title: Management of geriatric TIA and stroke.
abstract: The geriatric population is at high risk for stroke. An informed approach to the management of cerebrovascular disease can help reduce neurologic impairment and mortality. In the near future, new drugs and strategies for prevention and acute treatment will give physicians the tools for yet more productive interventions.
authors.affiliation: University of California, Los Angeles.
authors.forename: B H
authors.initials: BH
authors.lastname: Dobkin
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D002561:Cerebrovascular Disorders / Q000209:etiology / Q000401:mortality / Q000517:prevention & control* / Q000628:therapy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D002546:Ischemic Attack, Transient / Q000150:complications / Q000628:therapy*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012307:Risk Factors; D012737:Sex Factors