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Optimized Management of Endovascular Treatment for Acute Ischemic Stroke
Published on: January 18, 2018
Acute ischemic stroke or migraine with aura? Triage considerations
Angela Collins-Yoder1, Betty Key
1Angela Collins-Yoder is a clinical professor at the University of Alabama's Capstone College of Nursing and a critical care clinical nurse specialist at Ascension Sacred Heart. Betty Key is an assistant professor at Samford University in Birmingham, Ala.
This article explores the intricate connection between acute ischemic stroke and migraine with aura. It highlights essential nursing interventions for managing patients with these conditions.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Cardiovascular Medicine
- Nursing Science
Background:
- Migraine with aura is a neurological condition.
- Acute ischemic stroke is a cerebrovascular event.
- The relationship between these two conditions requires further understanding.
Purpose of the Study:
- To elucidate the complex relationship between acute ischemic stroke and migraine with aura.
- To identify and discuss critical nursing interventions for this patient population.
Main Methods:
- Literature review
- Clinical case analysis
- Evidence-based practice synthesis
Main Results:
- The article details the shared risk factors and pathophysiological links between migraine with aura and ischemic stroke.
- It outlines specific nursing assessments and management strategies.
Conclusions:
- Understanding the link between migraine with aura and ischemic stroke is crucial for effective patient care.
- Timely and targeted nursing interventions can improve outcomes for patients experiencing both conditions.
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