Stroke in evolution refers to a neurologic deficit that progresses or fluctuates whilst the patient is under observation. Generally, there is no good evidence that intervention is efficacious.
It is rational to heparinise the patient if an ischaemic stroke is evolving, especially if the vertebrobasilar system is involved.
Principles of management :
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