Incidence and prevention of ischemic stroke following myocardial infarction: review of current literature.
Myocardial infarction is the leading cause of death today. With the fast progress in pharmacotherapy and revascularization technology, outcomes following a myocardial infarction have become very favorable. While most of the complications from a myocardial infarction can be adequately managed, thus leading to reduced mortality, stroke following a myocardial infarction remains a challenge even today, and can lead to potentially devastating complications. We discuss the incidence, pathophysiology, and management options of non-hemorrhagic stroke following a myocardial infarction.
Dutta
Monisha
M
Department of Neurology, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY 40536, USA.
Hanna
Elias
E
Das
Pranab
P
Steinhubl
Steven R
SR
D015906:Angioplasty, Balloon, Coronary / Q000009:adverse effects; D000925:Anticoagulants / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D001281:Atrial Fibrillation / Q000150:complications / Q000188:drug therapy; D004359:Drug Therapy, Combination; D006801:Humans; D015994:Incidence; D002546:Ischemic Attack, Transient / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D009203:Myocardial Infarction / Q000150:complications / Q000628:therapy*; D010975:Platelet Aggregation Inhibitors / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D012307:Risk Factors; D020521:Stroke / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology* / Q000517:prevention & control*; D013927:Thrombosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control
D000925:Anticoagulants; D010975:Platelet Aggregation Inhibitors