PISA. The effect of paracetamol (acetaminophen) and ibuprofen on body temperature in acute stroke: Protocol for a phase II double-blind randomised placebo-controlled trial [ISRCTN98608690]

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>During the first days after stroke, one to two fifths of the patients develop fever or subfebrile temperatures. Body temperature is a strong prognostic factor after stroke. Pharmacological reduction of temperature in patients with ac...

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Main Authors: Kappelle Jaap, Meijer Ron, Gemert Maarten, van der Worp Bart, Breda Eric, Koudstaal Peter J, Dippel Diederik W
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2002-03-01
Series:BMC Cardiovascular Disorders
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2261/2/7