Prognosis of acute stroke

Chambers, B.R.; Norris, J.W.; Shurvell, B.L.; Hachinski, V.C.; Chambers, B.R; Norris, J.W; Shurvell, B.L; Hachinski, V.C

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Prognosis of acute stroke

Chambers, B.R.; Norris, J.W.; Shurvell, B.L.; Hachinski, V.C.

Neurology 37(2): 221-225

1987

ISSN/ISBN: 0028-3878

PMID: 3808302

Document Number: 290152

We evaluated factors affecting mortality and quality of life in 1,013 patients with acute stroke followed for 2 to 8 years. In cerebral infarction, the major determinants for short-term mortality were impaired consciousness, leg weakness, and increasing age. The major determinants for long-term mortality were low level of activity at hospital discharge, advanced age, male sex, heart disease, and hypertension.