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. 2012 Jul;2(2):186-90.
doi: 10.4103/2141-9248.105669.

Ischemic stroke and neuroprotection

Io Onwuekwe  1 , B Ezeala-Adikaibe
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Ischemic stroke and neuroprotection

Io Onwuekwe et al. Ann Med Health Sci Res. 2012 Jul.

Abstract

Stroke is a major cause of morbidity and mortality in both developed and developing countries of the world. Greater understanding of the pathophysiology of neuronal damage in ischemic stroke has generated interest in neuroprotection as a management strategy. This paper aims to review the current concept and place of neuroprotection in ischemic stroke. An extensive search of all materials related to the topic was made using library sources including Pubmed and Medline searches. Current research findings were also included. The findings are as presented. Neuroprotection is an increasingly recognized management strategy in ischemic stroke that promises to assist clinicians in reducing stroke mortality rates and improving the quality of life of survivors.

Keywords: Neuroprotection; Review; Stroke ischemic.

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Conflict of interest statement

Conflict of Interest: None declared.

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