Management of Acute Ischemic Stroke

Management of Acute Ischemic Stroke

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...

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Published in:Neurologic clinics Vol. 26; no. 2; pp. 345 - 371
Main Authors: Finley Caulfield, Anna, MD, Wijman, Christine A.C., MD, PhD
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: United States Elsevier Inc 01-05-2008
Subjects:
Acute Disease
Brain Ischemia - diagnosis
Brain Ischemia - drug therapy
Humans
Neurology
Stroke - diagnosis
Stroke - drug therapy
Thrombolytic Therapy
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Summary: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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ISSN:0733-8619
1557-9875
DOI:10.1016/j.ncl.2008.03.016