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Heterogeneity in the Prevalence of Cardiovascular Risk Factors by Ethnicity and Birthplace Among Asian Subgroups: Evidence From the 2010 to 2018 National Health Interview Survey

Journal of the American Heart Association

Generalized linear models with Poisson distribution were used to examine the prevalence and prevalence ratios of self‐reported hypertension, diabetes, high cholesterol, physical inactivity, smoking, and overweight/obesity among Asian subgroups compared with US‐born NHW adults. Participants' mean (±SD) age was 49±0.1

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Abstract 258: Comorbidities Associated with Exclusion from rtPA in Obese Ischemic Stroke Patients with History of Smoking

Stroke: Vascular and Interventional Neurology

Research has been conducted previously on rtPA exclusion in obese AIS patients as well as AIS patients with a history of smoking [3, 4, 5, 6]. However, little is known regarding the comorbidities associated with exclusion from rtPA in obese AIS patients with a history of smoking.

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Abstract TP319: Areas of Persistent Longitudinal Lending Discrimination are Associated with Stroke Prevalence

Stroke Journal

Nearly half (47%) of graded census tracts had persistent discrimination and tracts with persistent discrimination were younger, less non-Hispanic white, and had higher proportions of diabetes, obesity and hypertension (Table). Stroke prevalence was 1.59% (95% CI:1.50-1.69) 0.37%) compared to tracts with no discrimination.

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Abstract 022: Acute Kidney Injury in Subarachnoid Hemorrhage: Exploring its Clinical Significance and Prognostic Implications

Stroke: Vascular and Interventional Neurology

Further research and attention to this area are crucial for improving patient outcomes and guiding clinical interventions in this challenging condition.MethodsICD‐10‐CM codes were used to query the National Inpatient Sample (NIS) for patients with AIS between 2010 and 2019. Patients with AKI were on average older (63.29

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Abstract 005: Outcomes of Heparin Induced Thrombocytopenia Type II in Aneurysmal Subarachnoid Hemorrhage Patients

Stroke: Vascular and Interventional Neurology

This study aims to investigate the incidence, complications, and outcomes of SAH patients who develop HIT.MethodsICD‐9‐CM and ICD‐10‐CM codes were used to query the National Inpatient Sample for patients with SAH between 2010 and 2019. Results76,387 patients were diagnosed with SAH between 2010 and 2019.

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Abstract 96: Temporal Trends in Vascular Risk Factor Burden Among Young Adults With Ischemic Stroke: The Florida Stroke Registry

Stroke Journal

We aimed to examine the prevalence of VRFs and temporal trends in VRF burden among young patients presenting with IS.Methods:Data was prospectively collected by Get With the Guidelines-Stroke® hospitals participating in the Florida Stroke Registry between January 2010 and December 2022.

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Cardiovascular Disease and Deaths On the Rise

CardiacWire

In 2010, the AHA released a 2020 goal to improve the CV health of all Americans by 20%, while reducing CVD and stroke deaths by 20%. While theres no one answer for a specific patient group, the AHAs biggest CVD risk culprits should be pretty familiar – obesity, smoking/tobacco use, and sedentary behavior. deaths per 100k people).