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Diagnosis and treatment of stroke
1College of Pharmacy, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, USA.
Insights
This review updates knowledge on stroke, a leading cause of death. It covers causes, types (ischemic and hemorrhagic), symptoms, risk factors, diagnosis, and treatments for stroke.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Cardiovascular Medicine
- Public Health
Background:
- Stroke is the third leading cause of death in the United States.
- Understanding stroke's complexities is crucial for effective management and prevention.
- This article provides a comprehensive overview and current update on stroke.
Purpose of the Study:
- To outline the etiology of stroke.
- To differentiate between ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke.
- To correlate stroke symptoms with their origin, identify risk factors (modifiable and non-modifiable), discuss diagnostic imaging, emergency work-up, and current treatment options.
Main Methods:
- This article is a review and update.
- It synthesizes current knowledge on stroke from existing literature.
- Information is presented to facilitate reader understanding of key aspects of stroke.
Main Results:
- Readers will be able to understand the causes and types of stroke.
- Readers will be able to identify stroke symptoms, risk factors, and diagnostic methods.
- Readers will be able to recognize current treatment strategies for stroke.
Conclusions:
- A thorough understanding of stroke etiology, presentation, and management is essential.
- This review equips healthcare professionals and informed laypersons with updated knowledge on stroke.
- Effective identification and management of stroke can mitigate its impact as a leading cause of death.
Abstract:
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.