Treatment of Stroke

On admission, the patient will be quickly evaluated clinical, subclinical about birth Hoa hematology, ECG measurements; CT or MRI brain San brain (computerized tomography or magnetic resonance imaging). This is the time window to be able to intervene effectively fibrinolytics rtPA- new drugs were approved by the FDA (US) recognized therapeutic effect of acute cerebral ischemic stroke within 3 hours early.

 

This is also a therapeutic approach has been applied in VN for stroke patients. The intervention by rtPA help prevent progression of the disease, blood clots dissolve sequelae prevent disability and mortality for patients. However, the cost of these drugs is still quite high.

Results medication rtPA for some patients showed symptoms of paralysis improved within the first 24 hours, most recover fully discharge. Length of hospitalization was reduced from 6-13 days.

It is known that treatment with this drug has not been universal applicability in the medical facility for drugs too expensive, and besides has not been officially imported into VN. To provide formal therapy, general agreement for the hospital also need some more time.