Risk factors associated with the development of aspiration pneumonia in patients with acute ischemic cerebrovascular event and its relationship with mortality. Teodoro Maldonado Carbo Hospital. May 2018 - May 2021

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Pneumonia is a prevalent complication in patients who have suffered from a stroke. It is related to high mortality, extended hospital stay, and poor functional outcomes that affect the patient’s quality of life.

OBJECTIVE: To recognize the risk factors associated with Stroke-associated pneumonia in patients with acute ischemic stroke and its relationship with mortality at the Teodoro Maldonado Carbo Hospital from May 2018 to May 2021.

METHODOLOGY: A retrospective, longitudinal, correlational study with an analytical and quantitative approach was conducted at the Teodoro Maldonado Carbo Hospital (HTMC)  from May 2018 to May 2021.

RESULTS: The study comprised 442 patients: 277 males and 165 females. The mean age of the population was 70,5 years.

CONCLUSIONS: SAP has a high prevalence and mortality among patients. It is associated with multiple risk factors and poor outcomes.