uitable for pharmacy and medical students with an interest in treating and preventing stroke, this presentation is provided to help counsel stroke patients, their families and caregivers on the pharmaceutical treatment of stroke.

This information is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for formal education or training. Advice on the treatment or care of an individual patient should be obtained through consultation with a physician who has examined that patient or is familiar with that patient's medical history.

Contents:

Introduction

Definitons

• Stroke
• Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)

Pathophysiology and Etiology

• Causes
• Non-reducable Risk Factors
• Reducable Risk Factors

Clinical Presentation

• Common Symptoms
• Other Symptoms

Acute Treatment of Stroke

Stroke Prevention

• Antiplatelets
  • Aspirin
  • Aspirin and Dipyridamole - Aggrenox®
  • Clopidogrel - Plavix®
  • Clopidogrel and Aspirin
  • Ticlopidine - Ticlid®
• Oral Anticoagulants
  • Warfarin - Coumadin®

Other Preventative Measures for Stroke Risk Reduction

References

Last updated: March 21, 2003