Acute treatment of major stroke general principles

Acute treatment of major stroke general principles 

The general treatments described in this chapter are applicable to all patients with acute major stroke regardless of etiology. Specific treatment for ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke is discussed in Chs. 21 and 22, respectively. Therapy for acute stroke can be divided into  

For patients who have suffered a major disabling stroke, emphasis is placed, at least initially, on the former whereas in patients with TIA or minor stroke, the emphasis is on the latter. 

Non-neurological complications after acute stroke are more frequent with increasing age, pre-stroke disability, stroke severity and poor general nursing and other care (Box 20.1). To some extent, the site of the lesion may also be relevant for instance, obstructive and central 

Venous thromboembolism Urinary incontinence and infection Pressure sores 

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