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Stroke
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Definition of Stroke
A stroke is the sudden death of brain cells in a localized area due to inadequate blood flow.
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Guidelines for the Management of Spontaneous Intracerebral Hemorrhage in Adults
Purpose— The aim of this statement is to present current and comprehensive recommendations for the diagnosis and treatment of acute spontaneous intracerebral hemorrhage.
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Guidelines for Prevention of Stroke in Patients With Ischemic Stroke or Transient Ischemic Attack
The aim of this new statement is to provide comprehensive and timely evidence-based recommendations on the prevention of ischemic stroke among survivors of ischemic stroke or transient ischemic attack. Evidence-based recommendations are included for the control of risk factors, interventional approaches for atherosclerotic disease, antithrombotic treatments for cardioembolism, and the use of antiplatelet agents for noncardioembolic stroke.
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Guidelines for the Early Management of Adults With Ischemic Stroke
The present document is a comprehensive guideline statement on the management of patients with acute ischemic stroke that supercedes the prior statement and interim updates.1–3 These guidelines have been developed by a panel of physicians with a broad range of expertise, including vascular neurology, neurocritical care, emergency medicine, neurosurgery, and interventional neuroradiology/endovascular neurosurgery.
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Stroke Rehabilitation Clinic2 min. 43 sec.
Stroke patients are often faced with the difficult challenge of re-gaining the basics like walking or feeding themselves. Here's how a new stroke rehabilitation clinic is offering new services and options for stroke patients.
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Prevention of Recurrent Ischemic Stroke
Recurrent ischemic stroke and transient ischemic attack are common problems in primary care, with stroke survivors averaging 10 outpatient visits per year. Risk factors such as hypertension, diabetes, and hypercholesterolemia should be evaluated during each office visit. Attention should be given to lifestyle modification including management of obesity, smoking cessation, reduction in alcohol consumption, and promotion of physical activity.
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