Title

Primary Prevention of Stroke

Authoring Organization

Publication Month/Year

October 27, 2014

Last Updated Month/Year

April 4, 2024

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

Male, Female, 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
December 31, 2008
Literature Search End Date
December 5, 2012