Stroke and Neurodegenerative Disorders: 1. Stroke Management in the Acute Care Setting

Objective This self-directed learning module highlights management of stroke in the acute care setting. It is part of the study guide on stroke and neurodegenerative disorders in the Self-Directed Physiatric Education Program for practitioners and trainees in physical medicine and rehabilitation. Us...

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Published in:PM & R 2009-03, Vol.1 (3), p.S4-S12
Main Authors: Reddy, Cara Camiolo, MD, Moroz, Alex, MD, Edgley, Steven R., MD, Lew, Henry L., MD, PhD, Chae, John, MD, Lombard, Lisa A., MD
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Early Diagnosis
Emergency Medical Services - methods
Humans
Neurodegenerative Diseases - diagnosis
Neurodegenerative Diseases - etiology
Neurodegenerative Diseases - prevention & control
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Stroke - complications
Stroke - diagnosis
Stroke - therapy
Treatment Outcome
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Summary:Objective This self-directed learning module highlights management of stroke in the acute care setting. It is part of the study guide on stroke and neurodegenerative disorders in the Self-Directed Physiatric Education Program for practitioners and trainees in physical medicine and rehabilitation. Using a case vignette format, this article specifically focuses on initial assessment and management of acute ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke, descriptions of posterior circulation and lacunar stroke, and criteria for admission to acute inpatient rehabilitation after stroke and secondary stroke prevention. The goal of this article is to improve the learner's ability to identify, treat and manage a patient with a stroke in the acute care setting.
ISSN:1934-1482
1934-1563
DOI:10.1016/j.pmrj.2009.01.015