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Diagnosis and treatment of stroke.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  11928164     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
This article is a review and update on stroke, the third leading cause of death in the United States. After reading the information presented, readers should be able to: Outline the etiology of stroke. Differentiate between ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke. Correlate stroke symptoms with the origin of the stroke. List risk factors and identify modifiable risk factors for stroke. Discuss the various imaging techniques used to diagnose stroke. Summarize the emergency work-up for suspected stroke patients. Identify current treatment options.
Authors:
Julliana Newman
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article; Review    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Radiologic technology     Volume:  73     ISSN:  0033-8397     ISO Abbreviation:  Radiol Technol     Publication Date:    2002 Mar-Apr
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2002-04-03     Completed Date:  2002-11-04     Revised Date:  2007-11-15    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  0401256     Medline TA:  Radiol Technol     Country:  United States    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  305-32; quiz 334-8, 366     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
College of Pharmacy, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, USA.
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Brain Ischemia
Cerebral Hemorrhage
Endarterectomy, Carotid
Fibrinolytic Agents / therapeutic use
Humans
Magnetic Resonance Angiography
Magnetic Resonance Imaging / methods
Platelet Aggregation Inhibitors / therapeutic use
Risk Factors
Stroke* / diagnosis,  etiology,  physiopathology,  therapy
Chemical
Reg. No./Substance:
0/Fibrinolytic Agents; 0/Platelet Aggregation Inhibitors

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