AHA/ASA guideline recommendations for prevention of stroke in women oral contraceptives: Difference between revisions
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Ayokunle Olubaniyi, M.B,B.S [2]
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2014 AHA/ASA Guideline Recommendations for Prevention of Stroke in Women (DO NOT EDIT)
Class III (No Benefit) |
"1. OCs may be harmful in women with additional risk factors (eg, cigarette smoking, prior thromboembolic events) (Level of Evidence: B) " |
"2. Routine screening for prothrombotic mutations before initiation of hormonal contraception is not useful. (Level of Evidence: A) " |
Class I |
" Measurement of BP before initiation of hormonal contraception is recommended. (Level of Evidence: B) " |
Class IIb |
" Among OC users, aggressive therapy of stroke risk factors may be reasonable. (Level of Evidence: C)" |