Abstract
Managing acute stroke in low-resource settings.
Highlights
Providing appropriate management to patients with acute stroke depends on the underlying etiology of the stroke
This paper outlines some considerations in treating patients with acute stroke of unknown etiology in settings where computed tomography (CT) is unavailable. These recommendations are based on existing data regarding management of acute ischaemic stroke and acute intracerebral haemorrhage in high-resource settings, epidemiological data, data from decision analyses, and clinical decision rules
Lowering systolic blood pressure is recommended for patients with acute intracerebral haemorrhage who present with elevated blood pressure;[2] reduction to below 140 mmHg appears safe but is of uncertain benefit.[7]
Summary
Providing appropriate management to patients with acute stroke depends on the underlying etiology of the stroke.
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