Neurological complications of acute ischaemic stroke.
Lancet Neurol
; 10(4): 357-71, 2011 Apr.
Article
in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-21247806
ABSTRACT
Complications after ischaemic stroke, including both neurological and medical complications, are a major cause of morbidity and mortality. Neurological complications, such as brain oedema or haemorrhagic transformation, occur earlier than do medical complications and can affect outcomes with potential serious short-term and long-term consequences. Some of these complications could be prevented or, when this is not possible, early detection and proper management could be effective in reducing the adverse effects. However, there is little evidence-based data to guide the management of these neurological complications. There is a clear need for improved surveillance and specific interventions for the prevention, early diagnosis, and proper management of neurological complications during the acute phase of stroke to reduce stroke morbidity and mortality.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Sleep Wake Disorders
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Brain Edema
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Brain Ischemia
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Stroke
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Delirium
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Epilepsy
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Headache
Type of study:
Screening_studies
Limits:
Humans
Language:
En
Journal:
Lancet Neurol
Journal subject:
NEUROLOGIA
Year:
2011
Document type:
Article
Affiliation country:
United kingdom