title: Neurocritical care for acute ischemic stroke.
abstract: Treatment strategies for acute ischemic stroke include general and specific measures. The rationale for these strategies is discussed, and the current practice in the acute phase of ischemic stroke is presented. Special attention is given to the patient requiring intensive care.
authors.affiliation: Department of Neurology, University of Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Germany.
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Hund
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Grau
authors.forename: W
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: Hacke
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D002545:Brain Ischemia / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy*; D019090:Case Management; D003422:Critical Care / Q000379:methods*; D004632:Emergency Medical Services / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male