Tag: Stroke medication

Approximately 87% of all strokes are ischemic, caused by a blockage in an artery that supplies blood to the brain [1.4.2, 1.2.3]. So, what medication is used for brain blockage to urgently restore blood flow and reduce the risk of future events?

Hemorrhagic strokes account for about 10-15% of all strokes and have a higher mortality rate than other types [1.7.1, 1.7.3]. The pressing question for clinicians is, what medication is used for hemorrhagic stroke to give patients the best chance of survival and recovery?