ASTRAL Score Predicts 5-Year Dependence and Mortality in Acute Ischemic Stroke
Stroke Reports Friday, April 12th, 2013STROKEAHA: April 4, 2013
Background and Purpose—The ASTRAL score was externally validated showing remarkable consistency on 3-month outcome prognosis in patients with acute ischemic stroke. The present study aimed to evaluate ASTRAL score’s prognostic accuracy to predict 5-year outcome.
Methods—All consecutive patients with acute ischemic stroke registered in the Athens Stroke Registry between January 1, 1998, and December 31, 2010, were included. Patients were excluded if admitted >24 hours after symptom onset or if any ASTRAL score component was missing. Read more