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Stroke secondary to FMD

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Alternative Names:

Fibromuscular dysplasia (FMD) - stroke secondary to

Prevention:

Awareness of personal or family history of FMD can allow earlier diagnosis of the cause of stroke.

Aspirin therapy (81mg a day or 100mg every other day) is now recommended for stroke prevention in women under 65 as long as the benefits outweigh the risks. It should be considered for women over age 65 only if their blood pressure is controlled and the benefit is greater than the risk of gastrointestinal bleeding and brain hemorrhage .

References:

Mosca L, Banka CL, Benjamin EJ, et al. Evidence-Based Guidelines for Cardiovascular Disease Prevention in Women: 2007 Update. Circulation . 2007; Published online before print February 19, 2007.

• Review Date: 2/20/2007
• Reviewed By: Updated by A.D.A.M. Editorial Team: Greg Juhn, M.T.P.W., David R. Eltz, Kelli A. Stacy. Previously reviewed by Kenneth Gross, M.D., Private Practice, Neurology, North Miami, FL. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. (September 2006)

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