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Guidelines for the Prevention of Stroke in Women: A Statement for Healthcare Professionals From the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association

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Date: Thursday, May 1, 2014

Overview

These guidelines focus on stroke risk factors unique to or more common in women, as well as stroke prevention in women.

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Resource Details

Date: May 1, 2014
Contact:  practice@apta.org
Content Type:  CPG

Symptoms & Conditions

Pregnancy, Stroke, Venous Thromboembolism

Patient Age

Adult (25-44), Aged (65+), 80 and over (80+), Middle Aged (45-64)

Author(s)

Bushnell C, McCullough LD, Awad IA, et al; American Heart Association, Stroke Council, Council on Cardiovascular and Stroke Nursing, Council on Clinical Cardiology, Council on Epidemiology and Prevention, Council for High Blood Pressure Research

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