Stroke and neurodegenerative disorders. 2. Stroke: comorbidities and complications.

Publication/Presentation Date

3-1-2004

Abstract

UNLABELLED: This self-directed learning module highlights diagnosis and treatment of comorbidities and complications encountered by patients with stroke. It is part of the study guide on stroke and neurodegenerative disorders in the Self-Directed Physiatric Education Program for practitioners and trainees in physical medicine and rehabilitation. This article specifically focuses on cardiopulmonary complications and examines neurologic sequelae, risk factors for falls, and prevention strategies. It also discusses upper-limb pain, fatigue, and depression and highlights diagnosis and management of genitourinary complications.

OVERALL ARTICLE OBJECTIVE: To summarize common comorbidities and complications encountered by patients after stroke.

Volume

85

Issue

3 Suppl 1

First Page

11

Last Page

14

ISSN

0003-9993

Disciplines

Medicine and Health Sciences | Pediatrics

PubMedID

15034851

Department(s)

Department of Pediatrics

Document Type

Article

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