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Associations Between Measures of Structural Racism and Receipt of Acute Ischemic Stroke Interventions in the United States

Journal of the American Heart Association

BackgroundStructural racism and rural/urban differences in stroke care affect care delivery and outcomes. Methods and ResultsIn this retrospective study using complete, deidentified inpatient Medicare data (20162019), we identified incident acute ischemic stroke admissions, demographics, and hospitallevel variables.

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STS Announces Late-breaker Research to Be Presented at the 2024 Annual Meeting

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The conference, healthcare’s leading scientific and educational convening specializing in cardiothoracic surgery, has a rich history of showcasing clinical trials with a strong foundation of detailed methodology and trusted data collection governed by ethical clinical principles.

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Abstract WMP106: The Impact of Social Determinants of Health on Ambulatory Status at Discharge Following Acute Ischemic Stroke: Findings From the Get With the Guidelines-Stroke Registry

Stroke Journal

Stroke, Volume 55, Issue Suppl_1 , Page AWMP106-AWMP106, February 1, 2024. Background:Medical comorbidities and stroke risk factors only explain a proportion of stroke incidence and outcomes in different populations. Social determinants of health(SDOH)have been associated with incident stroke. 0.96],p=0.001).Patients

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Abstract WMP51: Patient-Related Factors and Social Determinants of Health Associated With Discharge to Home Following Acute Ischemic Stroke: Findings From the Get With the Guidelines Stroke Registry

Stroke Journal

Stroke, Volume 55, Issue Suppl_1 , Page AWMP51-AWMP51, February 1, 2024. Background:Medical comorbidities and stroke risk factors explain only a proportion of stroke incidence and outcomes in different populations. The primary outcome measure was discharge to home.

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Abstract 14: Associations Between Measures of Structural Racism and Acute Ischemic Stroke Incidence in the US

Stroke Journal

Stroke, Volume 55, Issue Suppl_1 , Page A14-A14, February 1, 2024. While socioeconomic factors explain some of the racial disparity in stroke incidence at an individual level, little is known about the association between societal-level structural racism and the incidence of acute ischemic stroke (AIS).Methods:We

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Abstract TMP19: Need for Enhancing Mental Health Care in Stroke Patients: Insights Into Post-Stroke Anxiety and Depression From the National Health Interview Survey (NHIS) Data

Stroke Journal

Stroke, Volume 55, Issue Suppl_1 , Page ATMP19-ATMP19, February 1, 2024. We also assessed the proportion of anxiety and depression patients undergoing therapy and/or medication.Results:There were 1204 (N=7,745,925) participants with stroke and 30,743 (N=242,831,595) without stroke. 95%CI (0.2,0.9). 95%CI (0.4,0.9) 95% CI (1.1,7.7)

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New Guidelines on Peripheral Artery Disease Issued by American Heart Association, American College of Cardiology and Leading Medical Societies

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A new joint guideline from the American Heart Association (AHA), the American College of Cardiology (ACC) and nine other medical societies reports early diagnosis and treatment of peripheral artery disease is essential to improve outcomes and reduce amputation risk, heart attack, stroke and death for people with Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD).