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METHODS:The AHA, through its Epidemiology and Prevention Statistics Committee, continuously monitors and evaluates sources of data on heart disease and stroke in the United States and globally to provide the most current information available in the annual Statistical Update with review of published literature through the year before writing.
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 Mon, 03/31/2025 - 15:39 March 30, 2025 Medtronic has announced late-breaking data on five-year outcomes from the Evolut Low Risk Trial. Two-Year Outcomes of the Five-Year SMART Trial, presented at CRT 2025. Additional findings at five years include: Numerically lower rate of cardiovascular mortality (7.2%
Healthgrades published its 2025 Specialty Excellence Awards recipients Oct. Of those, 99 hospitals were recognized for delivering superior clinical outcomes in the care and treatment of stroke.
tim.hodson Wed, 03/26/2025 - 14:25 March 17, 2025 Bayer recently announcedthat the U.S. In fact, a 2024 report on heart failure trends and outcomes published in the Journal of Cardiac Failure showed that in patients with heart failure with preserved ejection fraction, 5-year mortality was 75.7%. Accessed February 21, 2025.
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 Thu, 03/27/2025 - 12:18 March 27, 2025 Abbott recently announced it has received CE Mark in Europe for the Volt PFA System to treat patients battling atrial fibrillation (AFib). The company will further expand use of Volt in EU markets throughout the second half of 2025. AF Symposium 2025,Boston MA, USA.
Stroke, Volume 56, Issue Suppl_1 , Page AWP67-AWP67, February 1, 2025. Senescent endothelial cells have altered cellular functions that may influence strokeoutcomes. Further evaluation is needed to determine whether targeting senescence could be a strategy to improve outcome in stroke.
tim.hodson Mon, 03/31/2025 - 15:02 March 31, 2025 iRhythm Technologies, Inc. has announced results from two large real-world retrospective analyses presented at the American College of Cardiology (ACC) 2025 Scientific Sessions in Chicago. Long-term outcome of non-sustained ventricular tachycardia in structurally normal hearts.
Stroke, Volume 56, Issue Suppl_1 , Page ATP65-ATP65, February 1, 2025. Background and Purpose:In 2023, High Point Medical Center implemented a quality improvement initiative to enhance outcomes for hospitalized patients experiencing strokes.
Stroke, Volume 56, Issue Suppl_1 , Page ATMP95-ATMP95, February 1, 2025. Children who suffer arterial ischemic stroke (AIS) while hospitalized are often critically ill and may have distinct acute and chronic risk factors, stroke characteristics and outcomes compared to those with outpatient strokes.
Stroke, Volume 56, Issue Suppl_1 , Page ATP391-ATP391, February 1, 2025. In the 60-minute MCAO model, no significant changes or trends were observed in infarct volume or other outcomes between the two treatment arms. Background:Calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP) is a potent vasodilator that plays a role in migraine.
Stroke, Volume 56, Issue Suppl_1 , Page ATP334-ATP334, February 1, 2025. Introduction:Studies have reported racial disparities in acute stroke treatment and follow-up care in young patients which lead to less desirable outcomes for minorities. of young patients had 1 follow-ups at stroke clinic. BL, and 20.4%
Stroke, Volume 56, Issue Suppl_1 , Page ADP9-ADP9, February 1, 2025. Stroke is a leading cause of long-term disabilities and is largely preventable (80%). Evidence indicates that patients receiving care from stroke specialized nurses, including nurse-led stroke prevention, show better outcomes.
Stroke, Volume 56, Issue Suppl_1 , Page AWP158-AWP158, February 1, 2025. Objective:Socioeconomic disparities significantly affect the treatment and outcomes of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases, including acute ischemic stroke. SES was not a significant predictor of good functional outcomes (mRS 0-2).Conclusion:This
Stroke, Volume 56, Issue Suppl_1 , Page ATMP26-ATMP26, February 1, 2025. Introduction:Telestroke has the potential to revolutionize acute stroke treatment by improving access to optimal stroke care, including time-sensitive care such as thrombolysis. Telestroke patients were more commonly at primary stroke centers (71.1%
Stroke, Volume 56, Issue Suppl_1 , Page AWP209-AWP209, February 1, 2025. This study examines how COVID-19 affects functional outcomes of ischemic stroke patients.Methods:Ischemic stroke patients admitted to our Joint Commission-certified primary stroke center were retrospectively analyzed from March 1, 2020, to March 1, 2022.
Stroke, Volume 56, Issue Suppl_1 , Page AWMP118-AWMP118, February 1, 2025. Background and Purpose:Thrombolysis can improve outcome in patients with acute ischemic stroke. Thrombin generation was determined by thrombin generation assay and related to strokeoutcome at 90-days determined by modified Rankin Scale (mRS).
Stroke, Volume 56, Issue Suppl_1 , Page ATMP90-ATMP90, February 1, 2025. Somatization, a third internalizing subscale in the BASC questionnaire, was also included in the analysis.Results:AIS patients (N=161, 98 male; median age and range at stroke 1.9 years [0 13.8 SD= 8.7), Anxiety (mean= 76.6, and Somatization (mean= 81.9,
Stroke, Volume 56, Issue Suppl_1 , Page ATMP91-ATMP91, February 1, 2025. Introduction:Mechanical circulatory support (MCS) carries a high risk of neurologic complications, with estimates of arterial ischemic stroke (AIS) to be between 5 and 30%. Stroke presentation, treatment and outcomes are shown in Table 2.
Stroke, Volume 56, Issue Suppl_1 , Page ATMP94-ATMP94, February 1, 2025. Introduction:Previous single-center studies have found a higher prevalence of mental health disorders in parents of children with pediatric stroke compared to general population prevalences of 5% with depression and 6% with anxiety.
tim.hodson Mon, 03/31/2025 - 16:38 March 29, 2025 Anthos Therapeutics, Inc., These results suggest that abelacimab may be safe across the spectrum of bleeding risk and may make it possible to anticoagulate some of the most vulnerable populations who otherwise would not be treated and therefore left unprotected from the risk of stroke.
Stroke, Volume 56, Issue Suppl_1 , Page AWP75-AWP75, February 1, 2025. Background and Issues:Timely diagnosis and treatment are essential for optimal outcomes in acute stroke care. The lack of EMS integration into the stroke system of care is leading to delays in treatment resulting in poor outcomes.
Stroke, Volume 56, Issue Suppl_1 , Page ATP77-ATP77, February 1, 2025. Background and Issues:Timely diagnosis and treatment are essential for optimal outcomes in acute stroke care. The lack of EMS integration into the stroke system of care is leading to delays in treatment resulting in poor outcomes.
Stroke, Volume 56, Issue Suppl_1 , Page AWMP80-AWMP80, February 1, 2025. Introduction:Stroke is a devastating complication of infective endocarditis (IE) and is associated with poor outcomes. Out of 526 cases, 511 had active infection and were screened for acute stroke associated with IE.
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 strokeoutcomes remains elusive. We repeated the analyses stratified by stroke severity (NIHSS 5 or >5).Results:Among
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 strokeoutcomes remains elusive. We repeated the analyses stratified by stroke severity (NIHSS 5 or >5).Results:Among
Stroke, Volume 56, Issue Suppl_1 , Page AWP268-AWP268, February 1, 2025. Introduction:The overall composition of stroke subtype is typically stable within biogeographical groups. Whether the COVID-19 pandemic impacted stroke etiology is still being investigated, but most studies have been performed outside the United States.
Stroke, Volume 56, Issue Suppl_1 , Page AWMP6-AWMP6, February 1, 2025. A generalized linear model was built for the outcome DTN and logistic regression model for the binary outcome (mRS 2 as good, >2 as poor) controlling for demographics, comorbidities, NIHSS, LKW time and ICH admission.
Stroke, Volume 56, Issue Suppl_1 , Page AWP290-AWP290, February 1, 2025. The primary outcome was major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE) and the secondary outcome was stroke. The primary outcome was major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE) and the secondary outcome was stroke.
Stroke, Volume 56, Issue Suppl_1 , Page AHUP20-AHUP20, February 1, 2025. Background:In Los Angeles County, the impact of high social vulnerability on stroke patient outcomes is a critical area of concern, given the region's diverse socioeconomic landscape and significant health disparities.
Stroke, Volume 56, Issue Suppl_1 , Page A33-A33, February 1, 2025. Introduction:Net water uptake (NWU) is a novel biomarker which measures edema and tissue injury from the degree of hypoattenuation on non-contrast CT and may serve as a precision tool for predicting outcomes after acute ischemic stroke (AIS).
Stroke, Volume 56, Issue Suppl_1 , Page AWP109-AWP109, February 1, 2025. Introduction:Comorbid active cancer among in-hospital onset acute ischemic stroke (IHS) is increasing. Patients characteristics, time course, of initial management and clinical outcome were compared in both groups.
Stroke, Volume 56, Issue Suppl_1 , Page AWP162-AWP162, February 1, 2025. Introduction:Outpatient follow-up within thirty days of discharge home after an ischemic stroke is associated with reduced readmission rates.
Stroke, Volume 56, Issue Suppl_1 , Page AWP155-AWP155, February 1, 2025. Background:Cancer-related stroke (CRS) is a rare condition where a tumor or its metastasis can compress a blood vessel and result in stroke. Patients were divided into those with strokes (ischemic or hemorrhagic) and those without strokes.
Stroke, Volume 56, Issue Suppl_1 , Page AWP143-AWP143, February 1, 2025. Patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) provides a means to assess these symptoms, capturing aspects of health often missed by clinician-reported assessments. The median mRS of both CVT and ischemic stroke patients was 1 [IQR 0,1]. female, 74.7%
Stroke, Volume 56, Issue Suppl_1 , Page ADP26-ADP26, February 1, 2025. The function of these novel RNAs within the post-stroke brain remains virtually unexplored. Results:We discovered 46 eSINE-RNAs upregulated in the cortex following MCAO, 33 of which were unique to stroke and not detected in the sham group.
Stroke, Volume 56, Issue Suppl_1 , Page ATP259-ATP259, February 1, 2025. Background:Endovascular treatment (EVT) is an effective treatment for acute ischemic stroke in anterior large vessel occlusions. These patients were dichotomized into favorable (mRS 0-2) and unfavorable outcome (mRS 3-6) groups.
Stroke, Volume 56, Issue Suppl_1 , Page A125-A125, February 1, 2025. Introduction:Managing post-acute hemorrhagic stroke care is complex and necessitates close follow-up and coordination. Ninety-day modified Rankin Scale (mRS) evaluated functional outcomes analyzed using a proportional odds logistic regression.
Stroke, Volume 56, Issue Suppl_1 , Page ATP136-ATP136, February 1, 2025. Once these post-stroke patients have been identified, they are given a personalized monitoring plan depending on the individuals risk factors, the personalized care and rehabilitation plans are tracked and followed.
Stroke, Volume 56, Issue Suppl_1 , Page AHUP8-AHUP8, February 1, 2025. The characteristics and outcomes of the patients with or without safety-net features treated at SNHs vs non-SNHs were compared after adjusting for patient and hospital characteristics. 1.19, p<0.001) and composite outcome (aOR 1.17, 95% CI 1.14-1.19),
Stroke, Volume 56, Issue Suppl_1 , Page ATP132-ATP132, February 1, 2025. The characteristics and outcomes of the patients with or without safety-net features treated at SNHs vs non-SNHs were compared after adjusting for patient and hospital characteristics. 1.19, p<0.001) and composite outcome (aOR 1.17, 95% CI 1.14-1.19),
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