Clinical Practice Guidelines: Management of Ischaemic Stroke (3rd Edition)
Journal of Cardiovascular, Neurovascular & Stroke
Malaysia Society of Neurosciences. (2020).
Journal of Cardiovascular, Neurovascular & Stroke, 3(1), 1-155.
This evidence-based guideline provides recommendations regarding the current best practices for the management of acute ischaemic stroke in patients.
Malaysian Society of Neurosciences
<div>The core members of the multidisciplinary stroke team should include doctors, nurses, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, speech and language therapists, clinical psychologists, and social workers for patients with acute stroke (Level II-1, Grade A).</div>
<div>Patients with acute stroke and suspected dysphagia should undergo screening using a water swallowing test. If indicated, additional instrumental evaluation can be conducted at a later time (Level III, Grade C).</div>
