- Current evidence continues to suggest that aspirin is the preferred treatment for the management of acute ischaemic stroke.
- Evidence suggests that aspirin use in acute ischaemic stroke improves patient outcomes.
- If the patient is unable to take aspirin orally alternative routes of administration should be considered, e.g. rectal, to ensure that the patient receives the appropriate treatment.
- A rolling programme of education of junior medical staff to highlight the current evidence and appropriate management of acute stroke patients will improve quality of care delivered and patient outcomes.
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