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[NIH stroke scale and its adaptation to Spanish].

J Montaner1, J Alvarez-Sabín

  • 1Unidad Neurovascular, Servicio de Neurología, Hospital Vall d'Hebron, Barcelona. 31862jmv@comb.es

Neurologia (Barcelona, Spain)
|July 13, 2006
PubMed
Summary

A Spanish version of the National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) was developed and validated. This validated Spanish NIHSS shows good correlation with infarct volume and arterial occlusion, enabling wider use in stroke units.

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Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Medical Diagnostics

Background:

  • The National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) is widely used for assessing stroke patients.
  • Language barriers necessitate adaptation of the NIHSS for Spanish-speaking populations.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To create a Spanish version of the NIHSS.
  • To validate its utility and advantages compared to the original version.

Main Methods:

  • A Spanish translation of the NIHSS was developed through expert consensus.
  • The Boston aphasia test provided linguistic and visual materials.
  • NIHSS scores were correlated with cerebral infarct volumes and arterial occlusion.

Main Results:

  • The Spanish NIHSS demonstrated a significant correlation with middle cerebral artery occlusion.

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  • NIHSS scores correlated well with infarct volumes measured by CT and MRI.
  • A strong relationship was observed between NIHSS scores and infarct size.

    • Conclusions:

    • The adapted Spanish NIHSS is a reliable tool for neurological assessment in stroke patients.
    • This validated Spanish version will enhance the availability and routine use of the NIHSS in stroke units.
    • Facilitates wider clinical adoption and research in Spanish-speaking regions.