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Hypoglycemic Events May Trigger Acute Ischemic Stroke Within 30 Days in Those With Diabetes: A Case-Crossover Study

Stroke Journal

While hypoglycemia has been established as a risk factor for cardiovascular events such as acute ischemic stroke (AIS), there is limited research demonstrating hypoglycemic events as stroke triggers.

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Abstract TP205: Alzheimer’s Disease and Risk of Intracranial Hemorrhage

Stroke Journal

However, there are limited population-based data regarding the risk of intracranial hemorrhage associated with AD.Methods:We performed a retrospective cohort study using inpatient and outpatient claims between 2008-2018 from a nationally representative 5% sample of Medicare beneficiaries 65 years of age. andICD-10-CMcode G30.x.

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Abstract WMP51: Patient-Related Factors and Social Determinants of Health Associated With Discharge to Home Following Acute Ischemic Stroke: Findings From the Get With the Guidelines Stroke Registry

Stroke Journal

Background:Medical comorbidities and stroke risk factors explain only a proportion of stroke incidence and outcomes in different populations. Stroke, Volume 55, Issue Suppl_1 , Page AWMP51-AWMP51, February 1, 2024.

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Abstract WP105: Outcomes From the 1st 100 Stroke Survivors Served by a Novel Tech-Enabled Post-Acute Clinical Service

Stroke Journal

At current enrollment rates, the abstract will be updated to include 100 program participants and a propensity-matched analysis of readmission rates vs. a Medicare FFS claims set for appropriately matched subjects.Methods:An app-based, virtual care model was used to impact survivor quality of life and improve outcomes for stroke survivors.

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Abstract WMP106: The Impact of Social Determinants of Health on Ambulatory Status at Discharge Following Acute Ischemic Stroke: Findings From the Get With the Guidelines-Stroke Registry

Stroke Journal

Background:Medical comorbidities and stroke risk factors only explain a proportion of stroke incidence and outcomes in different populations. Stroke, Volume 55, Issue Suppl_1 , Page AWMP106-AWMP106, February 1, 2024. Social determinants of health(SDOH)have been associated with incident stroke. 0.96],p=0.001).Patients 1.18];P=0.001).

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Evolocumab: Sooner or Later?

CardiacWire

People aged 75 years make up ~65% of all deaths linked to cardiovascular disease, with age being one of the primary risk factors for ASCVD. With evolocumab now covered under Medicare, the drugs once $600 list price isnt what most patients are paying for it. At least insurance isnt an issue.

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New Study Reveals 65 and Older Population Lowered Blood Pressure, Cholesterol, and Weight Using Mobile Technology

DAIC

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. CVD is especially prevalent in the Medicare-aged population, affecting more than 75 percent of those aged 60-79 and more than 90 percent of those aged 80 and over.