The effect of ambulation include head-tilt positioning in patients with acute ischemic stroke

Abstract

Purpose: The objective of the study was to examine the influence of ambulation between the systolic blood pressure (SBP) change and the critical phenomenon appearance with acute ischemic stroke patients. Methods: One hundred and thirty-two patients with scheduled ambulation were retrospectively investigated that SBP change of head-tilt positioning, sitting, standing, gait, and in a wheelchair sitting from medical records. Results: Significant SBP drop was observed with right after sitting, standing, and wheelchair sitting compared to at supine position. Conclusion: We suggest that it is important to carefully try sitting with taking down the legs.