Management of Acute Stroke in the Older Person
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Management of Acute Stroke in the Older Person
The majority of people who suffer a stroke are older adults. The last two decades have brought major progress in the diagnosis and management of stroke, which has led to significant reductions in mortality, long-term disability, and the need for institutional care. However, acute, interventional and preventative treatments have mostly been trialled in younger age groups. In this article we will...
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عنوان ژورنال: Geriatrics
سال: 2017
ISSN: 2308-3417
DOI: 10.3390/geriatrics2030027