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2024 AHA/ASA Performance and Quality Measures for Spontaneous Intracerebral Hemorrhage: A Report From the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association

Stroke Journal

Stroke, Ahead of Print. The American Heart Association/American Stroke Association released a revised spontaneous intracerebral hemorrhage guideline in 2022. A working group of stroke experts reviewed this guideline and identified a subset of recommendations that were deemed suitable for creating performance measures.

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Abstract NS7: Improving Emergency Department Hemorrhagic Stroke Management

Stroke Journal

Stroke, Volume 55, Issue Suppl_1 , Page ANS7-ANS7, February 1, 2024. Project analysis began by identifying care opportunities. Development of such a process raised the standard of care for this patient population and leads to overall improvement in patient management.

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SHINE Trial Sheds Light on Deadly Stroke Complication

DAIC

UVA Health's Karen Johnston, MD, the SHINE trial leader, was pleased to see the new insights into best practices for stroke care. These data from the SHINE trial continue to inform the national stroke community about potential approaches to treating hyperglycemic stroke patients to assure better outcomes,” she said.

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Abstract WP164: Social Determinants of Health and Functional and Psychological Outcomes After Hemorrhagic Stroke

Stroke Journal

Stroke, Volume 55, Issue Suppl_1 , Page AWP164-AWP164, February 1, 2024. Introduction:Patients who have had hemorrhagic strokes experience psychological and functional deficits after hospital discharge. Conclusion:Psychological and functional outcomes for patients with hemorrhagic strokes are associated with SDoH.

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Abstract WMP78: Mobile Stroke Units Enable Hyperacute Interventions for Intracerebral Hemorrhage

Stroke Journal

Stroke, Volume 55, Issue Suppl_1 , Page AWMP78-AWMP78, February 1, 2024. Introduction:Mobile stroke units (MSUs) are an evolving means to expedited acute stroke management. The target blood pressure goal was met much quicker in the MSU. Faster time metrics convey a hypothetical benefit towards improved patient outcomes.

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Arterial Connections Improve Treatment Outcomes Following Stroke

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Kulcsar, University Hospital Zurich milla1cf Mon, 02/26/2024 - 12:13 February 26, 2024 — Ischemic strokes are a major health burden. Many stroke patients recover poorly despite timely treatment To treat these symptoms and restore blood flow to the brain, the obstructed vessel needs to be “declogged”, or recanalized.

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Abstract TP168: Association of Factors With Disorders of Consciousness in Hemorrhagic Stroke Patients

Stroke Journal

Stroke, Volume 55, Issue Suppl_1 , Page ATP168-ATP168, February 1, 2024. Objective:Disorders of consciousness (DoC) are known to correlate with worse functional outcome after hemorrhagic stroke. The primary outcome was coma (GCS ≤ 8) at time of admission. The median [IQR] ICH volume was 9.3