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Does stroke severity (NIHSS score) predict length of stay in patients with first-ever ischemic stroke?
Does stroke severity (NIHSS score) predict length of stay in patients with first-ever ischemic stroke?
Stroke severity measured by NIHSS is an important predictor of length of stay following acute hospitalization for first-ever ischemic stroke.
NIHSS may aid LOS forecasting after ischemic stroke; hypothesis-generating and requires prospective validation before informing practice.
The severity of stroke, as rated by the total score on NIHSS, is an important factor that influences LOS after acute stroke hospitalization.
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