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Pharmacological management of stroke in older people
Author(s) -
Thomson Julia,
New Peter Wayne
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
journal of pharmacy practice and research
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.222
H-Index - 22
eISSN - 2055-2335
pISSN - 1445-937X
DOI - 10.1002/jppr.1703
Subject(s) - medicine , stroke (engine) , quality of life (healthcare) , narrative review , socioeconomic status , cognition , acute stroke , older people , gerontology , physical medicine and rehabilitation , physical therapy , intensive care medicine , psychiatry , nursing , population , mechanical engineering , environmental health , emergency department , engineering
Stroke is one of the most common causes of death and disability. It is more common in people aged 65 years or older. Most patients survive the stroke and live with their disabilities, impacting their quality of life and day‐to‐day function to varying degrees. Stroke sequelae can be associated with a broad range of physical, functional, cognitive, behavioural, emotional and socioeconomic consequences. Optimising the management of stroke and its complications, as well as strategies to prevent stroke recurrence, using both non‐pharmacological and pharmacological approaches, is crucial. This narrative review covers the pharmacological management of acute stroke, common post‐stroke complications and secondary prevention, with a focus on older people.