Title

Prevention of Stroke in Patients With Stroke and Transient Ischemic Attack

Authoring Organization

American Heart Association

Publication Month/Year

May 1, 2014

Last Updated Month/Year

November 28, 2022

Supplemental Implementation Tools

Document Type

Guideline

External Publication Status

Published

Country of Publication

US

Document Objectives

The aim of this updated guideline is to provide comprehensive and timely evidence-based recommendations on the prevention of future stroke among survivors of ischemic stroke or transient ischemic attack. 

Target Provider Population

All clinicians who manage secondary prevention for these patients

Inclusion Criteria

Female, Male, Adult, Older adult

Health Care Settings

Ambulatory, Long term care

Intended Users

Nurse, nurse practitioner, physician, physician assistant

Scope

Prevention

Diseases/Conditions (MeSH)

D020521 - Stroke, D002546 - Ischemic Attack, Transient, D055502 - Secondary Prevention

Keywords

stroke, Stroke Prevention, Secondary Stroke, Transient Ischemic Attack, secondary prevention

Methodology

Number of Source Documents
880
Literature Search Start Date
July 1, 2019
Literature Search End Date
February 1, 2020