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ARTICLE Stroke: Strategies for Primary Prevention
MAJUMDAR, M.D., M.P.H., and FINLAY A. MCALISTER, M.D., M.SC.  Primary prevention of stroke includes lifestyle modifications and
measures to control blood pressure, cholesterol levels, diabetes, and atrial
fibrillation. The roles of angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors,
antiplatelet therapy, and carotid endarterectomy for treatment of asymptomatic
carotid stenosis remain controversial.
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Patient information: "How to Prevent a Stroke," p. 2389 | ||||
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Editorial: "Decreasing the Morbidity, Mortality, and Cost of Stroke Through Awareness and Prevention," p. 2335 | ||||
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DIAGNOSIS Orthostatic Hypotension
Several potential causes of orthostatic hypotension include medications; non-neurogenic causes such as impaired venous return, hypovolemia, and cardiac insufficiency; and neurogenic causes such as multisystem atrophy and diabetic neuropathy. Treatment generally is aimed at the underlying cause. |
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| 2401 | Diagnosis and Management of Post-traumatic Stress Disorder
Post-traumatic stress disorder is an anxiety disorder that occurs following a traumatic event. Patient education and strong support, combined with a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor, constitute an effective first-line treatment course. |
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| 2413 | Evaluation and Management of Toe Fractures
Family physicians can successfully manage most toe fractures, but referral is indicated for patients with circulatory compromise, open fractures, fracture-dislocations, displaced intra-articular fractures, and fractures of the first toe, which are prone to complications. |
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This article exemplifies the AAFP 2003 Annual Clinical Focus on prevention
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