JAMA, 9 August 2016 This JAMA Clinical Guidelines Synopsis summarizes the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association (AHA/ASA) 2014 guidelines on primary prevention of stroke. … Major recommendations Assess the risk of first stroke in adults using a risk assessment tool such as the American College of Cardiology (ACC)/AHA Cardiovascular Risk Calculator (class IIa; level of evidence B). Encourage […]
Circulation, 8 August 2016 The mission of the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association includes increasing access to high-quality, evidence-based care that improves patient outcomes such as health-related quality of life and is consistent with the patients’ values, preferences, and goals. Awareness of and access to palliative care interventions align with the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association mission. […]
Stroke, 1 June 2016 Purpose—The aim of this guideline is to provide a synopsis of best clinical practices in the rehabilitative care of adults recovering from stroke. … Conclusions—As systems of care evolve in response to healthcare reform efforts, postacute care and rehabilitation are often considered a costly area of care to be trimmed but without recognition of […]
Stroke, 1 October 2015 Purpose—The aim of this guideline is to provide a focused update of the current recommendations for the endovascular treatment of acute ischemic stroke. When there is overlap, the recommendations made here supersede those of previous guidelines. … Conclusions—Certain endovascular procedures have been demonstrated to provide clinical benefit in selected patients with acute ischemic stroke. […]
JAMA, 21 July 2015 This JAMA Clinical Guidelines Synopsis article summarizes the evidence for management of anticoagulation therapy in patients with atrial fibrillation. … Major recommendations For nonvalvular AF that is paroxysmal, persistent, or permanent, oral anticoagulation is recommended for patients with prior stroke, transient ischemic attack, or a CHA₂DS₂-VASc score of 2 or greater (class I recommendation) […]
J Am Heart Assoc, 6 April 2015 Background Although guidelines for antiarrhythmic drug therapy in atrial fibrillation (AF) were published in 2006, it remains uncertain whether adherence to these guidelines affects patient outcomes.… Conclusions Adherence to published guidelines in the antiarrhythmic management of AF is associated with improved patient outcomes. Read more.
JAMA Intern Med, November 2014 The American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association (ACC/AHA) guidelines are frequently used to guide cardiovascular care. Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) are considered to be the highest level of evidence and are cited in these guidelines whenever available. However, RCTs can have limited external validity. To examine their generalizability, we examined […]
Stroke, 28 October 2014 The aim of this updated statement is to provide comprehensive and timely evidence-based recommendations on the prevention of stroke among individuals who have not previously experienced a stroke or transient ischemic attack. Evidence-based recommendations are included for the control of risk factors, interventional approaches to atherosclerotic disease of the cervicocephalic circulation, […]
Stroke, 25 September 2014 To work toward the goal of building healthier lives, free of cardiovascular diseases and stroke, the American Heart Association (AHA) and American Stroke Association (ASA) have developed a multifaceted strategy for improving the quality of care for stroke. A key feature of this strategy is the development of professional guidelines for […]
Circ Cardiovasc Qual Outcomes, 2 September 2014 Background—Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common sustained cardiac arrhythmia. It is a cause of stroke, heart failure, and death. Guideline-based treatment can improve outcomes in AF. Unfortunately, adherence to these guidelines is low. Get With The Guidelines is a hospital-based performance initiative, which has been shown to […]
