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Stroke Treatment After 24 Hours

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ELEVATED INTRACRANIAL PRESSURE<br />

Recommendations (1/2)<br />

• Surgical decompressive therapy within 48 hours after<br />

symptom onset is recommended in patients up to 60 years<br />

of age with evolving li malignant MCA infarcts (Class I, LevelA)<br />

• Osmotherapy can be used to treat elevated intracranial<br />

pressure prior to surgery if this is considered (Class III, Level<br />

C)

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