Keywords

acute ischemic stroke, cerebral hemorrhagic stroke, hyperglycemia, hypoglycemia, recombinant tissue plasminogen activator

Authors

1. MacIntyre, Rebecca DNP, ACNP-BC
2. Ciechanowski, Mary MSN, APRN, CCRN-K, ACNS-BC

Abstract

Abstract: Hyperglycemia has been associated with poor outcomes in patients with acute ischemic stroke. Blood glucose management becomes critical during the acute period following an ischemic stroke. This article evaluates the latest evidence in hyperglycemia treatment for consideration in the acute ischemic stroke population.