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Abstract WP147: Utilization of Rapid Response Nurses to Improve In-Hospital Stroke Response

Stroke Journal

Stroke, Volume 55, Issue Suppl_1 , Page AWP147-AWP147, February 1, 2024. Introduction:In-hospital strokes are estimated to account for 2-17% of all strokes. These patients typically have higher mortality, longer length of stay, and higher disability rates than strokes that initiate within the community.

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Abstract TP60: Utilization of Rapid Response Team Nurses to Improve In-Hospital Stroke Response

Stroke Journal

Stroke, Volume 55, Issue Suppl_1 , Page ATP60-ATP60, February 1, 2024. Introduction:In-hospital strokes are estimated to account for 2-17% of all strokes. These patients typically have higher mortality, longer length of stay, and higher disability rates than strokes that initiate within the community.

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Hypoglycemic Events May Trigger Acute Ischemic Stroke Within 30 Days in Those With Diabetes: A Case-Crossover Study

Stroke Journal

Stroke, Ahead of Print. BACKGROUND:Stroke triggers are factors that may precipitate a stroke within a given time interval and can predict the timing of a stroke. More research is needed to assess the link between the severity of hypoglycemia and stroke occurrence, as well as the severity of the stroke.

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Abstract WP114: Impact of Readmission on the Continuity of Rehabilitation Care Among Acute Stroke Patients Discharged to Inpatient Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Facilities

Stroke Journal

Stroke, Volume 56, Issue Suppl_1 , Page AWP114-AWP114, February 1, 2025. Introduction:Two-thirds of US stroke patients undergo rehabilitation post-discharge with about 20% and 25% receiving care at an inpatient rehabilitation facility (IRF) and skilled nursing facility (SNF), respectively.

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Abstract TP100: Predictors of Skilled Nursing Facility Length of Stay and Discharge after Aneurysmal Subarachnoid Hemorrhage

Stroke Journal

Stroke, Volume 56, Issue Suppl_1 , Page ATP100-ATP100, February 1, 2025. Survivors often require extended care at skilled nursing facilities (SNF) or long-term acute care centers (LTAC). Introduction:Aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage (aSAH) carries high morbidity and mortality.

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Association of Mobile Stroke Unit Care and Spending, Utilization, and Death in New York City

Journal of the American Heart Association

BackgroundTransport by mobile stroke units (MSUs), which provide access to computed tomography scanning and intravenous blood pressure medications and thrombolytics, reduces time to treatment and may improve shortterm functional outcomes for patients with acute stroke. women) transported by an MSU for suspected acute stroke, 61.1%

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Abstract TP70: Identifying Risk Factors for Loss to Follow-Up After Stroke at a Large Academic Health System: Implications for Establishing a Holistic Post-Stroke Follow-up Program

Stroke Journal

Stroke, Volume 56, Issue Suppl_1 , Page ATP70-ATP70, February 1, 2025. Introduction:A significant proportion of stroke patients are lost to follow up (LTFU) after discharge, which may be associated with increased risk of morbidity, mortality, and unnecessary hospitalization. vs. 47.4%); have an intracerebral (12.1% vs. 40.7%).