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Abstract TP58: Stroke Recognition Task Force: Increasing Early Activation of Inpatient Stroke Codes

Stroke Journal

Stroke, Volume 55, Issue Suppl_1 , Page ATP58-ATP58, February 1, 2024. Background:1 in 5 strokes occur in the hospital. Patients with in-hospital stroke have increased vascular risk factors, delayed time to recognition, and increased mortality compared to patients with community-onset stroke.

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Abstract TP266: Utilization of Survey, Focus Group, and Referral Data to Plan a Targeted Intervention for Rural Stroke Disparities, Prevention, and Care Access

Stroke Journal

Stroke, Volume 55, Issue Suppl_1 , Page ATP266-ATP266, February 1, 2024. Methods:This project was a collaborative partnership between a healthcare organization, academic institute, and the local Faith Health Network. The focus group questions centered on barriers, stroke impact, and solutions.

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Incidence and Outcomes of Posterior Circulation Involvement in Moyamoya Disease

Stroke Journal

Stroke, Ahead of Print. We describe clinical PCMMD characteristics in a large cohort of patients with MMD.METHODS:We retrospectively reviewed patients with MMD treated between 1991 and 2019 at a large academic medical center. Demographics, perioperative outcomes, and radiological phenotypes were recorded for 770 patients.

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Abstract WP218: Risk Factors for Cerebral Aneurysms in Sickle Cell Disease

Stroke Journal

Stroke, Volume 55, Issue Suppl_1 , Page AWP218-AWP218, February 1, 2024. Specific risk factors explaining this difference have not been previously explored. Inclusion: ages 6-45 years, study MRI and MRA of the brain, risk factor data collected. Written consent and assent were required.

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

Stroke Journal

Stroke, Volume 55, Issue Suppl_1 , Page AWP259-AWP259, February 1, 2024. Cases had a maternal stroke (ischemic, hemorrhagic, subarachnoid hemorrhage, or cerebral venous thrombosis) during pregnancy or PP, identified from a stroke registry. Population characteristics are shown in the Table. 95% confidence interval 3.8-48.5,

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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

Stroke, Volume 55, Issue Suppl_1 , Page ATP229-ATP229, February 1, 2024. Background/Objectives:The risk of stroke in individuals with brain gliomas may be increased due to several possible factors including chemotherapy, radiation-induced toxicity, and concomitant vascular risks. Among stroke patients, 80.6%

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Abstract 214: Predictors of Mechanical Thrombectomy Success and Failure: A Preliminary Analysis

Stroke: Vascular and Interventional Neurology

Stroke: Vascular and Interventional Neurology, Volume 3, Issue S2 , November 1, 2023. IntroductionMechanical thrombectomy (MT) is now the standard of care in treatment of large vessel occlusion (LVO) in acute ischemic stroke (AIS). However, a significant minority of patients do not achieve successful recanalization. vs 0%, p=0.039).