Lasting impairments following transient ischemic attack and minor stroke: a systematic review protocol.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

The focus on medical management and secondary prevention following Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA) and minor stroke is well-established. Evidence is emerging that people with TIA and minor stroke can experience lasting impairments as fatigue, depression, anxiety, cognitive impairment, and communication difficulties. These impairments are often underrecognized and inconsistently treated. Research in this area is developing rapidly and an updated systematic review is required to evaluate new evidence as it emerges. This living systematic review aims to describe the prevalence of lasting impairments and how they affect the lives of people with TIA and minor stroke. Furthermore, we will explore whether there are differences in impairments experienced by people with TIA com

SUBMITTER: Hede Ebbesen B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10213239 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature