A seven day service for the assessment and treatment of transient ischaemic attack (TIA)

Source: NHS improvement

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Date of publication: September 2011

Publication type: Case Study

In a nutshell: This case study provides details on the development of a consultant led seven day rapid access one-stop TIA outpatient service for both higher and lower risk TIA patients at University of Hospitals Leicester NHS Trust.

Length of publication: 2 pages

How to implement best practice in stroke and TIA imaging

Source: Synergy News

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Date of publication: November 2011

Publication type: Article

In a nutshell: This article considers the three Accelerated Stroke Improvement (ASI) measures that relate directly to radiology and looks at examples of best practice introduced by Trusts across England to meet these targets.

Length of publication: 3 pages

The Challenge for Radiology! Imaging for Stroke and Transient Ischaemic Attack (TIA)

Source: Synergy News

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Date of publication: September 2011

Publication type: Article

In a nutshell: In this feature, Dr Andrew Beale, National Clinical Lead for NHS Improvement, and Victoria Brown, National Imaging Lead for NHS Improvement provide an overview of the issues relating to imaging for stroke and TIA.  They discuss current guidance, the role of thrombolysis and recent advances.

Length of publication: 2 pages

Transient ischaemic attack clinics and management of transient ischaemic attacks

Source: Current Opinion in Neurology 2011 Feb; 24 (1): 50-58

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Date of publication: February 2011

Publication type: Journal Article

In a nutshell: This study reviews the use of transient ischaemic attack (TIA) clinics, other service delivery models, and current TIA management.

Length of publication: 9 page article

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Health education in patients with a recent stroke or transient ischaemic attack: a comprehensive review

Source: International Journal of Stroke 2011 Feb; 6 (1): 67-74

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Date of publication: February 2011

Publication type: Journal Article

In a nutshell: This study reviews the effect of health education in stroke and transient ischaemic attack patients. The study considers the impact on level of knowledge, attitude and skills, health behaviour and stroke outcome.

Length of publication: 8 page article

National stroke association recommendations for systems of care for TIA

Source: Annals of Neurology

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Date of publication: December 2010

Publication type: Journal Article

In a nutshell: This study provides details of recommendations from the National Stroke Association and a multidisciplinary panel of experts on systems of care for TIA. The panel recommends that hospitals establish standardized protocols to assure rapid and complete evaluation and treatment for patients with TIA, with particular attention to urgency and close observation in patients at high risk of stroke.

Length of publication: 25 page article

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Stratified, urgent care for transient ischemic attack results in low stroke rates

Source: Stroke 2010 Nov; 41 (11): 2601-2605

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Date of publication: November 2010

Publication type: Journal Article

In a nutshell: This study assessed the use of urgent stroke prevention clinics for emergency department patients with TIA. The authors wanted to find if an ABCD2-based ED triaging tool for TIA with outpatient management would be associated with lower 90-day stroke rate than that predicted by ABCD2.

Length of publication: 5 page article

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A telephone hotline for transient ischaemic attack and stroke: prospective audit of a model to improve rapid access to specialist stroke care

Source: BMJ 2010 Jul; 341: c3265

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Date of publication: July 2010

Publication type: Journal Article

In a nutshell: This quality improvement report provides details of an audit undertaken in Lothian, Scotland on the use of a consultant telephone hotline for transient ischemic attack and stroke. The aim of the audit was to find out if the hotline reduced delays in assessment and appropriate treatment.

Length of publication: 3 page article

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The National Stroke Strategy – is it achievable?

Source: Ann R Coll Surg Engl 2009 Nov; 91 (8): 641-644

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Date of publication: November 2009

Publication type: Journal Article

In a nutshell: Timing of intervention in symptomatic carotid disease is critical. The Department of Health’s National Stroke Strategy recommends urgent intervention within 48 hours for appropriate patients. This study discusses public responses to the symptoms of TIA, the response of primary care to symptomatic patients and considers if the 48-hour treatment recommendation is actually achievable.

Length of publication: 4 page article

Short-Term and Long-Term Risk of Incident Ischemic Stroke After Transient Ischemic Attack

Source: Stroke 2009 Dec 3. [Epub ahead of print]

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Date of publication: December 2009

Publication type: Journal Article

In a nutshell: This study aims to estimate the long and short term relative risks of stroke associated with transient ischemic attack using data from a population-based case-control study.

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Acknowledgement: New Documents Bulletin