Perioperative stroke.

CONCLUSIONS: Perioperative stroke carries a significant clinical burden. The incidence of perioperative stroke may be higher than previously recognized, and there are diverse pathophysiologic mechanisms. There are many opportunities for further investigation of the pathophysiology, prevention, and management of perioperative stroke. PMID: 26391795 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26391795?dopt=Abstract

Source: Canadian Journal of Anaesthesia - September 21, 2015 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Vlisides P, Mashour GA Tags: Can J Anaesth Source Type: research