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Dual antiplatelet therapy for minor ischemic stroke and transient ischemic attack
This article highlights newer trial data and recognizes a significant change in therapeutic management for patients suffering a minor ischemic stroke and/or transient ischemic attack.
Source: Journal of the American Academy of Physician Assistants - November 24, 2022 Category: Primary Care Tags: Pharmacology Consult Source Type: research

Brain metastasis in a patient with multiple malignancies
Brain metastases originate from other primary cancers within the body, most commonly lung, breast, and melanoma. Because patients with brain metastasis, stroke, or intracranial hemorrhage may present with similar acute neurologic symptoms, clinicians must have a high suspicion for brain metastasis and perform an immediate workup to rule out life-threatening conditions. This case report focuses on the clinical symptoms, diagnostics, and treatment options for brain metastasis in a patient with multiple malignancies.
Source: Journal of the American Academy of Physician Assistants - February 1, 2021 Category: Primary Care Tags: Case Report Source Type: research