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Association between stroke severity and fall risk among stroke patients.

Schmid AA, Kapoor JR, Dallas M, Bravata DM. Association between stroke severity and fall risk among stroke patients. Neuroepidemiology. 2010 Dec 6; 34(3):158-62.

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Abstract:

Poststroke patients at risk of falls can be identified by an NIHSS score of > or = 4. Clinicians should screen patients for fall risk so that fall prevention strategies can be instituted.





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