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BackgroundNon-valvular atrial fibrillation (NVAF) significantly increases ischemic stroke and systemic embolism (SE) risks. Despite the proven efficacy of oral anticoagulants (OAC) in reducing these risks, their underutilization highlights a gap in clinical practice. for stroke/SE-specific, p-value<0.001).
Stroke, Ahead of Print. Endothelial damage, prothrombotic factor release, and a higher prevalence of cardiovascular riskfactors in those receiving ART have been invoked to explain this association. Individual stroke subtypes (IS, SAH, ICH, and CVT) were evaluated as secondary endpoints. 100,000 vs. 9.1/100,000),
Stroke, Volume 55, Issue Suppl_1 , Page ATP254-ATP254, February 1, 2024. Introduction:Clinical characteristics of patients with in-hospital onset stroke (IHOS) compared to those with out-of-hospital onset stroke are reported to be late detection of stroke onset, less use of rt-PA, presence of atrial fibrillation, and poor outcome.
Objective This study aimed to seek the riskfactors and develop a predictive model for ischemic stroke (IS) in patients with infective endocarditis (IE) utilizing a Bayesian network (BN) approach. Two predictive models, logistic regression and BN, were used.
Stroke, Volume 56, Issue Suppl_1 , Page ATP146-ATP146, February 1, 2025. Introduction:Differences in riskfactors may contribute to disparities in strokerisk. Results:The prevalence of hypertension and diabetes were higher among NHBA than NHWA hospitalized with AIS across all age groups.
BackgroundSecondary prevention of ischemic stroke (IS) requires adequate diagnostic evaluation to identify the likely etiologic subtype. We compared the documentation rates and presence of riskfactors, diagnostic testing, achievement/quality measures, and outcomes between patients with and without reported IS subtype.
Stroke, Volume 55, Issue Suppl_1 , Page A96-A96, February 1, 2024. Introduction:While ischemic stroke (IS) in the young (18-55) is thought to have different etiologies than in older patients, a rise in vascular riskfactors (VRFs) among young adults may translate to an IS risk profile similar to the older population.
Stroke, Volume 55, Issue Suppl_1 , Page ATMP21-ATMP21, February 1, 2024. Background:Medical comorbidities and strokeriskfactors explain only a proportion of stroke incidence and outcomes in different populations. The primary outcome measure was discharge to home.
Stroke, Volume 56, Issue Suppl_1 , Page ATP33-ATP33, February 1, 2025. (1) The riskfactors for cerebral MB and cSS and their relationship with cognitive decline are not well known.(2) The riskfactors for cerebral MB and cSS and their relationship with cognitive decline are not well known.(2)
The primary outcome was risk of an ASCVD hospitalization composite outcome (myocardial infarction, coronary artery bypass graft, percutaneous coronary intervention, stroke, transient ischemic accident) after COPD hospitalization relative to before COPD hospitalization. P0.0001); for 90 days, 0.69 (95% CI, 0.640.75;P0.0001);
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. vs. 47.4%); have an intracerebral (12.1%
Stroke, Volume 56, Issue Suppl_1 , Page AWP279-AWP279, February 1, 2025. Introduction:Neurological complications in patients with infective endocarditis (IE), such as ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke, are well-described, serious complications of IE; however, predicting which patients are most likely to experience stroke remains uncertain.
Stroke, Volume 55, Issue Suppl_1 , Page A53-A53, February 1, 2024. Introduction:Mechanical Thrombectomy improves outcomes in patients with acute ischemic stroke due to large vessel occlusion. Data on demographics and baseline riskfactors, occlusion site, and acute treatment was pulled from the stroke registry.
Affecting 60 million people worldwide 1 , the prevalence of atrial fibrillation (AFib) is expected to increase by 60% by 2050 due to an aging population and rising cardiometabolic riskfactors 2. In a physician survey, the foremost barrier to patients taking oral anticoagulants was the risk of bleeding 5.
Stroke, Volume 56, Issue Suppl_1 , Page ATP136-ATP136, February 1, 2025. Collaboration between primary care centers and hospital staff was essential for the projects success by delivering personalized care and home monitoring devices to patients through access to a digital platform.
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
Traditionally, cardiovascular riskfactors and overall risk of heart attack or stroke are grouped together for Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander populations but that method hides important variations in riskfactor prevalence and disease burden, a recent study found.
Stroke, Volume 56, Issue Suppl_1 , Page ATMP16-ATMP16, February 1, 2025. Elevated levels of Lp(a) are an independent and causal riskfactor for atherosclerotic cardiovascular diseases through mechanisms associated with increased atherogenesis, inflammation, and thrombosis.
Stroke, Volume 55, Issue Suppl_1 , Page AWP151-AWP151, February 1, 2024. Introduction:Cannabis use and low socioeconomic status are recognized as distinct riskfactors for stroke and cardiovascular pathologies. vs. 27.9%), visiting rural hospitals (13.9% Additionally, in-hospital outcomes like AIS (0.5%
Stroke, Volume 56, Issue Suppl_1 , Page AWP167-AWP167, February 1, 2025. Background:Small studies have found that patients presenting with posterior circulation ischemic strokes are more likely than patients with anterior circulation strokes to suffer a missed or delayed diagnosis in the ED.
Stroke, Volume 55, Issue Suppl_1 , Page ATP58-ATP58, February 1, 2024. Background:1 in 5 strokes occur in the hospital. Patients with in-hospitalstroke have increased vascular riskfactors, delayed time to recognition, and increased mortality compared to patients with community-onset stroke.
Increased Blood Clot Risk: Smoking enhances the bloods clotting tendency, raising the risk of heart attacks and strokes. These factors contribute to a host of cardiovascular problems, including coronary artery disease, heart failure, and arrhythmias, making smokers significantly more vulnerable to heart-related illnesses.
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.
Stroke, Volume 56, Issue Suppl_1 , Page AHUP16-AHUP16, February 1, 2025. Background:Prior studies demonstrate an increased prevalence of primary intracranial hemorrhage with lengthened hospital stays within the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) population. the American Heart Association, MedlinePlus).
Stroke, Volume 55, Issue Suppl_1 , Page AWP252-AWP252, February 1, 2024. Introduction:Migraine is a riskfactor for cerebral ischemic stroke. However, it is not known if migraine is a riskfactor for retinal stroke (central retinal artery occlusion, CRAO).Methods:We
Stroke, Volume 56, Issue Suppl_1 , Page ATP20-ATP20, February 1, 2025. Patients with elevated traditional riskfactors at admission may benefit more from thrombolytic therapy compared to those with high inflammatory response indicators. The primary outcome was 3-month functional outcome by modified Rankin scale (mRS).
Stroke: Vascular and Interventional Neurology, Volume 3, Issue S2 , November 1, 2023. IntroductionExisting evidence remains conflicting regarding the association between oral hormonal contraceptive (OCP) use and the risk of acute ischemic stroke (AIS). vs. 0.4%; aOR 7.50, 95% CI 7.43 to 7.58; p < 0.001).
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.
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. Additional high risk patients can be added at discretion.
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. 2.31, p=0.03).Conclusion:In
BackgroundElevated lowdensity lipoprotein cholesterol is a riskfactor 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.
BackgroundUnrecognized or silent myocardial infarction (MI) detected on an ECG is associated with firstever stroke, but the impact on stroke recurrence is unknown. Clinical MI was defined as a history of hospitalization for MI. Clinical MI was defined as a history of hospitalization for MI.
Stroke, Volume 56, Issue Suppl_1 , Page ATP222-ATP222, February 1, 2025. Background:Symptomatic intracranial atherosclerotic disease carries a high stroke recurrence rate. Accurate prediction of stroke recurrence is critical for improving patient outcomes through timely and targeted interventions. Variables with p<0.05
Stroke, Volume 55, Issue Suppl_1 , Page AWMP106-AWMP106, February 1, 2024. Background:Medical comorbidities and strokeriskfactors only explain a proportion of stroke incidence and outcomes in different populations. Social determinants of health(SDOH)have been associated with incident stroke.
Stroke, Volume 55, Issue Suppl_1 , Page ATP281-ATP281, February 1, 2024. Introduction:There has been much debate on whether transient global amnesia (TGA) increases the risk for subsequent cerebrovascular events. Patients with prior history of stroke or TIA were excluded. Of 136, 10 (7.4%) were admitted with an acute stroke.
adults—and more than 2 in 5 adults aged 60 years and older—have elevated triglycerides, also known as hypertriglyceridemia , putting them at an increased risk for heart attacks and stroke. milla1cf Sun, 04/07/2024 - 18:20 April 7, 2024 — An estimated 1 in 5 U.S. and Canada. Patients’ median triglyceride level was 242 mg/dL.
Stroke, Volume 55, Issue Suppl_1 , Page AWP270-AWP270, February 1, 2024. It has recently been associated with cardiovascular disease and stroke. During hospital admission, 13 genes related to CHIP were analyzed, through targeted next generation sequencing. Conclusions:CHIP is frequently found in patients with ischemic stroke.
Stroke, Volume 55, Issue Suppl_1 , Page AWMP51-AWMP51, February 1, 2024. Background:Medical comorbidities and strokeriskfactors explain only a proportion of stroke incidence and outcomes in different populations. The primary outcome measure was discharge to home.
Stroke, Volume 55, Issue Suppl_1 , Page A11-A11, February 1, 2024. Endothelial damage, prothrombotic factor release, and a higher prevalence of cardiovascular riskfactors in those receiving ART have been invoked to explain this association. We included all delivery hospitalizations for female patients aged 15-55 years.
Stroke, Volume 56, Issue Suppl_1 , Page ATP306-ATP306, February 1, 2025. Background:Cancer is a leading cause of mortality and a well-known riskfactor for ischemic stroke. However, the relationship between cancer and stroke is not well studied.
Stroke, Volume 56, Issue Suppl_1 , Page ATP202-ATP202, February 1, 2025. Recognizing epidemiological riskfactors in local communities helps target specific populations through community education and implement appropriate healthcare delivery measures. Median DIDO at the spoke hospital was 146 min (107, 226).
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.
Stroke: Vascular and Interventional Neurology, Volume 4, Issue 6 , November 1, 2024. BackgroundAtrial fibrillation (AF) is a known riskfactor of ischemic stroke, and AFrelated stroke is twice more likely to be fatal. The average time to inpatient ICM implant was 4.1 days, with 77% in 5 days and 95.5%
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