Discover the Connection Between the Pain Medication Vioxx and Strokes

Vioxx has recently been linked the severe side effect of stroke in its users.

Ischemic stroke is the condition where oxygen is restricted to brain through a blockage of arteries in the neck and brain.

Most Vioxx strokes are caused from a blood clot in the neck or brain.

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Two variants of ischemic stroke are thrombotic and embolic.Thrombotic strokes occur when an artery are blocked after the formation of a blood clot around the brain and is approximately 50% of all strokes. An embolic stroke is caused when a clot was formed in some area of the body (not in the brain), breaks away and becomes lodged and restricts blood flow to the brain.

The most common symptom of an ischemic stroke is chest pain and discomfort.

Roughly, 3 to 4 million Americans suffer from ischemic episodes and accounts for 88% of all types of strokes.

If you or a loved one has suffered a stroke from Vioxx use, fill out this simple form for a free Vioxx lawsuit case review within 24 hours.

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