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Stroke and TIA

Editors' Choice of Best Available Content

This collection features the best content from AFP, as identified by the AFP editors, 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.

Categories

Screening and Diagnosis

Prevention

Treatment

Complications and Special Situations

Editorials and Letters

Patient Education, Self-Care

Other AFP Content

Screening and Diagnosis
05/15/2021	Screening for Asymptomatic Carotid Artery Stenosis: Recommendation Statement [U.S. Preventive Services Task Force]
05/15/2021	Screening for Asymptomatic Carotid Artery Stenosis [Putting Prevention into Practice]
04/15/2015	Diagnosis of Acute Stroke
09/15/2012	Transient Ischemic Attack: Part I. Diagnosis and Evaluation
06/15/2012	Transient Ischemic Attack: The Rules Have Changed [AFP Journal Club]
02/15/2011	AAN Releases Guideline on Magnetic Resonance Imaging for Diagnosing Acute Ischemic Stroke [Practice Guidelines]
Prevention
03/01/2021	Antiplatelet Agents for Preventing Early Recurrence of Ischemic Stroke or TIA [Medicine by the Numbers]
09/01/2020	Effectiveness of PPAR Gamma Agonists in Preventing Recurrent Stroke and Other Vascular Events [Cochrane for Clinicians]
09/15/2019	Dual Antiplatelet Therapy for High-Risk TIA and Minor Stroke: BMJ Rapid Recommendation [Practice Guidelines]
04/01/2018	Use of Niacin for Primary or Secondary Prevention of Cardiovascular or Cerebrovascular Events [Cochrane for Clinicians]
10/01/2017	Recurrent Ischemic Stroke: Strategies for Prevention
03/01/2015	AHA/ASA Release Guideline on Stroke Prevention in Women [Practice Guidelines]
01/15/2015	AHA and ASA Release Guideline for Prevention of Future Stroke in Patients with Stroke or TIA [Practice Guidelines]
11/15/2009	Is Telmisartan Effective for Stroke Prevention? [AFP Journal Club]
09/15/2006	Predicting Short-term Risk of Stroke After TIA [Point-of-Care Guides]
06/01/2006	Warfarin for Prevention of Ischemic Stroke Recurrence? [FPIN's Clinical Inquiries]
Treatment
09/01/2020	Aspirin after Acute Ischemic Stroke [Medicine by the Numbers]
06/01/2017	Physical Fitness Training for Patients with Stroke [Cochrane for Clinicians]
12/01/2012	Insulin for Glycemic Control in Acute Ischemic Stroke [Cochrane for Clinicians]
09/15/2012	Transient Ischemic Attack: Part II. Risk Factor Modification and Treatment
12/15/2011	Subacute Management of Ischemic Stroke
02/01/2009	Aspirin in Patients with Actue Ischemic Stroke [FPIN's Clinical Inquiries]
06/15/2008	Predicting Prognoses in Patients with Acute Stroke [Point-of-Care Guides]
04/01/2008	Treatment of Acute Ischemic Stroke with t-PA [AFP Journal Club]
06/01/2003	Does Long-Term Anticoagulation Improve Function After Stroke? [Cochrane for Clinicians]
(06/01/2004)	Statin Use After Stroke and TIA
Complications and Special Situations
06/01/2018	Advocating for Myself: My Journey Through Poststroke Depression [Close-ups]
01/15/2014	Is Intensive Blood Pressure Control Beneficial in Patients with Acute Intracerebral Hemorrhage? [AFP Journal Club]
03/15/2010	Predicting the Risk of Bleeding in Patients Taking Warfarin [Point-of-Care Guides]
Editorials and Letters
04/15/2015	Pitfalls of Direct-to-Consumer Vascular Screening Tests [Editorials]
Patient Education, Self-Care
04/15/2015	Stroke: How to Recognize It and What to Do About It
09/15/2012	Transient Ischemic Attack
07/01/2009	Symptoms and Signs of Stroke and Transient Ischemic Attack
08/01/2007	Preventing Another Stroke: What You Should Know
04/01/2004	Strokes and TIAs.
12/15/2003	How to Prevent a Stroke
From FamilyDoctor.org AAFP's Patient Information Resource
	Stroke
Other AFP Content
07/01/2013	Endovascular Therapies Do Not Improve Outcomes in Acute Stroke [POEMs]
08/15/2005	PEG Tubes Worsen Quality of Life in Patients Who Have Had a Stroke [POEMs]
04/15/2005	Does Lipid Lowering Decrease Stroke Risk? [POEMs]
Tips from Other Journals
09/01/2009	How Long After Acute Ischemic Stroke Is Alteplase Effective?
04/01/2008	Aspirin vs. Warfarin for Stroke Prevention in Older Patients
08/15/2007	MRI Is More Appropriate for Initial Evaluation of Stroke
04/01/2007	Constraining Healthy Limb Helps Function After Stroke
06/01/2005	Early Supported Discharge Effective for Patients with Stroke [POEMs]
09/15/2004	Home-Based Rehabilitation Improves Function After Stroke
04/01/2004	Risk Classification for Stroke, Death, and Atrial Fibrillation
06/01/2003	Who Benefits from Surgery for Carotid Artery Stenosis?