Post-stroke disorders: pathogenetic, clinical, and therapeutic aspects

Abstract

The paper considers the clinical features and mechanisms of recovery of motor and cognitive functions after stroke. It is emphasized that the earliest therapy of stroke appreciably determines the success of further rehabilitation measures. There may be the most significant recovery in the first 3 months after stroke and generally only an insignificant improvement following 6 months. However, the process of recovery can last longer in a number of patients. Data are given on the use of nicergoline (sermion) in this category of patients.

Keywords

• poststroke disorders
• recovery after stroke
• treatment
• nicergoline