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Abstract TP70: Identifying Risk Factors for Loss to Follow-Up After Stroke at a Large Academic Health System: Implications for Establishing a Holistic Post-Stroke Follow-up Program

Stroke Journal

Introduction:A significant proportion of stroke patients are lost to follow up (LTFU) after discharge, which may be associated with increased risk of morbidity, mortality, and unnecessary hospitalization. vs. 8.9%) hemorrhage; discharged to a skilled nursing facility (19.8% vs. 47.4%); have an intracerebral (12.1% vs. 40.7%).

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Abstract TP201: Factors associated with development of venous thromboembolism in patients with intracranial hemorrhage.

Stroke Journal

Background:Patients with intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH) are known to have a higher risk of venous thromboembolism (VTE) than patients with acute ischemic stroke, but the factors underlying this difference have not been clearly identified. Stroke, Volume 56, Issue Suppl_1 , Page ATP201-ATP201, February 1, 2025. days (2.93).

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Abstract WP259: Headache and Hypertension and Early Postpartum State: A Proposed Clinical Triad for Maternal Stroke Risk Prediction

Stroke Journal

Cases had a maternal stroke (ischemic, hemorrhagic, subarachnoid hemorrhage, or cerebral venous thrombosis) during pregnancy or PP, identified from a stroke registry. Patients presenting for acute care with this triad could potentially benefit from a comprehensive stroke evaluation.

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Abstract TP229: Stroke Rate and Associated Factors in Individuals With Primary Brain Gliomas and Brain Radiation Therapy: A Retrospective Cohort Study

Stroke Journal

We report on the stroke rate and associated factors following brain tumor diagnosis and radiation therapy.Design:This is a retrospective cohort study, from a single tertiary academic brain tumor center, of patients with brain gliomas diagnosed between 2004-2021 who received brain radiation therapy during their treatment.

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Abstract TP165: Functional Outcomes at Discharge After Intracerebral Hemorrhage in Young Adults: Comparison by Sex and Pregnancy Status

Stroke Journal

Introduction:Intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH) is a major cause of maternal morbidity and mortality. Methods:We performed a cross-sectional analysis of 134 adults, aged 18-44 years, admitted to an urban academic medical center with non-traumatic acute ICH between 01/01/2012-12/31/2021.

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Emergency Department Syncope Workup: After H and P, ECG is the Only Test Required for Every Patient.

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

Also consider non-hemorrhagic volume depletion, dehydration : orthostatic vitals may uncover this [see Mendu et al. (3)]. Until then, I consider any of these to be independent adverse risk factors. -- Finally, a dedicated syncope unit may improve evaluation and outcome (17). Academic Emergency Medicine., Sivilotti, M.,

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Is coronary artery diastolic pressure higher than systolic pressure ?

Dr. S. Venkatesan MD

The documentation of true coronary arterial systolic BP in physiology and various pathologies is an important academic vacuum that youngsters can explore. Why systemic hypertension is a weak coronary risk factor ? In this context, we can also be happy there is no risk of myocardial hemorrhage due to HT.

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