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Guidelines for the Prevention of Stroke in Women: A Statement for Healthcare Professionals From the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association
Overview
These guidelines focus on stroke risk factors unique to or more common in women, as well as stroke prevention in women.
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Date: May 1, 2014
Contact: practice@apta.org
Content Type: CPG
Pregnancy, Stroke, Venous Thromboembolism
Adult (25-44), Aged (65+), 80 and over (80+), Middle Aged (45-64)
Bushnell C, McCullough LD, Awad IA, et al; American Heart Association, Stroke Council, Council on Cardiovascular and Stroke Nursing, Council on Clinical Cardiology, Council on Epidemiology and Prevention, Council for High Blood Pressure Research
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