Predictors of short‐ and long‐term mortality in first‐ever ischaemic older stroke patients

ConclusionsNIHSS score on admission, age and coronary heart disease are independent predictors of short‐ and long‐term mortality. Higher glucose and lower triglyceride level are significantly associated with the long‐term mortality.

Source: Australasian Journal on Ageing: - March 1, 2013 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Chia‐Yu Hsu, Gwo‐Chi Hu, Yi‐Min Chen, Chiu‐Hsiang Chen, Yu‐Ning Hu Tags: Brief Report Source Type: research