THE IMPACT OF RECURRENT STROKE ON PATIENT OUTCOMES AND DISABILITY.
Keywords:
ischemic stroke; recurrent stroke; stroke recurrence; disability; functional outcome; risk factors; secondary prevention; neurorehabilitation; cognitive impairment.Abstract
Recurrent strokes are associated with higher mortality, greater disability, and poorer functional outcomes compared to first-ever strokes. The major predictors of recurrence include uncontrolled arterial hypertension, atrial fibrillation, diabetes mellitus, smoking, dyslipidemia, and inadequate secondary prevention. Recurrences worsen cognitive function, reduce the effectiveness of rehabilitation, and increase the economic burden of the disease. Timely optimization of modifiable risk factors and strict secondary prevention reduce the risk of recurrence and related disability.
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