Title

Primary Prevention of Stroke

Authoring Organization

Publication Month/Year

October 28, 2014

Last Updated Month/Year

May 30, 2023

Supplemental Implementation Tools

Document Type

Guideline

External Publication Status

Published

Country of Publication

US

Document Objectives

The aim of this updated statement is to provide comprehensive and timely evidence-based recommendations on the prevention of stroke among individuals who have not previously experienced a stroke or transient ischemic attack.

Target Patient Population

Individuals who have not previously experienced a stroke or transient ischemic attack

Inclusion Criteria

Female, Male, Adult, Older adult

Health Care Settings

Ambulatory, Long term care

Intended Users

Nurse, nurse practitioner, physician, physician assistant

Scope

Prevention

Diseases/Conditions (MeSH)

D020521 - Stroke, D011322 - Primary Prevention

Keywords

primary prevention, stroke, Stroke Prevention, Ischemic Attack

Methodology

Number of Source Documents
955
Literature Search Start Date
January 1, 2009
Literature Search End Date
December 6, 2012