Palliative and End-of-Life Care in Stroke: A Statement for Healthcare Professionals From the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association [AHA/ASA Scientific Statement]

Conclusions—
Addressing the palliative care needs of patients and families throughout the course of illness can complement existing practices and improve the quality of life of stroke patients, their families, and their care providers. There is an urgent need for further research in this area.

Source: Stroke - May 27, 2014 Category: Neurology Authors: Holloway, R. G., Arnold, R. M., Creutzfeldt, C. J., Lewis, E. F., Lutz, B. J., McCann, R. M., Rabinstein, A. A., Saposnik, G., Sheth, K. N., Zahuranec, D. B., Zipfel, G. J., Zorowitz, R. D., on behalf of the American Heart Association Stroke Council, Coun Tags: AHA Statements and Guidelines AHA/ASA Scientific Statement Source Type: research