| Stroke
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| Suggested Pre-Referral Evaluation and Management Guidelines |
For acute stroke/TIA symptoms- Call 911 immediately
Assess for HTN, DM, hyperlipedemia-Are risk factors well controlled?
Ischemic stroke/TIA-patient on anti-platelet?
Warfarin for a-fib
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| Suggested Additional Test/Management Prior to Specialty Visit |
Head CT or MRI,
Echocardiogram,
Recent CHD, recent fasting glucose and/or Hgb A1C
MRA, CTA, as indicated
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| Patient Education/Information (includes preps) |
Stroke |
| Appointment Timeframe |
Next available routine appointment (generally 4-8 weeks).
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| How to Get Results to Consultant |
UMHS Patients: See MiChart
External Patients: Hand carry non-UM records and CT/MRI and other films
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| Clinic Contact Information |
Physicians: 800-962-3555
Patients: 734-936-9020
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| Clinic Location Sites |
Taubman Health Care Center |
| UM Consulting Physician |
Eric Elsner Adelman MD
Lewis B. Morgenstern , M.D.
Devin L. Brown, M.D.
Lesli Elizabeth Skolarus MD
Michael Wang , M.D.
Darin B. Zahuranec, M.D.
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| Revised on: |
10/01/2012 |
