Abstract
This article aims to describe the arguments underlying the experts' recommendations for management of stroke patients in the intensive unit, focusing on intracranial hypertension. This article describes the pathophysiology, diagnostic methods and therapeutic options for intracranial hypertension after stroke, including medical and surgical management.
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Publication types
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English Abstract
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Guideline
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Review
MeSH terms
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Anticonvulsants / therapeutic use
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Brain Edema / etiology
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Brain Edema / therapy
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Brain Ischemia / etiology
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Brain Ischemia / therapy
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Cerebral Hemorrhage / etiology
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Cerebral Hemorrhage / therapy
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Critical Care / methods*
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Decompression, Surgical
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Humans
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Hypnotics and Sedatives / therapeutic use
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Intensive Care Units
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Intracranial Hypertension / diagnosis
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Intracranial Hypertension / etiology*
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Intracranial Hypertension / physiopathology
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Intracranial Hypertension / surgery*
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Intracranial Hypertension / therapy*
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Monitoring, Physiologic
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Neurosurgery
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Resuscitation
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Stroke / complications*
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Stroke / diagnosis
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Stroke / physiopathology
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Stroke / surgery*
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Stroke / therapy*
Substances
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Anticonvulsants
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Hypnotics and Sedatives