neurologic disorders
Overview of Stroke
Treatment of Stroke
Stabilization Reperfusion for some ischemic strokes Supportive measures and treatment of complications Strategies to prevent future strokes Rehabilitation 8) may require Overview of Mechanical Ventilation . If increased intracranial pressure is suspected, Specific acute treatments vary by type of stroke. They may include Acute stroke treatment (eg, IV thrombolysis, mechanical thrombectomy) for some ischemic strokes. Providing supportive care, correcting coexisting abnormalities (eg, fever, hypoxia, dehydration, hyperglycemia, sometimes hypertension), and preventing and treating complications are vital during the acute phase and convalescence (see table Strategies to Prevent and Treat Stroke Complications ); these measures clearly improve clinical outcomes ( After a stroke, most patients require Stroke Rehabilitation (occupational and physical therapy) to maximize functional recovery. Some need additional therapies (eg, Depression after stroke may require antidepressants; many patients benefit from counseling. Modifying risk factors through lifestyle changes (eg, stopping cigarette smoking) and medications (eg, for hypertension) can help delay or prevent subsequent strokes. Other stroke prevention strategies are chosen based on the patient's risk factors. For Long-term stroke treatment , strategies may include procedures (eg, carotid endarterectomy, stent placement), antiplatelet therapy, and anticoagulation. 1.Powers WJ, Rabinstein AA, Ackerson T, et al:Guidelines for the early management of patients with acute ischemic stroke: 2019 update to the 2018 guidelines for the early management of acute ischemic stroke: A guideline for healthcare professionals from the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association.Stroke. 50 (12):3331–3332, 2019. doi: 10.1161/STROKEAHA.119.027708 Epub 2019 Oct 30. 