Stroke Journal

JANUARY 30, 2025

Stroke, Volume 56, Issue Suppl_1 , Page AWMP82-AWMP82, February 1, 2025. Our Comprehensive Stroke Center identified critical gaps in post-discharge care, including inconsistent follow-up timing and a high rate of missed appointments.

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Stroke Journal

JANUARY 30, 2025

Stroke, Volume 56, Issue Suppl_1 , Page AWP137-AWP137, February 1, 2025. Introduction:Many national initiatives have focused on increasing public awareness of acute ischemic stroke (AIS) symptoms because earlier treatment is associated with improved outcomes. 1.39]), Medicaid insurance (1.16 [1.06-1.27]), 1.32]), males (1.10 [1.03-1.17]),

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Stroke Journal

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

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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Stroke Journal

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. 0.96],p=0.001).Patients

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Stroke Journal

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Stroke, Volume 55, Issue Suppl_1 , Page ATP55-ATP55, February 1, 2024. Objectives:One of the principal cornerstones of the Minnesota Department of Health’s Stroke Program is quality improvement. Patients on Medicaid were also slightly less likely to receive dysphagia screening.

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Stroke Journal

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Stroke, Volume 55, Issue Suppl_1 , Page AWMP104-AWMP104, February 1, 2024. We grouped baseline household arrangements as nuclear, multigeneration, spouse, alone, or other and household communication as engaging in conversations about stroke or not.

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Stroke Journal

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Stroke, Volume 55, Issue Suppl_1 , Page ATMP22-ATMP22, February 1, 2024. The insurance status of our patient population was predominantly Medicare (56.4%), followed by Commercial (26.4%), Medicaid (8.1%), and Self- Pay (2.9%). or Medicaid (10.8 The remainder were classified as Other/Missing (6.2%). mins, p = 0.7) mins, p = 0.3).Conclusions:A

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Stroke Journal

JANUARY 30, 2025

Stroke, Volume 56, Issue Suppl_1 , Page AHUP8-AHUP8, February 1, 2025. Patients with safety-net features were those with Medicaid or no insurance. These findings support changes in resource allocation and efforts to improve the care of ischemic stroke in SNHs. 1.19), acute respiratory failure (aOR 1.24, 95% CI 1.20-1.29),

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Stroke Journal

JANUARY 30, 2025

Stroke, Volume 56, Issue Suppl_1 , Page ATP132-ATP132, February 1, 2025. Patients with safety-net features were those with Medicaid or no insurance. These findings support changes in resource allocation and efforts to improve the care of ischemic stroke in SNHs. 1.19), acute respiratory failure (aOR 1.24, 95% CI 1.20-1.29),

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Stroke Journal

JANUARY 30, 2025

Stroke, Volume 56, Issue Suppl_1 , Page AWP122-AWP122, February 1, 2025. Introduction:Inpatient rehabilitation (IR) for patients with Acute Ischemic Stroke (AIS) offers improved functional recovery and quality of life. 1.43]) or on Medicaid (1.17 [1.08-1.26]; 1.26]; 1.30 [1.18-1.43]), 1.34]; 1.27 [1.08-1.51]), 2.40]; 2.05 [1.70-2.46])

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Stroke Journal

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

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.

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Stroke Journal

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

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: Vascular and Interventional Neurology

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

JANUARY 30, 2025

Stroke, Ahead of Print. BACKGROUND:Many national initiatives focus on promoting early hospital arrival of patients with acute ischemic stroke (AIS) because treatment effectiveness is time-dependent. However, several studies reported time-delays in hospital arrival, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. LKWA >4.5

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Stroke Journal

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Stroke, Volume 55, Issue Suppl_1 , Page ATP118-ATP118, February 1, 2024. Background:It is well documented that rehabilitation post-stroke is associated with better functional outcomes, however, in the United States access to post-acute care rehabilitation is becoming increasingly limited.

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DAIC

JANUARY 29, 2024

The observed elevated risk in these cases, as indicated by mortality and stroke rates, calls for careful consideration, particularly given the expanding use of TAVR across a broader range of age and risk profiles. The analysis included 4,798 patients from 207 STS sites who underwent esophagectomy between 2012-2019.

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Stroke Journal

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

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% vs. 27.9%), visiting rural hospitals (13.9% vs. 41.1%) as the predominant payer.

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DAIC

MARCH 7, 2024

The CardiAMP HF trial is supported by the Maryland Stem Cell Research Fund and has reimbursement from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) for both treatment and control procedures. vs. 13.2%, respectively). The CardiAMP HF II trial is expected to similarly secure CMS reimbursement.

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Stroke Journal

JANUARY 30, 2025

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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Stroke Journal

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Stroke, Volume 55, Issue Suppl_1 , Page ATMP73-ATMP73, February 1, 2024. vs 15.2%) and were more likely to have Medicaid insurance (43.4% Introduction:Pregnancy is a risk factor for subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH). Albeit rare, it can be a devastating condition with high rates of mortality and morbidity. vs 23.0), coma (5.4%

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Stroke: Vascular and Interventional Neurology

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Stroke: Vascular and Interventional Neurology, Volume 3, Issue S2 , November 1, 2023. Study Population includes all patients with an ischemic stroke inpatient admission in 2018 and were continuously enrolled with Medicare FFS for 1 year prior to and following their initial 2018 stroke admission.

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Stroke Journal

JANUARY 30, 2025

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).

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Stroke Journal

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

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. p < 0.0001), and those with Medicare/Medicaid have a decrease in time of 1291.83min (1652.1-931.5,

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Stroke Journal

JANUARY 30, 2025

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. Introduction:Insurance status may serve as an indicator of social and financial barriers that impede access to quality care. 2.03, p=0.022, Figure 1).

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Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality & Outcomes

MARCH 5, 2024

BACKGROUND:Transcatheter left atrial appendage occlusion (LAAO) is an alternative to oral anticoagulants (OACs) for stroke prevention in patients with atrial fibrillation, but the predictors of LAAO use in routine care are unclear. 0.68]) versus White race, and Medicaid eligibility (aOR, 0.61 [95% CI, 0.58–0.64])

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Stroke: Vascular and Interventional Neurology

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Stroke: Vascular and Interventional Neurology, Volume 3, Issue S2 , November 1, 2023. Model two additionally adjusted for female sex, NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS), and Elixhauser mortality index.ResultsWe identified 48,835 individuals with CVT, of whom 1,275 (2.6%) underwent EVT. 2.67, p<0.001), seizure (OR: 1.54, 95% CI: 1.09‐2.16,

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Stroke Journal

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Stroke, Volume 55, Issue Suppl_1 , Page A49-A49, February 1, 2024.

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Society of Thoracic Surgeons - Research

APRIL 20, 2023

Mauricio Del Rio The Adult Cardiac Anesthesiology Section of STS Adult Cardiac Surgery Database: 2020 Update on Quality and Outcomes The Annals of Thoracic Surgery September 2020 Victor Nauffal Short-Term Outcomes of Transcatheter Versus Isolated Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement for Mediastinal Radiation-Associated Severe Aortic Stenosis Circulation: (..)

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Society of Thoracic Surgeons - Research

APRIL 20, 2023

Mark Erfe 2 Outcomes of Sutureless/Rapid Deployment Valves Compared to Traditional Bioprosthetic Aortic Valves The Annals of Thoracic Surgery September 2020 Victor Nauffal 2 Short-Term Outcomes of Transcatheter Versus Isolated Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement for Mediastinal Radiation-Associated Severe Aortic Stenosis Circulation: Cardiovascular Interventions (..)

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DAIC

JANUARY 27, 2025

13, 2025 Medtronic recentlyannounced that the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is opening a national coverage analysis (NCA) on renal denervation, a process that will allow the agency to review and develop a national Medicare coverage policy for renal denervation procedures for patients with hypertension.

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