Abstract
Hemorrhagic Strokes constitute 10-15% of all strokes and are associated with high degree of mortality despite long critical care unit stay, and high disability among the survivors. Blood pressure control, reversal of coagulopathy and regulation of intra-cranial pressure using medical and surgical methods are important tenets in successful management. There have been several clinical trials addressing these questions, for example, optimal blood pressure goals, indication for platelet transfusion, pro-thrombin complex concentrate, and fresh frozen plasma transfusion for reversal of coagulopathy in patients with hemorrhagic stroke. Additionally, in recent years, studies have assessed the benefit of minimally invasive techniques as compared to open surgical methods. This chapter will review the current evidence available to answer these questions. We will also discus common medical complications and strategies to prevent recurrence.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Acute Strokes |
| Subtitle of host publication | Signs, Symptoms and Management |
| Publisher | Nova Science Publishers, Inc. |
| Pages | 131-146 |
| Number of pages | 16 |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 9781536174137 |
| State | Published - Jan 1 2020 |