Serious blood clots including Yaz and strokes problems have been experienced by women using the birth control Yaz. Stroke side effects have been associated with the use of this popular form of hormone-based birth control pill containing the synthetic progestin drospirenone and the estrogen ethinyl estradiol. Yaz stroke lawsuits have been filed by some women who have been left with unpaid medical bills, lost wages and permanent disabilities after suffering from a stroke.

Tests that help determine the type, location and cause of the stroke include:

• MRI / CT of the head
• Echocardiogram – detects if a blood clot from the heart caused the stroke
• Angiogram of the head – helps find which blood vessel is blocked or bleeding
• Carotid duplex – ultrasound test
• Complete blood count
• Electrocardiogram – diagnose underlying heart disorders

Treatment

 

Emergency Treatment

A stroke is a medical emergency requiring immediate treatment. It is vital to get the person having stroke symptoms to the emergency room as soon as possible for testing to determine whether the stroke is due to bleeding or a blood clot. Ischemic strokes can be treated with a drug called t-PA which dissolves blood clots blocking an artery. This drug must be administered within 3 hours of when the symptoms started. In certain circumstances blood thinners can be used to treat strokes caused by blood clots. If the patient has suffered a hemorrhagic stroke, surgery is often performed to remove blood that has pooled around the brain and to repair damaged blood vessels.

Yaz and Stroke Victim Long-Term Treatment

The goals of long-term treatment following a stroke are to help the patient recover as much function as possible and prevent future strokes. The recovery time and need for long-term treatment differs from person to person. Depending on the symptoms, rehabilitation may include:

•        Occupational therapy

•        Physical therapy

•        Speech therapy

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