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Almost all strokes require immediate hospitalisation. This sometimes
involves intensive care and life support.
Treatment is aimed at rehabilitation based on specific symptoms, as
well as secondary prevention of future strokes. Total or partial recovery
can occur as other parts of the brain assume functioning of the areas
affected.
Numerous drugs are given to patients with strokes. Care must be taken
as medication suitable for one kind of stroke sometimes causes more
damage in people with another. Anticoagulants, for instance, might be
helpful in treating strokes caused by emboli but can make things worse
with those caused by haemorrhage.
Severe headaches and high blood pressure will require their own medication
too. If a person has difficulties swallowing, then nutrients and fluids
are supplemented, either intravenously or through a tube to the stomach.
Surgery is also appropriate in come cases, for instance the removal
of blood or blood clots from the brain cavity. Speech therapy, occupational
therapy and physical therapy are all used as part of the rehabilitation
process.
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