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In May 2019, NICE updated and replaced this guideline with NICE guideline NG128 on stroke and transient ischaemic attack in over 16s. Some of the 2008 recommendations have been retained in the new guideline. This 2008 full guideline includes the evidence supporting the 2008 recommendations. Sections of the guideline CG68 that have been updated are shaded in grey in the PDF.
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May 2019: NICE guideline CG68 (July 2008) has been updated and replaced by NG128.
This guideline covers interventions in the acute stage of a stroke (‘acute stroke’) or transient ischaemic attack (TIA). Most of the evidence considered relates to interventions in the first 48 hours after onset of symptoms, although some interventions of up to 2 weeks are covered as well. This guideline is a stand-alone document, but is designed to be read alongside the Intercollegiate Stroke Working Party guideline ‘National clinical guideline for stroke’ which considers evidence for interventions from the acute stage into rehabilitation and life after stroke. The Intercollegiate Stroke Working Party guideline is an update of the 2004 2nd edition and includes all the recommendations contained within this guideline. This acute stroke and TIA guideline is also designed to be read alongside the Department of Health’s (DH) ‘National stroke strategy’ (NSS). Where there are differences between the recommendations made within this acute stroke and TIA guideline and the NSS, the Guideline Development Group (GDG) members feel that their recommendations are derived from systematic methodology to identify all of the relevant literature.
Contents
- Guideline Development Group Members
- Preface
- Development of the Guideline
- The Guideline
- 5. The rapid recognition of symptoms and diagnosis
- 6. Imaging in TIA and non-disabling stroke
- 7. Specialist care in acute stroke
- 8. Pharmacological treatments for people with acute stroke
- 8.1. Thrombolysis in people with acute ischaemic stroke
- 8.2. Aspirin and anticoagulant treatment in people with acute ischaemic stroke
- 8.3. Antiplatelet and anticoagulant treatment in people with acute venous stroke
- 8.4. Antiplatelet and anticoagulant treatment in people with stroke due to arterial dissection
- 8.5. Antiplatelet and anticoagulant treatment in people with acute stroke due to antiphospholipid syndrome
- 8.6. Reversal of anticoagulation treatment in people with haemorrhagic stroke
- 8.7. Anticoagulation treatment for other comorbidities in people with acute stroke
- 8.8. Statin treatment in people with acute stroke
- 9. Maintenance or restoration of homeostasis
- 10. Nutrition and hydration
- 11. Early mobilisation and optimum positioning of people with acute stroke
- 12. Avoidance of aspiration pneumonia
- 13. Surgery for people with acute stroke
- 14. Research recommendations
- References
- Appendices
- Appendix A. Clinical question and search strategies
- Appendix B. Scope of the guideline and referral from the Department of Health
- Appendix C. Model to determine the cost effectiveness of immediate specialist assessment in a stroke unit compared to specialist assessment at a weekly clinic or no specialist assessment
- Appendix D. GDG members’ declaration of interests
- Evidence Tables
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National Collaborating Centre for Chronic Conditions: The National Collaborating Centre for Chronic Conditions (NCC-CC) is a collaborative, multiprofessional centre undertaking commissions to develop clinical guidance for the National Health Service (NHS) in England and Wales. The NCC-CC was established in 2001. It is an independent body, housed within the Clinical Standards Department at the Royal College of Physicians of London. The NCC-CC is funded by the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) to undertake commissions for national clinical guidelines on an annual rolling programme.
Suggested citation:
National Collaborating Centre for Chronic Conditions. Stroke: national clinical guideline for diagnosis and initial management of acute stroke and transient ischaemic attack (TIA). London: Royal College of Physicians, 2008.
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