Risk Factors for Mortality in Patients Hospitalized with Acute Cerebral Infarction in Latin America

Cerebral infarction is one of the conditions with the highest reported rates of mortality and disability worldwide. These rates rise in low- and middle-income countries, many of which lack an organized acute-phase care system, resulting in high healthcare expenditures—not only from hospital costs but also from long-term indirect costs, such as those associated with patient work loss. Mortality reporting in Latin America has been sparse over the past decade; although some factors have been previously explored in other regions, it is important to understand the current reality of this key indicator in our region.

The objective of this study is to determine the risk factors for mortality among patients hospitalized with acute cerebral infarction in hospitals across Latin America.

This study aims to describe the clinical and demographic characteristics, management, and outcomes of patients with acute cerebral infarction in order to optimize care processes and identify those patient groups at highest risk of mortality.