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Abstract TP71: Creative Methods Utilized to Improve Stroke Education at an Academic Medical Center

Stroke Journal

Stroke, Volume 55, Issue Suppl_1 , Page ATP71-ATP71, February 1, 2024. Background:Stroke patients admitted to a hospital can be cared for in several different settings requiring hospital clinical staff to have a strong knowledge base of signs and symptoms of a stroke as well as the care and management of patients after a stroke.

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Abstract WP29: Early Adopter of Intravenous Tenecteplase: Two Year Clinical Experience in a Non-Academic Suburban Comprehensive Stroke Center for Acute Ischemic Stroke Treatment

Stroke Journal

Stroke, Volume 55, Issue Suppl_1 , Page AWP29-AWP29, February 1, 2024. Background:The most recent American Heart Association/American Stroke Association acute ischemic stroke guidelines recognize tenecteplase (TNK) as an alternative to alteplase (ALT) for acute ischemic stroke (AIS) treatment.

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Bridging the Gap: Enhancing Stroke Recovery Through Digital Health Solutions

DAIC

Stroke recovery is a challenging process that extends for months after hospital discharge. Navigating Post-Stroke Recovery at Home: One Patient's Experience A ”mildly impaired” stroke patient with atrial fibrillation who was discharged reported, “I knew my local pharmacist, and they knew my prescriptions.

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Abstract TP66: Decreased Order to Administration Times Following Transition to Tenecteplase for Acute Ischemic Stroke

Stroke Journal

Stroke, Volume 55, Issue Suppl_1 , Page ATP66-ATP66, February 1, 2024. Introduction:Alteplase was the first approved tissue plasminogen activator and standard of care for acute ischemic stroke (AIS). Further review is necessary to evaluate additional stroke metrics and clinical outcomes. Alteplase vs 53.09

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Abstract TP271: A Retrospective Analysis of Demographic and Clinical Variables Within a Single Center Young Stroke Cohort

Stroke Journal

Stroke, Volume 55, Issue Suppl_1 , Page ATP271-ATP271, February 1, 2024. Introduction:Despite significant efforts to increase public awareness of cerebrovascular disease, the incidence of stroke and transient ischemic attack (TIA) in young adults has remained elevated, representing a major public health concern.

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Abstract WP60: On vs. Off-Hours Arrival to Groin Time: Identifying Gaps in a Comprehensive Stroke Center

Stroke Journal

Stroke, Volume 55, Issue Suppl_1 , Page AWP60-AWP60, February 1, 2024. Introduction:Timeliness of treatment for patients with acute ischemic stroke (AIS) directly correlates with outcomes. Earlier treatment is associated with better outcomes at 90 days. Earlier treatment is associated with better outcomes at 90 days.

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