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Optimized Management of Endovascular Treatment for Acute Ischemic Stroke
Published on: January 18, 2018
Stroke and neurodegenerative disorders: 1. Stroke management in the acute care setting
Cara Camiolo Reddy1, Alex Moroz, Steven R Edgley
1Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, 3471 Fifth Ave, LKB Ste 201, Pittsburgh, PA 15213, USA. camioloce1@upmc.edu
Objective:
This self-directed learning module highlights management of stroke in the acute care setting. It is part of the study guide on stroke and neurodegenerative disorders in the Self-Directed Physiatric Education Program for practitioners and trainees in physical medicine and rehabilitation. Using a case vignette format, this article specifically focuses on initial assessment and management of acute ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke, descriptions of posterior circulation and lacunar stroke, and criteria for admission to acute inpatient rehabilitation after stroke and secondary stroke prevention. The goal of this article is to improve the learner's ability to identify, treat and manage a patient with a stroke in the acute care setting.
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