Medication - Treating Hemorrhagic Stroke: Stroke
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Drug therapy may be needed to control blood pressure that is too high or too low, or to reduce brain swelling. While these medications are being administered, patients with hemorrhagic stroke remain in the intensive care unit so that their conditions can be closely monitored.
| Last updated: | September 05, 2008 |
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