Complications Post Stroke

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Complications Post Stroke
Complications Post Stroke

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Post-stroke Infections – Diagnosis, Prediction, Prevention and Treatment to Improve Patient Outcomes

Despite modern stroke treatment in dedicated stroke units and rehabilitation facilities, infection remains the most important medical complication after ischaemic stroke. Pneumonia and urinary tract infections are the most frequent post-stroke infections. Post-stroke infections not only prolong hospitalisation but also constitute a leading cause of early and long-term mortality and morbidity. They are commonly attributed to neurological sequelae such as immobilisation due to motor paralysis or dysphagia as a risk of aspiration. Recently, stroke-induced impairment of immunological competence has been described. This immunodepression syndrome promotes the development of post-stroke infection.…

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 Post-stroke Infections – Diagnosis, Prediction, Prevention and Treatment to Improve Patient Outcomes

Up to 95% of patients have at least one relevant complication within the first three months after stroke. Complications impair neurological outcomes and approximately one-third of patients with ischaemic stroke die during hospitalisation due to one or more complications. To minimise the impact of stroke-associated adverse events, patients should be treated in specialised units where complications are detected earlier compared with general units. In addition, treatment in stroke units improves survival by preventing life-threatening situations.

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