Opioids in Post-stroke Pain: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Background: Post-stroke pain is one of the most common sequelae of stroke, which stands among the leading causes of death and adult-acquired disability worldwide. The role and clinical efficacy of opioids in post-stroke pain syndromes is still debated.Objectives: Due to the important gap in knowledg...

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Main Authors: Damiana Scuteri, Elisa Mantovani, Stefano Tamburin, Giorgio Sandrini, Maria Tiziana Corasaniti, Giacinto Bagetta, Paolo Tonin
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2020-11-01
Series:Frontiers in Pharmacology
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fphar.2020.587050/full