Stroke screening

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Risk calculators and risk factors for Stroke screening

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1];Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Maryam Hadipour, M.D.[2]

Overview

There are several screening tests for high-risk patients to detect and prevent stroke: Carotid Artery Ultrasound, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Screening, Atrial Fibrillation, Peripheral Artery Disease.

Screening

It is suggested to use a variety of tests and assessments to detect high-risk patients and prevent stroke events. The tools are as follows:

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