Stroke

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Decision Points focus on key medical care decisions that are important to many health problems.Decision Points focus on key medical care decisions that are important to many health problems.
 Should I have carotid endarterectomy for stroke or transient ischemic attack (TIA)?
 Should I put my loved one who has had a stroke in a nursing home?
 Should I take daily aspirin to prevent a heart attack or a stroke?

Actionsets help people take an active role in managing a health condition.Actionsets are designed to help people take an active role in managing a health condition.
 Anticoagulants: Vitamin K and your diet
 Heart disease: Eating a heart-healthy diet
 Stroke recovery: Coping with eating problems

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Author: Robin Parks, MSLast Updated: March 6, 2007
Medical Review: Anne C. Poinier, MD - Internal Medicine
Richard D. Zorowitz, MD - Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

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