Recognising stroke and transient ischaemic attack - The role of primary care

Jones, Stephanie P. and Emsley, Hedley C. A. and Gibson, Josephine M. E. and Leathley, Michael J. and Sharma, Anil and Watkins, Caroline L. (2012) Recognising stroke and transient ischaemic attack - The role of primary care. Primary Care Cardiovascular Journal, 5 (1). pp. 33-36. ISSN 1756-5138

Abstract

Stroke is the third commonest cause of adult death and the leading cause of complex disability in the UK. This article will discuss the importance of the early recognition of stroke and transient ischaemic attack and the role of primary care staff in implementing national guidelines. Practical case study examples are included.