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Abstract WP157: Implementation of a Stroke/TIA e-consult Increases Outpatient Stroke Follow-up Care

Stroke Journal

Stroke, Volume 56, Issue Suppl_1 , Page AWP157-AWP157, February 1, 2025. The primary outcome was whether a consult was placed in the VA versus community care neurology (CCN) for outpatient stroke/TIA care. After the 6-month active implementation (sustainability period), no data were presented to PC teams. 2.28, p = 0.07).Conclusion:Active

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Abstract TP90: Outpatient stroke care quality in VA Teleneurology and Community Care Neurology Consults

Stroke Journal

Stroke, Volume 56, Issue Suppl_1 , Page ATP90-ATP90, February 1, 2025. The primary quality measure is the without-fail rate (WFR), which is a dichotomous outcome of whether a patient passes all process measures (yes/no) for which they are eligible. We collected administrative and chart review data for all neurology consults.

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Association Between Cardiovascular Event Type and Smoking Cessation Rates Among Outpatients With Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease: Insights From the NCDR PINNACLE Registry

Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality & Outcomes

Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes, Ahead of Print. 1.65]), or had a stroke or transient ischemic attack were more likely to quit smoking as compared with those who underwent elective percutaneous coronary intervention or had a new diagnosis of peripheral artery disease (hazard ratio, 1.20 [95% CI, 1.17–1.22]).Conclusions:Only

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Abstract WMP120: Circulating Mucosal-Associated Invariant T Cells Are Associated with Acute Human Ischemic Stroke and Predict Poor Outcome

Stroke Journal

Stroke, Volume 56, Issue Suppl_1 , Page AWMP120-AWMP120, February 1, 2025. Introduction:We previously demonstrated that Mucosal-associated Invariant T (MAIT) cells were involved in acute ischemic stroke by regulating neuroinflammation (JAHA 2021). 0.15), 0.31% (0.15-0.79), 0.79), 0.31% (0.19-0.80); 0.80); p <0.0001] (Figure 1A).

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Abstract TMP92: Circadian Variability in Pediatric Stroke

Stroke Journal

Stroke, Volume 56, Issue Suppl_1 , Page ATMP92-ATMP92, February 1, 2025. Introduction:Ischemic stroke in adults demonstrates circadian variation in the timing of onset of symptoms, with the highest risk between 6am and noon (1-4). Included patients were aged 29 days-18 years with outpatient AIS and known time of stroke symptom onset.

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Abstract WP71: Video-based Mental Health Education for Persons who have had a Stroke: A Quality Improvement Initiative

Stroke Journal

Stroke, Volume 56, Issue Suppl_1 , Page AWP71-AWP71, February 1, 2025. Background:Guidelines for secondary stroke prevention focus on vascular risk factor modification. Efforts to optimize stroke prevention begin with patient awareness of mental health and the connection between psychology and stroke risk.

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Abstract WP90: Cost of Stroke Treatment: A Comparative Analysis of Mobile Stroke and Standard Treatment

Stroke Journal

Stroke, Volume 56, Issue Suppl_1 , Page AWP90-AWP90, February 1, 2025. Introduction:Over the past decade, Mobile Stroke Treatment Units (MSTU) have enhanced the quality of stroke care in the United States by bringing the hospital to the patient. At discharge, 54% were independent and 46% dependent.

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