Early Electroencephalography in Acute Ischemic Stroke: Prediction of a Malignant Course?
L Burghaus, L Burghaus, C Dohmen, B Bosche, N Galldiks, L Winhuisen, B Szelies, W Haupt · Klinische Neurophysiologie · 2006 · Heft 03
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Zusammenfassung
Objective: In a considerable number of patients with large middle cerebral artery (MCA) infarction space occupying brain edema develops leading to a malignant course with a high mortality. As interventional treatment strategies must be started before the deterioration occurs predictors of a malignant course are necessary. Material and Methods: This study reports on the results of early electroencephalography (EEG) within 24 hours after onset of stroke in 25 patients suffering a large MCA infarct (12 patients with a malignant and 13 with a non-malignant course). EEG analysis was performed according well establish…
