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World Stroke Organization, Philips Release Paper on Expanding Access to Stroke Care

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10, 2024 — Royal Philips and the World Stroke Organization (WSO) have published a policy paper calling for a revolution in stroke care to make a real difference to the lives of millions and bring significant economic benefits worldwide. tim.hodson Tue, 09/10/2024 - 13:18 Sept.

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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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Findings from MOST Trial Presented at ISC24: Blood thinners added to clot-busting medication did not improve stroke outcomes

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Findings from the highly-anticipated MOST (Multi-Arm Optimization of Stroke Thrombolysis) trial were presented on the first day of the American Stroke Association’s International Stroke Conference, ISC 2024, being held through Feb. The study was looking for improvement in functional outcomes at 90 days. 9 Phoenix, AZ.

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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 TP120: Racial Disparities and Predictors of All-Cause Mortality in Postmenopausal Women Hospitalized for Stroke: A Nationwide Analysis, 2019

Stroke Journal

Stroke, Volume 55, Issue Suppl_1 , Page ATP120-ATP120, February 1, 2024. Background:Racial disparities in stroke prevalence and outcomes have been well documented in previous studies, but there is not sufficient data based on post-menopausal women. Demographics were analyzed after stratifying the population by race. Hispanic, 3.6%

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Secular Trends in Outcomes and Impact of Novel Oral Anticoagulants in Atrial Fibrillation–Related Acute Ischemic Stroke

Stroke Journal

Stroke, Ahead of Print. Background:Novel oral anticoagulants (NOACs) are currently recommended for the secondary prevention of stroke in patients with acute ischemic stroke (AIS) accompanied by atrial fibrillation (AF). However, the impact of NOACs on clinical outcomes in real-world practice remains ambiguous.