PATIENT OUTCOMES AND USAGE PATTERN OF DRUGS IN ISCHEMIC STROKE- A CASE SERIES

Navya Sri Gurram*, Sreeja Vydhyam, Dr. Marka Shiva Rama Krishna and Mahender Seru

ABSTRACT

Background: Stroke recovery has become the major problem with the stroke affected patients. So, the prognosis of a stroke patient is how far related to its therapy should be evaluated in order to come to a clarity regarding stroke recovery. Aim: To assess the therapy and patient outcomes in Ischemic stroke. Methods: We report a series of 8 patients affected by Ischemic stroke and are treated with appropriate therapy. Results: We found that along with Anti-platelet therapy administration of Inj. Mannitol was also done, but there is no improved outcome in the patient with ischemic stroke. Conclusion: As Ischemic stroke is a neurological disease the recovery however will be delayed with oral medications given. Along with medications physiotherapy is the one which improves the patient outcome.

Keywords: Ischemic stroke, Aspirin, Clopidogrel, Mannitol, Patient recovery.