Long-term prognosis of aphasia after stroke

Conclusions
The outcome of aphasia at 1 year after stroke can be predicted in the first week by the phonology score, the Barthel Index score, age, educational level and stroke subtype, with phonology being the strongest predictor.

Source: Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery and Psychiatry - February 15, 2013 Category: Neurosurgery Authors: El Hachioui, H., Lingsma, H. F., van de Sandt-Koenderman, M. W. M. E., Dippel, D. W. J., Koudstaal, P. J., Visch-Brink, E. G. Tags: Stroke Cerebrovascular disease Source Type: research