A Review on Post-Stroke Management

Abstract

Post-stroke management is a crucial component of stroke care, as it can help improve outcomes, prevent complications, and promote recovery. Both non-pharmacological and pharmacological approaches are used in post-stroke management. This study was carried out to increase the awareness of the people and to gather versatile information about post-stroke management. The work was done based on different articles and journals. Non-pharmacological management includes lifestyle modifications, such as exercise programs, dietary changes, and mental support. Studies have shown that non-pharmacological post-stroke management is commonly used in many countries. It is difficult to provide an exact percentage of non-pharmacological management used by people worldwide after stroke as this can vary depending on factors such as availability of resources, healthcare systems, cultural beliefs and practices, and individual preferences. For example, a study published in the International Journal of Stroke in 2015 reported that rehabilitation therapy was used in more than 80% of stroke patients in hospitals in India. Another study published in the Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases in 2018 reported that non-pharmacological management was used in the majority of stroke patients in a hospital setting in Saudi Arabia. Similarly, the use of pharmacological management after stroke is a common practice worldwide and is often used in combination with non-pharmacological interventions. However, the specific percentage of pharmacological management used after stroke is difficult to estimate as it can vary widely depending on individual patient characteristics and healthcare practices in different countries. The extensive knowledge regarding post-stroke management that has been summarized in this review article may be useful to readers all over the world.