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Acute Stroke vs. After a stroke, a person’s prognosis depends on many different factors.
It may take a few weeks to know whether they can be expected to recover.
Hospice is considered when there is a poor prognosis.
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Death from stroke may occur immediately or it may happen in the weeks or months afterwards.
What Is the Most Common Cause of Death After a Stroke?
This helps their healthcare provider monitor them for signs that they may be improving or worsening.
It can occur after someone has a stroke in the brain stem.
Summary
Someone who has had a stroke may recover completely or may experience permanent disability.
Others may die in the weeks or months after having a stroke.
It is not always possible to tell whether someone will die after a stroke.
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