Lateral medullary syndrome
ICD-10 G46.3 · ICD-11 8B26.02

What Is the Treatment of Lateral Medullary Syndrome?

Clinical Scenario

Lateral medullary syndrome is managed in the acute post-stroke setting. First-line treatment is initiated in the early period following stroke onset.

Treatment Approach (Partial)

First-line management involves early initiation of antiplatelet therapy. The timing of that initiation relative to stroke onset is a central element of the protocol.

Full regimen, dosing details, and complete clinical algorithm are available via the structured protocol below.
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References

DOI: 10.1161/STR.0b013e318284056a

Oral administration of aspirin (initial dose is 325 mg) within 24 to 48 hours after stroke onset is recommended for treatment of most patients (Class I; Level of Evidence A).

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