Stroke

This collection features AFP content deemed current by the AFP online medical editor on stroke and related issues, including acute ischemic stroke, statins, and transient ischemic attacks. New research may affect the interpretation and application of this material. Clinical judgment is advised. Note that AFP content published within the past 12 months is accessible to AAFP members and paid subscribers only.

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Last Update: 11/29/2012

Screening and Diagnosis Prevention Treatment

Complications and Special Situations Patient Education, Self-Care Other AFP Content

Screening and Diagnosis

• Transient Ischemic Attack: Part I. Diagnosis and Evaluation (09/15/2012)
• Transient Ischemic Attack: The Rules Have Changed [AFP Journal Club] (06/15/2012)
• AAN Releases Guideline on Magnetic Resonance Imaging for Diagnosing Acute Ischemic Stroke [Practice Guidelines] (02/15/2011)
• Acute Stroke Diagnosis (07/01/2009)
• Screening for Carotid Artery Stenosis [Putting Prevention into Practice] (01/15/2009)
• Screening for Carotid Artery Stenosis: Recommendation Statement [U.S. Preventive Services Task Force] (04/01/2008)

Prevention

• AHA/ASA Guidelines on Prevention of Recurrent Stroke [Practice Guidelines] (04/15/2011)
• Is Telmisartan Effective for Stroke Prevention? [AFP Journal Club] (11/15/2009)
• Prevention of Recurrent Ischemic Stroke (08/01/2007)
• Predicting Short-term Risk of Stroke After TIA [Point-of-Care Guides] (09/15/2006)
• Warfarin for Prevention of Ischemic Stroke Recurrence? [FPIN's Clinical Inquiries] (06/01/2006)
• Stroke: Strategies for Primary Prevention (12/15/2003)
• American Heart Association Scientific Statement on the Primary Prevention of Ischemic Stroke [Practice Guidelines] (08/01/2001)
• When to Operate in Carotid Artery Disease (01/15/2000)

Treatment

• Insulin for Glycemic Control in Acute Ischemic Stroke [Cochrane for Clinicians] (12/01/2012)
• Transient Ischemic Attack: Part II. Risk Factor Modification and Treatment (09/15/2012)
• Subacute Management of Ischemic Stroke (12/15/2011)
• Aspirin in Patients with Actue Ischemic Stroke [FPIN's Clinical Inquiries] (02/01/2009)
• Predicting Prognoses in Patients with Acute Stroke [Point-of-Care Guides] (06/15/2008)
• Treatment of Acute Ischemic Stroke with t-PA [AFP Journal Club] (04/01/2008)
• Does Long-Term Anticoagulation Improve Function After Stroke? [Cochrane for Clinicians] (06/01/2003)
• Statin Use After Stroke and TIA (06/01/2004)

Complications and Special Situations

• Predicting the Risk of Bleeding in Patients Taking Warfarin [Point-of-Care Guides] (03/15/2010)

Patient Education, Self-Care

• Transient Ischemic Attack (09/15/2012)
• Symptoms and Signs of Stroke and Transient Ischemic Attack (07/01/2009)
• Preventing Another Stroke: What You Should Know (08/01/2007)
• Strokes and TIAs. (04/01/2004)
• How to Prevent a Stroke (12/15/2003)
• Preventing Stroke: Some Good Advice (05/01/1999)

From FamilyDoctor.org

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• Stroke

Other AFP Content

• PEG Tubes Worsen Quality of Life in Patients Who Have Had a Stroke [POEMs] (08/15/2005)
• Does Lipid Lowering Decrease Stroke Risk? [POEMs] (04/15/2005)

Tips from Other Journals

• How Long After Acute Ischemic Stroke Is Alteplase Effective? (09/01/2009)
• Aspirin vs. Warfarin for Stroke Prevention in Older Patients (04/01/2008)
• MRI Is More Appropriate for Initial Evaluation of Stroke (08/15/2007)
• Constraining Healthy Limb Helps Function After Stroke (04/01/2007)
• Early Supported Discharge Effective for Patients with Stroke [POEMs] (06/01/2005)
• Home-Based Rehabilitation Improves Function After Stroke (09/15/2004)
• Risk Classification for Stroke, Death, and Atrial Fibrillation (04/01/2004)
• Who Benefits from Surgery for Carotid Artery Stenosis? (06/01/2003)