idelines for the Primary Prevention of Stroke..pdf

Guidelines for the Primary Prevention of Stroke. A Guideline for Healthcare
Professionals From the American Heart Association/American Stroke
Association
Larry B. Goldstein, Cheryl D. Bushnell, Robert J. Adams, Lawrence J. Appel, Lynne
T. Braun, Seemant Chaturvedi, Mark A. Creager, Antonio Culebras, Robert H. Eckel,
Robert G. Hart, Judith A. Hinchey, Virginia J. Howard, Edward C. Jauch, Steven R.
Levine, James F. Meschia, Wesley S. Moore, J. V. (Ian) Nixon, Thomas A. Pearson
and on behalf of the American Heart Association Stroke Council, Council on
Cardiovascular Nursing, Council on Epidemiology and Prevention, Council for High
Blood Pressure Research, Council on Peripheral Vascular Disease, and
Interdisciplinary Council on Quali
Stroke published online Dec 6, 2010;
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AHA/ASA Guideline
Guidelines for the Primary Prevention of Stroke
A Guideline for Healthcare Professionals From the American Heart
Association/American Stroke Association
The American Academy of Neurology affirms the value of this guideline as an educational
tool for neurologists.
Larry B. Goldstein, MD, FAHA, Chair; Che