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Optimized Management of Endovascular Treatment for Acute Ischemic Stroke
Published on: January 18, 2018
[Pharmaceutical care for a patient with ischemic stroke]
Carina Hohmann1, Roland Radziwill, Anna Walter
1Klinik für Neurologie, Klinikum Fulda gAG, Pacelliallee 4, 36043 Fulda. carina.hohmann@klinikum-fulda.de
Medizinische Monatsschrift Fur Pharmazeuten
|March 29, 2008
Summary
This case report details a patient experiencing acute ischemic stroke symptoms, including arm numbness and aphasia. It highlights pharmaceutical care strategies for secondary stroke prevention and community management.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Pharmacology
- Clinical Pharmacy
Background:
- Acute ischemic stroke presents with sudden neurological deficits, necessitating prompt intervention.
- Systemic thrombolysis is a critical treatment for acute ischemic stroke.
- Effective pharmaceutical care is essential for managing stroke patients and preventing recurrence.
Observation:
- A 61-year-old patient presented with acute right arm and hand numbness and amnestic aphasia.
- The patient was diagnosed with an acute ischemic stroke and received systemic thrombolysis.
- Drug-related problems were analyzed using the SOAP (Subjective, Objective, Assessment, Plan) scheme.
Findings:
- The case report identified and discussed drug-related problems in the context of stroke management.
- Key aspects of pharmaceutical care, including patient counseling on secondary prevention, were examined.
- Discharge information and a community pharmacy pharmaceutical care plan were outlined.
Implications:
- This case underscores the importance of comprehensive pharmaceutical care in acute ischemic stroke management.
- Pharmacist involvement in counseling and planning can enhance secondary stroke prevention and patient outcomes.
- Integrating community pharmacy services can improve continuity of care for stroke survivors.
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