Open Heart

MARCH 27, 2024

This study sought to analyse temporal trends in patient demographics, procedural characteristics, and clinical outcomes at an Irish tertiary referral centre. Patient and procedural characteristics and clinical outcomes were compared across groups. Patient and procedural characteristics and clinical outcomes were compared across groups.

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Aortic valve Aortic Outcomes Hospital 52

Stroke Journal

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Stroke, Volume 55, Issue Suppl_1 , Page AWMP5-AWMP5, February 1, 2024. In those who underwent thrombectomy (n=812) the association of IVT and favorable functional outcome was reproduced (adjusted OR 0.49; 95% CI [0.31;0.74]; p=0.001) and was further confirmed on propensity score analysis where IVT led to a 0.35-point

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Stroke: Vascular and Interventional Neurology

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Stroke: Vascular and Interventional Neurology, Volume 3, Issue S2 , November 1, 2023. IntroductionOptimal triage strategies for patients suspected of acute ischemic stroke due to large vessel occlusion remains debated. Outcomes were compared for EVT hospitalizations with direct vs transferred presentation at discharge.

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Stroke Journal

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Stroke, Volume 55, Issue Suppl_1 , Page ATP97-ATP97, February 1, 2024. Obtaining delayed functional outcomes such as the modified Ranking score (mRS) after stroke is challenging in clinical practice, often resulting in missing data. Other scores were compared as secondary outcomes. ischemic stroke 84%, 16% TIA).

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Stroke Journal

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Stroke, Volume 55, Issue Suppl_1 , Page A93-A93, February 1, 2024. One hospital had been an EPH throughout the study period (Group A: EPH 0), three transitioned to EPHs in November 2017 (Group B: EPH 1, EPH 2, EPH 3), and six were non-EPHs (Group C). were given tPA, 22% had LVO, and 9.5% underwent mechanical thrombectomy.

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Stroke Journal

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Stroke, Volume 55, Issue Suppl_1 , Page ATP82-ATP82, February 1, 2024. Introduction:The incidence of Large Vessel Occlusion-Acute Ischemic Stroke (LVO-AIS) continues to increase in young adults. 31 patients (18%) had stroke etiology as Large Artery Atherosclerosis (per TOAST criteria). underwent mechanical thrombectomy (MT).

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Stroke Journal

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Stroke, Volume 55, Issue Suppl_1 , Page AWMP85-AWMP85, February 1, 2024. Background:Endovascular thrombectomy (EVT) is the standard of care for patients with large vessel occlusion stroke with salvageable penumbra. 1) In our comprehensive stroke center we transitioned from first-line conscious sedation (CS) to GA in q4 2017.Methods:Retrospective

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DAIC

JANUARY 29, 2024

These findings suggest opportunities to enhance clinical practice and improve outcomes for Medicare patients undergoing esophagectomy for cancer. They note a substantial increase in the frequency of these surgeries, emphasizing the importance of understanding outcomes.

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Circulation

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Background:Atrial fibrillation (AF) during pregnancy and puerperium is devastating for the mother and her family, yet data regarding incidence and outcomes are very limited.Objective:We aimed to investigate the incidence and outcomes of AF during pregnancy and puerperium in a large database. per 10,000 in 2017 (Ptrend< 0001).

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Atrial Fibrillation Outcomes Myocardial Infarction Inpatient 40

Stroke Journal

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Stroke, Volume 55, Issue Suppl_1 , Page ATP195-ATP195, February 1, 2024. However, clinical outcomes remain similar. This study compares post-thrombectomy outcomes in both groups, matched by initial NIHSS scores.Method:From October 2017 to March 2023, we studied LVO cases undergoing thrombectomy for acute ischemic stroke.

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Journal of the American Heart Association

DECEMBER 18, 2023

BackgroundSecondary prevention of ischemic stroke (IS) requires adequate diagnostic evaluation to identify the likely etiologic subtype. We compared the documentation rates and presence of risk factors, diagnostic testing, achievement/quality measures, and outcomes between patients with and without reported IS subtype.

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Stroke Journal

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Stroke, Volume 55, Issue Suppl_1 , Page A13-A13, February 1, 2024. Background:Patients with acute ischemic stroke harboring a large vessel occlusion (LVO) admitted to non endovascular-capable centers often require inter-hospital transfer for thrombectomy.

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Stroke Journal

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Stroke, Volume 55, Issue Suppl_1 , Page AWP282-AWP282, February 1, 2024. Background:While blood pressure variability (BPV) is associated with poor cardiovascular outcomes, the relationship between BPV obtained in a very short interval and stroke is unknown. Up to 5% (487 patients) had a history of stroke.

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Stroke Journal

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

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.

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Stroke Journal

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Stroke, Volume 55, Issue Suppl_1 , Page ATMP86-ATMP86, February 1, 2024. Introduction:Tenecteplase improves reperfusion and functional outcomes in stroke patients with large vessel occlusion. Primary outcome was mRS at 90 days. Secondary outcomes were NIHSS at 24 hours and at discharge. versus 16.0, versus 7.0,

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Stroke Journal

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Stroke, Volume 55, Issue Suppl_1 , Page AWP2-AWP2, February 1, 2024. Background:Acute ischemic stroke is a leading cause of mortality and disability in the US, with 50% of patients with minor stroke symptoms (MSS). Large vessel occlusion (LVO) is found in 10% of MSS cases and predicts poor neurological outcomes.

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Stroke Journal

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Stroke, Volume 55, Issue Suppl_1 , Page ATP180-ATP180, February 1, 2024. We assessed the clinical characteristics and outcomes in an international cohort of patients with COVID-CVST.Methods:This was a registry study of consecutive COVID-CVST patients diagnosed between March 2020 and March 2023.

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Stroke Journal

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Stroke, Volume 55, Issue Suppl_1 , Page A137-A137, February 1, 2024. Introduction:Within 5 years of a stroke, approximately 25% of patients will have a recurrent event. Despite this benefit, 50% of patients with hypertension remain uncontrolled after a stroke. YNHHS has 5 hospitals and a large outpatient network.

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Stroke Journal

JANUARY 4, 2024

Stroke, Ahead of Print. BACKGROUND:Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a frequent underlying cause of cryptogenic stroke (CS) and its detection can be increased using implantable cardiac monitoring (ICM). Finally, stroke recurrence was documented in 5.6% Patients with CS with AF detection were older compared with the rest (P=0.045).

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DAIC

JANUARY 3, 2024

Receiving this CE mark certification for our Zio monitor and ZEUS system reflects our team’s commitment to delivering the highest quality services as we seek to drive better health outcomes and more equitable access for patients around the globe. milla1cf Wed, 01/03/2024 - 12:09 January 3, 2024 — iRhythm Technologies, Inc. ,

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Stroke: Vascular and Interventional Neurology

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Stroke: Vascular and Interventional Neurology, Volume 3, Issue S2 , November 1, 2023. IntroductionDue to the relative rarity of unruptured intracranial aneurysms (UIA) in the pediatric population, evidence regarding treatment modalities and clinical outcomes remains limited.

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Pediatrics Aneurysm Outcomes Inpatient 40

Stroke: Vascular and Interventional Neurology

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Stroke: Vascular and Interventional Neurology, Volume 3, Issue S2 , November 1, 2023. IntroductionPatients with baseline disability account for one‐third of stroke presentations. However, there remains controversy in treatment selection for endovascular thrombectomy (EVT).

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Open Heart

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Background This present study aimed to investigate the impact of left atrial appendage (LAA) isolation on adverse clinical outcomes, with a further stratified analysis by biatrial (BA) and left atrial lesion sets, in patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) undergoing surgical ablation (SA) concurrent with mitral valve (MV) surgery.

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Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality & Outcomes

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes, Ahead of Print. Incident HF hospitalizations or HF-related deaths through 2017 were adjudicated. Background:Heart failure (HF) affects >6 million US adults, with recent increases in HF hospitalizations.

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Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery

JULY 2, 2024

Background Evaluating outcomes of concurrent Cox-Maze procedures in elderly patients undergoing high-risk cardiac surgery. Mehods We retrospectively identified patients aged over 70 years with Atrial Fibrillation (AF) from 2011 to 2017 who had two or more other cardiac procedures. They were subdivided into two groups: 1.

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DAIC

JANUARY 19, 2024

Our goal is to deliver the best possible outcomes for patients; this study will help us understand the potential role of AVIM therapy in treating hypertension, a major source of cardiovascular illness and a comorbidity in more than 70% of patients receiving pacing therapy.” 2017; 135: e146. Kowal, M.D., Suman Pasupuleti, M.D.

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Stroke: Vascular and Interventional Neurology

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Stroke: Vascular and Interventional Neurology, Volume 3, Issue S2 , November 1, 2023. Imaging outcomes were aneurysm occlusion and OA patency at 1‐year, determined by Digital Subtraction Angiography (DSA) or MRA. The origin of the ophthalmic artery (OA) in relation to the aneurysm sac can affect recurrence and complications.

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Aneurysm Outcomes Embolism Stents 40

Dr. Paddy Barrett

APRIL 5, 2024

This refers to all the steps necessary to reduce the odds of a subsequent event, such as a second heart attack or stroke. 2017 Dec 29;7(1):e007664. Evolocumab and Clinical Outcomes in Patients with Cardiovascular Disease. 2017 May 4;376(18):1713-1722. But there is another type of prevention. Secondary prevention.

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Heart Disease Coronary Artery Disease Heart Attack Heart attacks 104

Stroke Journal

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Stroke, Volume 55, Issue Suppl_1 , Page AWP202-AWP202, February 1, 2024. Background:Mechanical thrombectomy (MT) has demonstrated superiority over medical therapy for acute ischemic stroke (AIS) with large vessel occlusion (LVO). Propensity score matching was performed to create two well-balanced groups: MT alone and MT+IVtPA.

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Thrombolysis Academic Hemorrhage Outcomes 40

Journal of the American Heart Association

DECEMBER 29, 2023

The influence of the valsartan recall on clinical outcomes is unknown. We compared the risk of outcomes between treatment groups using Cox proportional hazard models. Of the hypertensive patients, 76 934 received valsartan, and 509 472 received a nonrecalled angiotensin receptor blocker/angiotensin‐converting enzyme inhibitor.

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Hypertension Myocardial Infarction Hospital Heart Failure 45

Stroke Journal

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Stroke, Volume 55, Issue Suppl_1 , Page AWP132-AWP132, February 1, 2024. Introduction:In patients with acute ischemic stroke, FLAIR vascular hyperintensity (FVH) is a reliable indicator of large vessel occlusion and salvageable tissue requiring mechanical thrombectomy (MT).

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Thrombolysis Outcomes Stroke Strokes 40

DAIC

JANUARY 23, 2024

3 Patients with ASCVD are at a higher risk for major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE) including heart attack or myocardial infarction (MI), stroke, and cardiovascular (CV) death.4 Atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD), caused by plaque buildup in arterial walls, is one of the leading causes of disability and death worldwide.1,2

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Cardiovascular Disease Heart attacks Heart Attack Coronary Artery Disease 111

Stroke Journal

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Stroke, Volume 55, Issue Suppl_1 , Page AWP148-AWP148, February 1, 2024. Background:The recognition of in-hospital strokes (IHS) and their subsequent interventions remain challenging. IHS do not have guideline-based efficiency metrics established. Only 1 in 5 IHS receive treatment within 60 minutes of symptom recognition time (SRT).

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Stroke: Vascular and Interventional Neurology

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Stroke: Vascular and Interventional Neurology, Volume 3, Issue 6 , November 1, 2023. were male, and median baseline National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale was 17 [15–20]. Compared with standard medical care alone, EVT resulted in higher good outcome rates in patients with ICA‐I (42.9% versus 14.4%;P<0.001),

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Hemorrhage Stroke Strokes Outcomes 40

Open Heart

APRIL 6, 2023

This study examined the association of Life’s Simple 7 (LS7) factors and social determinants of health (SDH) with CVD outcomes in a nationally representative sample of AI/ANs. Methods We conducted a cross-sectional study of 8497 AI/ANs using 2017 Behavioural Risk Factor Surveillance Survey data.

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Myocardial Infarction Hypertension Diabetes Outcomes 40

Stroke Journal

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Stroke, Volume 55, Issue Suppl_1 , Page AWP206-AWP206, February 1, 2024. We describe a single center experience with the Penumbra 3 max aspiration catheter in stroke thrombectomy. We retrospectively reviewed these patient charts for demographic variables, and clinical and radiographic outcomes. vs. 40.4%, p=0.722).

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Cardiology Update

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

In the early years of percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), studies indicated a heightened risk of major adverse cardiac events (MACE) in patients with reduced left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF), involving outcomes such as death, Q-wave myocardial infarction (MI), stent thrombosis, and repeat revascularization.

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Myocardial Infarction Coronary Artery Disease Thrombosis Research 52