Complete neurological examination scoring
0/42
Prognosis
• 0: No stroke symptoms
• 1-4: Minor stroke
• 5-15: Moderate stroke
• 16-20: Moderate to severe stroke
• 21-42: Severe stroke
NIHSS assesses stroke severity
Score range: 0-42 points
Higher scores indicate worse outcomes
Used in clinical trials and practice
Score 0: No stroke
Score 1-4: Minor stroke
Score 5-15: Moderate stroke
Score 16-20: Moderate/Severe
Score 21-42: Severe stroke
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