Stroke Training and Awareness Resources (STARs)


Risk of stroke

Ian has had a CT scan that has excluded haemorrhage and confirming a right hemisphere ischaemic stroke. His weakness is non disabling, and he wants to come home but is asked to come back to clinic. He has been asked not to drive for the time being and is prescribed clopidogrel 75mgs. Iain is at increased risk of further stroke

For further information on understanding risk see Topic Loop below.


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Page last reviewed: 18 Jan 2021