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Ischemic Stroke Management: Posthospitalization and Transition of Care
Am Fam Physician. 2023 Jul;108(1):70-77.ABSTRACTIschemic stroke is a major cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Ischemic stroke and transient ischemic attack exist on a continuum of the same disease process. Ischemic stroke is common, and more than 85% of stroke risk is attributed to modifiable risk factors. The initial management of acute stroke is usually performed in the emergency department and hospital settings. Family physicians have a key role in follow-up, ensuring that a complete diagnostic evaluation has been performed, addressing modifiable risk factors, facilitating rehabilitation, and managing chronic s...
Source: American Family Physician - July 13, 2023 Category: Primary Care Authors: Scott T Larson Brigit E Ray Jason Wilbur Source Type: research

Short-Term Clopidogrel Plus Aspirin Prevents Second Ischemic Stroke Better Than Aspirin Alone.
PMID: 31414775 [PubMed - in process]
Source: American Family Physician - August 14, 2019 Category: Primary Care Authors: Shaughnessy AF Tags: Am Fam Physician Source Type: research

Recurrent Ischemic Stroke: Strategies for Prevention.
Abstract Recurrent strokes make up almost 25% of the nearly 800,000 strokes that occur annually in the United States. Risk factors for ischemic stroke include hypertension, diabetes mellitus, hyperlipidemia, sleep apnea, and obesity. Lifestyle modifications, including tobacco cessation, decreased alcohol use, and increased physical activity, are also important in the management of patients with a history of stroke or transient ischemic attack. Antiplatelet therapy is recommended to reduce the risk of recurrent ischemic stroke. The selection of antiplatelet therapy should be based on timing, safety, effectiveness, ...
Source: American Family Physician - October 1, 2017 Category: Primary Care Authors: Oza R, Rundell K, Garcellano M Tags: Am Fam Physician Source Type: research

Dual antiplatelet therapy for secondary stroke prevention: Use of clopidogrel and acetylsalicylic acid after noncardioembolic ischemic stroke.
PMID: 27521393 [PubMed - in process]
Source: Canadian Family Physician Medecin de Famille Canadien - July 31, 2016 Category: Primary Care Authors: Koziol K, Van der Merwe V, Yakiwchuk E, Kosar L Tags: Can Fam Physician Source Type: research

After Minor Stroke, Adding Clopidogrel to Aspirin Reduces Further Risk in Some (FREE)
By Joe Elia Patients taking clopidogrel in addition to aspirin after minor ischemic stroke show a lower risk for early recurrence, according to a New England Journal of Medicine study. An …
Source: Physician's First Watch current issue - June 27, 2013 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news