Yaz Heart Attack

Yaz birth control is linked to a variety of cardiovascular issues, including heart attack. A heart attack occurs when blood supply to the heart is interrupted, resulting in damage to the heart muscle.

The specific hormone used in Yaz, drospirenone, has been associated with an increase in blood potassium levels in the body. Increased potassium levels can cause hyperkalemia, a condition that can lead to abnormal heart rhythms, cardiac arrest or heart attack.

Heart Attack Risk Factors

Women over the age of 35 and those who smoke heavily (more than 15 cigarettes per day) are at a higher risk of developing serious cardiovascular side effects including blood clots in the brain (stroke) and heart (heart attack). Women have reported instances of stroke or heart attack as soon as one month into treatment with Yaz.

The risk of experiencing s a heart attack is increased by certain factors. The following factors may increase the risk of a heart attack:

• Increasing age
• High cholesterol
• Smoking
• High blood pressure
• Family history of heart attack
• Obesity
• Diabetes
• Stress
• Use of illegal drugs
• Inactive lifestyle

Heart Attack Symptoms

Symptoms associated with a heart attack vary, as the severity of the heart attack often influences the symptoms expressed by a patient.

Common symptoms associated with a heart attack include:

• Chest discomfort or pressure
• Shortness of breath
• Pain beyond the chest, extending into the shoulder, arm, back, teeth or jaw
• Fainting

Women may also experience:

• Clammy skin
• Dizziness
• Heartburn
• Abdominal pain
• Unusual fatigue

Yaz Lawsuits

Patients who experience a heart attack as a result of treatment with Yaz, may be entitled to compensation to cover the cost of medical expenses, pain and suffering. If you wish to receive additional information about Yaz, side effects associated with the drug, and Yaz litigation, please call 800-452-0949. To date, more than 100 plaintiffs have filed lawsuits against Bayer Pharmaceuticals, the manufacturer of Yaz and Yasmin contraceptives, following the onset of adverse side effects.