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Atherosclerosis of the Aorta Linked to Tasigna Anti-Cancer Drug

Tasigna anti-cancer drug is proven to have severe side effects as deadly as the disease it was marketed to treat

Monday, June 12, 2017 - Anti-cancer drug Tasigna has been proven to have severe side effects that make it as deadly as the disease that it has been marketed to treat. Tasigna has been a proven contributor to atherosclerosis, an irreversible thickening of the arteries and many other related arterial diseases. If you or a loved one has experienced the side effects from taking Tasigna it is important to seek the legal help to sue the maker of the drug, Novartis for reimbursement of medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering amongst many other related damages.

Causes of Atherosclerosis

Atherosclerosis can be caused by high blood pressure, smoking, or high cholesterol, leading to the formation of plaque. The first sign of Tasigna atherosclerosis is endothelium damage due to bad cholesterol (LDL) crossing the damaged endothelium and entering the arterial walls.

Atherosclerosis of the Aorta

Aortic atherosclerosis is the most common form of Atherosclerosis. This is also called hardening of the arteries. Hardening of the arteries can be found in the blood vessel anywhere in the body and can cause coronary artery disease, stroke, and peripheral arterial disease (PAD). Plaque is made up of fat, cholesterol, calcium, and other substances and can over time harden and narrow the arteries and limit the blood flow to vital organs in your body.

Arteriosclerosis and the Blood Vessels

The coronary artery supplies oxygen-rich blood to the heart. Coronary artery disease occurs when plaque builds up in the coronary arteries, inhibiting this blood flow. While there is no cure for this disease and treatments are intended to merely slow its progression. Another goal is to catch the disease early in order to prevent or lessen its adverse effects on vital organs such as the heart, kidney, and brain.

There is no cure for atherosclerosis, but treatment can slow or halt the worsening of the disease. The major treatment goal is to prevent significant narrowing of the arteries so that symptoms never develop and vital organs are never damaged.

In addition to coronary heart disease, other related adverse side effects of Tasigna include Carotid Artery Disease, Peripheral artery disease (PAD), and Chronic Kidney Disease.

Coronary Heart Disease

- known as coronary artery disease.

- coronary arteries supply oxygen-rich blood to your heart.

- narrowing of the coronary arteries reduces blood flow the heart.

- blood clots will likely form in your arteries

- partially or completely block blood flow.

- partial blockage may result in chest pains or discomfort

- severe or complete blockage can result in heart attack or death.

Carotid Artery Disease

- plaque builds up in the carotid arteries on each side of your neck.

- supply oxygen-rich blood to your brain.

- the blockage may result in a stroke.

Peripheral Artery Disease

- plaque builds up in the major arteries to your legs, arms, and pelvis.

- symptoms include numbness, pain, and infections.

Chronic Kidney Disease

- plaque builds up in the renal arteries. which supply blood to the kidneys.

- slow loss of kidney function over a period of time.

- body can no longer remove waste and extra water.

If you or a loved one use the anti-cancer leukemia drug Tasigna and have developed atherosclerosis, coronary heart disease, carotid artery disease, peripheral artery disease, chronic kidney disease or if you have had a loved one who has died from any of their side effects of Tasigna, call the Onder Law Firm today.

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