Unaddressed palliative care needs of ischemic stroke patients treated with reperfusion therapies after age 80

Despite the increasing use of reperfusion therapies in patients aged ≥ 80 years, symptoms requiring comprehensive support and early palliative interventions persist in the acute stroke setting. Our findings emphasize the need for early palliative assessments to address stroke-related symptoms such as dysphagia, delirium, and mobility or speech disturbances, ultimately enhancing patient comfort. Future research is necessary to better understand stroke-specific symptom burden in the aging population and to develop strategies for integrating palliative care into acute stroke management.