Management of acute stroke. Ways to minimize damage and maximize recovery.

Brain infarctions due to atherothrombosis or cardiogenic emboli account for most cases of stroke. The remainder are caused by hemorrhages related to hypertension or subarachnoid bleeding. Management includes immediate measures to prevent further damage and rehabilitative measures by a multidisciplinary team. Efforts must also be directed toward preventing future strokes.

Management of acute stroke.

Preview Regardless of cause, acute stroke is a devastating illness that demands immediate treatment to contain neurologic damage, plus long-term management to assure utmost rehabilitation. In this article, the authors describe the features of stroke from various causes and discuss current therapy.