Does ICU admission dysphagia independently contribute to delirium risk in ischemic stroke patients? Results from a cohort study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Delirium is prevalent in ischemic stroke patients, particularly those in the intensive care unit (ICU), and it poses a significant burden on patients and caregivers, leading to increased mortality rates, prolonged hospital stays, and impaired cognitive function. Dysphagia, a common symptom in critically ill patients with ischemic stroke, further complicates their condition. However, the association between dysphagia and delirium in this context remains unclear. The objective of this study was to investigate the correlation between dysphagia and delirium in ICU patients with ischemic stroke.

Methods

A retrospective analysis was conducted on adult patients diagnosed with ischemic stroke at a medical center in Boston. Ischemic stroke cases were identified using the n

SUBMITTER: Cheng H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10804594 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature