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New Tool Helps Predict Stroke Outcome with Higher Accuracy

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tim.hodson Thu, 01/30/2025 - 15:31 Jan. 29, 2025 Researchers atOchsner Health, led byHernan Bazan, MD, DFSVS, FACS, have developed a predictive model with a 93% accuracy rate in determining whether urgent carotid-intervention patients will regain functional independence. For information please visit Reference: Bazan HA et al.

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Abstract NS8: Enhancing Post-Stroke Care: Implementing the Transitional Care Model

Stroke Journal

Stroke, Volume 56, Issue Suppl_1 , Page ANS8-ANS8, February 1, 2025. Background and Purpose:Patients discharged home after a stroke are particularly vulnerable during the immediate post-discharge period. Patients were seen by the outpatient stroke NP within 7 to 14 days, either in clinic or via telemedicine.

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Abstract WMP82: Stroke Transitional Care Model: An Advanced Practice Provider Led Initiative

Stroke Journal

Stroke, Volume 56, Issue Suppl_1 , Page AWMP82-AWMP82, February 1, 2025. Our Comprehensive Stroke Center identified critical gaps in post-discharge care, including inconsistent follow-up timing and a high rate of missed appointments.

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Abstract WP137: 10-Year Trends in Last Known Well to Arrival Time in Acute Ischemic Stroke Patients: 2014-2023

Stroke Journal

Stroke, Volume 56, Issue Suppl_1 , Page AWP137-AWP137, February 1, 2025. Introduction:Many national initiatives have focused on increasing public awareness of acute ischemic stroke (AIS) symptoms because earlier treatment is associated with improved outcomes. 1.39]), Medicaid insurance (1.16 [1.06-1.27]),

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Abstract HUP8: Safety-net Hospitals in the U.S. Have Worse Outcomes than Non-safety Net Hospitals for Ischemic Stroke

Stroke Journal

Stroke, Volume 56, Issue Suppl_1 , Page AHUP8-AHUP8, February 1, 2025. Patients with safety-net features were those with Medicaid or no insurance. These findings support changes in resource allocation and efforts to improve the care of ischemic stroke in SNHs. 1.19), acute respiratory failure (aOR 1.24, 95% CI 1.20-1.29),

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Abstract TP132: Safety-net Hospitals in the U.S. Have Worse Outcomes than Non-safety Net Hospitals for Ischemic Stroke

Stroke Journal

Stroke, Volume 56, Issue Suppl_1 , Page ATP132-ATP132, February 1, 2025. Patients with safety-net features were those with Medicaid or no insurance. These findings support changes in resource allocation and efforts to improve the care of ischemic stroke in SNHs. 1.19), acute respiratory failure (aOR 1.24, 95% CI 1.20-1.29),

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Abstract WP122: Readmission to Acute Care from Inpatient Rehabilitation Among Patients with Acute Ischemic Stroke

Stroke Journal

Stroke, Volume 56, Issue Suppl_1 , Page AWP122-AWP122, February 1, 2025. Introduction:Inpatient rehabilitation (IR) for patients with Acute Ischemic Stroke (AIS) offers improved functional recovery and quality of life. 1.43]) or on Medicaid (1.17 [1.08-1.26]; 1.26]; 1.30 [1.18-1.43]), 1.34]; 1.27 [1.08-1.51]),