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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 65: Stroke Location on Imaging in Patients with a Stroke Hospitalization after an Emergency Department Visit for Dizziness.

Stroke Journal

Stroke, Volume 56, Issue Suppl_1 , Page A65-A65, February 1, 2025. Stroke-dizziness diagnosed in the ED is typically due to cerebellar or brainstem lesions which might only have subtle signs of central vestibular dysfunction. Stroke after the ED visit is infrequent but could have been missed at the index visit. cm (IQR, 1.1-4.0);

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Abstract TP74: Trends in extracranial-intracranial bypass procedure from 2016-2019

Stroke Journal

Stroke, Volume 56, Issue Suppl_1 , Page ATP74-ATP74, February 1, 2025. Trends in ECIC-Bypass utilization, demographic and hospital characteristics, and unfavorable outcome were evaluated for each condition.Results:From 2016 to 2019, total number of EC-IC procedures increased significantly by 43% from 740 to 1060 weighted cases.

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Abstract TP146: Disparities in risk factors between Black and White adults aged 18-64 years hospitalized for acute ischemic stroke, United States 2016-2020

Stroke Journal

Stroke, Volume 56, Issue Suppl_1 , Page ATP146-ATP146, February 1, 2025. Introduction:Differences in risk factors may contribute to disparities in stroke risk. For hyperlipidemia, PRs comparing NHBA and NHWA were not significant except among those aged 18-34 years in 2016 (26.8% vs. 15.2%, PR: 1.7), 35-54 years (47.5%

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Abstract 120: Comparative trends in decompressive hemicraniectomy in the era of mechanical thrombectomy among stroke patients (2016-2021) in the US National inpatient Sample.

Stroke Journal

Stroke, Volume 56, Issue Suppl_1 , Page A120-A120, February 1, 2025. Background:Decompressive hemicraniectomy (DHC) and mechanical thrombectomy (MT) are critical interventions for acute ischemic stroke. Conclusions:Both DHC and MT use are increasing in stroke patients. The overall in-hospital mortality rate was 6.96%.Conclusions:Both

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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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