Pregnancy Allergy to HES Severe impairment of consciousness Previous stroke with persistent ipsilateral deficits. Seizure at stroke onset. Intracranial neoplasm or AV malformation. Cardiac insufficiency or pulmonary edema Myocardial infarction during the previous 3 months or unstable angina. Severe dehydration Coagulation disorders. Uncontrolled Hypertension. Laboratory findings reflecting severe anemia, renal insufficiency, thrombocytopenia or hepatic insufficiency.