stroke- therapy Flashcards
1
Q
why are stroke units important?
A
Well established evidence that patients do better up to 10 years after their admission
mobilising
concentrating on simple things like swallowing
2
Q
whats the aim of thrombolysis
A
Aim to restore perfusion before cell death occurs
3
Q
how much neurones would a typical patient lose each minute in which a stroke is untreated?
A
1.9 million
