What is the SUSTAIN study?
The SUSTAIN study (Systemic Use of Stroke Averting Interventions) is an intervention that includes a nurse practitioner/physician assistant care manager, group clinics, self-management support, and care coordination to enhance risk factor control for ischemic stroke and TIA. It was tested in a randomized trial and showed no significant difference in the primary outcome of mean SBP, but the intervention group was more likely to achieve LDL goals compared to the usual care group.