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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.
tim.hodson Fri, 03/14/2025 - 11:42 March 11, 2025 CareDx, Inc. Simultaneous pancreas-kidney (SPK) transplants are known to improve the quality of life and long-term survival of patients with insulin dependent diabetes and advanced renal disease. 5 As with other organ transplants, the organs are at risk of rejection.
tim.hodson Tue, 03/04/2025 - 14:11 Feb. each year, according to the American Heart Association 2025 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistical Update. Early detection through regular heart check-ups, including listening for murmurs, can lead to timely treatment and improved outcomes.
tim.hodson Mon, 01/06/2025 - 16:04 Jan. Harmony TPV system clinical trials demonstrate ease of implant, conformability to the anatomy, and strong clinical and hemodynamic outcomes for congenital heart disease patients up to three years. Food and Drug Administration approval of the system in 2021. Harmony TPV U.S.
tim.hodson Wed, 01/29/2025 - 13:02 Jan. The results were presented at the AF Symposium 2025. ii The DEFINE AFib clinical study enrolled 973 patients using an app-based enrollment feature and characterized the impact of AF burden on patient outcomes and quality of life. By 2030, approximately 12.2
tim.hodson Tue, 03/25/2025 - 16:19 March 25, 2025 Bayer plans to present data from 13 new analyses from across the KERENDIA (finerenone) comprehensive clinical trial program at the American College of Cardiology (ACC) 74 th Annual Scientific Session & Expo 2025 , in Chicago, IL, March 29-31, 2025. Additional ACC.25
tim.hodson Wed, 03/12/2025 - 15:36 Broward Health recently announced it is now offering the Farapulse Pulsed Field Ablation System to treat atrial fibrillation (A-Fib). This innovative approach not only addresses that need but also improves patient outcomes, ensuring a better quality of life for those diagnosed with A-Fib.
Stroke, Volume 56, Issue Suppl_1 , Page ATP190-ATP190, February 1, 2025. We aimed to determine the relationship between the affected hemisphere (right or left) and differences in non-motor outcomes (pain, mood) in patients with acute intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH).
Lilly’s blockbuster GLP-1 tirzepatide appears poised to become the next major HFpEF drug, after topline results from the SUMMIT trial showed that it significantly improved both outcomes and symptoms among patients with heart failure with preserved ejection fraction and obesity.
Stroke, Volume 56, Issue Suppl_1 , Page ATP126-ATP126, February 1, 2025. Background:Stroke survivors face functional changes that may alter their quality of life. Conclusion:Worse stroke patient outcome has a negative association with caregiver mental health and caregiver strain.
Stroke, Volume 56, Issue Suppl_1 , Page ATP292-ATP292, February 1, 2025. Introduction:Residing in a neighborhood with greater destinations places where you engage with the community aside from home and work has been associated with more favorable functioning, and quality of life, particularly among moderate-severe stroke survivors.
Stroke, Volume 56, Issue Suppl_1 , Page ATMP90-ATMP90, February 1, 2025. These mental health outcomes, (depression, anxiety, somatization) could be associated with age at stroke. Therefore, early detection and intervention are essential to change patient trajectories and improve outcomes and quality of life.
tim.hodson Tue, 02/18/2025 - 16:41 Feb. tim.hodson Tue, 02/18/2025 - 16:41 Feb. Previous studies about heart valve disease have focused on procedural or device outcomes, and less on patient-centered and disease-related outcomes that are relevant to patients physical and mental well-being and quality of life.
Stroke, Volume 56, Issue Suppl_1 , Page AHUP1-AHUP1, February 1, 2025. Introduction:Identification of modifiable drivers of the disparity between neighborhood socioeconomic status (nSES) and stroke outcomes remains elusive. Variables were derived from BASIC, Redfin and the National Neighborhood Data Archive (NaNDA).
Stroke, Volume 56, Issue Suppl_1 , Page ADP53-ADP53, February 1, 2025. Introduction:Identification of modifiable drivers of the disparity between neighborhood socioeconomic status (nSES) and stroke outcomes remains elusive. Variables were derived from BASIC, Redfin and the National Neighborhood Data Archive (NaNDA).
tim.hodson Tue, 03/25/2025 - 16:19 March 25, 2025 Bayer plans to present data from 13 new analyses from across t he KERENDIA (finerenone) comprehensive clinical trial program at the American College of Cardiology (ACC) 74 th Annual Scientific Session & Expo 2025 , in Chicago, IL, March 29-31, 2025. Additional ACC.25
Stroke, Volume 56, Issue Suppl_1 , Page AWP143-AWP143, February 1, 2025. Introduction:The majority of patients with cerebral venous thrombosis (CVT) achieve functional independence (modified Rankin Score [mRS] 0-2), although many continue to experience residual symptoms that negatively impact quality of life. vs 53.810.4;
tim.hodson Wed, 03/12/2025 - 15:36 Broward Health recently announced it is now offering the Farapulse Pulsed Field Ablation System to treat atrial fibrillation (A-Fib). This innovative approach not only addresses that need but also improves patient outcomes, ensuring a better quality of life for those diagnosed with A-Fib.
Stroke, Volume 56, Issue Suppl_1 , Page AWP85-AWP85, February 1, 2025. An 8-week adapted Mindfulness Based Intervention was developed and led by a stroke survivor to assess feasibility, resilience, and quality of life. A mix of data was conducted by focus groups, Stroke Specific Quality of Life and the Brief Resilience Scale.
Stroke, Volume 56, Issue Suppl_1 , Page AWP113-AWP113, February 1, 2025. Targeted outcomes, with general self-efficacy as the primary outcome, along with the secondary outcomes, including psychological distress, social participation, and health-related quality of life, were assessed immediately and one-month after completing the intervention.
Circulation, Volume 151, Issue 12 , Page 835-846, March 25, 2025. BACKGROUND:In patients with post-thrombotic syndrome, stent recanalization of iliofemoral veins or the inferior vena cava can restore venous patency and improve functional outcomes. There were no differences in other outcomes or quality of life at 6 months.
Stroke, Volume 56, Issue Suppl_1 , Page AWP217-AWP217, February 1, 2025. Monthly model outcomes included ICH, ischemic stroke, cognitive impairment, quality-adjusted life months (QALMs), and survival. We assigned quality-of-life estimates and mortality rates for people with cognitive impairment, stroke, and ICH.
Stroke, Volume 56, Issue Suppl_1 , Page AWMP47-AWMP47, February 1, 2025. Background:Occurrence of post-stroke apathy (PSA) is associated with worse outcomes and poorer quality of life. Particularly, post-thalamic stroke apathy was repeatedly reported.
Stroke, Volume 56, Issue Suppl_1 , Page AWMP2-AWMP2, February 1, 2025. In addition, neuroprotective measures have influenced outcomes in mortality, morbidity, and disability. Previous trials have showed its safety and efficacy, but its impact to vascular cognitive impairment and quality of life is undermined.
Stroke, Volume 56, Issue Suppl_1 , Page ATP107-ATP107, February 1, 2025. Notable improvements in patient outcomes include significant enhancements in the Modified Rankin Scale (mRS) and the National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS).
Stroke, Volume 56, Issue Suppl_1 , Page ATP73-ATP73, February 1, 2025. Introduction:Disparities across race, ethnicity and socioeconomic factors exist in acute ischemic stroke (AIS) incident risk, treatment and outcomes. Tenecteplase, given within 4.5 Tenecteplase, given within 4.5 Conclusions were robust to scenario testing.
Stroke, Volume 56, Issue Suppl_1 , Page ATP123-ATP123, February 1, 2025. Among factors most frequently rated as extremely important in stroke care decision-making (by 40% of respondents) were severity of pre-existing dementia/disability and baseline quality of life.
Stroke, Volume 56, Issue Suppl_1 , Page AWP121-AWP121, February 1, 2025. Background:Most patients with Cervical Artery Dissection (CeAD) have a good functional long-term (LT) outcome. Earlier studies suggest that outcomes are worse when psychological sequela and LT-quality of life (QoL) are considered.
Stroke, Volume 56, Issue Suppl_1 , Page ATP115-ATP115, February 1, 2025. Background:Mechanical thrombectomy (MT) as treatment for acute ischemic stroke (AIS) has demonstrated superior functional outcomes compared to intravenous thrombolysis (IVT). Matched propensity scores were used to adjust for baseline differences across 36 factors.
Stroke, Volume 56, Issue Suppl_1 , Page ATMP40-ATMP40, February 1, 2025. Introduction:Stroke patients experience higher levels of social isolation (SI) compared to their age matched healthy cohorts which is associated with poor quality of life and increased morbidity and mortality.
Stroke, Volume 56, Issue Suppl_1 , Page AWP124-AWP124, February 1, 2025. Previously, we have shown that long-term white matter microstructure damage, iron deposition and atrophy within/remote to the 24-hour stroke lesion could influence long term quality of life.
Stroke, Volume 56, Issue Suppl_1 , Page ATP109-ATP109, February 1, 2025. Introduction:Upper extremity motor impairment and hemiparesis are prevalent following stroke, and can impact independence, ability to perform activities of daily living and overall quality of life.1 Safety was assessed using adverse event reporting.
Stroke, Volume 56, Issue Suppl_1 , Page A150-A150, February 1, 2025. Background and Purpose:Stroke is a leading cause of long-term disability, often resulting in functional and cognitive impairments that significantly reduce quality of life. Results:A total of 907 ischemic stroke patients with hyperglycemia (mean age 6512.8,
In order to improve the quality of life and prolong the lives of women with PVD, more research is needed to identify and address these disparities. However, the disparities between women and men hinder equitable outcomes. Additional details on the AHA statement are available here.
Stroke, Volume 56, Issue Suppl_1 , Page AWP119-AWP119, February 1, 2025. Background:Given the growing number of stroke survivors in the US, especially among women, understanding contemporary sex-specific trajectories of outcomes after stroke is crucial. women), women had significantly worse functional outcomes (0.11
Stroke, Volume 56, Issue Suppl_1 , Page A88-A88, February 1, 2025. However, prophylactic antiseizure medications have not been found to improve outcomes. Background and Objectives:Early seizures are a common (10-25%) complication in the first week after acute intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH).
Stroke, Volume 56, Issue Suppl_1 , Page ADP44-ADP44, February 1, 2025. Introduction:Patient reported outcomes post-stroke may be more sensitive to meaningful differences than the modified Rankin Scale (mRS). PROMs and mRS were assessed at 3 months post-stroke.
Stroke, Volume 56, Issue Suppl_1 , Page AWP26-AWP26, February 1, 2025. The factors that may affect neuropsychological outcomes after aSAH are not well characterized. Short (32/165 patients) - and long-term outcomes (127/165 patients) were analyzed (3-12 months and 1 to 15 years post-aSAH respectively).
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