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Stroke Group (161)

ISCHAEMIC/UNSPECIFIED STROKE, TRANSIENT ISCHAEMIC ATTACK (74)

Prevention of first or recurrent stroke (29)

Medical therapy (16)

Anticoagulants (3)

Anticoagulants for preventing recurrence following presumed non-cardioembolic ischaemic stroke or transient ischaemic attack

Anticoagulants for preventing stroke in patients with nonrheumatic atrial fibrillation and a history of stroke or transient ischaemic attack

Oral anticoagulants for preventing stroke in patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation and no previous history of stroke or transient ischemic attacks

Anticoagulants versus antiplatelet therapy (3)

Anticoagulants versus antiplatelet therapy for preventing stroke in patients with nonrheumatic atrial fibrillation and a history of stroke or transient ischemic attack

Oral anticoagulants versus antiplatelet therapy for preventing further vascular events after transient ischaemic attack or minor stroke of presumed arterial origin

Oral anticoagulants versus antiplatelet therapy for preventing stroke in patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation and no history of stroke or transient ischemic attacks

Antioxidant therapy (0)

Antiplatelet therapy (7)

Antiplatelet therapy for preventing stroke and other vascular events after carotid endarterectomy

Antiplatelet therapy for preventing stroke in patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation and no previous history of stroke or transient ischemic attacks

Antiplatelet therapy for preventing stroke in patients with nonrheumatic atrial fibrillation and a history of stroke or transient ischemic attacks (withdrawn)

Cilostazol versus aspirin for secondary prevention of vascular events after stroke (protocol stage)

Dipyridamole for preventing stroke and other vascular events in patients with vascular disease

Thienopyridine derivatives versus aspirin for preventing stroke and other serious vascular events in high vascular risk patients

Triflusal for preventing serious vascular events in people at high risk

Beta blockers (1)

Beta blockers for preventing stroke recurrence (protocol stage)

Blood pressure reduction (1)

Blood-pressure-lowering treatment for preventing recurrent stroke, major vascular events, and dementia in patients with a history of stroke or transient ischaemic attacks (protocol stage)

Complementary and Alternative therapies (0)

Homocysteine lowering therapy (0)

Hormone replacement therapy (including oestrogen) (0)

Lipid reduction (1)

Interventions in the management of serum lipids for preventing stroke recurrence

Non-pharmacological interventions (0)

Piracetam (0)

Surgical therapy (9)

Carotid surgery (4)

Carotid endarterectomy for asymptomatic carotid stenosis

Carotid endarterectomy for carotid stenosis in patients selected for coronary artery bypass graft surgery

Carotid endarterectomy for symptomatic carotid stenosis

Eversion versus conventional carotid endarterectomy for preventing stroke

Timing of carotid surgery (0)

Different interventions during carotid surgery (4)

Anticoagulants (0)

Antiplatelet therapy (0)

Hypercarbia versus hypocarbia (0)

Local versus general anaesthetic (1)

Local versus general anaesthesia for carotid endarterectomy

Patch angioplasty (2)

Patch angioplasty versus primary closure for carotid endarterectomy

Patches of different types for carotid patch angioplasty

Shunting (1)

Routine or selective carotid artery shunting for carotid endarterectomy (and different methods of monitoring in selective shunting)

Extracranial/intracranial bypass (1)

Extracranial-intracranial arterial bypass surgery for occlusive carotideal cerebrovascular disease (protocol stage)

Transvenous closure (0)

Radiological therapy (3)

Angioplasty (3)

Angioplasty for intracranial artery stenosis

Percutaneous transluminal angioplasty and stenting for carotid artery stenosis

Percutaneous transluminal angioplasty and stenting for vertebral artery stenosis

Surgical versus radiological therapy (1)

Percutaneous transluminal angioplasty and stenting for carotid artery stenosis

Policy for the use of diagnostic interventions in secondary prevention (0)

Treatment (45)

Medical therapy (43)

5HT antagonist therapy (0)

Amphetamine therapy (1)

Amphetamines for improving recovery after stroke

Anticoagulants (3)

Anticoagulants for acute ischaemic stroke

Anticoagulants versus antiplatelet agents for acute ischaemic stroke

Low-molecular-weight heparins or heparinoids versus standard unfractionated heparin for acute ischaemic stroke

Antioxidant therapy (1)

Tirilazad for acute ischaemic stroke

Antiplatelet therapy (3)

Anticoagulants versus antiplatelet agents for acute ischaemic stroke

Antiplatelet therapy for acute ischaemic stroke

Glycoprotein IIb-IIIa inhibitors for acute ischaemic stroke

Barbiturates (0)

Beta blockers (0)

Calcium antagonists (1)

Calcium antagonists for acute ischemic stroke

Choline precursor (0)

Complementary and Alternative therapies (11)

Acanthopanax for acute ischaemic stroke

Acupuncture for acute stroke

Acupuncture for stroke rehabilitation

Chuanxiong-type preparations for acute ischemic stroke

Dan Shen agents for acute ischaemic stroke

Dengzhanhua preparations for acute cerebral infarction

Ginkgo biloba for acute ischaemic stroke

Mailuoning for acute ischaemic stroke

Puerarin for acute ischaemic stroke

Sanchi for acute ischaemic stroke

Tongxinluo capsule for acute stroke

Cooling therapy (1)

Cooling therapy for acute stroke

Corticosteroids (1)

Corticosteroids for acute ischaemic stroke

Fibrinogen depleting agents (1)

Fibrinogen depleting agents for acute ischaemic stroke

GABA-ergic agents (0)

Gangliosides (1)

Gangliosides for acute ischaemic stroke

Glycerol (1)

Glycerol for acute stroke

Haemodilution (1)

Haemodilution for acute ischaemic stroke

Haemopoietic growth factors (1)

Colony stimulating factors (including erythropoietin, granulocyte colony stimulating factor and analogues) for stroke

Hyperbaric oxygen (1)

Hyperbaric oxygen therapy for acute ischaemic stroke

Lipid lowering (1)

Statins for acute ischemic stroke (protocol stage)

Mannitol (1)

Mannitol for acute stroke

Naftidrofuryl (1)

Naftidrofuryl for acute stroke

Neuroprotection (4)

Cerebrolysin for acute Ischaemic stroke (protocol stage)

Edaravone for acute ischaemic stroke (protocol stage)

Excitatory amino acid antagonists for acute stroke

Lubeluzole for acute ischaemic stroke

Nitric oxide donors (1)

Nitric oxide donors (nitrates), L-arginine, or nitric oxide synthase inhibitors for acute stroke

Opiate antagonists (0)

Pentoxifylline (1)

Pentoxifylline, propentofylline and pentifylline for acute ischaemic stroke

Piracetam (1)

Piracetam for acute ischaemic stroke

Prostacyclin (1)

Prostacyclin and analogues for acute ischaemic stroke

Theophylline (1)

Theophylline, aminophylline, caffeine and analogues for acute ischaemic stroke

Thrombolysis (2)

Thrombolysis (different doses, routes of administration and agents) for acute ischaemic stroke

Thrombolysis for acute ischaemic stroke

Vasodilator agents (0)

Vinca alkaloids (1)

Vinpocetine for acute ischaemic stroke

Surgical therapy (1)

Surgical decompression for cerebral oedema in acute ischaemic stroke

Radiological therapy (1)

Percutaneous vascular interventions for acute ischaemic stroke (protocol stage)

Policy for the use of diagnostic interventions for acute stroke (0)

HAEMORRHAGIC STROKE (13)

Prevention (0)

Treatment (13)

Medical therapy (12)

Anticoagulants (0)

Antioxidant therapy (0)

Choline Precursors (0)

Complementary and Alternative therapies (1)

Acupuncture for acute stroke

Cooling therapy (1)

Cooling therapy for acute stroke

Corticosteroids (1)

Corticosteroids for aneurysmal subarachnoid haemorrhage and primary intracerebral haemorrhage

Fibrinolysis (1)

Fibrinolytic therapy for intraventricular hemorrhage in adults

Haemopoietic growth factors (1)

Colony stimulating factors (including erythropoietin, granulocyte colony stimulating factor and analogues) for stroke

Haemostatic drug therapies (1)

Haemostatic drug therapies for acute spontaneous intracerebral haemorrhage

Naftidrofuryl (1)

Naftidrofuryl for acute stroke

Neuroprotection (2)

Edaravone for acute intracerebral haemorrhage (protocol stage)

Excitatory amino acid antagonists for acute stroke

Nitric oxide donors (1)

Nitric oxide donors (nitrates), L-arginine, or nitric oxide synthase inhibitors for acute stroke

Opiate antagonists (0)

Osmotic therapy (2)

Glycerol for acute stroke

Mannitol for acute stroke

Oxygen therapy (0)

Surgical therapy (1)

Surgical evacuation of haematoma (1)

Surgery for primary supratentorial intracerebral haemorrhage

Diagnostic interventions (0)

SUBARACHNOID HAEMORRHAGE (9)

Prevention (0)

Radiological therapy (0)

Treatment (9)

Medical therapy (6)

Alpha blocker (0)

Antifibrinolytic therapy (1)

Antifibrinolytic therapy for aneurysmal subarachnoid haemorrhage

Antioxidant therapy (1)

Tirilazad for aneurysmal subarachnoid haemorrhage (protocol stage)

Antiplatelet therapy (1)

Antiplatelet therapy for aneurysmal subarachnoid haemorrhage

Beta blocker (0)

Blood pressure reduction (0)

Calcium antagonists (1)

Calcium antagonists for aneurysmal subarachnoid haemorrhage

Cerebrospinal fluid exchange (0)

Cholesterol reducing agents (0)

Corticosteroids (1)

Corticosteroids for aneurysmal subarachnoid haemorrhage and primary intracerebral haemorrhage

Endothelin receptor antagonists (0)

Gangliosides (0)

Glycerol (0)

Hypervolaemia (1)

Circulatory volume expansion therapy for aneurysmal subarachnoid haemorrhage

Hypothermia (0)

Thrombolytic therapy (0)

Surgical therapy (2)

Immediate versus deferred (1)

Timing of surgery for aneurysmal subarachnoid haemorrhage

Surgery versus no surgery (0)

Surgical therapy versus radiological therapy (1)

Endovascular coiling versus neurosurgical clipping for patients with aneurysmal subarachnoid haemorrhage

Radiological therapy (1)

Radiological therapy versus surgical therapy (1)

Endovascular coiling versus neurosurgical clipping for patients with aneurysmal subarachnoid haemorrhage

Diagnostic interventions (0)

SPECIFIC STROKE MECHANISMS (5)

Cervical artery dissection (2)

Prevention (0)

Treatment (2)

Medical therapy (2)

Anticoagulant therapy (1)

Antithrombotic drugs for carotid artery dissection

Antiplatelet therapy (1)

Antithrombotic drugs for carotid artery dissection

Surgical therapy (0)

Radiological therapy (0)

Intracranial venous thrombosis (2)

Prevention (0)

Treatment (2)

Medical therapy (2)

Anticoagulants (1)

Anticoagulation for cerebral sinus thrombosis

Corticosteroids (0)

Thrombolysis (1)

Thrombolysis for cerebral vein and dural sinus thrombosis

Surgical therapy (0)

Radiological therapy (0)

Brain arteriovenous malformations (1)

Prevention (0)

Treatment (1)

Interventions for treating brain arteriovenous malformations in adults

PREVENTION AND TREATMENT OF COMPLICATIONS FOLLOWING STROKE (48)

Pathology (5)

Deep venous thrombosis (1)

Physical methods for preventing deep vein thrombosis in stroke

Infections (0)

Hyperglycaemia (1)

Insulin for glycaemic control in acute ischaemic stroke (protocol stage)

Hypertension (2)

Interventions for deliberately altering blood pressure in acute stroke

Vasoactive drugs for acute stroke

Pressure sores (0)

Seizures (0)

Dehydration (0)

Pain (1)

Shoulder pain (1)

Electrical stimulation for preventing and treating post-stroke shoulder pain

Disability (3)

Acupuncture (1)

Acupuncture for stroke rehabilitation

Difficulties in activities of daily living (ADL) (1)

Occupational therapy for patients with problems in activities of daily living after stroke

Stem cells (1)

Stem cell transplantation for ischemic stroke (protocol stage)

Impairment (40)

Paresis (5)

Constraint-induced movement therapy for upper extremities in stroke patients

EMG biofeedback for the recovery of motor function after stroke

Electromechanical and robot-assisted arm training for improving arm function and activities of daily living after stroke

Electrostimulation for promoting recovery of movement or functional ability after stroke

Mental practice for treating upper extremity deficits in individuals with hemiparesis after stroke (protocol stage)

Spasticity (2)

Botulinum toxin for adult spasticity after stroke or non-progressive brain lesion (protocol stage)

Systemically-acting pharmacological interventions for spasticity after stroke (protocol stage)

Standing instability and gait disturbance (5)

Circuit class therapy for improving mobility after stroke (protocol stage)

Electromechanical-assisted training for walking after stroke

Force platform feedback for standing balance training after stroke

Overground physical therapy gait training for chronic stroke patients with mobility deficits

Treadmill training and body weight support for walking after stroke

Immobility (0)

Limb positioning and function maintaining (11)

Hands-on therapy interventions for upper limb motor dysfunction following stroke (protocol stage)

Home-based therapy programmes for upper limb functional recovery following stroke (protocol stage)

Interventions for improving sit-to-stand ability in patients with stroke (protocol stage)

Interventions for sensory impairment in the upper limb after stroke (protocol stage)

Music therapy for acquired brain injury (protocol stage)

Orthotic devices after stroke and other non-progressive brain lesions (withdrawn)

Physical fitness training for stroke patients

Physiotherapy treatment approaches for the recovery of postural control and lower limb function following stroke

Repetitive task training for improving functional ability after stroke

Simultaneous bilateral training for improving arm function after stroke (protocol stage)

Supportive devices for preventing and treating subluxation of the shoulder after stroke

Incontinence (0)

Problems with swallowing, feeding or nutrition (2)

Acupuncture for dysphagia in acute stroke

Interventions for dysphagia and under-nutrition in acute stroke

Dysarthria (1)

Speech and language therapy for dysarthria due to non-progressive brain damage

Oral hygiene (1)

Staff-led interventions for improving oral hygiene in patients following stroke

Aphasia (2)

Pharmacological treatment for aphasia following stroke

Speech and language therapy for aphasia following stroke

Apraxia (2)

Interventions for apraxia of speech following stroke

Interventions for motor apraxia following stroke

Respiratory problems (0)

Problems with cognition, attention, memory or perception (5)

Cognitive rehabilitation for attention deficits following stroke

Cognitive rehabilitation for memory deficits following stroke

Cognitive rehabilitation for spatial neglect following stroke

Non-pharmacological interventions for perceptual disorders following stroke and other adult, acquired, non-progressive brain injury (protocol stage)

Occupational therapy for cognitive impairment in stroke patients (protocol stage)

Mood disorders (3)

Interventions for preventing depression after stroke

Interventions for treating depression after stroke

Pharmaceutical interventions for emotionalism after stroke

Other complications (1)

Interventions for post-stroke fatigue

Handicap (0)

GENERAL REHABILITATION POLICIES (2)

Timing and intensity of intervention (1)

Very early versus delayed mobilisation after stroke

Goal-setting (0)

Information provision and education (1)

Information provision for stroke patients and their caregivers

Involvement of patient and family/carers (0)

Routine assessment (0)

ORGANISATION OF STROKE SERVICES (7)

Education (0)

Outpatient services (4)

Services for helping acute stroke patients avoid hospital admission

Services for reducing duration of hospital care for acute stroke patients

Therapy-based rehabilitation services for patients living at home more than one year after stroke

Therapy-based rehabilitation services for stroke patients at home

Organisation of hospital care (2)

In-hospital care pathways for stroke

Organised inpatient (stroke unit) care for stroke

Inpatient versus outpatient services (0)

Discharge and post-discharge services (0)

On-going rehabilitation and follow-up (0)

Support for stroke patients and carers (1)

Stroke liaison workers for stroke patients and carers: an individual patient data meta-analysis (protocol stage)

Data collection and documentation (0)

OTHER RELATED (1)

Rehabilitation for older people in long-term care

DIAGNOSTIC TEST ACCURACY REVIEWS (2)

Doppler ultrasound, CT angiography, MR angiography, and contrast-enhanced MR angiography versus intra-arterial angiography for moderate and severe carotid stenosis in symptomatic patients (protocol stage)

Magnetic resonance imaging versus computed tomography for detection of acute vascular lesions in patients presenting with stroke symptoms

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