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).
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