Stroke syndromes present clinically as neurologic deficits of sudden onset. Symptoms
depend upon the affected region of brain, which in turn is defined by the arterial anatomy …

Survivors of stroke and transient ischaemic attacks are at risk of a recurrent stroke, which is
often more severe and disabling than the index event. Optimum secondary prevention of …

Background Previous studies conducted between 1997 and 2003 estimated that the risk of
stroke or an acute coronary syndrome was 12 to 20% during the first 3 months after a …

Background Although the use of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) for the diagnosis of
acute stroke is increasing, this method has not proved more effective than computed …

Suspected transient ischaemic attack (TIA) is a common diagnostic challenge for physicians
in neurology, stroke, general medicine and primary care. It is essential to identify TIAs …

Background and Purpose—Transient ischemic attack and minor stroke portend a substantial
risk of recurrent stroke. MRI can identify patients at high risk for a recurrent stroke. However …

Stroke is a major cause of death and disability worldwide. Without improvements in
prevention, the burden will increase during the next 20 years because of the ageing …

Objective: Patients with TIA have high risk of recurrent stroke and require rapid assessment
and treatment. The ABCD2 clinical risk prediction score is recommended for patient triage by …

Objectives: Stroke risk immediately after TIA defined by time-based criteria is high, and
prognostic scores (ABCD2 and ABCD3-I) have been developed to assist management. The …

Key Clinical Points Transient Ischemic Attack Cerebral or retinal symptoms consistent with
transient ischemic attack (TIA) usually last for seconds or minutes and typically last less than …