Guidelines for management of ischaemic stroke and transient ischaemic attack 2008

Cerebrovasc Dis. 2008;25(5):457-507. doi: 10.1159/000131083. Epub 2008 May 6.

Abstract

This article represents the update of the European Stroke Initiative Recommendations for Stroke Management. These guidelines cover both ischaemic stroke and transient ischaemic attacks, which are now considered to be a single entity. The article covers referral and emergency management, Stroke Unit service, diagnostics, primary and secondary prevention, general stroke treatment, specific treatment including acute management, management of complications, and rehabilitation.

Publication types

  • Practice Guideline

MeSH terms

  • Angioplasty
  • Diagnostic Imaging
  • Emergency Medical Services
  • Europe
  • Fibrinolytic Agents / therapeutic use
  • Humans
  • Ischemic Attack, Transient / diagnosis*
  • Ischemic Attack, Transient / etiology
  • Ischemic Attack, Transient / therapy*
  • Patient Education as Topic
  • Risk Factors
  • Stroke / diagnosis*
  • Stroke / etiology
  • Stroke / therapy*

Substances

  • Fibrinolytic Agents