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Acute Phase

Acute phase refers to the immediate and early part of stroke recovery. It can be the time when somebody is at their most ill and almost certainly will be the most frightening.

During the acute phase

• as part of early recovery, the effects of the stroke are stabilised and initial care provided
• in order to get a good diagnosis, tests and investigations are carried ou. See Diagnosis And Tests.
• any medical treatment required is implemented

The severity of the stroke determines how much looking after you will need, initially and longer term and will determine the rest of your stroke journey.