Stroke pocketcards!

The Stroke pocketcards contain a collection of valuable clinical information on the diagnosis and management of stroke, including: - An algorithm for the emergency management of acute stroke- tPA administration guidelines, including complete tPA inclusion and exclusion criteria and guidelines for management of patients receiving tPA- Indications and guidelines for intra-arterial thrombolysis and mechanical clot extraction- Quick reference tables for localization of TIAs and strokes, including descriptions of anterior and posterior circulation syndromes- Illustrations of cerebral and brain stem vasculature and vascular territories- The NIH Stroke Scale and information on the clinical prognosis of stroke- Descriptions and indications for use of imaging modalities in stroke management- Recommendations for stroke workup, hospital management and supportive care- Secondary stroke prevention recommendations, including guidelines for carotid endarterectomy and antithrombotic therapy in atrial fibrillation