Discussion
neurologic deficits, paresis, hemianopia, nonmotor deficits, ischemic stroke, aphasia
HEMIANOPIA, PARESIS, ISCHEMIC STROKE
The impact of neurologic deficits on the EQ-5D in patients with ischemic stroke is mostly due to limb paresis, while the EQ-5D is less sensitive to other nonmotor deficits such as hemianopia, aphasia, and neglect. This may lead to overestimation of quality of life and, consequently, underestimation of the (cost-)effectiveness of treatments and interventions.