... usually come suddenly. Some symptoms are, blurred vision in one or both eyes, severe headache, weakness, numbness, dizziness, and loss of balance. Treatment for stroke from a blood clot is aimed at dissolving the clot. Thrombolytic therapy is most commonly used, but patients who are ineligible for it may be treated with heparin, other blood thinners, aspirin, or other anti-clotting agents. The ... ...

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... inside lining of an artery. The buildup that results, called plaque, may partially or totally block the blood's flow through the artery. This can lead to the formation of a blood clot (thrombus) on the plaque's surface. If either of these occurs and blocks the entire artery, a heart attack or stroke may result. There are many different risk factors involved in coronary ... ...

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