Recommendations for the Management of Cerebral and Cerebellar Infarction with Swelling

Published: January 30, 2014

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  • Strokes with massive large cerebral territory involvement can progress to a critical illness that requires focused attention.
  • Hospitals treating these patients need a high-level of care including physicians and nurses trained in the treatment of these patients as well as an ICU that is equipped to properly monitor these patients.
  • Brain swelling leads to complications after stroke, poorer outcomes and increased mortality.