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What do we do? 63 year old mom's massive ischemic stroke now having secondary edema/swelling 7-10 days later?
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Stroke: Edema happens 5-7 says after stroke and then goes away. If she survives for this time , then she survives but will have weakness in one side ...
Answered 9/28/2016
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Stroke: Swelling from a large stroke can be managed medically or surgically. The neurologist treating the stroke can help present the options and when it is the best time to use these interventions.
Answered 4/21/2014
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