Some stroke survivors' function slowly declines over time

Even when patients recover most functional ability in the first months after a blood-clot related stroke, they gradually become more dependent over the next five years - especially those with Medicaid or no private insurance - according to a large study reported in Stroke: Journal of the American Heart Association.

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<p><a href="http://www.physorg.com/news165167935.html">Some stroke survivors' function slowly declines over time</a></p> <p>Even when patients recover most functional ability in the first months after a blood-clot related stroke, they gradually become more dependent over the next five years - especially those with Medicaid or no private insurance - according to a large study reported in <i>Stroke: Journal of the American Heart Association</i>.</p>