Strokes; the Present Status of Diagnosis and Treatment

Abstract

Although research of the past five years has contributed greatly to the knowledge of the diagnosis and treatment of strokes, there is much still to be learned. Atherosclerosis and embolization have been determined the most common causes of strokes; therefore, solution of this problem depends on prevention, reversal and control of these conditions. Anticoagulant therapy has proved effective in preventing recurrent strokes, but its value in acute attacks is less clear. Surgery and constructive rehabilitation are challenging approaches receiving critical study.