PHARMACOLOGY OF TREATING STROKES

Question 1

what should patients suspected of having a transient ischaemic attack receive?

Answer 1

aspirin immediately

Question 2

what the initial management for treating an acute ischaemic stroke?

Answer 2

alteplase within 4.5 hours of symptom onset provided haemorrhage has been excluded
aspirin within 24 hours of symptom onset

Question 3

whats the long term management following a transient ischaemic attack or ischaemic stroke?

Answer 3

clopidogrel
anticoagulant treatment long term if have AF
high-intensity statin initiated 48 hours after stroke symptom onset irrespective of the patients serum cholesterol concentration
bp measured and treated
life style changes

Question 4

what lifestyle changes should a patient make to avoid a recurrent stroke?

Answer 4

smoking cessation
diet changes
exercise
weight loss 
alcohol intake decreased

Question 5

what bp drug should not be given following a stroke?

Answer 5

beta blockers