Perioperative stroke is an important source of morbidity and mortality, as reflected by significant increases in median surgical length of stay and all-cause 30-day mortality. The independent predictors of stroke that we have identified in this population are not readily modifiable and the majority of strokes occurred after postoperative day 1. Additional studies are required to identify potentially modifiable intraoperative or postoperative risk factors of perioperative stroke.
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