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.
If you
suffered a Vioxx heart attack, stroke, or any other severe side effect from
taking Vioxx, you need the help of the experienced Vioxx Attorneys of Weitz
& Luxenberg. Weitz & Luxenberg is the law firm that just won the second
major victory against Merck for a Vioxx heart attack in Atlantic City, for a
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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.
Weitz & Luxenberg is no longer accepting Vioxx cases.
see also:
Angina
Vioxx causes Angina which affects your Heart and Circulatory SystemAngina - A dangerous side effect of the pain med Vioxx
Pulmonary Embolism
Know the dangerous side effect of pain med Vioxx - Pulmonary EmbolismVioxx may put you at risk and cause a Pulmonary Embolism
Side Effects
Are you at Risk for Dangerous Vioxx Side Effects? Find out here.Vioxx Side Effects: Heart Attack & Stroke are among the Most Dangerous
