The recommendations listed in this document are, whenever possible, evidence based. An
extensive review was conducted on literature published through November 2012, and other …

Heart failure is a life‐threatening disease and addressing it should be considered a global
health priority. At present, approximately 26 million people worldwide are living with heart …

Background Dual antiplatelet therapy is recommended after coronary stenting to prevent
thrombotic complications, yet the benefits and risks of treatment beyond 1 year are …

The aim of this updated statement is to provide comprehensive and timely evidence-based
recommendations on the prevention of stroke among individuals who have not previously …

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 …

Background Current guidelines recommend at least 24 hours of electrocardiographic (ECG)
monitoring after an ischemic stroke to rule out atrial fibrillation. However, the most effective …

Background The associations of blood pressure with the different manifestations of incident
cardiovascular disease in a contemporary population have not been compared. In this study …

Summary Each year, the American Heart Association (AHA), in conjunction with the Centers
for Disease Control and Prevention, the National Institutes of Health, and other government …

The Risk Assessment Work Group (Work Group) was composed of 11 members and 5 ex-
officio members, including internists, cardiologists, endocrinologists, and experts in …

Background Improving upper limb function is a core element of stroke rehabilitation needed
to maximise patient outcomes and reduce disability. Evidence about effects of individual …