Management of the poststroke patient.
Most patients survive the acute episode, their subsequent life affected by some degree of functional deficit. The classic neurologic findings are well known. Their implications for decisions on rehabilitation, long-term care, and prevention of complications are perhaps less well appreciated.
Brummel-Smith
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Oregon Health Sciences University, Portland.
D000203:Activities of Daily Living; D000368:Aged; D002561:Cerebrovascular Disorders / Q000150:complications / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000523:psychology / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D009989:Orthotic Devices; D012046:Rehabilitation / Q000379:methods; D012656:Self-Help Devices