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Can Swelling In Brain Be Recovered Even After Brain Stem Stroke Twice?

My brother-in-law had a brain stem stroke a month ago, recovered very well within two weeks but then had another stroke due to an air embolism and has been unconscious ever since--a week. The doctors say his brain has swollen and he can not recover. How long could he be like this before he passes away?
posted on Mon, 7 Oct 2013
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Hi,

Thank you for posting your query.

Brain stem stroke is generally a serious issue and is associated with high morbidity (sickness) and mortality (death rate).

Regarding the swelling, it would be useful if you can upload the MRI brain reports.

As of now, supportive care and mechanical ventilation should be continued.

I hope my reply has helped you.

I would be pleased to answer, if you have any follow up queries or if you require any further information.
     
Best wishes,
Dr Sudhir Kumar MD (Internal Medicine), DM (Neurology)
Senior Consultant Neurologist
Apollo Hospitals, Hyderabad,
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Can Swelling In Brain Be Recovered Even After Brain Stem Stroke Twice?

Hi, Thank you for posting your query. Brain stem stroke is generally a serious issue and is associated with high morbidity (sickness) and mortality (death rate). Regarding the swelling, it would be useful if you can upload the MRI brain reports. As of now, supportive care and mechanical ventilation should be continued. I hope my reply has helped you. I would be pleased to answer, if you have any follow up queries or if you require any further information. Best wishes, Dr Sudhir Kumar MD (Internal Medicine), DM (Neurology) Senior Consultant Neurologist Apollo Hospitals, Hyderabad, For DIRECT QUERY to me: http://bit.ly/Dr-Sudhir-kumar My blog: http://bestneurodoctor.blogspot.com/