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Stroke, Ahead of Print. We sought to explore the relationship between ART and stroke risk using population-level data.Methods:We conducted a retrospective cohort study using data from the National Inpatient Sample (NIS) registry from 2015-2020, including all delivery hospitalizations for patients aged 15-55 years. 100,000 vs. 9.1/100,000),
For every 20mmHg increase in systolic (Top Number) blood pressure, the risk of dying from a heart attack or stroke doubles 3. 6, 2017 7 JACC: Cardiovascular Imaging May 2015, 8 (5) 579-596; Blood Pressure High blood pressure is the risk factor responsible for the greatest number of deaths worldwide 2. Blood pressure is easy to check.
Stroke, Volume 55, Issue Suppl_1 , Page AWMP42-AWMP42, February 1, 2024. Background:Prior studies have shown that individuals who have an in-hospital stroke are less likely to receive thrombolysis. Few studies have investigated the trends of in-hospital strokes over time, and many large databases do not include in-hospital strokes.
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Stroke, Ahead of Print. The latest research on socioeconomic status (SES) and stroke continues to demonstrate that individuals with low SES are at a higher risk of stroke, receive lower-quality care, and experience poorer outcomes. Addressing stroke inequalities requires an interdisciplinary approach.
The primary outcome was atherothrombotic major adverse cardiovascular events as a composite outcome of cardiovascular mortality, nonfatal stroke, and nonfatal myocardial infarction. Patients were propensity matched in a 1:1 ratio using a caliper distance of 0.2 without replacement.
BackgroundMulticenter electronic health records can support quality improvement and comparative effectiveness research in stroke. However, limitations of electronic health record–based research include challenges in abstracting key clinical variables, including stroke severity, along with missing data. 2.66) and 0.96 (95% CI, 0.94–0.97)
Stroke, Volume 56, Issue Suppl_1 , Page AWMP73-AWMP73, February 1, 2025. Background:During the course of an ischemic stroke hospitalization, the initial diagnosis of the causative mechanism or etiology of stroke may evolve.
Stroke, Volume 56, Issue 1 , Page 251-253, January 1, 2025. In 2015, several trials confirmed the safety and efficacy of mechanical thrombectomy for acute ischemic stroke. These findings revolutionized acute ischemic stroke treatment and established mechanical thrombectomy as a standard of care.
Stroke, Volume 56, Issue Suppl_1 , Page ATP257-ATP257, February 1, 2025. This might reflect a shift toward capturing more nuanced outcomes in stroke populations. Trials with functional outcomes measured at 3 months were included.
Cardiovascular disease included selfreported physician diagnosis of heart attack, stroke, and coronary heart disease.ResultsAlthough overall national population estimates were similar, there was heterogeneity in estimates by survey. 2.2]; nonHispanic Black BRFSS: 3.8% [95% CI, 3.6, 3.9]; NHIS: 3.0% [95% CI, 2.7,
Stroke, Volume 55, Issue Suppl_1 , Page ATMP21-ATMP21, February 1, 2024. Background:Medical comorbidities and stroke risk factors explain only a proportion of stroke incidence and outcomes in different populations. The primary outcome measure was discharge to home.
BackgroundElevated lowdensity lipoprotein cholesterol is a risk factor for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, including acute ischemic stroke (AIS), due to large and smallvessel disease. Lack of prestroke LLT use was associated with more severe stroke symptoms upon presentation.
Stroke, Volume 55, Issue Suppl_1 , Page AWP252-AWP252, February 1, 2024. Introduction:Migraine is a risk factor for cerebral ischemic stroke. However, it is not known if migraine is a risk factor for retinal stroke (central retinal artery occlusion, CRAO).Methods:We 1.38) and embolic ischemic stroke (aHR 1.15 (95% CI: 1.08-1.22).Conclusions:In
Atrial fibrillation, a rapid, irregular heart beat that can lead to stroke or sudden death, is three times more common than previously thought, affecting nearly 5 percent of the population, or 10.5 percent of the patients treated between 2005 and 2009 to 6.82% of the patients treated between 2015 and 2019. million U.S.
Stroke, Volume 56, Issue Suppl_1 , Page A21-A21, February 1, 2025. Introduction:For stroke survivors, blood pressure (BP) reduction significantly lowers the risk of recurrence; a 10mmHg decrease in systolic BP is associated with a 20% risk reduction. Ischemic strokes accounted for 83.2% In TriNetX [n= 495,474; mean age 69, 17.7%
Stroke: Vascular and Interventional Neurology, Volume 3, Issue 6 , November 1, 2023. BackgroundIt is unclear whether all patient subgroups with acute ischemic stroke have benefited from advances in reperfusion therapy. Secular changes were assessed per 5‐year cohorts (2000–2005, 2006–2010, 2011–2015, 2016–2020). to 29.8%.
Stroke, Volume 55, Issue Suppl_1 , Page AWMP51-AWMP51, February 1, 2024. Background:Medical comorbidities and stroke risk factors explain only a proportion of stroke incidence and outcomes in different populations. The primary outcome measure was discharge to home.
Stroke, Volume 56, Issue Suppl_1 , Page AWP248-AWP248, February 1, 2025. Introduction:Endovascular thrombectomy (EVT) is effective in treating acute ischemic stroke, with research showing improved functional outcomes compared to medical treatment alone. Oral anticoagulants (OAC) are often prescribed for stroke prevention.
Stroke, Volume 56, Issue 1 , Page 138-147, January 1, 2025. BACKGROUND:A potential benefit of mechanical thrombectomy for patients with distal medium vessel occlusions is currently being investigated in randomized trials.
Stroke, Volume 55, Issue Suppl_1 , Page ATMP104-ATMP104, February 1, 2024. Introduction:Prior work suggests stroke recurrence timing may vary by subtype, with large vessel disease being associated with earlier recurrence; however, these studies were conducted prior to the current era of secondary stroke prevention strategies.
Stroke, Volume 55, Issue Suppl_1 , Page AWMP106-AWMP106, February 1, 2024. Background:Medical comorbidities and stroke risk factors only explain a proportion of stroke incidence and outcomes in different populations. Social determinants of health(SDOH)have been associated with incident stroke.
Few procedures have gone through a decade of practice-changing clinical trials as impressive as thrombectomy for stroke. Beginning in 2015 with multiple trials showing a benefit with thrombectomy in early large-vessel occlusion, followed by the extended-window trials in 2018 and then the large core trials in 2023, it seemed that.
Stroke, Volume 55, Issue Suppl_1 , Page ATP150-ATP150, February 1, 2024. Introduction:Ischemic stroke is a leading cause of death and disability in the US, with 20-40% of cases, classified as cryptogenic or with an unexplained cause. Stroke in multiple vascular territories MVT was present in 22/101 (22%) at baseline.
Stroke, Volume 56, Issue Suppl_1 , Page ATP115-ATP115, February 1, 2025. Background:Mechanical thrombectomy (MT) as treatment for acute ischemic stroke (AIS) has demonstrated superior functional outcomes compared to intravenous thrombolysis (IVT). Matched propensity scores were used to adjust for baseline differences across 36 factors.
Stroke, Volume 54, Issue 12 , Page 3054-3063, December 1, 2023. BACKGROUND:Patients with end-stage kidney disease undergoing dialysis are at significant risk of stroke. women) by propensity score in a 1:3 ratio with follow-up through December 31, 2015. The primary outcome was incident acute ischemic stroke.
Stroke: Vascular and Interventional Neurology, Ahead of Print. BACKGROUNDComorbidity burden may affect the outcome following endovascular thrombectomy (EVT) for mediumvessel occlusions.
Stroke, Volume 55, Issue Suppl_1 , Page ATMP82-ATMP82, February 1, 2024. Background:Prehospital stroke triage scores aim to identify LVO patients who benefit from direct transport to high-level stroke centers for EVT by bypassing primary stroke centers. The CSTAT and RACE scores were abstracted from the NIHSS.
Stroke, Volume 55, Issue Suppl_1 , Page AWMP37-AWMP37, February 1, 2024. Sequential models were adjusted for patient age, gender, race, vascular risk factors, arrival mode, stroke severity (NIHSS), and insurance status.Results:634,823 patients met inclusion criteria. Social deprivation index (SDI) at the county level approximated nSES.
Stroke, Volume 55, Issue Suppl_1 , Page A11-A11, February 1, 2024. We sought to explore the relationship between ART and stroke risk using population-level data.Methods:We conducted a retrospective cohort study using data from the National Inpatient Sample (NIS) registry from 2015-2020. per 100,000), and any stroke (19.8
Stroke, Volume 55, Issue Suppl_1 , Page ATMP66-ATMP66, February 1, 2024. Introduction:Carotid artery webs are a rare cause of embolic stroke of undetermined source, especially among the young without conventional risk factors. However, despite its detriment, the rate of stroke recurrence is not well studied.
Stroke, Volume 55, Issue Suppl_1 , Page ATP278-ATP278, February 1, 2024. Based on the data of discharge patients from 2015 to 2020 (Model Training Set), logistic regression model with restricted cubic splines were applied to construct the "prognostic scale of AIS acute stage based on treatment stratification, PAIST Scale".
Stroke, Volume 55, Issue Suppl_1 , Page AWP164-AWP164, February 1, 2024. Introduction:Patients who have had hemorrhagic strokes experience psychological and functional deficits after hospital discharge. Conclusion:Psychological and functional outcomes for patients with hemorrhagic strokes are associated with SDoH.
Stroke, Volume 55, Issue Suppl_1 , Page AWP261-AWP261, February 1, 2024. Objective:Physician adherence to evidence-based clinical guidelines improves outcomes in acute ischemic stroke (AIS) and transient ischemic attack (TIA) patients. 0.88) were less likely to receive a high intensity statin within 3 months of their stroke.
Stroke, Volume 56, Issue Suppl_1 , Page ATMP102-ATMP102, February 1, 2025. Background:Atrial Fibrillation (AF) occurs in about one-fourth of patients with Embolic Stroke of Undetermined Source (ESUS). years) from 2015 to 2023 at Emory Healthcare. female, mean age 61.4 years, 57% female).
Stroke, Volume 55, Issue Suppl_1 , Page AWP240-AWP240, February 1, 2024. Background:Individuals with poorly controlled blood pressure (BP) have a heightened risk of stroke and vascular cognitive impairment. BP reduction has been associated with reduced risk of future stroke and cognitive impairment.
Stroke, Volume 55, Issue Suppl_1 , Page AWMP98-AWMP98, February 1, 2024. Introduction:Elevated cardiac troponin (cTn) in acute ischemic stroke (AIS) is common, and associated with increased risk of death. Whether this association depends on the cause of the cTn elevation is unclear.
Stroke, Volume 55, Issue Suppl_1 , Page AWMP9-AWMP9, February 1, 2024. Introduction:Intracranial atherosclerotic disease (ICAD) is a common cause of ischemic stroke worldwide. vs. 0.8%, p = 0.019), higher incidence of prior strokes (43.3% The ICADLVO group had younger age (mean 66.6 ± 12.64
Stroke, Volume 55, Issue Suppl_1 , Page ATP20-ATP20, February 1, 2024. Background:The developmental stage of the brain at the stroke onset plays a key role in the pathophysiology of injury, with neuroinflammation as a major injury modulator (Rayasam et al 2022; Hagberg et al. Neurobiol Dis.
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Stroke, Volume 56, Issue Suppl_1 , Page AWP10-AWP10, February 1, 2025. Intraprocedural intravenous (IV) cangrelor is emerging as a bridging therapy for antiplatelet inhibition during acute stenting in ischemic stroke.
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