National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) Total ...

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National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS)

Total Score 0-42

1a. Level of consciousness

1b. LOC questions

1c. LOC commands

2. Best gaze

3. Visual

4. Facial palsy

5. Motor arm

6. Motor leg

7. Limb ataxia

8. Sensory

9. Best language

10. Dysarthria

11. Extinction and inattention (formerly neglect)



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