action of clotting factors or platelets.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Surgery
Angioplasty is a medical procedure in which a balloon is used to open narrowed or blocked blood vessels of the heart (coronary arteries). It is not considered to be a type of surgery. See also cardiac catheterization and angiogram .
Source:ADAM
Date:March 30, 2007
Angioplasty is a term describing a procedure used to widen vessels narrowed by stenoses or occlusions. There are various types of these procedures and their names are associated with the type of vessel entry and equipment used.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Nursing and Allied Health
Angioplasty is a term describing a procedure used to widen vessels narrowed by stenoses or occlusions. There are various types of these procedures and their names are associated with the type of vessel entry and equipment used.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
Angioplasty is a term describing a procedure used to widen vessels narrowed by stenoses or occlusions. There are various types of angioplasty.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Surgery
Carotid artery surgery is a surgical procedure to restore adequate blood flow to the brain.
Source:ADAM
Date:July 14, 2006
Carotid endarterectomy (CEA) is a surgical procedure that is performed to remove deposits of fat, called plaque, from the carotid arteries in the neck. These two main arteries, one on each side of the neck, deliver blood and oxygen to the brain.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Surgery
Having Carotid EndarterectomyEndarterectomy is the removal of plaque from the carotid artery through an incision in the neck. This surgery has very low risk of stroke or complication.
Source:StayWell
Date:August 14, 2003
Carotid endarterectomy is a surgical procedure to treat obstruction of the carotid artery caused by atherosclerotic plaque formation. Purpose The purpose of surgical therapy for vascular disease is to prevent stroke .
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Neurological Disorders
Admittance to a hospital as a patient. Whether planned or on an emergency basis, hospitalization causes disruption in the life of any child.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Childhood and Adolescence
Hospitalization is admittance to the hospital as a patient. Purpose Patients are admitted to the hospital for a variety of reasons, including scheduled tests, procedures, or surgery; emergency medical treatment; administration of medication; or to stabilize or monitor an existing condition.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Children's Health
Hospitalization or inpatient care is the most restrictive form of treatment for a psychiatric disorder, addictive disorder, or for someone with more than one diagnosis . Whether it is voluntary or involuntary, the patient relinquishes the freedom to move about and, once admitted, becomes subject to the rules and schedule of a treatment environment.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Mental Disorders
Planning a hospital stay includes determining what hospitals or facilities are covered by the patient ' s insurance plan, evaluating the credentials of the health care providers and hospital, gathering information about the hospital, including services offered, scheduling the hospital stay, completing pre-admission testing, receiving and following all of the appropriate pre-admission instructions, registering at the hospital upon arrival, as well as completing an informed consent form. Purpose Patients are admitted to the hospital for a variety of reasons, including scheduled tests, procedures, or surgery; emergency medical treatment; administration of medication; or to stabilize or monitor an existing medical condition.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Surgery
Make a plan about what you will do instead of smoking at those times that you are most likely to smoke...Remove ashtrays and cigarettes from the car...Just being aware that they know can be a helpful reminder and motivator...
Source:ADAM
Date:October 31, 2007
Smoking prevalence has been declining in countries such as the United States, Australia, Canada, and the United Kingdom, but these declines are matched by increasing rates in most other countries. The Healthy People 2010 goal in the United States is to decrease prevalence from 24 percent to 12 percent by the year 2010.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Public Health
Smoking cessation is the medical term for quitting smoking. It is a vital part of cancer prevention because smoking is the single most preventable cause of death from cancer.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Cancer
When you are trying to quit, the support of friends, coworkers and family members can make a big difference.
Source:StayWell
Date:August 14, 2003
Smoking cessation means " to quit smoking, " or " withdrawal from nicotine. " Because smoking is highly addictive, quitting the habit often involves irritability, headache, mood swings, and cravings associated with the sudden cessation or reduction of tobacco use by a nicotine-dependent individual.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Surgery
Every cigarette you don’t smoke is a benefit to you and your baby. Deciding not to smoke can be a tough choice, but you can change. Even if you’ve tried before, don’t give up.
Source:StayWell
Date:August 14, 2003
Quitting Smoking During Pregnancy: Beating WithdrawalThe first day after you quit smoking, as the nicotine leaves your body, you’re likely to notice symptoms ofwithdrawal.These are signs of your body recovering form smoking. For some people, withd...
Source:StayWell
Date:November 21, 2005
Quitting Smoking During Pregnancy: Let Go of Stress Without SmokingStress is a common way to react to life events. Your body may become tense, your mood may shift, or you may feel worried.
Source:StayWell
Date:November 21, 2005
Decide what actions will help you quit. Think about the triggers around you. Then create a plan that works for you.
Source:StayWell
Date:August 14, 2003
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