Guidelines

The guidelines listed below are the foundation for best-practice and care for stroke victims. The protocols have been developed to reflect these best-practices and to implement the practice parameters.

Acute Ischemic Stroke Treatment

AHA/ASA Guideline

NEW!--Implementation Strategies for Emergency Medical Services Within Stroke Systems of Care

NEW!--Acute Ischemic Stroke Treatment in 2007
Goldstein Circulation.2007; 116: 1504-1514


Guidelines for the Early Management of Adults With Ischemic Stroke

ASA Scientific Statement:
Guidelines for Prevention of Stroke in Patients With Ischemic Stroke or Transient Ischemic Attack

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NINDS Acute Stroke Workshop:

Improving the Chain of Recovery for Acute Stroke in Your Community: Table of Contents
Secondary Prevention of Ischemic Stroke

AHA Scientific Statement:
Preventing Ischemic Stroke in Patients With Prior Stroke and Transient Ischemic Attack


Rehabilitation of the Stroke Patient

AHA/ASA-Endorsed Practice Guidelines
Management of Adult Stroke Rehabilitation Care
A Clinical Practice Guideline