A cerebrovascular accident or stroke is the second commonest cause of death in the world. If
it is not fatal, it can result in paralysis, sensory impairment and significant disability …

Background Stroke is becoming a major challenge in healthcare systems, and this has
necessitated the study of the various risk factors. As the number of people with hypertension …

Background Whether closure of a patent foramen ovale reduces the risk of recurrence of
ischemic stroke in patients who have had a cryptogenic ischemic stroke is unknown …

Background and Purpose—The authors present an overview of the current evidence and
management recommendations for evaluation and treatment of adults with acute ischemic …

not override in any way whatsoever the individual responsibility of health professionals to
make appropriate and accurate decisions in consideration of each patient's health condition …

Background The optimal treatment for patients with asymptomatic carotid artery stenosis is
under debate. Since best medical treatment (BMT) has improved over time, the benefit of …

Background Whether closure of a patent foramen ovale is effective in the prevention of
recurrent ischemic stroke in patients who have had a cryptogenic stroke is unknown. We …

The management of extracranial cerebrovascular disease, including carotid endarterectomy
(CEA), carotid stenting and medical management is performed by several specialists …

2010 ACCF/AHA/AATS/ACR/ASA/SCA/SCAI/SIR/STS/SVM Guidelines for the Diagnosis and
Management of Patients With Thoracic Aortic Disease | Circulation Science Volunteer Warning …

Background and Purpose—This guideline provides an overview of the evidence on
established and emerging risk factors for stroke to provide evidence-based …