Current Strategies in the Surgical Management of Ischemic Stroke
Doberstein, C.A.; Torabi, R.; Yan, S.C.; McTaggart, R.; Doberstein, C.; Jayaraman, M.
Rhode Island Medical Journal 100(6): 25-29
2017
ISSN/ISBN: 0363-7913 PMID: 28564665 Document Number: 692864
Stroke is a major cause of death and disability in the United States and rapid evaluation and treatment of stroke patients are critical to good outcomes. Effective surgical treatments aim to restore adequate cerebral blood flow, prevent secondary brain injury, or reduce the likelihood of recurrent stroke. Patient evaluation in centers with a comprehensive stroke program and a dedicated neuro- vascular team is recommended. [Full article available at http://rimed.org/rimedicaljournal-2017-06.asp].