The Relationship of Modified Rankin Score and Risk Factors with Stroke Mortality in the South Dakota American Indian Population: A Descriptive Study.

Introduction: To describe the impact of multiple risk factors on stroke outcomes among American Indians in South Dakota.

Methods: This is a retrospective chart review of 189 American Indian patients treated for stroke in South Dakota between Jan 1, 2016, to May 1, 2021, at a single hospital system.

Results: Risk factor prevalence in the population: hypertension (76.

The Relationship of Modified Rankin Score and Risk Factors with Stroke Mortality in the South Dakota Native American Population: A Descriptive Study.

Objective: To describe the impact of multiple risk factors on stroke outcomes among Native Americans in South Dakota.

Methods: This is a retrospective chart review of 189 Native American patients treated for stroke in South Dakota between Jan. 1, 2016, to May 1, 2021 at a single hospital system.