title: [The stroke unit a the Clinical Hospital in Madrid].
abstract: The outcome in 195 patients admitted in a non-intensive stroke unit was compared to that in 198 patients admitted in general wards during a 12 months period. At admission, both groups were similar in prognostic indicators (age, sex, previous history, level of consciousness and motor impairment). Short-term mortality rates was reduced among patients admitted in stroke unit (p < 0.001). This difference was independent of patient's age, previous history and neurological impairment on admission. The length of stay in the hospital was also reduced (p < 0.001). Among survivors, functional outcome at discharge was better in those admitted in the stroke unit, with a greater proportion of patients independent for activities of daily living. We conclude that stroke unit in an efficient strategy that improves the clinical outcome of patients with acute stroke.
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D001921:Brain / Q000503:physiopathology; D002561:Cerebrovascular Disorders / Q000401:mortality / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D005260:Female; D006760:Hospitalization; D006769:Hospitals, General; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D013030:Spain / Q000453:epidemiology; D015996:Survival Rate
vernacular_title: Experiencia de una Unidad de Ictus en el Hospital Clínico de Madrid.