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Sickle cell anemia: Stroke screening still underused
Children and adolescents with sickle cell anemia still are not being screened for stroke risk using transcranial Doppler, despite clinical guidelines that strongly recommend annual screening and...
Source: Family Practice News - April 11, 2016 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news

AF and stroke may be temporally related
CHICAGO – One-third of a large cohort of patients with an implantable cardiac device in place at the time of an ischemic stroke had one or more episodes of atrial fibrillation within the prior 30...
Source: Family Practice News - May 4, 2016 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news

Sharp blood pressure rise spikes stroke risk
Individuals whose blood pressure rose sharply over time had a significantly increased risk of stroke and death from nonstroke causes, compared with other blood pressure trajectories in a study of...
Source: Family Practice News - May 9, 2016 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news

LAA occlusion studied for stroke prevention in atrial fib with prior intracerebral hemorrhage
PARIS – Transcatheter left atrial appendage occlusion shows promise in providing a far better stroke prevention strategy than does standard medical management in patients with atrial fibrillation who...
Source: Family Practice News - June 9, 2016 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news

SLEEP TIGHT: CPAP may be vasculoprotective in stroke/TIA
DENVER – Long-term continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) for treatment of sleep apnea in patients with a recent mild stroke or transient ischemic attack resulted in improved cardiovascular and...
Source: Family Practice News - June 17, 2016 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news

How do stroke survivors and their carers use practitioners ’ advice on secondary prevention medications? Qualitative study of an online forum
ConclusionsSide effects of secondary prevention medications and statins in particular, cause anxiety and resentment in some patients, and their concerns are not always addressed by practitioners. Practitioners could consider more proactive strategies to manage such side effects. Forum feedback was appropriate and supportive of the practitioners ’ advice received. Our findings from peer-to-peer online conversations confirm and widen previous research.
Source: Family Practice - April 10, 2017 Category: Primary Care Source Type: research

Stroke follow-up in primary care: a prospective cohort study on guideline adherence
After a stroke, a person has an increased risk of recurrent strokes. Effective secondary prevention can provide significant gains in the form of reduced disability and mortality. While considerable efforts hav...
Source: BMC Family Practice - November 28, 2018 Category: Primary Care Authors: Rune Aakvik Pedersen, Halfdan Petursson and Irene Hetlevik Tags: Research article Source Type: research

Using a checklist to facilitate management of long-term care needs after stroke: insights from focus groups and a feasibility study
Long-term needs of stroke survivors are often not adequately addressed and many patients are dissatisfied with care post-discharge from hospital. Primary care could play an important role in identifying need i...
Source: BMC Family Practice - January 4, 2019 Category: Primary Care Authors: Grace M. Turner, Ricky Mullis, Lisa Lim, Lizzie Kreit and Jonathan Mant Tags: Research article Source Type: research

Does left atrial appendage closure reduce stroke rates as well as oral anticoagulants and antiplatelet meds in A-fib patients?
PMID: 30724905 [PubMed - in process]
Source: The Journal of Family Practice - January 1, 2019 Category: Practice Management Authors: Careyva B, Keister D, Mathieu S, Wilson L, Nashelsky J Tags: J Fam Pract Source Type: research

TIA and minor stroke: a qualitative study of long-term impact and experiences of follow-up care
Transient ischaemic attack (TIA) and minor stroke are often considered transient events; however, many patients experience residual problems and reduced quality of life. Current follow-up healthcare focuses on...
Source: BMC Family Practice - December 17, 2019 Category: Primary Care Authors: Grace M. Turner, Christel McMullan, Lou Atkins, Robbie Foy, Jonathan Mant and Melanie Calvert Tags: Research article Source Type: research

When is referral from primary care to specialist services appropriate for survivors of stroke? A modified RAND-appropriateness consensus study
There is guidance in the United Kingdom about what long-term care stroke survivors should receive, but a lack of guidance about who should deliver it and where this care should take place. This is a key issue ...
Source: BMC Family Practice - April 18, 2020 Category: Primary Care Authors: Lisa Lim, Jonathan Mant, Ricky Mullis and Martin Roland Tags: Research article Source Type: research

Supporting anticoagulant treatment decision making to optimise stroke prevention in complex patients with atrial fibrillation: a cluster randomised trial
Anticoagulation for preventing stroke in atrial fibrillation is under-utilised despite evidence supporting its use, resulting in avoidable death and disability. We aimed to evaluate an intervention to improve ...
Source: BMC Family Practice - June 8, 2020 Category: Primary Care Authors: Melina Gattellari, Andrew Hayen, Dominic Y. C. Leung, Nicholas A. Zwar and John M. Worthington Tags: Research article Source Type: research

What imaging can disclose about suspected stroke and its Tx.
Abstract Selecting useful modalities is key in early and later management of an acute ischemic event. This review-augmented by an at-a-glance table-can inform your care. PMID: 33176339 [PubMed - in process]
Source: The Journal of Family Practice - November 1, 2020 Category: Practice Management Authors: Ford B, Hedge V, Dore M Tags: J Fam Pract Source Type: research

Role of caregiver factors in outpatient medical follow-up post-stroke: observational study in Singapore
Outpatient medical follow-up post-stroke is not only crucial for secondary prevention but is also associated with a reduced risk of rehospitalization. However, being voluntary and non-urgent, it is potentially...
Source: BMC Family Practice - April 14, 2021 Category: Primary Care Authors: Shilpa Tyagi, Gerald Choon-Huat Koh, Nan Luo, Kelvin Bryan Tan, Helen Hoenig, David B. Matchar, Joanne Yoong, Angelique Chan, Kim En Lee, N. Venketasubramanian, Edward Menon, Kin Ming Chan, Deidre Anne De Silva, Philip Yap, Boon Yeow Tan, Effie Chew & hel Tags: Research Article Source Type: research

Long term clinical outcomes of patients with ischemic stroke in primary care – a 9-year retrospective study
We aim to document the long-term outcomes of ischemic stroke patients and explore the potential risk factors for recurrent cardiovascular events and all-cause mortality in primary care.
Source: BMC Family Practice - August 7, 2021 Category: Primary Care Authors: Jinghao Han, Yue Kwan Choi, Wing Kit Leung, Ming Tung Hui and Maria Kwan Wa Leung Tags: Research article Source Type: research