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A Thrombotic Stroke Model Based On Transient Cerebral Hypoxia-ischemia
Published on: August 18, 2015
[Secondary stroke prevention]
1Klinik für Diagnostische und Interventionelle Neuroradiologie, Kirrberger Straße, Gebäude 90, 66421, Homburg/Saar, Deutschland. Armin.Bachhuber@uks.eu.
Background:
The treatment of strokes is based on two pillars: the efficient management of acute strokes to minimize permanent neurological deficits, and secondary prevention to avoid recurrence.
Objective:
To summarize current recommendations for secondary stroke prevention.
Materials And Methods:
Guidelines and recent studies on the most common causes of strokes, and their treatment and prevention are reviewed. Special attention is given to endovascular therapy and cardioembolic strokes.
Conclusion:
A brief overview of recommended therapies is provided.
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