Application of Mild Therapeutic Hypothermia on Stroke: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Background. Stroke occurs due to an interruption in cerebral blood supply affecting neuronal function. Body temperature on hospital admission is an important predictor of clinical outcome. Therapeutic hypothermia is promising in clinical settings for stroke neuroprotection. Methods. MEDLINE/PubMed,...

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Main Authors: Lakhan, Shaheen E., Pamplona, Fabricio
Format: Online
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Publishing Corporation 2012
Online Access:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3329674/