title: Diagnosis and treatment of stroke.
abstract: This article is a review and update on stroke, the third leading cause of death in the United States. After reading the information presented, readers should be able to: Outline the etiology of stroke. Differentiate between ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke. Correlate stroke symptoms with the origin of the stroke. List risk factors and identify modifiable risk factors for stroke. Discuss the various imaging techniques used to diagnose stroke. Summarize the emergency work-up for suspected stroke patients. Identify current treatment options.
authors.affiliation: College of Pharmacy, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, USA.
authors.forename: Julliana
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Newman
mesh_terms: D002545:Brain Ischemia; D002543:Cerebral Hemorrhage; D016894:Endarterectomy, Carotid; D005343:Fibrinolytic Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D018810:Magnetic Resonance Angiography; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging / Q000379:methods; D010975:Platelet Aggregation Inhibitors / Q000627:therapeutic use; D012307:Risk Factors; D020521:Stroke / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy
chemical_list: D005343:Fibrinolytic Agents; D010975:Platelet Aggregation Inhibitors