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    Stroke and TIA

    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 two years is accessible to AAFP members and paid subscribers only.
    Categories
    Prevention
    Jan 15, 2022 Secondary Prevention of Ischemic Stroke: Updated Guidelines From AHA/ASA [Practice Guidelines]
    Mar 01, 2021 Antiplatelet Agents for Preventing Early Recurrence of Ischemic Stroke or TIA [Medicine by the Numbers]
    Sep 01, 2020 Effectiveness of PPAR Gamma Agonists in Preventing Recurrent Stroke and Other Vascular Events [Cochrane for Clinicians]
    Sep 15, 2019 Dual Antiplatelet Therapy for High-Risk TIA and Minor Stroke: BMJ Rapid Recommendation [Practice Guidelines]
    Apr 01, 2018 Use of Niacin for Primary or Secondary Prevention of Cardiovascular or Cerebrovascular Events [Cochrane for Clinicians]
    Oct 01, 2017 Recurrent Ischemic Stroke: Strategies for Prevention   PtEd   Tool
    Nov 15, 2009 Is Telmisartan Effective for Stroke Prevention? [AFP Journal Club]
    Sep 15, 2006 Predicting Short-term Risk of Stroke After TIA [Point-of-Care Guides]   POC
    Jun 01, 2006 Warfarin for Prevention of Ischemic Stroke Recurrence? [FPIN's Clinical Inquiries]
    Screening and Diagnosis
    Jun 15, 2022 Acute Stroke Diagnosis
    May 15, 2021 Screening for Asymptomatic Carotid Artery Stenosis: Recommendation Statement [U.S. Preventive Services Task Force]
    May 15, 2021 Screening for Asymptomatic Carotid Artery Stenosis [Putting Prevention Into Practice]
    Sep 15, 2012 Transient Ischemic Attack: Part I. Diagnosis and Evaluation   DDx
    Jun 15, 2012 Transient Ischemic Attack: The Rules Have Changed [AFP Journal Club]
    Feb 15, 2011 AAN Releases Guideline on Magnetic Resonance Imaging for Diagnosing Acute Ischemic Stroke [Practice Guidelines]
    Treatment
    Jul 15, 2023 Ischemic Stroke Management: Posthospitalization and Transition of Care   CME   PtEd
    Sep 01, 2020 Aspirin After Acute Ischemic Stroke [Medicine by the Numbers]
    Jun 01, 2017 Physical Fitness Training for Patients with Stroke [Cochrane for Clinicians]
    Dec 01, 2012 Insulin for Glycemic Control in Acute Ischemic Stroke [Cochrane for Clinicians]
    Sep 15, 2012 Transient Ischemic Attack: Part II. Risk Factor Modification and Treatment   PtEd
    Dec 15, 2011 Subacute Management of Ischemic Stroke
    Jun 15, 2008 Predicting Prognoses in Patients with Acute Stroke [Point-of-Care Guides]   POC
    Apr 01, 2008 Treatment of Acute Ischemic Stroke with t-PA [AFP Journal Club]
    Jun 01, 2003 Does Long-Term Anticoagulation Improve Function After Stroke? [Cochrane for Clinicians]
    Complications and Special Situations
    Nov 15, 2023 Interventions for Treatment of Poststroke Depression [Medicine by the Numbers]
    Jun 01, 2018 Advocating for Myself: My Journey Through Poststroke Depression [Close-ups]
    Jan 15, 2014 Is Intensive Blood Pressure Control Beneficial in Patients with Acute Intracerebral Hemorrhage? [AFP Journal Club]
    Mar 15, 2010 Predicting the Risk of Bleeding in Patients Taking Warfarin [Point-of-Care Guides]   POC
    Patient Education, Self-Care
    Jul 15, 2023 Stroke Prevention [Information from Your Family Doctor]   FREE
    Apr 15, 2015 Stroke: How to Recognize It and What to Do About It [Information from Your Family Doctor]   PtEd
    Jul 01, 2009 Symptoms and Signs of Stroke and Transient Ischemic Attack [Information from Your Family Doctor]   PtEd
    Aug 01, 2007 Preventing Another Stroke: What You Should Know   PtEd
    Dec 15, 2003 How to Prevent a Stroke
    Editorials and Letters
    Apr 15, 2015 Pitfalls of Direct-to-Consumer Vascular Screening Tests [Editorials]
    Other AFP Content
    Jul 01, 2013 Endovascular Therapies Do Not Improve Outcomes in Acute Stroke [POEMs]

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