Temporal Trend of Transient Ischemic Attack Management over a 10-Year Period: Data from the Rhône County, France.

Background: Timely recognition and management of transient ischemic attack (TIA) offer the greatest opportunity to prevent subsequent stroke. But variability of TIA management quality exists across hospitals. Under the impetus of national plans, measures were adopted to improve TIA management, including a structured local pathway.

Choice of Initial Brain Imaging in Patients with Suspected Acute Stroke: STROKE69, a Population-Based Study.

Background: In patients with suspected stroke, brain imaging is recommended in the acute phase for appropriate management and treatment. Both computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) are considered reasonable choices for initial brain imaging. When both techniques are available, choosing one or the other might be associated with specific factors related either to patients, stroke symptoms, and severity or management organization.