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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.
  Heart attack: Should I take daily aspirin to prevent a heart attack or stroke?
  Stroke: Should I have carotid endarterectomy?
  Stroke: Should I move my loved one into long-term care?


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
  High blood pressure: Using the DASH diet
  Stroke recovery: Coping with eating problems


Last Updated: January 8, 2009
Author:
Monica Rhodes
Medical Review:
Anne C. Poinier, MD - Internal Medicine

Richard D. Zorowitz, MD - Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation


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