AHA/ASA guideline recommendations for prevention of stroke in women menopause and postmenopausal hormonal therapy
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Ayokunle Olubaniyi, M.B,B.S [2]
Overview
2014 AHA/ASA Guideline Recommendations for Prevention of Stroke in Women (DO NOT EDIT)
Postmenopausal Hormonal Therapy
Class III (No Benefit) |
"1. HT (CEE with or without medroxyprogesterone) should not be used for primary or secondary prevention of stroke in postmenopausal women. (Level of Evidence: A) " |
"2. Selective estrogen receptor modulators, such as raloxifene, tamoxifen, or tibolone, should not be used for primary prevention of stroke. (Level of Evidence: A) " |