Prompt diagnosis and correct medical care can save the lives of stroke victims. While some patients have higher risks than others, better processes of care may reduce mortality for stroke. A lower death rate may indicate that a hospital provides a higher level of patient care.

About this measure

Mortality rate is the statistical measure of the number of people who die within a period of time. The stroke mortality rate below is the percent of patients with stroke who died within 30 days of admission to the hospital.

In this case, a lower number is better.