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. 1995 Oct;71(840):577–584. doi: 10.1136/pgmj.71.840.577

Management of transient ischaemic attacks and stroke.

P R Humphrey 1
PMCID: PMC2398262  PMID: 8545284

Abstract

The management of stroke and transient ischaemic attacks (TIAs) has changed greatly in the last two decades. The importance of good blood pressure control is the hallmark of stroke prevention. Large multicentre trials have proven beyond doubt the value of aspirin in TIAs, warfarin in patients with atrial fibrillation and embolic cerebrovascular symptoms, and carotid endarterectomy in patients with carotid TIAs. There seems little doubt that patients managed in acute stroke units are more likely to be independent at six months than those managed in a general medical ward. This article emphasizes the importance of basing clinical management on simple history taking and examination and appropriate investigation. This, combined with knowledge of the natural history risk of TIA and stroke and the results of randomised trials, allows individuals to be managed in the most appropriate manner. This review is designed to be a practical guide, useful in the day to day management of patients with cerebrovascular disease.

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