Title

Palliative and End-of-Life Care in Stroke

Authoring Organization

American Heart Association

Endorsing Organization

American Academy of Neurology

Publication Month/Year

December 16, 2024

Last Updated Month/Year

December 16, 2024

Document Type

Consensus

Country of Publication

US

Document Objectives

To provide an update on palliative care needs specific to stroke and provide key points for clinicians and health care systems caring for patients with stroke and their families. The American Academy of Neurology affirms the value of this statement as an educational tool for neurologists.

Inclusion Criteria

Male, Female, Adult, Older adult

Health Care Settings

Hospice, Hospital, Long term care

Intended Users

Nurse, nurse practitioner, physician, physician assistant

Scope

Counseling, Management

Diseases/Conditions (MeSH)

D010166 - Palliative Care, D020521 - Stroke

Keywords

stroke, palliative care, End-of-Life Care

Source Citation

Creutzfeldt CJ, Bu J, Comer A, Enguidanos S, Lutz B, Robinson MT, Zahuranec DB, Holloway RG; American Heart Association Stroke Council; Council on Cardiovascular and Stroke Nursing; and Council on Clinical Cardiology. Palliative and End-of-Life Care in Stroke: A Scientific Statement From the American Heart Association. Stroke. 2024 Dec 16. doi: 10.1161/STR.0000000000000479. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 39676661.