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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, Volume 55, Issue Suppl_1 , Page ATMP19-ATMP19, February 1, 2024. Background:Stroke is a leading cause of chronic disability, with neuropsychiatric presentations being increasingly recognized as complications that hinder rehabilitation and patient outcomes. 95%CI (0.2,0.9). 95%CI (0.4,0.9) 95% CI (1.1,7.7) 95%CI (0.4,0.9)
Stroke, Volume 55, Issue Suppl_1 , Page AWMP104-AWMP104, February 1, 2024. Introduction:Social support plays a vital role in shaping health behaviors and may impact disease outcomes such as blood pressure (BP) control.
Stroke, Volume 55, Issue Suppl_1 , Page ATMP15-ATMP15, February 1, 2024. Large vessel occlusion (LVO), a quarter of ischemic strokes, portends poor outcomes. They were more likely insured by Medicare, less by Medicaid, and less likely baseline ambulatory, have a Bachelor’s degree, or own a home, with lower median income.
Stroke, Volume 55, Issue Suppl_1 , Page A5-A5, February 1, 2024. Background:Since 2016, hospitals have been able to document International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Clinical Modification (ICD-10-CM) codes for National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS). NIHSS was documented in 40.1% of hospitals.
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Stroke, Volume 55, Issue Suppl_1 , Page AWP151-AWP151, February 1, 2024. Introduction:Cannabis use and low socioeconomic status are recognized as distinct risk factors for stroke and cardiovascular pathologies. vs. 1.3%), with Medicaid (56.3% Additionally, in-hospital outcomes like AIS (0.5% vs. 10.0%).
Stroke, Volume 56, Issue Suppl_1 , Page AWMP58-AWMP58, February 1, 2025. Introduction:The management of acute ischemic stroke over the last three decades has seen an expansive progression in terms of medical and surgical interventions. 4.42, p<0.02). 3.06, p<0.04). 3.82, p<0.01).
Stroke, Volume 56, Issue Suppl_1 , Page AWP235-AWP235, February 1, 2025. Disparities in outcomes of patients with ischemic stroke have been associated with insurance coverage. However, there are few studies investigating the impact of insurance status on outcomes in patients with intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH).Methods:We
Stroke, Volume 55, Issue Suppl_1 , Page AWP96-AWP96, February 1, 2024. Introduction:Timely administration of thrombolytic therapy remains the cornerstone of ischemic stroke management and is associated with better functional outcomes. The population served by our hospital is notable for a large socioeconomic range of patients.
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Stroke, Volume 56, Issue Suppl_1 , Page ATP328-ATP328, February 1, 2025. We longitudinally followed the patients by linking the registry data to the Center for Medicare&Medicaid Service (CMS) claims data. Objective:The role of statins in the management of intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH) remains controversial. 72-86] years; 57.0%
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