Analysis finds poorer outcomes in underweight individuals after ischemic stroke, suggesting need for better nutritional care.
Underweight status is associated with poorer functional outcomes, increased pneumonia risk, and reduced survival following ischemic stroke compared to patients with ideal BMI. These findings support the consideration of nutritional status in post-stroke care planning and risk stratification.
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