Since NICE published its guideline on stroke and transient ischaemic attack (TIA) in 2008, the management of stroke has changed. New evidence has emerged in areas such as thrombectomy (clot retrieval ...

For the patient recovering from an ischaemic stroke ... the combination of clopidogrel and aspirin for secondary stroke prevention. Management of ATherothrombosis with Clopidogrel in High-risk ...

She was taken by ambulance to a primary stroke center. Initial examination showed global aphasia, right homonymous hemianopia, right hemiplegia, and hemisensory loss. Investigations: Physical ...

Experts say the risk of having a stroke is high 48 hours after a ministroke. Every 1 in 3 people have a stroke following a transient ischaemic attack. There are several ways to prevent the ...

such that the risk of stroke within 90 days of a TIA or minor stroke has fallen from 10% to as low as 1% with optimized and expedited management.1 – 4 Once patients are determined to have TIA or minor ...

Cold weather is associated with increased risk of ischaemic stroke in patients with atrial fibrillation, according to research presented at ESC Congress today by Dr Tze-Fan Chao, cardiologist at ...

Patients with stroke due to blood clots in brain arteries ('ischaemic stroke') can be treated ... In due course, the ESO guidelines on management of Transient Ischemic Attack, prepared by a ...

The primary outcome was a composite of acute myocardial infarction and ischaemic stroke. The secondary outcomes were the individual components of the primary outcome, as well as arrhythmias ...

This guideline covers interventions in the acute stage of a stroke or transient ischaemic attack (TIA). It offers the best clinical advice on the diagnosis and acute management of stroke and TIA in ...