Stroke is the leading cause of disability in the United States.Among the long-term survivors, the most common disability is

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Stroke is the leading cause of serious disability.Among long-term survivors (>6 months), 50% have hemiparesis.Twenty-six percent of stroke survivors have an inability to perform activities of daily living in an independent manner.Nineteen percent of stroke survivors have aphasia.Clinical depression affects 35% of stroke survivors.

Stroke Is the Leading Cause of Disability in the United