The most important diagnostic procedures in acute stroke
Stroke is the second leading cause of death and the leading cause of permanent disablement in elderly population worldwide. About 80% of all stroke cases are ischemic due to...
Issue: 1/2013
Therapy of acute ischemic stroke
Most of ischemic strokes are caused by acute extra- or intracranial thromboembolic lesion causing artery obstruction. It has been demonstrated that recanalization is the most...
Issue: 1/2013
Prevention of ischemic stroke
Treatment of general vascular risk factors (hypertension, diabetes mellitus, hypercholesterolemia) is necessary in primary and secondary prevention of stroke. The most important...
Authors: Václavík D.
Issue: 1/2013
Antithrombotics in the prevention of cerebrovascular accidents. Part II – Significance of anticoagulant therapy
Cerebrovascular accidents of ischemic etiology most frequently occur in the background of atherothrombosis, in which case antiplatelet treatment plays a crucial role in the...
Authors: Bultas J., Karetová D.
Issue: 1/2013
Blood pressure control in primary and secondary prevention of stroke
Primary and secondary preventive measurements significantly decrease the risk of stroke development. Hypertension is one of the most significant risk factors. Moderate drop in...
Authors: Souček M., Řiháček I.
Issue: 1/2013
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