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| May 17, 2012 |
Dear Colleague,
 May is American Stroke Month – a good time to increase your own knowledge about stroke and spread awareness to others. Start by testing yourself with the following questions; then check your answers and learn more by reading the articles in our More Resources box.
- What is the only treatment of acute ischemic stroke which extensive research has shown significantly reduces disability without increasing the risk of death?
- Can you list three classes of secondary stroke prevention medications?
- What are the five basic elements of a successful caregiver needs assessment?
- How does the use of exogenous estrogen affect a woman’s stroke risk?
- Who derives a greater benefit from t-PA – men or women?
- Why is the theme “absent presence” used to describe the parent-child relationship after stroke?
Visit the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines: Stroke page for more resources and tools. There is also a wonderful interactive workbook, Maximizing Independence After Stroke, that you can share with patients.
Have a great week!
Sincerely,
Lisa Bonsall, MSN, RN, CRNP
Clinical Editor
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