eMedTV Stroke Articles

Does Glycine Work?

Thu, 3 Apr 2008 12:31:39 CDT

Does Glycine Work?
This portion of the eMedTV archives addresses the question, "Does glycine work?" Early research suggests that glycine may help with schizophrenia, strokes, and leg ulcers. However, more research is necessary to support these claims.

Glycene

Thu, 3 Apr 2008 13:02:20 CDT

Glycene
Glycine is an amino acid that supposedly helps with several conditions, such as schizophrenia and strokes. This eMedTV page lists other benefits and offers some general precautions of the supplement. Glycene is a common misspelling of glycine.

Glycine and Breastfeeding

Thu, 3 Apr 2008 12:20:26 CDT

Glycine and Breastfeeding
It is probably wise to avoid glycine supplements while breastfeeding. This eMedTV page talks about glycine and breastfeeding, explaining why it is important to discuss the risks and benefits with your healthcare provider if you are nursing.

Glycine and Pregnancy

Sat, 29 Mar 2008 12:54:12 CDT

Glycine and Pregnancy
This eMedTV Web article explains why glycine and pregnancy may not be a safe combination. This page also discusses why it is typically recommended that pregnant women avoid glycine supplements and explains why this "natural" product may not be safe.

Glycine Benefits

Thu, 3 Apr 2008 12:09:31 CDT

Glycine Benefits
Schizophrenia, memory problems, and strokes are just a few of the conditions glycine is used for. This eMedTV segment further describes other possible glycine benefits, discussing the effectiveness of the supplement and explaining how it may work.

Glycine Dosage

Fri, 4 Apr 2008 10:22:07 CDT

Glycine Dosage
This eMedTV page explains that if you choose to take glycine supplements, it's probably a good idea to follow the dosing directions on the product label. This page also offers tips on taking your glycine dosage safely and finding a reputable product.

Glycine Drug Interactions

Thu, 3 Apr 2008 12:57:15 CDT

Glycine Drug Interactions
Do not combine glycine with atypical antipsychotics without your doctor's approval and supervision. This eMedTV resource explains how these medications may cause glycine drug interactions and can decrease the effectiveness of the antipsychotics.

Glycine Overdose

Fri, 4 Apr 2008 10:45:53 CDT

Glycine Overdose
If you believe that you have taken too much glycine, seek immediate medical attention. This eMedTV page explains that although it isn't exactly known what to expect from a glycine overdose, treatment would probably involve supportive care.

Glycine Side Effects

Wed, 9 Apr 2008 17:44:36 CDT

Glycine Side Effects
Glycine can cause side effects even though it is a "natural" product. This selection from the eMedTV Web site lists some of commonly reported glycine side effects, as well as potentially serious side effects that may require immediate medical care.

Glycine

Thu, 3 Apr 2008 13:28:29 CDT

Glycine
Glycine is a nonessential amino acid that may be useful for conditions such as schizophrenia and strokes. This eMedTV page provides a detailed overview of glycine, including information on its safety and effectiveness, possible side effects, and more.

Safety of Glycine

Thu, 3 Apr 2008 13:50:21 CDT

Safety of Glycine
This eMedTV article takes an in-depth look at possible glycine safety concerns, such as who may not be able to safely use glycine supplements. This page also provides a list of what to tell your healthcare provider prior to taking the supplements.

Ischemic Stroke

Wed, 27 Dec 2006 16:36:03 CST

Ischemic Stroke
As this eMedTV Web page explains, an ischemic stroke is a type of stroke in which oxygen- and nutrient-rich blood cannot reach the brain. This article discusses ischemic stroke, including its causes, its symptoms, its diagnosis, and its treatment.

Cause of Mini-Strokes

Thu, 18 Jan 2007 20:38:37 CST

Cause of Mini-Strokes
The cause of mini-strokes may involve an embolism or thrombosis blocking an artery with a blood clot. This eMedTV page explains how a blockage or narrowing of a blood vessel can cause a mini-stroke.

Mini-Stroke Treatment

Fri, 19 Jan 2007 11:24:22 CST

Mini-Stroke Treatment
For people who have had a mini-stroke, treatment often involves lifestyle changes (such as losing weight). This eMedTV resource discusses treatment for a mini-stroke, which may also include drugs to help prevent blood clots.

Mini-Stroke

Fri, 19 Jan 2007 00:39:30 CST

Mini-Stroke
A mini-stroke is a sudden event in which the blood supply to the brain is interrupted for a short time. As this eMedTV segment explains, the symptoms of a mini-stroke often last less than 30 minutes, while those of a stroke last for at least 24 hours.

Symptoms of a Mini-Stroke

Fri, 19 Jan 2007 11:56:24 CST

Symptoms of a Mini-Stroke
Symptoms of a mini-stroke tend to occur suddenly and may include trouble seeing, dizziness, and confusion. This eMedTV article describes symptoms of a mini-stroke, which may last for up to 24 hours, but frequently go away in less than 30 minutes.

Benefits of Omega-3 Fatty Acids

Thu, 31 Jan 2008 17:19:00 CST

Benefits of Omega-3 Fatty Acids
Omega-3 fatty acids may help improve fetal and infant brain and eye development. This page on the eMedTV Web site lists other benefits of omega-3 fatty acids, including potential benefits for cardiovascular disease, weight loss, and mental health.

Drug Interactions With Omega-3 Fatty Acids

Thu, 31 Jan 2008 17:35:26 CST

Drug Interactions With Omega-3 Fatty Acids
Warfarin, orlistat, NSAIDs, and aspirin may cause drug interactions with omega-3 fatty acids. This eMedTV segment describes the possible effects of these drug interactions and lists other medicines that may cause a potentially dangerous interaction.

Omega-3 Fatty Acids Dosing

Thu, 31 Jan 2008 17:28:12 CST

Omega-3 Fatty Acids Dosing
The recommended omega-3 dose varies, depending on the kind of omega-3 fatty acid and why you take it. This eMedTV article provides some general omega-3 fatty acids dosing guidelines, including specific dosing suggestions for ALA, DHA, and EPA.

Omega-3 Fatty Acids

Thu, 31 Jan 2008 17:05:31 CST

Omega-3 Fatty Acids
Omega-3 fatty acids are important components of the human diet that provide numerous benefits. This eMedTV article describes the benefits of omega-3 supplements, explains how they work, and explores the effectiveness of these products.

Safety of Omega-3 Fatty Acids

Thu, 31 Jan 2008 17:47:52 CST

Safety of Omega-3 Fatty Acids
Omega-3 fatty acids can increase the risk of colon cancer in people with familial adenomatous polyposis. This eMedTV Web page discusses safety precautions with omega-3 fatty acids in people with conditions like diabetes and bleeding disorders.

Side Effects of Omega-3 Fatty Acids

Thu, 31 Jan 2008 17:57:22 CST

Side Effects of Omega-3 Fatty Acids
Serious side effects of omega-3 fatty acids include signs of bleeding or high blood sugar. But, as this eMedTV page explains, most side effects are merely bothersome and not serious. This article also lists some of the common omega-3 side effects.

Plavex

Sat, 6 Jan 2007 12:32:20 CST

Plavex
Plavix is a medication used to help prevent harmful blood clots from forming. This eMedTV segment explains who may benefit from taking Plavix, such as people who have recently had a heart attack or stroke. Plavex is a common misspelling of Plavix.

Plavix Dosage

Sat, 6 Jan 2007 12:16:37 CST

Plavix Dosage
The standard Plavix dosage is one 75 mg tablet taken once a day. This portion of the eMedTV library discusses other considerations to be aware of when using Plavix, such as taking the medication at the same time each day.

Plavix Drug Interactions

Sat, 6 Jan 2007 12:31:04 CST

Plavix Drug Interactions
As this eMedTV article explains, Plavix can possibly interact with several different types of medications (such as warfarin and NSAIDs), and some interactions may be dangerous. This page offers an in-depth look at possible Plavix drug interactions.

Plavix Precautions and Warnings

Sat, 6 Jan 2007 12:42:16 CST

Plavix Precautions and Warnings
This eMedTV article discusses warnings and precautions associated with taking Plavix. Before taking Plavix, precautions and warnings to be aware of include not taking the drug if you are experiencing any active bleeding (such as a stomach ulcer).

Plavix Side Effects

Fri, 5 Jan 2007 17:46:23 CST

Plavix Side Effects
For people taking Plavix, side effects may include such things as major bleeding and flu-like symptoms. This eMedTV article discusses some common side effects associated with taking Plavix (such as headaches) as well as some that rarely occur.

Plavix Uses

Sat, 6 Jan 2007 12:18:44 CST

Plavix Uses
Plavix uses include using the medication to help prevent blood clots in people who have had heart attacks. This eMedTV Web page looks at other uses of Plavix, such as helping to relieve pain in people with peripheral artery disease.

Plavix

Sat, 6 Jan 2007 12:37:06 CST

Plavix
Plavix is a drug used to help prevent harmful blood clots from forming. As this eMedTV resource explains, Plavix may be given to people who have had a recent heart attack or stroke. This page discusses Plavix and its uses, dosing, and side effects.

Cardio Vascular Accident

Fri, 9 Mar 2007 15:53:13 CST

Cardio Vascular Accident
As this eMedTV article explains, a stroke (also called a cerebrovascular accident) results from a blockage or rupture of a blood vessel in the brain. Cardio vascular accident is a common misspelling and variation of cerebrovascular accident.

Diagnosing Stroke

Mon, 18 Dec 2006 18:30:22 CST

Diagnosing Stroke
Doctors may use blood tests, CT scans, and MRIs in diagnosing stroke. This eMedTV segment covers the steps involved in making a stroke diagnosis, from the first questions asked at the hospital to tests to determine what caused the stroke.

Early Warning Signs of a Stroke

Tue, 26 Dec 2006 18:18:00 CST

Early Warning Signs of a Stroke
Early warning signs of a stroke can include sudden confusion, dizziness, and numbness in the limbs or face. This eMedTV Web page discusses early warning signs of stroke, and explains what to do if you or someone else exhibits such signs.

Effects of Stroke

Wed, 20 Dec 2006 20:57:48 CST

Effects of Stroke
Effects of stroke may include paralysis, pain, and difficulties with memory and thought. This eMedTV Web page lists specific effects that stroke survivors may experience, including difficulty using language, trouble swallowing, and depression.

Recurrent Stroke

Tue, 26 Dec 2006 17:17:18 CST

Recurrent Stroke
Twenty-five percent of stroke survivors will have a recurrent stroke within five years. This portion of the eMedTV Web site discusses the risk of experiencing recurrent strokes, which usually decreases over time.

Signs of a Stroke

Sat, 23 Dec 2006 13:03:49 CST

Signs of a Stroke
Signs of a stroke usually appear suddenly and may include dizziness, confusion, and severe headache. This eMedTV Web page describes possible signs of a stroke and stresses the importance of seeking medical attention immediately when they appear.

Signs of Strock

Wed, 27 Dec 2006 17:45:39 CST

Signs of Strock
Signs of a stroke can include sudden loss of balance, confusion, and severe headache. This eMedTV segment lists common stroke symptoms, such as dizziness and difficulty seeing. Signs of strock is a common misspelling of signs of a stroke.

Strock

Mon, 15 Jan 2007 12:58:12 CST

Strock
As this eMedTV page explains, a stroke is an episode in which blood supply to the brain is interrupted or a blood vessel in the brain bursts. This article discusses strokes and their symptoms and treatment. Strock is a common misspelling of stroke.

Strok

Mon, 15 Jan 2007 11:22:34 CST

Strok
A stroke occurs when the blood supply to the brain is interrupted or a blood vessel in the brain bursts. This eMedTV Web page offers an overview of strokes, including information about their symptoms. Strok is a common misspelling of stroke.

Stroke and Depression

Mon, 18 Dec 2006 14:46:24 CST

Stroke and Depression
Stroke and depression are often linked. As explained on this eMedTV Web page, many people who have had a stroke experience depression. This article explains the benefits of diagnosing and treating depression experienced by stroke survivors.

Stroke Causes

Mon, 18 Dec 2006 12:15:01 CST

Stroke Causes
The most common stroke causes involve blood clots blocking the flow of blood to the brain. This eMedTV article describes possible causes of a stroke, which can include an embolism, thrombosis, an aneurysm, head trauma, and a brain tumor.

Stroke Effects

Wed, 20 Dec 2006 20:32:54 CST

Stroke Effects
Stroke effects may include paralysis and sensory problems (including pain). This eMedTV segment describes possible effects of a stroke, which can also include problems with thinking, attention, learning, judgment, language, and memory.

Stroke Prevention

Sun, 21 Oct 2007 14:58:20 CDT

Stroke Prevention
Stroke prevention may involve quitting smoking, losing weight, and controlling blood pressure. This eMedTV resource describes strategies for preventing a stroke, which also may include blood-thinning medications and certain procedures.

Stroke Recovery

Thu, 28 Dec 2006 21:54:36 CST

Stroke Recovery
Stroke recovery often involves rehabilitation to relearn skills lost as a result of brain damage. This eMedTV article discusses steps involved in recovering from a stroke, which may include making lifestyle changes to help prevent future strokes.

Stroke Rehab

Sun, 21 Oct 2007 15:00:52 CDT

Stroke Rehab
Stroke rehab mainly involves physical therapy; however, as this eMedTV segment explains, rehab for a stroke may also include occupational therapy, speech-language therapy, and talk therapy. This article looks at all of these aspects of stroke rehab.

Stroke Rehabilitation

Fri, 22 Dec 2006 13:04:48 CST

Stroke Rehabilitation
Stroke rehabilitation helps stroke survivors relearn skills that are lost when part of the brain is damaged. This eMedTV article discusses rehabilitating from a stroke, including information about professionals involved in the rehab process.

Stroke Research

Thu, 28 Dec 2006 23:15:47 CST

Stroke Research
One current aspect of stroke research involves a study of the causes of stroke at a cellular level. This eMedTV Web page offers a discussion of other research now under way to better understand, diagnose, and treat strokes.

Stroke Risk Factors

Thu, 21 Dec 2006 20:08:12 CST

Stroke Risk Factors
In the case of stroke, risk factors for the disease can include smoking and having high blood pressure. This eMedTV page discusses risk factors for stroke in detail, including having diabetes, being African American, and drinking to excess.

Stroke Statistics

Sun, 24 Dec 2006 12:31:16 CST

Stroke Statistics
Stroke statistics indicate that 40 percent of stroke survivors have impairments that require special care. This eMedTV Web page discusses other statistics concerning strokes, including those that help illustrate the economic impact of strokes.

Stroke Symptoms

Sat, 23 Dec 2006 15:19:05 CST

Stroke Symptoms
Stroke symptoms may include sudden confusion and numbness in the arms, legs, or face. This eMedTV resource identifies possible symptoms of a stroke and explains that they usually appear suddenly, often with multiple symptoms present at the same time.

Stroke Symptons

Wed, 27 Dec 2006 17:01:59 CST

Stroke Symptons
Stroke symptoms can include dizziness, confusion, and numbness or weakness in the limbs or face. This eMedTV article describes common symptoms of a stroke. Stroke symptons is a common misspelling of stroke symptoms.

Stroke Symtoms

Wed, 27 Dec 2006 17:25:02 CST

Stroke Symtoms
Stroke symptoms may strike suddenly and can include loss of balance, confusion, and severe headache. This eMedTV Web page lists common symptoms of stroke. Stroke symtoms is a common misspelling of stroke symptoms.

Stroke Tests

Sun, 21 Oct 2007 15:18:32 CDT

Stroke Tests
Stroke tests may include certain blood tests, CT scans, MRIs, and Doppler ultrasounds. This eMedTV resource takes an in-depth look at tests for stroke, which may also include cerebral angiography, carotid arteriography, and an echocardiogram.

Stroke Treatment

Sun, 21 Oct 2007 15:23:01 CDT

Stroke Treatment
For people who have had a stroke, treatment may involve medications (such as clot-busting drugs) or surgery. This eMedTV article discusses treatment for strokes, which also usually involves stroke rehab and making lifestyle changes.

Stroke

Thu, 28 Dec 2006 20:51:18 CST

Stroke
A stroke is a sudden episode in which a blood vessel in the brain gets blocked or ruptures. This eMedTV article explains how a stroke may occur and provides an overview of strokes, including information about symptoms and treatment options.

Strokes in Children

Mon, 18 Dec 2006 13:33:24 CST

Strokes in Children
Strokes in children do occur; it's estimated that 3 out of every 100,000 children will have a stroke. This eMedTV resource describes symptoms of a stroke in children and discusses risk factors that may increase a child's chances of having a stroke.

Strokes in Women

Wed, 27 Dec 2006 11:20:17 CST

Strokes in Women
Strokes in women account for about half of all strokes in the U.S. This portion of the eMedTV library discusses risk factors for strokes that are unique to women and explains how symptoms of a stroke in women may differ from those seen in men.

Symptoms of a Stroke

Sat, 23 Dec 2006 15:04:07 CST

Symptoms of a Stroke
Symptoms of a stroke develop suddenly and may include severe headache, confusion, and difficulty speaking. This eMedTV segment discusses possible symptoms of a stroke and explains what to do if you or someone else exhibits such symptoms.

TIA and Stroke

Thu, 28 Dec 2006 23:51:05 CST

TIA and Stroke
Although they may cause similar symptoms, a transient ischemic attack, or TIA, and stroke are not the same. This eMedTV article explains that a stroke's symptoms last at least 24 hours, while symptoms of a TIA may last less than 30 minutes.

TIA Diagnosis

Wed, 27 Dec 2006 22:16:25 CST

TIA Diagnosis
In the case of a transient ischemic attack, or TIA, diagnosis may involve blood tests, CT scans, and MRIs. This eMedTV resource looks at the process of diagnosing a TIA -- from the first questions doctors may ask to tests used in diagnosis.

TIA Prevention

Fri, 19 Jan 2007 12:40:41 CST

TIA Prevention
TIA prevention usually involves lifestyle changes, such as losing weight and exercising regularly. This eMedTV Web page discusses strategies for preventing a TIA, which may also involve medications (such as aspirin) as well as certain procedures.

TIA Risk Factors

Fri, 19 Jan 2007 13:30:34 CST

TIA Risk Factors
Transient ischemic attack, or TIA, risk factors include such things as smoking and being male. This eMedTV page provides an in-depth discussion of risk factors for TIA, such as having high blood pressure, being African American, and having diabetes.

TIA Symptoms

Fri, 19 Jan 2007 15:52:05 CST

TIA Symptoms
TIA symptoms generally appear suddenly and may include dizziness, confusion, and difficulty speaking. This eMedTV article discusses common symptoms of a TIA, such as sudden severe headache with no known cause and loss of coordination.

TIA Treatment

Fri, 19 Jan 2007 16:34:09 CST

TIA Treatment
TIA treatment may include lifestyle changes (such as losing weight) and medications (such as warfarin). This eMedTV resource describes treatment for people who have had a TIA, which may also include procedures such as a carotid endarterectomy.

TIA

Fri, 19 Jan 2007 17:15:01 CST

TIA
As explained in this eMedTV segment, a TIA (transient ischemic attack) is a stroke-like episode caused by a brief interruption in blood flow to the brain. This article offers a look at risk factors for a TIA and causes and symptoms of such an attack.

Causes of Transient Ischemic Attacks

Thu, 18 Jan 2007 20:27:34 CST

Causes of Transient Ischemic Attacks
The causes of transient ischemic attacks most commonly involve an embolism or thrombosis. This eMedTV resource explains how the narrowing of a blood vessel in the brain may also be the cause of a transient ischemic attack.

Transient Ischemic Attack

Thu, 18 Jan 2007 19:59:08 CST

Transient Ischemic Attack
A transient ischemic attack is a sudden episode in which the brain's blood supply is briefly interrupted. This eMedTV Web page offers an overview of transient ischemic attacks, including a discussion of their causes and symptoms.