Palliative and End-of-Life Care in Stroke: A Statement for Healthcare Professionals from the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association
Stroke
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<div>This statement by the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association was written for healthcare professionals to outline basic expectations regarding palliative care for individuals with stroke. Recommendations include medical management and those specific to dysphagia.</div>
American Heart Association/American Stroke Association
American Association of Neurological Surgeons and Congress of Neurological Surgeons; American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine; American Geriatrics Society; Neurocritical Care Society; American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation; Am
<div>Palliative care needs of adults post stroke include nasogastric, nasoduodenal, or PEG tube feedings to maintain hydration and nutrition while undergoing efforts to restore swallowing via dysphagia therapy (Class I, Level B Evidence).</div>
