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What are the NIH Stroke Scale scores for Patient 1?
What are the NIH Stroke Scale scores for Patient 2?
What are the NIH Stroke Scale scores for Patient 3?
What are the NIH Stroke Scale scores for Patient 4?
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Study Notes
NIH Stroke Scale Patient Data Summary
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Patient 1
- Total score: 17
- Notable deficits: Moderate aphasia (4), right arm weakness (4), and facial weakness (1).
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Patient 2
- Total score: 9
- Notable deficits: Right arm weakness (1), facial weakness (1), and some sensory loss on right side (2).
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Patient 3
- Total score: 4
- Key deficits: Moderate right arm weakness (3) and facial weakness (1), minimal impairments elsewhere.
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Patient 4
- Total score: 17
- Significant issues: Right leg weakness (2), severe aphasia (4), and severe right arm weakness (4).
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Patient 5
- Total score: 4
- Mostly intact, minor issues include left leg weakness (1) and very mild facial weakness (1).
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Patient 6
- Total score: 2
- Minimal deficits noted, primarily facial weakness (1) with other areas intact.
Additional Insights
- The NIH Stroke Scale assesses various neurological functions and is used to quantify stroke severity.
- Higher scores indicate greater impairment and functional impact.
- Individual patient assessments reveal a range of capabilities and deficits, emphasizing variations in stroke impact.
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