Risk Factors and Functional Impact of Medical Complications in Stroke.
Bo-Ram KimJong Min LeeMin Kyun SohnDeog Young KimSam-Gyu LeeYong Il ShinGyung Jae OhYang-Soo LeeMin-Cheol JooEun Young HanYun-Hee KimPublished in: Annals of rehabilitation medicine (2017)
Post-stroke medical complications affect functional recovery. The majority of complications are preventable and treatable; therefore, the functional outcomes of patients with stroke can be improved by providing timely, appropriate care. Special care should be provided to elderly patients with comorbid risk factors.