Recommendations for the Management of Cerebral and Cerebellar Infarction With Swelling
Guidelines Wednesday, February 26th, 2014AHA: January 30, 2014
A Statement for Healthcare Professionals From the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association
Background and Purpose—There are uncertainties surrounding the optimal management of patients with brain swelling after an ischemic stroke. Guidelines are needed on how to manage this major complication, how to provide the best comprehensive neurological and medical care, and how to best inform families facing complex decisions on surgical intervention in deteriorating patients. This scientific statement addresses the early approach to the patient with a swollen ischemic stroke in a cerebral or cerebellar hemisphere. Read more
