Abstract
This review delves into updates in management of large hemispheric infarction (LHI),
a condition affecting up to 10% of patients with supratentorial strokes. While traditional
management paradigms have endured, recent strides in research have revolutionized
the approach to acute therapies, monitoring, and treatment. Notably, advancements
in triage methodologies and the application of both pharmacological and mechanical
abortive procedures have reshaped the acute care trajectory for patients with LHI.
Moreover, ongoing endeavors have sought to refine strategies for the optimal surveillance
and mitigation of complications, notably space-occupying mass effect, which can ensue
in the aftermath of LHI. By amalgamating contemporary guidelines with cutting-edge
clinical trial findings, this review offers a comprehensive exploration of the current
landscape of acute and ongoing patient care for LHI, illuminating the evolving strategies
that underpin effective management in this critical clinical domain.
Keywords
cerebral edema - ischemic stroke - space-occupying mass effect - thrombectomy