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Abstract 195: Changing Trends of Thrombolysis and Thrombectomy for Low Severity Stroke: National Inpatient Sample Analysis (2016?2020)

Stroke: Vascular and Interventional Neurology

Stroke: Vascular and Interventional Neurology, Volume 3, Issue S2 , November 1, 2023. IntroductionOver the past decade, stroke management has significantly improved with the widespread use of intravenous thrombolysis (IVT) and the establishment of endovascular thrombectomy (EVT) as the standard of care for increasing patients.

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Abstract WP235: Cannabis Use Disorder in Elderly Stroke Survivors (?65 Years) Elevates the Risk of Stroke Recurrence: An Analysis From the National Inpatient Sample (2016-2019)

Stroke Journal

Stroke, Volume 55, Issue Suppl_1 , Page AWP235-AWP235, February 1, 2024. Introduction:Amid the rising prevalence of cannabis use disorder (CUD) in older adults and with surveys reporting ~85% of overlapping use for medicinal and recreational purposes in American cannabis users, the link between CUD and stroke is paramount. vs. 28.4%).

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Abstract 13: Prior Bariatric Surgery is Associated With Reduced Risk of Recurrent Stroke Among Elderly Obese Stroke Survivors: A National Inpatient Sample Study (2016-2019)

Stroke Journal

Stroke, Volume 55, Issue Suppl_1 , Page A13-A13, February 1, 2024. Elderly obese stroke survivors (> 65 years) having a recurrent acute ischemic stroke (AIS), with or without prior bariatric surgery (PBS), were identified using ICD-10 codes. Both groups (PBS vs. no PBS) were predominantly female (59.7% vs. 90.7%).

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Abstract TMP100: Acute Ischemic Stroke in Young Adults: A Comparative Analysis of Outcomes and Mortality in Metabolically Healthy Obese vs. Normal Weight Individuals, 2016-2019 Cohort

Stroke Journal

Stroke, Volume 55, Issue Suppl_1 , Page ATMP100-ATMP100, February 1, 2024. Introduction:Rising obesity rates and the increasing prevalence of stroke in the metabolically healthy obese (MHO) necessitate examining its association in younger (18-44 year) populations.

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Abstract TP262: Trends, Odds, Burdens and Outcomes of Metabolically Healthy Obesity in Stroke Related Hospitalizations of Elderly Patients - A Nationwide Analysis, 2016-2019

Stroke Journal

Stroke, Volume 55, Issue Suppl_1 , Page ATP262-ATP262, February 1, 2024. Background:Obesity has been associated with an increase in the risk of stroke and poor outcomes. Meanwhile, Metabolically healthy obesity (MHO) trends are understudied in association with stroke. p<0.001) compared to the MHO+ve cohort.

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Effectiveness, utilisation and cost associated with implantable loop recorders versus external monitors after ischaemic or cryptogenic stroke

Open Heart

Objective Implantable loop recorders (ILRs) are increasingly used for long-term rhythm monitoring after ischaemic and cryptogenic stroke, with the goal of detecting atrial fibrillation (AF) and subsequent initiation of oral anticoagulation to reduce risk of adverse clinical outcomes. Mean age was 69.9 (SD years and 53.5% were female.

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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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