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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

Stroke, Volume 56, Issue Suppl_1 , Page ATP70-ATP70, February 1, 2025. 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. or a discharge mRS of 3 (aOR 1.8)

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Abstract TMP16: Is Lipoprotein(a) Being Measured in Ischemic Stroke Patients?

Stroke Journal

Stroke, Volume 56, Issue Suppl_1 , Page ATMP16-ATMP16, February 1, 2025. Elevated levels of Lp(a) are an independent and causal risk factor for atherosclerotic cardiovascular diseases through mechanisms associated with increased atherogenesis, inflammation, and thrombosis.

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Lipid‐Lowering Therapy Use When Indicated and Subsequent Ischemic Stroke Severity

Journal of the American Heart Association

BackgroundElevated lowdensity lipoprotein cholesterol is a risk factor for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, including acute ischemic stroke (AIS), due to large and smallvessel disease. Lack of prestroke LLT use was associated with more severe stroke symptoms upon presentation.

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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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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 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,