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Review
. 2006 Oct;22(4):581-606; abstract vii.
doi: 10.1016/j.ccc.2006.09.001.

Critical care of acute ischemic stroke

Anna Finley Caulfield  1 , Christine A C Wijman
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Review

Critical care of acute ischemic stroke

Anna Finley Caulfield et al. Crit Care Clin. 2006 Oct.

Abstract

Stroke is the third leading cause of death and the leading cause of disability in the United States. This article summarizes the critical care of acute ischemic stroke, including conventional and novel therapies. The article provided an overview of the initial management, diagnostic workup, treatment options, and supportive measures that need to be considered in the acute phase of ischemic stroke.

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