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[Nutritional intervention in patients with cerebrovascular stroke]
S Kozáková1, J Charvát, L Hrdlicka
1Interní klinika 2. lékarské fakulty UK a FN Motol, Praha.
Vnitrni Lekarstvi
|October 2, 2003
Summary
Nutritional intervention and monitoring in acute ischemic stroke patients stabilize key parameters. This approach improves neurological deficit recovery compared to no intervention, aiding rehabilitation.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Clinical Nutrition
- Internal Medicine
Context:
- Acute ischemic stroke patients experience stress, leading to catabolic states.
- Nutritional status is crucial for recovery and rehabilitation outcomes.
- Early assessment of nutritional parameters is vital in stroke management.
Purpose:
- To evaluate the influence of nutritional intervention and monitoring on nutritional parameters in acute ischemic stroke patients.
- To assess the impact of nutritional support on neurological deficit and rehabilitation.
- To compare outcomes with a historical group receiving no nutritional intervention.
Summary:
- Thirty acute ischemic stroke patients (average age 71.4 years) underwent daily nutritional intake monitoring.
- Nutritional intervention (enteral nutrition) was initiated if intake was below 30 kcal/kg/day, required by 60% of patients.
- Anthropometric, biochemical, and immunological parameters showed no significant changes after 14 days with intervention, unlike a control group where parameters deteriorated.
Impact:
- Careful nutritional monitoring and intervention are necessary for acute ischemic stroke patients.
- Intervention stabilized nutritional parameters, potentially enhancing the speed and efficacy of rehabilitation.
- Improved neurological deficit recovery was observed in the monitored and intervened group, highlighting the importance of nutritional support.