The prevention and management of complications after stroke.
Medical, neurologic, and psychiatric complications can interfere with optimal recovery after stroke and increase the cost of care. Ideally, preventing these complications would be the best and most cost-effective treatment. This article reviews the clinical implications and management strategies for venous thromboembolism, spasticity, and depression after stroke.
McGuire
J R
JR
Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, USA.
Harvey
R L
RL
D003866:Depressive Disorder / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D006493:Heparin / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D009128:Muscle Spasticity / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology; D011655:Pulmonary Embolism / Q000517:prevention & control; D020521:Stroke / Q000150:complications*; D000071939:Stroke Rehabilitation; D020246:Venous Thrombosis / Q000517:prevention & control
D006493:Heparin