Changes in survival and characteristics among older stroke unit patients —1994 versus 2012

ConclusionsThree ‐year survival in older Norwegian stroke patients treated on an SU remained stable despite improved treatment in the last decades. Differences in background characteristics may explain this lack of difference; patients in 2012 were older, more often living in supported care, and had higher prestro ke comorbidity; however, their strokes were milder and risk factors more often treated.

Source: Brain and Behavior - November 25, 2018 Category: Neurology Authors: Angela Susan Labberton, Ole Morten R ønning, Bente Thommessen, Mathias Barra Tags: ORIGINAL RESEARCH Source Type: research