The Clinical Report was undertaken in 2007. The objectives of the audit program were to describe the services and resources available in hospitals and to determine whether provision of clinical stroke care was consistent with evidence based recommendations.

This second edition of the Clinical Guidelines for Acute Stroke Management represents a major undertaking which has significantly updated the first edition in both methodology and coverage. The current edition has been expanded with new information covering Transient Ischaemic Attack (TIA) assessment and management, and the economic implications of the guidelines. Greater details regarding early management of ischaemic and haemorrhagic stroke are also included in this update. It also includes a consumer rating, identifying aspects of care considered to be critical from a patient perspective that will complement the evidence ratings for each recommendation.

The National Stroke Foundation is appealing to Members of Parliament to meet the challenge of stroke – Australia’s second single greatest killer.

The National Stroke Foundation has developed a four-tiered plan that could cut the number of  strokes in Australian by at least 20,000 a year.

This document outlines four programs that will will save lives and improve the quality of life for stroke survivors and their families.