What are the guidelines for the prevention of stroke in patients with stroke and transient ischemic attack?
The guidelines for the prevention of stroke in patients with stroke and transient ischemic attack are outlined in the American Heart Association/ American Stroke Association guidelines published in Stroke. 2014;45:2160 2236. These guidelines include recommendations for early management of acute ischemic stroke, clinical performance measures for adults hospitalized with acute ischemic stroke, and 2015 American Heart Association/American Stroke Association focused update of the 2013 guidelines for the early management of patients with acute ischemic stroke regarding endovascular treatment. Additionally, the scientific rationale for the inclusion and exclusion criteria for intravenous alteplase in acute ischemic stroke is outlined in a statement for healthcare professionals from the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association published in Stroke. 2016;47:581 641. 