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Pneumonia is a significant complication following ischemic stroke, particularly in cases of complex genesis or total carotid artery infarction. This complication is linked to increased mortality and disability.

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Area of Science:

Neurology
Infectious Diseases
Critical Care Medicine

Background:

Stroke, a leading cause of disability, carries risks of secondary complications.
Pneumonia is a common and serious complication in stroke patients, impacting outcomes.
Understanding risk factors for post-stroke pneumonia is crucial for patient management.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate the incidence and risk factors of pneumonia in patients with ischemic stroke.
To analyze the correlation between pneumonia and stroke type, severity, and patient characteristics.
To evaluate the impact of pneumonia on mortality and disability post-stroke.

Main Methods:

Retrospective study of 132 ischemic stroke patients (mean age 67 years).
Diagnosis confirmed via CT or sectional imaging.
Statistical analysis (chi-squared test) to compare pneumonia incidence across stroke subtypes and clinical features.

Main Results:

Pneumonia developed in 11% of patients.
Higher pneumonia rates observed in hemorrhagic stroke and complex genesis brain infarction compared to other stroke types (p < 0.05).
Increased pneumonia incidence in total inner carotid artery infarction (26.9%) vs. partial infarction (4.8%) (p < 0.05), and in patients with consciousness and swallowing disorders.

Conclusions:

Pneumonia is a significant complication in ischemic stroke patients.
Specific stroke types (hemorrhagic, complex genesis, total carotid infarction) and clinical deficits (impaired consciousness, swallowing) are associated with higher pneumonia risk.
Post-stroke pneumonia is linked to increased mortality and disability rates.