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Stroke (Strokes) Summary

Description: A group of pathological conditions characterized by sudden, non-convulsive loss of neurological function due to BRAIN ISCHEMIA or INTRACRANIAL HEMORRHAGES. Stroke is classified by the type of tissue NECROSIS, such as the anatomic location, vasculature involved, etiology, age of the affected individual, and hemorrhagic vs. non-hemorrhagic nature. (From Adams et al., Principles of Neurology, 6th ed, pp777-810)

Also Known As: Strokes; Apoplexy; Stroke, Acute; Acute Stroke; Stroke, Cerebral Show All >>

Networked: 53799 relevant articles (4187 outcomes, 11051 trials/studies) for this Disease

Key Drugs and Agents for Stroke

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Drugs and Important Biological Agents (IBA) related to treatments:
  1. Aspirin (Acetylsalicylic Acid) : 350 outcomes 724 studies in 2425 results : FDA 80 Generic
  2. Tissue Plasminogen Activator (Alteplase) : 299 outcomes 564 studies in 2704 results : FDA 2
  3. Warfarin (Coumadin) : 258 outcomes 588 studies in 2009 results : FDA 21 Generic
  4. clopidogrel (Plavix) : 106 outcomes 237 studies in 738 results : FDA 7
  5. Anticoagulants : 82 outcomes 175 studies in 1057 results : IBA
  6. Perindopril : 79 outcomes 95 studies in 134 results : FDA 7 Generic
  7. Platelet Aggregation Inhibitors (Antiplatelet Drugs) : 68 outcomes 77 studies in 525 results : IBA
  8. glucuronyl glucosamine glycan sulfate (Vessel) : 61 outcomes 243 studies in 1927 results : IBA
  9. Dipyridamole (Persantine) : 54 outcomes 109 studies in 305 results : FDA 32 Generic
  10. Vitamin K : 46 outcomes 88 studies in 392 results : FDA 6
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Diseases Related to Stroke

  1. Myocardial Infarction
  2. Atrial Fibrillation
  3. Stroke (Strokes)
  4. Hemorrhage
  5. Hypertension (High Blood Pressure)
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Key Therapies for Stroke

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  1. Carotid Endarterectomy : 144 outcomes 283 studies in 1364 results
  2. Thrombolytic Therapy : 114 outcomes 171 studies in 1216 results
  3. Stents : 71 outcomes 112 studies in 832 results
  4. Thrombectomy : 60 outcomes 92 studies in 461 results
  5. Activities of Daily Living (ADL) : 54 outcomes 147 studies in 957 results
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