Palliative Care May Improve Quality of Life for Stroke Patients and Caregivers
According to a scientific statement by the American Heart Association, integrating palliative care can help manage symptoms, optimize care, and improve quality of life after a stroke. That said, palliative care is underutilized for this population—especially for Black, Hispanic, and Asian patients, and their caregivers. The statement outlines strategies for implementing palliative care principles into all stages of post-stroke care.