| Diagnosis and treatment of stroke. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 11928164 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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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. |
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Authors:
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Julliana Newman |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Radiologic technology Volume: 73 ISSN: 0033-8397 ISO Abbreviation: Radiol Technol Publication Date: 2002 Mar-Apr |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2002-04-03 Completed Date: 2002-11-04 Revised Date: 2007-11-15 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0401256 Medline TA: Radiol Technol Country: United States |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 305-32; quiz 334-8, 366 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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College of Pharmacy, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, USA. |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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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 |
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0/Fibrinolytic Agents; 0/Platelet Aggregation Inhibitors |
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