Application of Mild Therapeutic Hypothermia on Stroke: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Background. Stroke occurs due to an interruption in cerebral blood supply affecting neuronal function. Body temperature on hospital admission is an important predictor of clinical outcome. Therapeutic hypothermia is promising in clinical settings for stroke neuroprotection. Methods. MEDLINE/PubMed,...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2012-01-01
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| Series: | Stroke Research and Treatment |
| Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2012/295906 |