Acta neurologica Scandinavica
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Acta Neurol. Scand. · Jan 2006
Multicenter Study Clinical TrialThe Swedish Malignant Middle cerebral artery Infarction Study: long-term results from a prospective study of hemicraniectomy combined with standardized neurointensive care.
Hemicraniectomy in patients with malignant middle cerebral artery (mMCA) infarct may be life-saving. The long-term prognosis is unknown. ⋯ The long-term survival after mMCA infarction treated with hemicraniectomy seems to be favourable if the patient survives the acute phase. The outcome as measured with mRS may be better among younger patients.
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We investigated the platelet function in stroke patients treated with aspirin [acetylsalicylic acid (ASA)] for secondary stroke prevention during a follow-up period of 1 year. ⋯ Aspirin resistance in stroke patients is not uncommon. The clinical usefulness of routine platelet function tests needs to be proved by further trials.