Duck Hill Baptist Church plans benefit for ailing member Jul 17, 2007
The surgery was successful, but there were complications due to a heart attack, caused by a vasospasm (a condition in which the blood vessels spasm). Doctors had to perform an emergency coronary bypass surgery, as Lizzie's condition was critical. (Grenada Daily Star, MS)
Endo and Vernalis plc Announce Three-Month Extension of PDUFA Date for Frova sNDA Mar 16, 2007
Frova(r) should not be given to patients with cerebrovascular syndromes, peripheral vascular disease, uncontrolled hypertension, ischemic heart disease, or to patients who have symptoms or findings consistent with ischemic heart disease, coronary artery vasospasm, including Prinzmetal's variant angina or other significant underlying cardiovascular disease. Frova(r) should not be given to patients within whom unrecognized coronary artery disease is predicted by the presence of risk factors... (Primezone Releases)
Actelion Announces 9-Month Results for 2006 Oct 19, 2006
The study reported significant reduction of cerebral vasospasm in patients with aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage in a dose-dependent fashion. Post-hoc blinded central assessment showed a dose-dependent trend towards improved morbidity/mortality. (Primezone Releases)
Actelion Announces Half Year Financial Results 2006 Jul 20, 2006
-- In June 2006, Actelion announced the preliminary analysis of the dose-finding study CONSCIOUS-1, a multi-center, international, double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled, parallel group, evaluating the safety and efficacy of three dose levels of clazosentan in preventing the occurrence of cerebral vasospasm following aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH). The preliminary analysis of CONSCIOUS-1 demonstrated significance for all three doses versus placebo in terms of clazosentan... (Primezone Releases)
Jefferson Neurosurgeons Using Innovative Stent To Open Clogged Brain Arteries, Prevent Strokes Mar 25, 2006
TM Stent System, is used for individuals with intracranial atherosclerotic disease, which results from too much plaque in brain arteries. The condition accounts for some 60,000 strokes in Americans each year. (Science Daily)
Jefferson Scientists Test New Device For Fixing Holes In Hearts Of Young Stroke Patients Mar 21, 2006
(October 14, 1998) -- Neurosurgeons at Jefferson Medical College have developed a method to reverse dangerous cerebral vasospasms. Vasospasm is a narrowing of cerebral arteries several days after aneurysm rupture. (Science Daily)
