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New Tool Helps Predict Stroke Outcome with Higher Accuracy

DAIC

This study, Precision in Stroke Care: A Novel Model for Predicting Functional Independence in Urgent Carotid Intervention Patients, is now available in the Journal of the American College of Surgeons. Stroke care presents distinct challenges that require swift action and informed decisions. tim.hodson Thu, 01/30/2025 - 15:31 Jan.

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Bridging the Gap: Enhancing Stroke Recovery Through Digital Health Solutions

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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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AI-ECG’s 2025 Kickoff

CardiacWire

Ultimately, the study found that patient AIRE scores accurately predicted CV death (HR: 2.24), HF risk (HR: 2.60), MI (HR: 3.13), ischemic stroke (HR: 1.23), and CKD (HR: 1.89) compared to traditional risk factors. AIRE-HTN was trained on ~190k patients at Beth Israel Deaconess and validated on 65k patients from UK Biobank.

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Abstract NS8: Enhancing Post-Stroke Care: Implementing the Transitional Care Model

Stroke Journal

Stroke, Volume 56, Issue Suppl_1 , Page ANS8-ANS8, February 1, 2025. Background and Purpose:Patients discharged home after a stroke are particularly vulnerable during the immediate post-discharge period. Patients were seen by the outpatient stroke NP within 7 to 14 days, either in clinic or via telemedicine.

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Abstract WMP82: Stroke Transitional Care Model: An Advanced Practice Provider Led Initiative

Stroke Journal

Stroke, Volume 56, Issue Suppl_1 , Page AWMP82-AWMP82, February 1, 2025. Our Comprehensive Stroke Center identified critical gaps in post-discharge care, including inconsistent follow-up timing and a high rate of missed appointments.

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Biocardia Reports Positive Interim Results from Phase III Cardiamp Cell Therapy Heart Failure Trial, with Compelling Data in Subgroup with Elevated NTproBNP Biomarker for Heart Failure

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The CardiAMP HF trial is supported by the Maryland Stem Cell Research Fund and has reimbursement from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) for both treatment and control procedures. The CardiAMP HF II trial is expected to similarly secure CMS reimbursement. vs. 13.2%, respectively).

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Abstract NS4: Can a Remote Telehealth-Based Program Support Survivors With Varying Social Needs Post-Stroke?

Stroke Journal

Stroke, Volume 55, Issue Suppl_1 , Page ANS4-ANS4, February 1, 2024. Introduction:There are significant and longstanding inequities in stroke prevalence and care as well as outcomes. Social determinants of health (SDOH) are known to be a risk factor in post-stroke recovery. 12.5%, and 90-day readmissions ranging from 18.9%

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