The Prevalence and Impact of Mortality of the Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome on Admissions of Patients With Ischemic Stroke in the United States

Conclusion:
Our analysis demonstrates that ARDS is rare after AIS. Despite an overall significant reduction in mortality after AIS, ARDS carries a higher risk of death in this patient population.

Source: Journal of Intensive Care Medicine - October 29, 2014 Category: Intensive Care Authors: Rincon, F., Maltenfort, M., Dey, S., Ghosh, S., Vibbert, M., Urtecho, J., Jallo, J., Ratliff, J. K., McBride, J. W., Bell, R. Tags: Original Research Source Type: research