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Avandia Heart Risks
Avandia & Strokes 
What is an Avandia Stroke?
Avandia Death Risk

Avandia Heart Risks

According to a meta-analysis of more than 40 studies and 28,000 patients, Avandia increases the risk of heart attack and heart-related death by 30 to 40 percent compared with placebo or other diabetes drugs. Patients facing the greatest risk of Avandia heart attack are those with a history of heart disease or who are already considered at risk of heart attack.

The FDA said in a safety alert that it would continue to evaluate these findings, but if confirmed, the implications are nothing short of devastating. Avandia has been prescribed to as many as 10 million Americans with Type 2 diabetes, and diabetes patients already face a higher risk of cardiovascular problems than the general population. One expert estimates that thousands of Avandia users have suffered drug-related heart attack.

Avandia & Strokes

Avandia has been shown in studies to increase the risk of stroke. About 700,000 Americans each year suffer a stroke, and there are different types. The ischemic type is caused by a blocked blood vessel and the intracerebral hemorrhagic (ICH) type is caused by a ruptured blood vessel. More than 65% of people with diabetes die from heart disease or stroke.

In April of 2007 the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved safety labeling revisions to advise of the increased risk for cardiovascular events associated with use of rosiglitazone male ate tablets in patients with New York Heart Association class 1 and 2 cardiac status; the risks for stroke, and deep vein thrombosis.

Diabetic patients with a family history of heart disease, cardiovascular disease, stroke, or congestive heart failure have a higher risk of these conditions when taking Avandia than no diabetic patients.

What is an Avandia Stroke?

A stroke is a type of cardiovascular disease. It affects the arteries leading to and within the brain. A stroke occurs when a blood vessel that carries oxygen and nutrients to the brain is either blocked by a clot or bursts. When that happens, part of the brain cannot get the blood (and oxygen) it needs, so it starts to die.

Avandia Death Risk

According to an analysis of clinical data published May 21, 2007 in The New England Journal of Medicine, the diabetes drug Avandia may significantly increase the risk of death due to cardiovascular problems. A meta-analysis of more than 40 trials indicated that diabetic patients treated with Avandia faced a greater risk of heart-related death than those treated with other diabetes drugs or a placebo. The analysis also revealed a 43% increased risk of heart attack among Avandia-treated patients.

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The negative effects of Avandia can be life threatening and even fatal. If you or a loved one suffered an injury or medical condition while taking Avandia, you may have a claim for financial recovery. Contact our San Francisco law firm to personally consult with our experienced Avandia litigation lawyers.