title: The prevention and management of complications after stroke.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, USA.
authors.forename: J R
authors.initials: JR
authors.lastname: McGuire
authors.forename: R L
authors.initials: RL
authors.lastname: Harvey
mesh_terms: 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
chemical_list: D006493:Heparin