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Trasylol and Stroke

Trasylol is injected to reduce blood loss during open heart surgery. In Trasylol2006, a study published in the New England Medicine Journal found that Trasylol users have a 181% greater chance of suffering a stroke than patients using generic or no blood loss medication. This study is inconsistent with Trasylol’s label that places the stroke risk at two times less than the stroke risk in a control group.

Trasylol Stroke Study

Dr. Dennis Mangano, founder of the Ischemia Research & Education Foundation, spearheaded the study of 4,300 open heart surgery patients. The researchers concluded that the stroke risk for Trasylol users was tripled compared to those taking a generic or no medication. The study also showed there is no stroke risk for those taking the generic drug and that the generic drug is as efficient as Trasylol.

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What is a Trasylol Stroke?

When the blood supply to the brain is stopped, brain cells are destroyed and brain tissue dies. Without brain tissue, the affected brain part will cease to function. Stroke is the third leading cause of death and the leading cause of disability in the United States and Europe.

How Does Trasylol Cause a Stroke?

Most strokes are ischemic strokes, which occur when a blood vessel is blocked and stops blood flow to the brain. Trasylol causes blood clots by destroying the plasmin enzyme that prevents bloods clots. Therefore, Trasylol users have a greater blood clotting risk and an increased stroke risk.

Trasylol Stroke Symptoms

Trasylol stroke symptoms may include sudden:

  • Numbness or weakness of the face, arm or leg (especially on one side)
  • Confusion, trouble speaking or understanding speech
  • Vision loss
  • Trouble walking, dizziness, loss of balance or coordination
  • Severe headaches with no known cause

Injured by a Trasylol Stroke?

If you or a loved one has been injured by a Trasylol stroke, contact us today to determine if you have a case and are entitled to compensation. If you would like more information about Trasylol or its side effects, please call today.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



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Trasylol Quick Facts

Trasylol Quick Reference Guide
Other Names: 

Aprotinin

Date Approved:
1993

Manufacturer:
Bayer

Status:
Off the Market (11/07)

Approved Uses:
Blood Loss Prevention

Serious Side Effects:
Kidney Failure
Heart Attacks
Stroke
Allergic Reaction

Common Misspellings:
Trayslol