Corticosteroids for acute ischaemic stroke.
BACKGROUND: Much of the brain swelling in ischaemic stroke is due to cytotoxic oedema, which is related to cell membrane dysfunction. Early treatment with corticosteroids may help reduce the swelling and improve the outcomes after a stroke. OBJECTIVES: The objective of this review was to assess the...
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| Format: | Journal article |
| Language: | English |
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2000
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