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A cerebral vasodilator is a drug which acts as a vasodilator in the brain. [1] [2] They are used to improve blood flow in people with cerebrovascular insufficiency and to treat neurological disorders secondary to this condition. [2] A number of different cerebral vasodilators exist.
cell cycle–nonspecific [drug] (a type of drug used in chemotherapy) CCOC: clear cell odontogenic carcinoma: CCOT: calcifying cystic odontogenic tumor (formerly called calcifying odontogenic cyst) CCP: cyclic citrullinated peptide: CCR: cardiocerebral resuscitation: CCU: coronary care unit critical care unit: CD: Celiac disease Crohn's disease ...
The most common presentation of cerebrovascular disease is an ischemic stroke or mini-stroke and sometimes a hemorrhagic stroke. [2] Hypertension (high blood pressure) is the most important contributing risk factor for stroke and cerebrovascular diseases as it can change the structure of blood vessels and result in atherosclerosis. [5]
The term apoplectic stroke is an archaic, nonspecific term, for a cerebrovascular accident accompanied by haemorrhage or haemorrhagic stroke. [252] Martin Luther was described as having an apoplectic stroke that deprived him of his speech shortly before his death in 1546.
The contents of this page have been copied to Talk:List_of_drugs. Please put comments there. I (User:MattKingston) am in the process of creating a list of drugs and their various names. The list will be alphabetical and will use the following format (subject to change if better suggestions are put forward).
Platelets however appear to worsen outcomes in those with spontaneous intracerebral bleeding on antiplatelet medication. [ 41 ] The specific reversal agents idarucizumab and andexanet alfa may be used to stop continued intracerebral hemorrhage in people taking directly oral acting anticoagulants (such as factor Xa inhibitors or direct thrombin ...
Cerebral infarction, also known as an ischemic stroke, is the pathologic process that results in an area of necrotic tissue in the brain (cerebral infarct). [1] In mid to high income countries, a stroke is the main reason for disability among people and the 2nd cause of death. [2]
Cerebrovascular accident (stroke) Myocardial infarction (heart attack) Cardiomyopathy; Congestive heart failure; Bradycardia; Dysphoria; Hallucinations; Feelings of claustrophobia; Cold intolerance; Stupor; Seizures; Slurred speech; Extrapyramidal symptoms including dyskinesias (acute & delayed) Dystonic reactions; Cogwheel rigidity; Emotional ...