title: [Prevention and treatment of drug-related stroke].
abstract: Stroke classified into ischemic and hemorrhagic subtypes, is among the most devastating diseases for human being. Certain drugs could increase the blood viscosity, thereby increasing the potential risk of ischemia. Anti-platelet and anti-coagulation drugs, as the treatment of first choice, increase the risk of intracranial hemorrhage and death. Here, we are the first to propose the concept of drug-related stroke, and discuss the treatment strategy for patients who are complicated with intracranial hemorrhage or plan to receive neurosurgical operation during either anti-platelet or anti-coagulation medication. We hope to arouse the attention for drug related stroke among the clinicians and offer recommendation for clinical intervention.
authors.affiliation: Department of Neurosurgery, the Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou 310009 China.
authors.forename: Yong-jie
authors.initials: YJ
authors.lastname: Wang
authors.affiliation: Department of Neurosurgery, the Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou 310009 China.
authors.forename: Jian-min
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Zhang
mesh_terms: D064420:Drug-Related Side Effects and Adverse Reactions / Q000473:pathology*; D006801:Humans; D020300:Intracranial Hemorrhages / Q000150:complications; D020521:Stroke / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000517:prevention & control* / Q000628:therapy*