Malpractice News: Simple Doctor's Exam May Predict Risk for Stroke

Malpractice News: According to a study conducted by Italian researchers, doctors may be able to predict a patient’s risk for stroke in their elderly patients by looking for subtle neurological problems. The research team conducted an eight year study of over 500 people with an average age of about 73 who had no signs of neurological disease.

According to the University of Florence researchers, this neurological exam could help predict which healthy elderly people are at the highest risk of death or stroke.

Patients with more than three of the neurological abnormalities, which include problems such as reduced reflexes, unstable posture, tremors and differences in hand strength, were more likely to suffer a fatal stroke.

After the researchers factored in criteria such as age, gender and general health, they found that patients with fewer than three abnormalities were less likely to suffer a stroke. When the study began, 59 percent of the volunteers had at least one abnormality. Our medical malpractice lawyers are here to help you.

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