New guidelines on treatment of stroke

New guidelines on the treatment of stroke have been released by the National Stroke Foundation.

The guidelines provide a series of evidence-based recommendations to promote improved treatment for stroke and Transient Ischaemic Attack (TIA).

The new Clinical Guidelines for Acute Stroke Management are an update from the version produced in 2003 and have been expanded to include recommendations for treatment and assessment of TIA or ‘mini stroke’ and evidence for the cost effectiveness of the treatments recommended.

“Recent research shows that the risk of stroke after a TIA is very high – much higher than we previously thought,” Dr Erin Lalor, chief executive officer of the National Stroke Foundation said.

“The research also shows that fast assessment and treatment after TIA greatly reduces the risk of a subsequent stroke – a powerful prevention strategy,” Dr Lalor said.

For more information visit www.strokefoundation.com.au