Publications by authors named "Rebecca A Stafford"
Article Synopsis
- Space occupying cerebral edema is a serious complication after large ischemic strokes, particularly with middle cerebral artery (MCA) occlusion, affecting about 30% of patients and peaking 2-4 days post-injury.
- This study analyzed data from patients with midline shift (MLS) to determine the impact of when edema peaks—acute (<48 hours), average (48-96 hours), and subacute (>96 hours)—on patient discharge outcomes.
- Results showed that patients with subacute peak edema had better odds of favorable discharge compared to those with earlier edema peaks, indicating that timing of edema may influence treatment strategies and recovery expectations.
