Current management of acute stroke.
Acute stroke is an emergency clinical situation that is relatively frequently encountered by general practitioners. Recent studies in the management of cerebral ischaemia have determined that the time to definitive treatment is an important factor. Thus, the actions of the medical professional who has initial contact with the patient may significantly affect the outcome of the patient with stroke.
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Department of Neurosurgery, Royal North Shore Hospital, St Leonards, Sydney.
D000208:Acute Disease; D002561:Cerebrovascular Disorders / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D015912:Thrombolytic Therapy; D013997:Time Factors; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed