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Decision Points focus on key medical care decisions that are important to many health problems. Decision Points focus on key medical care decisions that are important to many health problems.
  Should I have carotid endarterectomy for stroke or transient ischemic attack (TIA)?
  Should I put my loved one who has had a stroke in a nursing home?
  Should I take daily aspirin to prevent a heart attack or a stroke?


Actionsets help people take an active role in managing a health condition. Actionsets are designed to help people take an active role in managing a health condition.
  Anticoagulants: Vitamin K and your diet
  Heart disease: Eating a heart-healthy diet
  Stroke recovery: Coping with eating problems


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Last updated: March 06, 2007
Author: Robin Parks, MS
Reviewed By: Anne C. Poinier, MD - Internal Medicine, Richard D. Zorowitz, MD - Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Editors: Kathleen M. Ariss, MS, Pat Truman, MATC

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