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Factors Associated With Length of Hospitalization in Patients Admitted With Transient Ischemic Attack in United States

Adnan I. Qureshi, Malik Adil, Haralabos Zacharatos, M. Fareed K. Suri

Stroke · 2013 · 40 citations · 19 references

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Abstract

Approximately 75% of patients admitted with transient ischemic attack stay in the hospital for ≥ 2 days, with the most important determinants being pre-existing medical comorbidities. Longer duration of hospital stay is associated with 2- to 5-fold greater hospitalization charges.

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