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Lessons Learned Establishing a 24/7 Rapid Access TIA Service
In 2007, the UK Department of Health (DOH) published its National Stroke Strategy, which detailed 20 quality markers for delivering a high quality stroke service, one of which was that patients suffering a transient ischaemic attack (TIA) or minor stroke should be investigated and treated more quickly after symptom onset.1 Interestingly, the National Stroke Strategy also advised that carotid endarterectomy (CEA) should be performed within 48  h of symptom onset, although no evidence was provided to support this threshold.
Source: European Journal of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery - January 23, 2020 Category: Surgery Authors: Ross Naylor, David Eveson Tags: Editorial Source Type: research

PNR Weekly Digest: April 6, 2021
Items regarding COVID-19 information are indicated with an * In the Dragonfly: Understanding End-of-Life Matters Whether your focus of concern is on a family member or yourself, this April the NNLM Reading Club suggests three books that may help with your understanding of end-of-life matters and those conversations you probably have been putting off…read the post to see the book selections Professional Development: NNLM CE Opportunities: NNLM offers training on a variety of topics related to health information. A complete listing of NNLM educational opportunities is available. Please note you need to create an NNLM accou...
Source: Dragonfly - April 6, 2021 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Carolyn Martin Tags: PNR Weekly Digest Source Type: news