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Stroke and Its Prevention in Chronic Kidney Disease

Sami Khella^*, and Melissa B. Bleicher

^* Department of Neurology and Division of Renal, Electrolyte and Hypertension, Department of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Correspondence: Dr. Sami Khella, Penn Presbyterian Medical Center, Department of Neurology, Suite 320 MOB, 39th and Market Streets, Philadelphia, PA 19104. Phone: 215-387-2052; Fax: 215-222-1856; E-mail: sami.khella{at}uphs.upenn.edu

This is a review of stroke mechanisms and management. The concept of stroke and transient ischemic attack and the recently proposed revision in definitions and controversies are discussed. We also discuss the use of antiplatelet and anticoagulant drugs for stroke due to carotid and cardiac disease.