Clinical management of acute stroke

Abstract

10.9 Conclusion: A predetermined course of action for the rapid, precise evaluation of the acute stroke patient is essential. The goal is to prevent cerebral infarction or to minimize the degree of permanent cerebral injury. Precise information on the time of onset, as well as a rapid and accurate medical and neurological evaluation is extremely important. The acute stroke team should be able to perform multiple tasks in parallel. A thorough evaluation (with imaging) should be complete within an hour of presentation. The treatment plan should then be immediately implemented. © 2006 Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg.