What is the recommendation for using corticosteroids for the treatment of brain swelling complicating ischemic stroke?
Because of a lack of evidence of efficacy and the potential to increase the risk of infectious complications, corticosteroids (in conventional or large doses) should not be administered for the treatment of brain swelling complicating ischemic stroke. This recommendation is classified as a III: Harm according to the ACC/AHA 2015 Recommendation Classification System.