Effect of aphasia on acute stroke outcomes

Conclusion: Aphasia is independently associated with increased LOS and complications during the acute stroke admission, adding $2.16 billion annually to US acute stroke care. The presence of aphasia was more likely to produce a poor functional outcome than hemiparesis. These data suggest that further research is necessary to determine whether establishing adaptive communication skills can mitigate its consequences in the acute stroke setting.
Source: Neurology - Category: Neurology Authors: Tags: All Clinical Neurology, All Cerebrovascular disease/Stroke ARTICLE Source Type: research