descriptionPublicationkeyboard_double_arrow_right Article 01 May 2008 English Publisher:Elsevier BVJournal:Neurologic Clinics, volume 26, pages 345-371 (issn: 0733-8619,

Authors: Anna, Finley Caulfield; Christine A C, Wijman;

doi: 10.1016/j.ncl.2008.03.016

pmid: 18514817

Management of Acute Ischemic Stroke

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Abstract

Stroke is the third leading cause of death and the leading cause of disability in the United States. This article summarizes the management of acute ischemic stroke, including conventional and novel therapies. The article provides an overview of the initial management, diagnostic work-up, treatment options, and supportive measures that need to be considered in the acute phase of ischemic stroke.

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Stanford University
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Keywords

Stroke, Acute Disease, Humans, Thrombolytic Therapy, Brain Ischemia

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