Treating Ischemic Stroke: Stroke
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Treating ischemic stroke
Therapy for ischemic stroke is usually delivered in three phases based on the amount of time since the stroke occurred. First, clot-busting drugs are administered to dissolve a blood clot blocking the artery. These are followed by anticoagulant drugs to prevent new blood clots from forming. The third phase consists of preventive medications aimed at avoiding another stroke. This course of three-phase treatment is also used for a TIA.
| Last updated: | September 05, 2008 |
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