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Neuroscience Units Patient Medication Guide Antiarrhythmics: Medications to help regulate your heart beat Drugs Possible Side Effects What to Monitor Amiodarone • Nausea or vomiting • Follow up with healthcare provider • Constipation • Wear sunblock • Sunburn • Monitor constipation Digoxin (Lanoxin®) • Feeling dizzy • Belly pain • Nausea or vomiting • Diarrhea • A faster or slower harmful heartbeat can rarely occur • Check blood pressure and heart rate regularly. Talk with healthcare provider. • Check blood work (digoxin levels). Have blood drawn before daily dose (take digoxin AFTER blood is drawn). Talk with healthcare provider. • Check blood work (potassium). Talk with healthcare provider.
Inova Resources Neuroscience Services Inova Health System offers the largest and most comprehensive neuroscience program in Northern Virginia. Our world-class team of neurologists, neurosurgeons and interventional neuroradiologists work collaboratively to diagnose and treat diseases of the nervous system and brain using the most innovative technologies and techniques available. Inova Health System was the first healthcare provider in Northern Virginia to be designated a Primary Stroke Center, and today Inova has more Primary Stroke Centers serving our communities than any healthcare provider in the region, with designated centers at Inova Alexandria, Fairfax, Loudoun and Mount Vernon Hospitals. Our renowned neuroscience team provides the highest level of care for patients dealing with a wide variety of neurological conditions including neurotrauma, spine conditions, pituitary tumors and cerebrovascular disease. Inova also offers world-class rehabilitation resources to rebuild meaningful, full lives after a life-changing accident or illness through our comprehensive rehabilitation programs. Inova's nationally recognized neuroscience program includes: Neurology Specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the nervous system. All of Inova's neurologists are board-certified neurologists, meaning they have received specialized training in the management of neurological disease. Areas of expertise include: Cerebrovascular disease (including stroke) Degenerative diseases (memory and Alzheimer’s) Epilepsy Headache Movement disorders including Parkinson’s Disease and tremor Multiple sclerosis Neuromuscular disease including Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and Motor neuron disease Neuro-oncology Pediatric neurology Pituitary tumors Peripheral nerve Sleep disorders including apnea Spine Stroke Patient benefits include: The latest minimally invasive surgical techniques and state-of-the-art procedures Convenient access to Northern Virginia’s only dedicated neuroscience intensive care unit located at Inova Fairfax Hospital Intermediate care units staffed with specially trained nurses and technologists For more information on Inova Neuroscience Services, visit us on the web at www.inova.org/neuro PATIENT INFORMATION GUIDE FOR STROKE inova.org/neuro
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