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Stroke Patients Suffering Delirium Show Poor Outcome

According to a report from the American Heart Association (AHA), stroke patients who suffer from delirium are at risk of a poorer outcome. When a stroke leads to disability, you may be eligible to receive Social Security disability benefits.

A new report published in Stroke: Journal of the American Heart Association, indicates that approximately 30% of the patients who are hospitalized for a stroke develop delirium. Delirium is a state of confusion which can include hallucinations, lack of attention, and disorientation.

In comparison to those who don’t experience delirium, patients are 3 times more likely to end up in a long-term facility. Additionally, patients are 5 times more likely to die while they’re hospitalized or within a year of suffering a stroke.

Underlying problems—such as heart or renal failure, certain drugs, infection, substance abuse, and metabolic abnormalities—can be triggers of delirium. If doctors are aware of these, it may help improve the patient’s prognosis.

Additional factors that may contribute to a patient suffering from delirium include older individuals, a severe stroke, and other medical problems. Addressing these issues may help to improve a stroke patient’s quality of life and increase their survival rates.

When you’ve been denied disability benefits or you need help in filing your first application, you may benefit from seeking legal counsel. Seek assistance from a Hallandale Social Security disability attorney to understand what your rights are.

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