Trends and disparities in ischemic stroke mortality and location of death in the United States: A comprehensive analysis from 1999–2020

The findings highlight a critical shift in the patterns of mortality and end-of-life care preferences among ischemic stroke patients over the past two decades. These findings highlight significant shifts in the patterns of mortality and location of death among ischemic stroke patients over the past two decades, with notable differences across urbanization levels and racial groups. The increasing proportion of home deaths and persistent disparities in location of death suggest a need for further research to understand the underlying factors driving these trends and their implications for end-of-life care quality and access.