SELECT ANTICOAGULANT REVERSAL

Melissa Nestor and Rachael Scott

Stroke is characterized by sudden onset of focal neurologic dysfunction lasting 24 hours or more, with potential causes including ischemic and hemorrhagic events. The chapter outlines the clinical presentation of stroke symptoms, diagnostic tests necessary for evaluation, and treatment goals aimed at minimizing neurologic injury and preventing long-term disability. It emphasizes the importance of antithrombotic therapy for secondary prevention and provides detailed recommendations for managing anticoagulation in stroke patients.