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SHINE Trial Sheds Light on Deadly Stroke Complication

DAIC

UVA Health's Karen Johnston, MD, the SHINE trial leader, was pleased to see the new insights into best practices for stroke care. These data from the SHINE trial continue to inform the national stroke community about potential approaches to treating hyperglycemic stroke patients to assure better outcomes,” she said.

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Code ICH: A Call to Action

Stroke Journal

Intracerebral hemorrhage is the most serious type of stroke, leading to high rates of severe disability and mortality. Hematoma expansion is an independent predictor of poor functional outcome and is a compelling target for intervention. Stroke, Ahead of Print.

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A Hybrid Simulation‐Based Workshop Improves Knowledge and Confidence in the Management of Hemorrhagic Conversion of Stroke Among Interventional Neurology Trainees

Stroke: Vascular and Interventional Neurology

We evaluated the participants ability to complete critical actions that were developed based on best practices and relevant American Heart Association guidelines and the Neurocritical Care Society's Emergency Neurological Life Support protocols. The primary outcome was the improvement in knowledge from a precourse to postcourse test.

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Abstract WP83: Improving Care Delivery Times in a Prehospital Mobile Stroke Unit Setting

Stroke Journal

Background:Stroke centers across the country followadhere to established best practice timeframes for stroke care delivery, such as door-to-doctor, door-to-CT, and door-to-needle times. Implementing such improvements is crucial for optimizing patient outcomes in the prehospital stroke care setting.

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