Guidelines for the Primary Prevention of Stroke A Guideline for Healthcare Professionals From the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association
Larry B. Goldstein,Cheryl Bushnell,Robert J. Adams,Lawrence J. Appel,Lynne T. Braun,Seemant Chaturvedi,Mark A. Creager,Antonio Culebras,Robert H. Eckel,Robert G. Hart,Judith A. Hinchey,Virginia J. Howard,Edward C. Jauch,Steven R. Levine,James F. Meschia,Wesley S. Moore,J.V. (Ian) Nixon,Thomas A. Pearson +17 more
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Evidence-based recommendations are included for the control of risk factors, interventional approaches to atherosclerotic disease of the cervicocephalic circulation, and antithrombotic treatments for preventing thrombosis and thromboembolic stroke.Abstract:
The aim of this updated statement is to provide comprehensive and timely evidence-based recommendations on the prevention of stroke among individuals who have not previously experienced a stroke or transient ischemic attack. Evidence-based recommendations are included for the control of risk factors, interventional approaches to atherosclerotic disease of the cervicocephalic circulation, and antithrombotic treatments for preventing thrombotic and thromboembolic stroke. Further recommendations are provided for genetic and pharmacogenetic testing and for the prevention of stroke in a variety of other specific circumstances, including sickle cell disease and patent foramen ovale.read more
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Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2017 Update: A Report From the American Heart Association
Emelia J. Benjamin,Michael J. Blaha,Stephanie E. Chiuve,Mary Cushman,Sandeep R Das,Rajat Deo,Sarah D. de Ferranti,James S. Floyd,Myriam Fornage,Cathleen Gillespie,Carmen R. Isasi,Monik C. Jim'nez,Lori Chaffn Jordan,Suzanne E. Judd,Daniel T. Lackland,Judith H. Lichtman,Lynda D. Lisabeth,Simin Liu,Chris T. Longenecker,Rachel H. Mackey,Kunihiro Matsushita,Dariush Mozaffarian,Michael E. Mussolino,Khurram Nasir,Robert W. Neumar,Latha Palaniappan,Dilip K. Pandey,Ravi R. Thiagarajan,Mathew J. Reeves,Matthew D. Ritchey,Carlos J. Rodriguez,Gregory A. Roth,Wayne D. Rosamond,Comilla Sasson,Amytis Towfghi,Connie W. Tsao,Melanie B. Turner,Salim S. Virani,Jenifer H. Voeks,Joshua Z. Willey,John T. Wilkins,Jason H Y Wu,Heather M. Alger,Sally S. Wong,Paul Muntner +44 more
TL;DR: WRITING GROUP MEMBERS Emelia J. Benjamin, MD, SCM, FAHA Michael J. Reeves, PhD Matthew Ritchey, PT, DPT, OCS, MPH Carlos J. Jiménez, ScD, SM Lori Chaffin Jordan,MD, PhD Suzanne E. Judd, PhD
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TL;DR: Author(s): Writing Group Members; Mozaffarian, Dariush; Benjamin, Emelia J; Go, Alan S; Arnett, Donna K; Blaha, Michael J; Cushman, Mary; Das, Sandeep R; de Ferranti, Sarah; Despres, Jean-Pierre; Fullerton, Heather J; Howard, Virginia J; Huffman, Mark D; Isasi, Carmen R; Jimenez, Monik C; Judd, Suzanne
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Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: A Report From the American Heart Association
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TL;DR: March 5, 2019 e1 WRITING GROUP MEMBERS Emelia J. Virani, MD, PhD, FAHA, Chair Elect On behalf of the American Heart Association Council on Epidemiology and Prevention Statistics Committee and Stroke Statistics Subcommittee.
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Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2013 Update A Report From the American Heart Association
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TL;DR: Author(s): Go, Alan S; Mozaffarian, Dariush; Roger, Veronique L; Benjamin, Emelia J; Berry, Jarett D; Borden, William B; Bravata, Dawn M; Dai, Shifan; Ford, Earl S; Fox, Caroline S; Franco, Sheila; Fullerton, Heather J; Gillespie, Cathleen; Hailpern, Susan M; Heit, John A; Howard, Virginia J; Huff
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Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2012 Update A Report From the American Heart Association
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