Stroke is the ____ leading cause of death in the US
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3rd
Ischemic stroke treatment
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tPA if within 3-4.5 hours and no hemorrhage/risk of it
reduce risk: aspirin, clopidogrel, BP control, blood sugar and lipids control,
treatment of conditions that inc risk (e.g. a.fib.)
, Medication preferred if BP must be reduced after cva:
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Labetalol
Signs of hypertensive intracerebral hemorrhage
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Often no warning, lapse quickly into stupor and coma, deteriorates quickly
and dies within hours.
ASA benefits
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Greater than any potential risks
How many stroke patients regain functional independence?
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50%-70%
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3rd
Ischemic stroke treatment
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tPA if within 3-4.5 hours and no hemorrhage/risk of it
reduce risk: aspirin, clopidogrel, BP control, blood sugar and lipids control,
treatment of conditions that inc risk (e.g. a.fib.)
, Medication preferred if BP must be reduced after cva:
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Labetalol
Signs of hypertensive intracerebral hemorrhage
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Often no warning, lapse quickly into stupor and coma, deteriorates quickly
and dies within hours.
ASA benefits
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Greater than any potential risks
How many stroke patients regain functional independence?
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50%-70%
