Key Articles and Guidelines in the Primary Prevention of Ischemic Stroke

Ischemic stroke is a prevalent disease with a large burden on the health system. Preventive strategies, therefore, are paramount. Primary prevention is aimed at reducing the risk of stroke in asymptomatic people. The most effective prevention is through control of modifiable risk factors. Due to the...

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Published in:Pharmacotherapy 2013-06, Vol.33 (6), p.e101-e114
Main Authors: Baker, William L., Marrs, Joel C., Davis, Lindsay E., Nutescu, Edith A., Shaun Rowe, A., Ryan, Melody, Splinter, Michele Y., Vardeny, Orly, Fagan, Susan C.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Brain Ischemia - epidemiology
Brain Ischemia - etiology
Brain Ischemia - prevention & control
Health risk assessment
Humans
ischemic stroke
key articles
Practice Guidelines as Topic
prevention
Primary Prevention - methods
Risk Factors
Stroke
Stroke - epidemiology
Stroke - etiology
Stroke - prevention & control
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Summary:Ischemic stroke is a prevalent disease with a large burden on the health system. Preventive strategies, therefore, are paramount. Primary prevention is aimed at reducing the risk of stroke in asymptomatic people. The most effective prevention is through control of modifiable risk factors. Due to the large amount of literature available on this topic, this bibliography (the first of a 2‐part series) aims to provide a comprehensive resource for medical practitioners charged with caring for this population.
ISSN:0277-0008
1875-9114
DOI:10.1002/phar.1255