Cryptogenic Stroke Initiative

• ~800,000 new or recurrent strokes yearly 1

• 87% ischemic; 13% hemorrhagic 1

• 690,000 ischemic strokes every year in the US 2

• Approximately 200,000 cryptogenic strokes (CS) annually2

• Diagnosis and management of cryptogenic stroke is unclear by many health professionals

• Cross-collaboration by HCPs along the CS treatment continuum is limited

• Breadth of monitoring clinical research on CS is limited

1. Mozzafarian D et al. 2015;131:e29-e322 2. American Heart Association 87% ischemic strokes of 795,000

30%

Issue of Cryptogenic Stroke

Aligning to the AHA/ASA 2020 Impact Goal of reducing cardiovascular disease and stroke

mortality by 20%:

The American Stroke Association and Medtronic are elevating the issue of cryptogenic stroke because better diagnosing and managing patients will save

lives from our nation’s No. 5 killer and a leading cause of serious, long-term disability.

Reducing the Burden of Cryptogenic Stroke

The Cryptogenic Stroke Initiative

During the two years of the Initiative, it will:1. Track and monitor trends in cryptogenic stroke care through

our GWTG-Stroke database and tracking studies2. Launch a Public Awareness Campaign to educate

physicians and stroke patients on best stroke care practices, including local trainings at Stroke Bootcamps

3. Work with thought leaders to drive improved management of cryptogenic stroke in their practices

4. Publish outcomes

What Can You Do

1. Engage a dialogue with your staff at your facility around how is it can best manage cryptogenic stroke patients

2. Work with thought leaders in your community to drive improved management of cryptogenic stroke in their practices

3. Consider engaging local media around your leadership in this unknown topic

4. Review current guidelines in management of cryptogenic stroke, found at StrokeAssociation.org/CS

5. Learn more about potential causes of CS

6. Seek additional resources at StrokeAssociation.org/CS

Resources for You

Patient/Caregiver Resources:

1. Cryptogenic Stroke Patient Guide

2. Print Infographic and Animated Infographic

3. Interactive Slide Show

Healthcare Professional Resources:

1. Healthcare Professional

2. Pocket Card Algorithm

3. Waiting Room Poster

5. Cryptogenic Stroke Education Deck

For More Information

StrokeAssociation.org/CS