Acute Ischaemic Stroke Care in Developing Countries
Journal Title: The Indian Practitioner - Year 2015, Vol 68, Issue 8
Abstract
Stroke is a medical emergency and its management is a rapidly advancing field. New developments in pharmacologic and endovascular stroke therapy require thoughtful trial design and expeditious trial implementation to assess clinical outcomes. We are marching from therapeutic nihilism to a proactive approach. This article discusses salient points in management of acute ischaemic stroke relevant to developing countries.
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Pratap Sanchetee
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