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Follow the links below to find summaries of systematic reviews of the evidence for the effectiveness of treatments, other than rehabilitation, for stroke.
For summaries of systematic reviews of the evidence for the effectiveness of rehabilitation interventions for stroke, go to Systematic Reviews of Treatments for Stroke Rehabilitation [HealthInsite Topic Page]
Created October 2007
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Angioplasty for intracranial artery stenosis
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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Narrowing of the arteries inside the skull is a significant cause of stroke. Medical treatment for prevention consists of the control of risk factors such as high blood pressure, diabetes, and high cholesterol. Blood thinners are also used, but none has...
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Mar 2006
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Surgical decompression for cerebral oedema in acute ischaemic stroke
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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About four fifths of strokes are due to blockage of an artery in the brain. When the artery is blocked, part of the brain can be damaged, called a cerebral infarct. If a main artery is blocked the area of brain damage can be large. About 24 to 48 hours ...
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Apr 2002
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