Severe cerebral white matter lesions in ischemic stroke patients are associated with less time spent at home and early institutionalization

ConclusionsAfter ischemic stroke, patients with severe white matter lesions spend fewer days at home and become permanently institutionalized earlier, especially within the first five‐years.

Source: International Journal of Stroke - October 1, 2015 Category: Neurology Authors: Gerli Sibolt, Sami Curtze, Susanna Melkas, Tarja Pohjasvaara, Markku Kaste, Pekka J. Karhunen, Niku K. J. Oksala, Timo Erkinjuntti Tags: Research Source Type: research