Hello!
Thank you for asking on HCM!
I would like to explain that there there are different complications after a massive
stroke (early complications and later).
In the early phase, the
brain swelling after the stroke can raise the intracranial pressure, leading to compromising of the cardio-respiratory function causing death. In this phase mortality can go up to 30% of the patients (especially in massive stroke). This phase is usully treated in the intensive care units, where the patients are intubated.
In the later phase (after the first month)a massive stroke can result in
paralysis, loss of muscle control, pain, difficulty with language and speaking, trouble with memory and thinking, and emotional issues. In this phase the mortality is lower related to infections from the motor deficits.
Rehabilitation services can help minimize complications and may include working with a physical therapist to restore movement, an occupational therapist to learn how to perform daily tasks, a speech therapist to improve speaking ability, and psychologists.
Hope to have been of help!
Greetings! Dr. Iliri