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Abstract WP45: A Collaborative Approach to Improving Inpatient Stroke Code Time Target Metrics

Stroke Journal

Stroke, Volume 55, Issue Suppl_1 , Page AWP45-AWP45, February 1, 2024. Much effort and education has been placed on pre-hospital and emergency departments to recognize signs and symptoms of acute stroke and time metrics such as door-to-CT, door-to-needle, and door-to-device. of patients.

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Intermittent Theta-Burst Stimulation for Stroke: Primary Motor Cortex Versus Cerebellar Stimulation: A Randomized Sham-Controlled Trial

Stroke Journal

Stroke, Ahead of Print. BACKGROUND:Stroke survivors with impaired balance and motor function tend to have relatively poor functional outcomes. The cerebellum and primary motor cortex (M1) have been suggested as targets for neuromodulation of balance and motor recovery after stroke. points ([95% CI, 2.7–18.6],P=0.009)

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Treatment of Spontaneous Subarachnoid Hemorrhage: A 20‐Year National Inpatient Sample Review

Stroke: Vascular and Interventional Neurology

Stroke: Vascular and Interventional Neurology, Ahead of Print. BACKGROUNDAneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage (aSAH) is a major source of morbidity and mortality, and its management has undergone foundational changes over thepast 2 decades. The incidence of spontaneous SAH fell 0.097 per 100 000 personyears each year (95%CI, 0.144 to 0.049).

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Abstract TP173: Differential Outcomes and Treatment in Vertebral versus Carotid Artery Dissections: A National Inpatient Sample Study

Stroke Journal

Stroke, Volume 55, Issue Suppl_1 , Page ATP173-ATP173, February 1, 2024. However, limited studies have compared their clinical features and outcomes. National Inpatient Sample (2005-2019) using ICD-9 and ICD-10 codes. vs. 53.9%), fewer concurrent acute ischemic strokes (AIS) (22.1% vs. 8.7%), atrial fibrillation (6.1%

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Abstract 13: Prior Bariatric Surgery is Associated With Reduced Risk of Recurrent Stroke Among Elderly Obese Stroke Survivors: A National Inpatient Sample Study (2016-2019)

Stroke Journal

Stroke, Volume 55, Issue Suppl_1 , Page A13-A13, February 1, 2024. Elderly obese stroke survivors (> 65 years) having a recurrent acute ischemic stroke (AIS), with or without prior bariatric surgery (PBS), were identified using ICD-10 codes. Both groups (PBS vs. no PBS) were predominantly female (59.7% vs. 90.7%).

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Abstract 52: Predictors of Mortality in Patients With Various Rheumatological Conditions Admitted for Stroke: Findings From National Inpatient Sample 2020

Stroke Journal

Stroke, Volume 55, Issue Suppl_1 , Page A52-A52, February 1, 2024. Background/Purpose:Stroke imposes a substantial healthcare burden, with ischemic stroke (IS) mortality rising from 2.04 We compared demographics, hospital traits, comorbidities, and outcomes. million (1990) to 3.29 million (2019) and projected to reach 4.90

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Abstract WP257: Prevalence of Co-Morbid Ischemic Stroke and Antiphospholipid Syndrome and Characteristics of Patients: Analysis of the National Inpatient Sample

Stroke Journal

Stroke, Volume 55, Issue Suppl_1 , Page AWP257-AWP257, February 1, 2024. Background:Antiphospholipid syndrome (APLS) is an acquired thrombophilia that is a known cause of ischemic stroke (IS). The primary outcomes were in-hospital death vs good outcome (discharge home/self care).