For patients with ischemic stroke status-post decompressive hemi-craniectomy, when should they start aspirin for secondary stroke prevention?
For patients with ischemic stroke status-post decompressive hemi-craniectomy, when should they start aspirin for secondary stroke prevention? POD 5? POD 7?
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Neurology · Harvard Medical School
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The practical answer to the question would be when the patient is alert enough to be able to swallow safely so an actual number of days cannot be given. It will be different for each patient.
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Pulmonology · Broward Pulmonary and Sleep Specialists
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Aspirin can also be given rectally.
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