Acute Ischemic Stroke

Acute Ischemic Stroke - Early Management

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ÎÎAlthough aggressive medical measures have been recommended for treatment of deteriorating patients with malignant brain edema after large cerebral infarction, the usefulness of these measures is not well established (IIb-C). ÎÎBecause of lack of evidence of efficacy and the potential to increase the risk of infectious complications, corticosteroids (in conventional or large doses) are NOT recommended for treatment of cerebral edema and increased intracranial pressure complicating ischemic stroke (III-A). ÎÎProphylactic use of anticonvulsants is NOT recommended (III-C). 21

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