title: Ischemic stroke: prevention of complications and secondary prevention.
abstract: In stroke cases where there has been acute interventional therapy and in those where no intervention was possible, attention to prevention of complications and secondary stroke prevention can substantially improve outcomes. Standardized clinical tools such as clinical pathways and standing order sets as well as collaboration among highly trained nurses and physicians are essential in implementing best practices. This article summarizes the current evidence in relation to these very important aspects of stroke care.
authors.affiliation: University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine, USA. mrymer@saint-lukes.org
authors.forename: Marilyn M
authors.initials: MM
authors.lastname: Rymer
authors.forename: Debbie
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Summers
mesh_terms: D002545:Brain Ischemia / Q000150:complications; D019317:Evidence-Based Medicine; D006801:Humans; D055502:Secondary Prevention; D020521:Stroke / Q000150:complications* / Q000517:prevention & control*