Journal article
Corticosteroids for acute ischaemic stroke.
- Abstract:
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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 effect of corticosteroids in acute presumed ischaemic stroke. SEARCH STRATEGY: We searched the Cochrane Stroke Group trials register and contacted investigators in the field. SELECTION CRITERIA: P...
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- Journal:
- Cochrane database of systematic reviews
- Issue:
- 2
- Pages:
- CD000064
- Publication date:
- 2000-01-01
- DOI:
- EISSN:
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1469-493X
- ISSN:
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1469-493X
- Source identifiers:
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94751
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- Language:
- English
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- Pubs id:
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pubs:94751
- UUID:
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- Local pid:
- pubs:94751
- Deposit date:
- 2012-12-19
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- Copyright date:
- 2000
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