Transient Ischemic Attacks - Alan Barber

Professor Alan Barber talks about the diagnosis and management of transient ischemic attacks in primary care. Alan is lead neurologist for Auckland Hospital Stoke Service and holds the Neurological Foundation of New Zealand Chair in Clinical Neurology at the University of Auckland.

Topics

Best practice and management of TIA
Common diagnostic differentials
Tools for use in general practice – F.A.S.T
Presentations of TIA, histories and examination
Should we be looking for the location of a stroke?
Usefulness of ABCD2 scores
Clinical scenarios
Top tips for initiating anticoagulants in primary care
Talking to patients about lifestyle measures and change
The challenging conversation around fitness to drive
Take-home messages

Patient Resources

Presenter

Alan Barber

Neurologist

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