[Efficacy of phenotropil in the rehabilitation of stroke patients].

We studied 400 patients with ischemic stroke, including 200 patients (the main group), who received 3 courses of phenotropil in the complex rehabilitation treatment in dosage 400 mg/day during 1 year after stroke. The extent of restoration of neurologic functions and daily living activities was assessed with Barthel, Lindmark, Scandinavian scales and Merton and Sutton scale. The restoration of neurologic and daily living activities was significantly (p < 0.

[The enhancement of prevention and treatment of the patients with the stroke in Saint-Petersburg].

The clinical epidemiological and medical organizational characteristics of strokes in 621 patients resident of Puschkinsky district of the City of Saint-Petersburg is presented. In the district, the corresponding morbidity and mortality rate is higher as compared with similar indicators in the Russian Federation and the international community. The comprehensive program of target actions on the prevention and treatment of the patients with the stroke is proposed both during acute and rehabilitation period.