Stroke Journal

APRIL 3, 2024

Stroke, Ahead of Print. BACKGROUND:Poststroke depression (PSD) is a treatable and common complication of stroke that is underdiagnosed and undertreated in minority populations.

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Journal of the American Heart Association

JANUARY 12, 2024

BackgroundReasons for racial disparities in the use and outcomes of endovascular treatment (ET) are not known. Using unadjusted and adjusted multilevel logistic models, we examined associations between measures of segregation and outcomes of discharge home, inpatient mortality, and 30‐day mortality.

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Stroke Journal

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Stroke, Ahead of Print. Implantable vagus nerve stimulation, paired with high-dose occupational therapy, has been shown to be effective in improving upper limb function among patients with stroke and received regulatory approval from the US Food and Drug Administration and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.

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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 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 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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Stroke Journal

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Stroke, Volume 55, Issue Suppl_1 , Page AWP48-AWP48, February 1, 2024. Background:Mortality doubles in stroke patients when Diabetes Mellitus (DM) is present. Participating Get With The Guidelines® (GWTG)-Stroke hospitals track EBG data to improve outcomes. 21, 2022, from 51 Wisconsin Coverdell Stroke hospitals.

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Stroke Journal

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Stroke, Volume 55, Issue Suppl_1 , Page A14-A14, February 1, 2024. While socioeconomic factors explain some of the racial disparity in stroke incidence at an individual level, little is known about the association between societal-level structural racism and the incidence of acute ischemic stroke (AIS).Methods:We

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Stroke Journal

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

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. vs. 83.8%), and covered by Medicare (91.7% vs. 90.7%).

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Stroke Journal

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

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)

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DAIC

JANUARY 29, 2024

The researchers found that Medicare patients undergoing esophagectomy for cancer exhibit identifiable predictors for long-term survival and readmission. These findings suggest opportunities to enhance clinical practice and improve outcomes for Medicare patients undergoing esophagectomy for cancer.

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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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All About Cardiovascular System and Disorders

APRIL 19, 2024

A potentially serious drug interaction between diltiazem and apixaban or rivaroxaban has been reported in US Medicare patients taking these drugs together for atrial fibrillation. It was a retrospective cohort study which included US Medicare benefiaries aged 65 years or more with atrial fibrillation and follow up period was one year.

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Stroke Journal

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Stroke, Volume 55, Issue Suppl_1 , Page AWP261-AWP261, February 1, 2024. Objective:Physician adherence to evidence-based clinical guidelines improves outcomes in acute ischemic stroke (AIS) and transient ischemic attack (TIA) patients. 0.88) were less likely to receive a high intensity statin within 3 months of their stroke.

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DAIC

APRIL 24, 2024

Eighty percent of heart attacks and strokes are preventable. partially because its key risk factor, high blood pressure, is a ‘silent killer,’ and most patients have no symptoms before their first heart attack or stroke. Yet, CVD remains the leading cause of death in the U.S.,

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Stroke: Vascular and Interventional Neurology

AUGUST 8, 2023

Stroke: Vascular and Interventional Neurology, Ahead of Print. BACKGROUNDIn 2019 and 2020, 2 randomized trials of basilar artery occlusion (BAO) thrombectomy reported no improvement in functional outcomes with thrombectomy, despite observational evidence and weak guidelines recommending thrombectomy. versus 16.1%;P=0.41). P=0.06).

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DAIC

MAY 16, 2024

A new joint guideline from the American Heart Association (AHA), the American College of Cardiology (ACC) and nine other medical societies reports early diagnosis and treatment of peripheral artery disease is essential to improve outcomes and reduce amputation risk, heart attack, stroke and death for people with Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD).

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Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality & Outcomes

JANUARY 8, 2024

Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes, Ahead of Print. Background:Few studies on care transitions following acute stroke have evaluated whether referral to community-based rehabilitation occurred as part of discharge planning. 2.44]), and having Medicare insurance (1.12 [1.02–1.23]) 1.38]), non-White race (2.20 [2.01–2.44]),

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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. The population served by our hospital is notable for a large socioeconomic range of patients.

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DAIC

MARCH 7, 2024

Despite improvements with current medications and devices, heart failure remains at epidemic proportions and we now have an exciting opportunity for a therapy to improve important, objective outcomes, such as mortality and hospital re-admissions rates. “We vs. 13.2%, respectively).

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Stroke Journal

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Stroke, Volume 55, Issue Suppl_1 , Page AWP286-AWP286, February 1, 2024. The primary outcome was seizure, defined using previously validated ICD-10-CM code G40.x, Conclusions:In a nationally representative cohort of Medicare beneficiaries, CAA was associated with an increased risk of seizures.

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Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality & Outcomes

MARCH 5, 2024

Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes, Ahead of Print. 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.

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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. Individuals with Medicare (OR: 0.39, 95% CI: 0.26‐0.59,

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Society of Thoracic Surgeons - Research

APRIL 20, 2023

Program Designations Access and Publications (A&P) 1 Participant User File (PUF) 2 Task Force on Funded Research (TFR) 3 Special Projects 4 Adult Cardiac Surgery Database Lead Author Title Publication Date William Keeling 2 National Trends in Emergency Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting European Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery October 2023 Jake (..)

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Society of Thoracic Surgeons - Research

APRIL 20, 2023

Adult Cardiac Surgery Database Lead Author Title Publication Date Jacob Raphael Red Blood Cell Transfusion and Pulmonary Complications: The Society of Thoracic Surgeons Adult Cardiac Surgery Database Analysis The Annals of Thoracic Surgery January 2024 Joseph Sabik Multi-Arterial versus Single-Arterial Coronary Surgery: Ten Year Follow-up of One Million (..)

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