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Trasylol Heart Attacks

Trasylol, a drug injected during open heart surgery to reduce blood loss, has been linked to an increased risk of heart attack. In fact, according to a study published in the New England Journal of Medicine in 2006, Trasylol significantly increases patients’ risk of heart attack.

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The New England Journal of Medicine Trasylol study followed several open heart surgery patients, where some were given Trasylol, others received a generic Trasylol alternative, and others did not receive any blood loss medication. The Trasylol study revealed that Trasylol users are 50% more likely to have heart attacks than those who take a generic drug or no blood loss medication at all.

The study also suggested that Aminocaproic acid and Tranexamic acid, two generic Trasylol alternatives, do not increase the risk of heart attacks. These generic medications are significantly cheaper than Trasylol and are equally effective. Bayer, Trasylol’s manufacturer, dismisses the study findings claiming their clinical studies show no increased heart attack risk for Trasylol users.

How Trasylol Causes Heart Attacks

Heart attacks occur when blood supply to the heart stops. This deprives the heart muscle of oxygen. Oxygen deprivation causes cell death in a process called infarction, which in turn causes heart tissue to die and stops the heart from functioning.

In order to reduce blood loss during heart surgery, Trasylol destroys the natural anti-clotting enzymes in the blood. The destruction of these enzymes may lead to blood clots that block blood flow. A heart attack will occur if blood clots in an artery and blocks blood flow to the heart.

Trasylol Heart Attack Symptoms

Chest pain is the most common Trasylol heart attack symptom. This symptom is often described as a tight, pressured, or squeezing sensation in the chest area.

Trasylol heart attack symptoms may also include:

• weakness
• sweating
• nausea
• vomiting
• arrhythmias (abnormal heart rhythm)

Trasylol Heart Attack Attorneys

If you or a family member received Trasylol during heart surgery and suffered a serious side effect, such as kidney failure, heart attack, or stroke, you may be entitled to compensation for your injuries. Our experienced Trasylol attorneys would be happy to answer your legal questions and inform you of your legal rights and options. Contact us today for a free and confidential case review.