Which Comorbidities and Complications Predict Ischemic Stroke Recovery and Length of Stay?

Conclusions: Greater age and higher National Institute of Health Stroke Scale at admission were associated with both higher disability and longer LOS. Congestive heart failure, CRF, presence of arrhythmias, and development of acute renal failure were associated with greater LOS. The development of urinary tract infection caused higher disability.
Source: The Neurologist - Category: Neurology Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research