title: [Therapeutic approach to a cerebrovascular accident].
abstract: The therapeutic approach to vascular lesions, which in fact represents the effective prevention of potential or recurrent brain damage, is discussed. The following problems are considered: asymptomatic localized vascular bruit; transient ischemic attack; minor strokes; progressive strokes; total strokes; and hemorrhages. Supportive therapy in the patient with brain damage is presented.
mesh_terms: D000925:Anticoagulants / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001157:Arterial Occlusive Diseases / Q000601:surgery; D001314:Auscultation; D001925:Brain Damage, Chronic / Q000517:prevention & control*; D002339:Carotid Arteries; D002543:Cerebral Hemorrhage / Q000601:surgery; D004691:Endarterectomy; D006801:Humans; D002542:Intracranial Embolism and Thrombosis / Q000517:prevention & control
chemical_list: D000925:Anticoagulants
vernacular_title: Attitude thérapeutique devant un accident cérébro-vasculaire