Stroke Training and Awareness Resources (STARs)


Immediate treatment options

A doctor speaking to Sheetal. The doctor says "We will give you medication to keep your blood thin, a statin to lower your cholesterol, and a tablet to lower your blood pressure. Because your blood sugar is high, in addition to watching your diet, we will need to consider giving you some medication. Before you go you will be given an appointment to see the stroke nurse"

Following the diagram below we know that:

  • Sheetal has had a TIA
  • No rare causes were identified
  • Her ECG showed sinus rhythm
  • She is prescribed antiplatelet medication (Clopidogrel 75mg daily)
  • She is prescribed cholesterol lowering medication- see Topic Loop below for further information
  • She is prescribed an angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor to help lower her blood pressure- see Topic Loop below for further information
  • Her diabetic control is being reviewed
  • Lifestyle behaviour changes should be used in conjunction with drug therapy to reduce the risk of recurrence

 


Topic Loops:

Doctor: “We will give you medication to keep your blood thin, a statin to lower your cholesterol, and a tablet to lower your blood pressure. Because your blood sugar is high, in addition to watching your diet we will need to consider giving you some medication. Before you go you will be given an appointment to see the stroke nurse.”


 

Page last reviewed: 18 Jan 2021