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Secondary Stroke Prevention Needs Improvement

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New research finds that one out of 12 people who have a stroke will likely soon have another stroke, and one out of four will likely die within one year. Researchers say the findings highlight the vital need for better secondary stroke prevention. The study is published in the February 16, 2010, issue of Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

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Tags: Heart Disease, Arrhythmia, Atrial Fibrillation, Neurology, Stroke, Thrombotic Event

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Need 2 improve stroke treatment 2 prevent 2nd stroke: http://bit.ly/9wRm25 (@RickMcGuire1) [Due to undiagnosed atrial fibrillation maybe?]

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Specific IT is the only treatment which interferes with the basic pathophysiological mechanisms of the allergic disease http://t.co/FGv0jEj1

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Improved care needed for atrial fibrillation - latimes.com

latimes.com — “More people with atrial fibrillation should be on medications to prevent stroke, experts say.View full resource at latimes.com

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Disparities in stroke care prevail among US racial/ethnic groups, experts say

sciencedaily.com — “Disparities based on race and ethnic origin exist in every aspect of stroke care, according to experts. Minority groups represent at least 28 percent of the US population, and the percent is expected to nearly double by the year 2050 -- increasing the need to close health care gaps. Education can significantly improve stroke care for minority groups. Programs to reach young minorities can help raise awareness that stroke is preventable and treatable.View full resource at sciencedaily.com

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Disparities in stroke care prevail among US racial/ethnic groups

eurekalert.org — “Disparities based on race and ethnic origin exist in every aspect of stroke care. Minority groups represent at least 28 percent of the US population, and the percent is expected to nearly double by the year 2050 -- increasing the need to close health care gaps. Education can significantly improve stroke care for minority groups. Programs to reach young minorities can help raise awareness that stroke is preventable and treatable.View full resource at eurekalert.org

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Stroke incidence in urban Tanzania significantly higher than in developed countries

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Secondary Stroke Prevention Needs Improvement

medicalnewstoday.com — “New research finds that one out of 12 people who have a stroke will likely soon have another stroke, and one out of four will likely die within one year. Researchers say the findings highlight theView full resource at medicalnewstoday.com

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news-medical.net — “Since 1999, stroke survivors have been advised to use aspirin, prescription antiplatelet agents, or prescription anticoagulants to help avoid another stroke. Many large surveys of the U.S. population have reported the use of aspirin for secondary prevention, but commonly combine people with stroke and coronary artery disease, and only rarely report the use of antithrombotic agents other than aspirin.View full resource at news-medical.net

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