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Education Risk Factors Stroke 
Stroke Journal
JANUARY 30, 2025
Stroke, Volume 56, Issue Suppl_1 , Page ATMP13-ATMP13, February 1, 2025. Background:Stroke education plays a critical role in improving the publics awareness of stroke and identifying stroke symptoms, ultimately reducing the morbidity and mortality associated with stroke.
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Stroke Journal
JANUARY 30, 2025
Stroke, Volume 56, Issue Suppl_1 , Page ATP62-ATP62, February 1, 2025. Introduction:Education for post-acute stroke patients is crucial for several reasons: recovery and rehabilitation, prevention of recurrence, empowerment, caregiver support, and health literacy. Caregivers can access this education via mobile devices.
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Stroke Journal
FEBRUARY 1, 2024
Stroke, Volume 55, Issue Suppl_1 , Page AWP55-AWP55, February 1, 2024. A gap exists in patient education focusing on advanced stroke treatment procedures such as thrombolytic administration and mechanical thrombectomy.
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Stroke Journal
DECEMBER 5, 2024
Stroke, Volume 56, Issue 1 , Page 113-121, January 1, 2025. BACKGROUND:Physical activity is an effective modifiable behavior for preventing recurrent strokes. This study aims to determine the adherence to physical activity recommendations among stroke survivors in the United States. versus 62.3%;P<0.0001). versus 67.9%;P<0.0001];
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Stroke Journal
JANUARY 30, 2025
Stroke, Volume 56, Issue Suppl_1 , Page ATP68-ATP68, February 1, 2025. Background:A mandatory educational requirement for nurses and staff at designated stroke centers existed within a health system, but the process varied across sites.
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Stroke Journal
JANUARY 30, 2025
Stroke, Volume 56, Issue Suppl_1 , Page AHUP16-AHUP16, February 1, 2025. AAPI patients who experience acute ischemic strokes may be less likely to receive intravenous thrombolytic therapy despite presenting with strokes of greater severity. the American Heart Association, MedlinePlus).
40 Stroke Journal
FEBRUARY 1, 2024
Stroke, Volume 55, Issue Suppl_1 , Page ATP272-ATP272, February 1, 2024. These populations usually lack primary stroke prevention knowledge tailored to their individual risk factors.Methods/Approach:Cornwell Health conducted 5 didactic sessions with these goals in focus. questions on the pre-survey to 6.5 ± 1.0
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Circulation
JANUARY 24, 2024
METHODS:The AHA, through its Epidemiology and Prevention Statistics Committee, continuously monitors and evaluates sources of data on heart disease and stroke in the United States and globally to provide the most current information available in the annual Statistical Update with review of published literature through the year before writing.
Stroke Journal
JANUARY 30, 2025
Stroke, Volume 56, Issue Suppl_1 , Page AWP71-AWP71, February 1, 2025. Background:Guidelines for secondary stroke prevention focus on vascular risk factor modification. Efforts to optimize stroke prevention begin with patient awareness of mental health and the connection between psychology and stroke risk.
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Stroke Journal
FEBRUARY 1, 2024
Stroke, Volume 55, Issue Suppl_1 , Page A3-A3, February 1, 2024. Introduction:Stroke knowledge, risk factor awareness, and medication adherence are critical to post-stroke outcomes. Satisfaction with stroke education was higher among those who received MyStroke (Figure 1).
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Stroke Journal
FEBRUARY 1, 2024
Stroke, Volume 55, Issue Suppl_1 , Page ATP277-ATP277, February 1, 2024. Background:The Hispanic community in the US experiences disproportionate burdens of stroke risk. Family types could impact health outcomes as a mechanism of social support, urging examination of their impact on stroke-related risk factors.
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Stroke Journal
JANUARY 30, 2025
Stroke, Volume 56, Issue Suppl_1 , Page ATP136-ATP136, February 1, 2025. Once these post-stroke patients have been identified, they are given a personalized monitoring plan depending on the individuals risk factors, the personalized care and rehabilitation plans are tracked and followed.
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Stroke Journal
FEBRUARY 1, 2024
Stroke, Volume 55, Issue Suppl_1 , Page AWP61-AWP61, February 1, 2024. Background:The CSC Advanced Disease-Specific Certification program requires hospitals to provide stroke education to patients and family members. A QR code was placed in the patient’s stroke education folder and displayed prominently in visible areas.
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JANUARY 30, 2025
Stroke, Volume 56, Issue Suppl_1 , Page ATMP15-ATMP15, February 1, 2025. Background:After discharge can be a vulnerable time for stroke patients and their caregivers. Nurse navigators are becoming an important part of Stroke Center teams. Responsibilities vary, including patient education and post-discharge phone calls.
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Journal of the American Heart Association
APRIL 16, 2025
BackgroundLittle is known about clinical and sociodemographic factors affecting coronary heart disease (CHD) and stroke incidence in singlerace and multiracial American Asian, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander subgroups. Cox proportional hazard models were used to compare CHD and stroke incidence.
Stroke Journal
FEBRUARY 1, 2024
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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Hypertension Journal
SEPTEMBER 21, 2023
Cerebral small vessel disease is common in older adults and increases the risk of stroke, cognitive impairment, and dementia. While often attributed to midlife vascular risk factors such as hypertension, factors from earlier in life may contribute to later small vessel disease risk.
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Stroke Journal
FEBRUARY 1, 2024
Stroke, Volume 55, Issue Suppl_1 , Page ANS9-ANS9, February 1, 2024. Background and Purpose:As a Joint Commission Comprehensive Stroke Center, the provision of community education is a priority goal of our program. We will partner with our Community Outreach department.
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JANUARY 30, 2025
Stroke, Volume 56, Issue Suppl_1 , Page AWP56-AWP56, February 1, 2025. The association remained significant after adjustment for age, race, gender, hypertension, diabetes, smoking status, education level and regular dental care use (Adjusted OR 0.61 However, the impact of preventative oral behavior such as dental flossing is unknown.
Stroke Journal
JANUARY 30, 2025
Stroke, Volume 56, Issue Suppl_1 , Page ADP52-ADP52, February 1, 2025. Background:Physical activity is an effective modifiable behavior for preventing recurrent strokes. This study aims to determine the adherence to physical activity recommendations among stroke survivors in the United States. 62.3%; p<0.0001).
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JANUARY 30, 2025
Stroke, Volume 56, Issue Suppl_1 , Page ATP53-ATP53, February 1, 2025. Background:Post-discharge phone calls to stroke patients are a valuable tool to assess medication compliance, stroke education retention and prevention of emergency room visits. There were no differences in baseline demographics. in Group 1, 4.123.27
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Stroke Journal
JANUARY 30, 2025
Stroke, Volume 56, Issue Suppl_1 , Page ATP152-ATP152, February 1, 2025. Introduction:Effective care transition for ischemic or hemorrhagic stroke patients post-hospital discharge is critical. Early follow-up helps adjust treatment plans, reducing stroke recurrence.
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Stroke Journal
FEBRUARY 1, 2024
Stroke, Volume 55, Issue Suppl_1 , Page ATMP21-ATMP21, 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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FEBRUARY 1, 2024
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.
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ADN Center of Excellence
SEPTEMBER 2, 2024
This miscommunication can cause blood to pool in the atria, increasing the risk of clot formation, which can then lead to strokes. AFib is associated with a fivefold increased risk of stroke, and it is also linked to heart failure, chronic fatigue, and other serious health issues. www.adncoe.com
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Stroke Journal
FEBRUARY 1, 2024
Stroke, Volume 55, Issue Suppl_1 , Page ATP247-ATP247, February 1, 2024. Overall, African Americans, Hispanics, and Native Americans have higher stroke risks, stroke occurrence at an earlier age, and for some people of color possibly more severe strokes than non-Hispanic whites.
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Stroke Journal
FEBRUARY 1, 2024
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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Stroke Journal
FEBRUARY 1, 2024
Stroke, Volume 55, Issue Suppl_1 , Page A33-A33, February 1, 2024. For patients with ischemic stroke (IS) and transient ischemic attack (TIA) PE holds significant value. Confidence in preventing another stroke/TIA rose from 27.3% (n=11) to 66.7% (n=6).
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Stroke Journal
JANUARY 30, 2025
Stroke, Volume 56, Issue Suppl_1 , Page A60-A60, February 1, 2025. Introduction:Over 70% of patients experience post-stroke cognitive impairment (PSCI), which can lead to functional decline. Outpatient stroke clinics often lack a consistent and validated cognitive assessment protocol for follow-ups.
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Stroke Journal
FEBRUARY 1, 2024
Stroke, Volume 55, Issue Suppl_1 , Page ATP96-ATP96, February 1, 2024. However, this is yet to be investigated in pediatric arterial ischemic stroke (AIS). Lesion volumes were determined by conducting semi-automatic segmentation of diffusion-weighted MRI brain scans at stroke presentation. years [IQR 1.0-12.7]). years [IQR 1.0-12.7]).
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Stroke Journal
FEBRUARY 1, 2024
Stroke, Volume 55, Issue Suppl_1 , Page ATP266-ATP266, February 1, 2024. A 34-question survey (n=54 respondents) collected data on rural community knowledge of stroke risk factors, symptoms, and prevention. The focus group questions centered on barriers, stroke impact, and solutions.
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Stroke Journal
FEBRUARY 1, 2024
Stroke, Volume 55, Issue Suppl_1 , Page ATMP26-ATMP26, February 1, 2024. Background:Exercise post-stroke can improve health-related quality of life and promote physical fitness, walking, and balance. This study demonstrates the potentially important role of the physical and built environment on physical fitness post-stroke.
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Stroke Journal
JANUARY 30, 2025
Stroke, Volume 56, Issue Suppl_1 , Page AWP296-AWP296, February 1, 2025. However, it is unclear whether these trends are present among stroke patients.Methods:Time is Brain is a current multicenter observational trial assessing the impact of social network dynamics on pre-hospital delay in stroke patients. Male, median NIHSS 2).
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Stroke Journal
MAY 15, 2024
Stroke, Ahead of Print. Background:The commonly used combined hormonal contraceptives with progestins and ethinylestradiol are associated with an increased risk of ischemic stroke (IS). Mean age at inclusion was 30.0 years; mean length of follow-up was 7.1 years; 2916 women (24.4 per 100,000 py) had IS; 367 (3.1
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ADN Center of Excellence
SEPTEMBER 2, 2024
This miscommunication can cause blood to pool in the atria, increasing the risk of clot formation, which can then lead to strokes. AFib is associated with a fivefold increased risk of stroke, and it is also linked to heart failure, chronic fatigue, and other serious health issues. www.adncoe.com
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NOVEMBER 9, 2023
Stroke, Volume 54, Issue 12 , Page 3128-3137, December 1, 2023. BACKGROUND:Both social service resources and stroke prevalence vary by geography, and health care resources are scarcer in rural areas. Resources were grouped into categories: housing, in-home, financial, transportation, education, and therapy. housing, 5.1
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NOVEMBER 9, 2023
Stroke: Vascular and Interventional Neurology, Volume 3, Issue S2 , November 1, 2023. IntroductionThis study evaluates the feasibility of a survivor‐centric, navigator‐driven, and technology‐enabled platform supporting survivors and care partners in post‐stroke recovery. 12.5%, and 90‐day readmissions ranging from 18.9%
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Stroke Journal
FEBRUARY 1, 2024
Stroke, Volume 55, Issue Suppl_1 , Page AWMP16-AWMP16, February 1, 2024. It is unclear whether these markers provide additional value in evaluating the risk of dementia beyond assessments based solely on clinical risk factors. 3.69; p<0.001) and vascular risk factors (HR: 1.76; 95% CI: 1.10-2.81;
40 Open Heart
MARCH 1, 2024
Introduction Hypertension is the leading modifiable risk factor for cardiovascular disease and is implicated in half of all strokes and myocardial infarctions. One-third of the adults in Scotland have hypertension yet only a quarter of them have their blood pressure (BP) controlled to target (<140/90 mm Hg).
Stroke Journal
FEBRUARY 1, 2024
Stroke, Volume 55, Issue Suppl_1 , Page AWP49-AWP49, February 1, 2024. Stroke order sets, revised 2020, included early DC planning [E-DC-P] for NNN-P coordination w/SSS & PCP offices, & updates to SP DC instructions. SP satisfaction [SP-S] assessed via paper tool changed to Press Ganey in 2021.Purpose:Evaluate
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Stroke Journal
FEBRUARY 1, 2024
Stroke, Volume 55, Issue Suppl_1 , Page ATP88-ATP88, February 1, 2024. After a stroke, coming back home is difficult for most stroke patients. Patients with OT needs are offered a telematic visit to solve stroke-related doubts, everyday activities, home modifications promoting patient’s autonomy and self-care.
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Stroke Journal
JANUARY 30, 2025
Stroke, Volume 56, Issue Suppl_1 , Page ATP202-ATP202, February 1, 2025. Recognizing epidemiological risk factors in local communities helps target specific populations through community education and implement appropriate healthcare delivery measures.
40 Stroke Journal
JANUARY 30, 2025
Stroke, Volume 56, Issue Suppl_1 , Page ATMP19-ATMP19, February 1, 2025. Background:Patients who arrive at the emergency department (ED) with transient ischemic attacks (TIA) are at an increased risk of experiencing a stroke. Eligible patients undergo diagnostic tests in the ED and receive baseline education.
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Stroke: Vascular and Interventional Neurology
FEBRUARY 7, 2025
Stroke: Vascular and Interventional Neurology, Ahead of Print. The primary outcome was the likelihood of undergoing intraarterial catheterbased therapy after transfer, adjusted for stroke severity, age, baseline ambulatory status, and select SDOH, by multivariable logistic regression.RESULTSAmong 24620 patients meeting inclusion criteria, 5.1%
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