Sarcopenia in Acute Ischemic Stroke

Lower scores indicate increasing disability and a greater need for skilled care. Min - 0 ( < 20 - totally dependent), max - 100 ( > 80 - independent).

Min - 0 (no disability), max - 6 (dead). A score of 0 is no disability, 5 is disability requiring constant care for all needs; 6 is death.

Mid-upper arm circumference: measured at the midpoint between the acromion and the olecranon with the arm relaxed (2 measurements) in cm. Arm muscle circumference and area are calculated using the Heymsfield formula.

Calf circumference: measured in the seated position, with the knee at a right angle, at the widest part of the non-paretic calf, with the tape snug but without compression (2 measurements) in cm. Calf circumference below 34 cm in men and 33 cm in women is classified as reduced.

Handgrip dynamometry: performed in the seated position with the elbow at a right angle; three trials on the non-paretic hand, with the mean value used for analysis. Handgrip strength of the non-paretic hand below 27 kg in men and 16 kg in women is classified as reduced.

Min - 0, max - 42. A higher score means a patients has more severe symptoms. Patients with a score of <4 are highly likely to have good clinical outcomes.

Min - 0, max - 15. Higher scores indicate better mobility performance. A score of 0 indicates an inability to complete any of the 15 tasks.

Mortality rate at 14 and 90 days

Days. Total number of days spent admitted to the hospital during the index hospital stay, calculated from admission date to final discharge date.

Days. Total number of days spent in the intensive care unit from the time of initial ICU admission to successful transfer or discharge to a step-down unit.