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A high score corresponds to a greater risk of stroke, while a low score corresponds to a lower risk of stroke. The CHADS 2 score is simple and has been validated by many studies. [ 2 ] In clinical use, the CHADS 2 score (pronounced "chads two") has been superseded by the CHA 2 DS 2 -VASc score ("chads vasc" [ 3 ] ), which gives a better ...
In 2003, the AHA and the American Stroke Association created the Get With the Guidelines (GWTG)-Stroke program. [79] It is a voluntary registry that hospitals can use to receive the latest scientific treatment guidelines. [80] The program also collects data on patient characteristics, hospital adherence to guidelines, and patient outcomes. [79]
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InterAct Stroke Support, previously known as the InterAct Reading Service, [1] is a charity registered with the Charity Commission Of England and Wales. [2] Its aim is to support the rehabilitation of stroke survivors through a live interactive reading service. [3] The charity was formed in 2000 by the theatre director Caroline Smith. [4]
Research is still needed in the area of cerebellar stroke management; however, several factors may lead to poor outcomes in individuals who have a cerebellar stroke. These factors include: Declining levels of consciousness; New signs of brainstem involvement; Progressing Hydrocephalus; Stroke to the midline of the cerebellum (a.k.a. the vermis) [4]
Current guidelines recommend antiplatelet therapy for patients with non-cardioembolic ischemic stroke. [ 8 ] [ 9 ] [ 10 ] However, it is widely believed that there is a substantial overlap between ESUS and cardioembolic stroke, clinical trials have assessed the benefit of anticoagulation versus antiplatelet agents for preventing recurrent stroke.
Hypertension is the most important risk factor for stroke. The mass approach combined with a high-risk approach for stroke prevention showed encouraging effects, and various unconventional local therapeutic traditions are commonly used to treat stroke in China. [2] Several national guidelines on
Elizabeth Victoria Montgomery (April 15, 1933 – May 18, 1995) [2] was an American actress whose career spanned five decades in film, stage, and television. She portrayed the good witch Samantha Stephens on the popular television series Bewitched, which earned her five Primetime Emmy Award nominations and four Golden Globe Award nominations.