RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
A1 Hoyle, Brian
T1 Stroke Neuroprotection of Prehospital Magnesium Sulfate Explored
JF MD Conference Express
YR 2014
FD SAGE Publications
VO 14
IS 1
SP 14
OP 15
DO 10.1177/155989771401008
UL http://mdc.sagepub.com/content/14/1/14.abstract
AB Early intervention is critical for stroke care. The physiological and neuroprotective prowess of magnesium has been amply demonstrated in animal models of stroke. Magnesium sulfate administered to patients <2 hours after stroke fails to provide neuroprotection, according to the primary findings of the Field Administration of Stroke Therapy—Magnesium [FAST-MAG] trial.