Ischemic stroke

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Patient Information
Overview
Causes
Classification Hemorrhagic stroke Ischemic stroke
Differentiating Stroke from other Diseases
Epidemiology and Demographics
Diagnosis NIH stroke scale Glasgow coma scale
Epidemiology and Demographics
Risk Factors
Screening
Natural History, Complications and Prognosis
Diagnosis
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History and Symptoms
Physical Examination
Laboratory Findings
Electrocardiogram
X-ray
Echocardiography and Ultrasound
CT scan
MRI
Other Imaging Findings
Other Diagnostic Studies
Treatment
Medical Therapy
Interventions
Surgery
Primary Prevention
Secondary Prevention
Cost-Effectiveness of Therapy
Future or Investigational Therapies
Case Studies
Case #1
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American Roentgen Ray Society Images of Ischemic stroke All Images X-rays Echo & Ultrasound CT Images MRI
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US National Guidelines Clearinghouse
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FDA on Ischemic stroke
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Risk calculators and risk factors for Ischemic stroke

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Aysha Anwar, M.B.B.S[2]

Synonyms and keywords: Cerebrovascular accident; cerebrovascular event; CVA; cerebral emboli; brain attack; ischemic stroke

Diagnosis

History and Symptoms | Physical Examination | Laboratory Findings | Electrocardiogram | CT | MRI | Echocardiography | Ultrasound | Other Imaging Findings

Treatment

Early assessment | Medical Therapy | Surgery | Rehabilitation | Prevention | Cost-Effectiveness of Therapy | Future or Investigational Therapies

AHA/ASA Guideline Recommendations For Prevention of Stroke in Women (2014)

Risk Factors

Sex-Specific Risk Factors

Pregnancy and Complications | Cerebral Venous Thrombosis | Oral Contraceptives | Menopause and Postmenopausal Hormonal Therapy

Risk Factors Commoner Among Women

Migraine with Aura | Obesity, Metabolic Syndrome, and Lifestyle Factors | Atrial Fibrillation

Case Studies

Case #1

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