NuvaRing Stroke
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NuvaRing, a contraceptive vaginal ring, can be 98 to 99 percent effective when used properly. However, in certain patients, this birth control method may cause severe side effects, including blood clots and stroke.
A NuvaRing stroke results when a blood clot lodges in the vein of a major organ, interrupting blood flow and oxygen to the brain. The longer the brain experiences deficient amounts of blood and oxygen, the more damaging the stroke will be – and the more likely it is that the stroke will be fatal.
Due to the grave nature of strokes, any NuvaRing patient who experiences a stroke will have a legal claim against Organon (NuvaRing's manufacturer) and will likely be entitled to monetary compensation via a personal injury lawsuit.
Who Has the Greatest Risk of NuvaRing Stroke?
Patients who will have a higher risk than others of experiencing a NuvaRing stroke include those with a history of:
- blood clots
- heart attack
- smoking
- stroke
- deep vein thrombosis (a disorder in which blood clots lodge in a vein and impede healthy circulation)
Women over 35 years old, particularly any with a history of the above conditions, will also have an elevated risk of experiencing NuvaRing stroke.
Stroke Symptoms: How to Recognize a NuvaRing Stroke
Because strokes can cause permanent damage, including death, it's important that all women using NuvaRing understand this contraceptive's possible complications and all associated symptoms.
Seek immediate medical attention if you start developing the symptoms of stroke, which include:
- difficulty walking and/or talking
- numbness on one side of the body
- sudden, severe headaches
- vision problems
- weakness
For most stroke patients, symptoms will occur suddenly without any warning.
Following a NuvaRing Stroke
Get emergency medical treatment to remove the blood clot and re-stabilize oxygen and blood flow to the brain. Doctors will typically use the following to treat stroke victims:
- Blood thinning medications, such as aspirin, heparin or warfarin (Of these, aspirin is the most commonly administered.)
- Surgery, which can widen the vein to the brain (carotid endarterectomy) or to the heart (angioplasty)
- Tissue plasmingogen injections, which involve the infection of an extremely potent anti-coagulant medication.
Once a patient's health has stabilized, she should set up a meeting with a personal injury lawyer to evaluate whether she has a provable legal claim.
To encourage affected NuvaRing patients to pursue their cases, most attorneys offer free consultations and will work on contingency, meaning payment for legal services won't be due until the case is won.
Have you or a loved experienced a stroke following a NuvaRing treatment? If so, contact us today to talk to an experienced NuvaRing attorney who can help you file your legal claim and win a highly deserved NuvaRing lawsuit.
