Stroke Journal

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Stroke, Volume 55, Issue Suppl_1 , Page AWP49-AWP49, February 1, 2024. Stroke order sets, revised 2020, included early DC planning [E-DC-P] for NNN-P coordination w/SSS & PCP offices, & updates to SP DC instructions. SP satisfaction [SP-S] assessed via paper tool changed to Press Ganey in 2021.Purpose:Evaluate

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Stroke Journal

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Stroke, Volume 55, Issue 3 , Page 696-704, March 1, 2024. About half of chronic stroke patients benefit from higher doses of motor practice than the current standard of care. BACKGROUND:Dose response has remained a priority area in motor rehabilitation research for decades, prompting several large randomized trials and meta-analyses.

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Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality & Outcomes

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Self-reported smoking status was assessed at each consecutive visit and used to determine smoking cessation after each interim ASCVD event (myocardial infarction, percutaneous coronary intervention, coronary artery bypass graft, stroke/transient ischemic attack, peripheral artery disease).

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Stroke Journal

JANUARY 30, 2025

Stroke, Volume 56, Issue Suppl_1 , Page ATMP15-ATMP15, February 1, 2025. Background:After discharge can be a vulnerable time for stroke patients and their caregivers. Nurse navigators are becoming an important part of Stroke Center teams. Stroke symptom recognition and patient concerns are also discussed.

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Stroke: Vascular and Interventional Neurology

OCTOBER 25, 2024

Stroke: Vascular and Interventional Neurology, Volume 4, Issue 6 , November 1, 2024. BackgroundAtrial fibrillation (AF) is a known risk factor of ischemic stroke, and AFrelated stroke is twice more likely to be fatal. The average time to outpatient ICM placement was 57 days. days, with 77% in 5 days and 95.5%

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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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Open Heart

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

Objective The aim of this systematic review is to evaluate the various modalities available for extended ECG monitoring in the detection of atrial fibrillation (AF) following a cryptogenic stroke. Results 3924 studies were identified, of which 47 were included reporting on a pooled population of 6448 patients with cryptogenic stroke.

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Stroke Journal

JANUARY 30, 2025

Stroke, Volume 56, Issue Suppl_1 , Page A152-A152, February 1, 2025. Cognitive and speech impairments are common after stroke, contributing to greater functional dependence and a diminished quality of life. These findings indicate that mild and moderate cognitive impairments are frequently overlooked in acute stroke care.

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Stroke Journal

JANUARY 30, 2025

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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Stroke Journal

JANUARY 30, 2025

Stroke, Volume 56, Issue Suppl_1 , Page AWMP41-AWMP41, February 1, 2025. Introduction:Post-stroke cognitive decline (PSCD) is a common complication of strokes, and early assessment is crucial. However, outpatient cognitive assessment protocols are inconsistent, leading to missed diagnoses of PSCD.

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Stroke Journal

JANUARY 30, 2025

Stroke, Volume 56, Issue Suppl_1 , Page ATP154-ATP154, February 1, 2025. Introduction:The initial 1-3 months following a Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA) or acute stroke are critical for patient management and recovery. Timely follow-up care is recommended to reduce the risk of recurrent stroke and address ongoing health issues.

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Stroke Journal

JANUARY 30, 2025

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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Stroke Journal

JANUARY 30, 2025

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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Stroke Journal

JANUARY 30, 2025

Stroke, Volume 56, Issue Suppl_1 , Page ANS8-ANS8, February 1, 2025. Background and Purpose:Patients discharged home after a stroke are particularly vulnerable during the immediate post-discharge period. Patients were seen by the outpatient stroke NP within 7 to 14 days, either in clinic or via telemedicine.

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Stroke Journal

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Stroke, Volume 55, Issue Suppl_1 , Page AWP290-AWP290, February 1, 2024. Background:Despite tremendous scientific advancements in acute stroke care, post-stroke management can be challenging. Information overload and a lack of post-discharge understanding can lead to potential stroke readmissions. hospital days).Conclusion:Overall,

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Stroke Journal

JANUARY 30, 2025

Stroke, Volume 56, Issue Suppl_1 , Page A64-A64, February 1, 2025. Introduction:Previous studies have established the safety and economic benefits of outpatient Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA) management, highlighting reduced expenses for outpatient evaluation.

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Stroke Journal

JANUARY 30, 2025

Stroke, Volume 56, Issue Suppl_1 , Page ATP139-ATP139, February 1, 2025. The stepped-wedge trial ran from May 2019 to January 2024 across three implementation waves. Findings provide a roadmap for healthcare systems implementing similar interventions, emphasizing leadership, coordinated care, and robust tracking for program success.

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Stroke Journal

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Stroke, Volume 55, Issue Suppl_1 , Page ATP223-ATP223, February 1, 2024. Background:A considerable portion of patients with embolic stroke of unknown source(ESUS)are later found to have occult atrial fibrillation (AF).

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Stroke Journal

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Stroke, Volume 55, Issue Suppl_1 , Page A137-A137, February 1, 2024. Introduction:Within 5 years of a stroke, approximately 25% of patients will have a recurrent event. Despite this benefit, 50% of patients with hypertension remain uncontrolled after a stroke. YNHHS has 5 hospitals and a large outpatient network.

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Stroke Journal

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Stroke, Volume 55, Issue Suppl_1 , Page A31-A31, February 1, 2024. Introduction:Stroke patients often require complex post-discharge management in an outpatient setting. At this Comprehensive Stroke Center, stroke patients are to receive a 30-day, 90 day, and 1 year follow up with the stroke clinic.

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Stroke Journal

JANUARY 30, 2025

Stroke, Volume 56, Issue Suppl_1 , Page AWMP40-AWMP40, February 1, 2025. Introduction:Rehabilitation is essential to stroke recovery; however, access to rehabilitation varies in the US. We report recent national utilization rates of different rehabilitation disciplines in stroke survivors covered by different payors in the US.

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Stroke Journal

JANUARY 30, 2025

Stroke, Volume 56, Issue Suppl_1 , Page ATP152-ATP152, February 1, 2025. Introduction:Effective care transition for ischemic or hemorrhagic stroke patients post-hospital discharge is critical. Early follow-up helps adjust treatment plans, reducing stroke recurrence.

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Stroke Journal

JANUARY 30, 2025

Stroke, Volume 56, Issue Suppl_1 , Page ATP70-ATP70, February 1, 2025. Introduction:A significant proportion of stroke patients are lost to follow up (LTFU) after discharge, which may be associated with increased risk of morbidity, mortality, and unnecessary hospitalization. or a discharge mRS of 3 (aOR 1.8)

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Stroke Journal

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Stroke, Volume 55, Issue Suppl_1 , Page A35-A35, February 1, 2024. The University of Minnesota partnered with the M Health Fairview (MHFV) System to incorporate stroke clinical trials into the annual comprehensive stroke education courses.

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Stroke Journal

JANUARY 30, 2025

Stroke, Volume 56, Issue Suppl_1 , Page ATP283-ATP283, February 1, 2025. Of the 32 who had a stroke event, 24 had ischemic strokes, 7 hemorrhagic, and 1 of unknown mechanism. Amongst those who had an ischemic stroke, 10 (41.7%) were cardioembolic. Within the cardioembolic stroke subgroup, 60.0%

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Stroke Journal

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Stroke, Volume 55, Issue Suppl_1 , Page ATP280-ATP280, February 1, 2024. As access and coverage of genetic testing has increased, it is being used more commonly in adults with strokes. Indications for testing included evaluation of carotid and vertebral dissections, recurrent stroke, cryptogenic stroke, and leukoencephalopathy.

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Stroke Journal

JANUARY 30, 2025

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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Stroke Journal

JANUARY 30, 2025

Stroke, Volume 56, Issue Suppl_1 , Page A61-A61, February 1, 2025. Introduction:Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO) contributes to a quarter of Embolic strokes of Undetermined Source (ESUS). PFO module was deployed to the stroke team and IC team members. The aim of the PFO-ACCESS program (which included implementation of the Viz.ai

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Stroke: Vascular and Interventional Neurology

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Stroke: Vascular and Interventional Neurology, Ahead of Print. BACKGROUNDPatent foramen ovale (PFO) contributes to a quarter of embolic strokes of undetermined source. PFO module was implemented for the stroke and interventional cardiology teams without other workflow changes. The Viz.ai

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Stroke Journal

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Stroke, Volume 55, Issue Suppl_1 , Page A142-A142, February 1, 2024. Background:The modified Rankin scale (mRS) is commonly used to measure disability after stroke, traditionally assessed through telephone or in-person evaluation. Responses were compared with kappa(κ).Results:Among

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Stroke Journal

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Stroke, Volume 55, Issue Suppl_1 , Page AWP252-AWP252, February 1, 2024. Introduction:Migraine is a risk factor for cerebral ischemic stroke. However, it is not known if migraine is a risk factor for retinal stroke (central retinal artery occlusion, CRAO).Methods:We 1.38) and embolic ischemic stroke (aHR 1.15 (95% CI: 1.08-1.22).Conclusions:In

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Stroke: Vascular and Interventional Neurology

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Stroke: Vascular and Interventional Neurology, Volume 3, Issue S2 , November 1, 2023. IntroductionPediatric patients presenting with atypical stroke symptoms pose a diagnostic challenge, which often causes delays in management. Around a quarter of pediatric stroke patients will present with new onset seizures.

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HeartRhythm

APRIL 30, 2024

Anticoagulation for stroke prevention is often recommended for patients with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation (AF), yet for variable reasons many eligible patients do not receive guideline-concordant anticoagulation. Prior quality improvement (QI) initiatives to improve anticoagulation in AF have had mixed results.

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Stroke Journal

JANUARY 30, 2025

Stroke, Volume 56, Issue Suppl_1 , Page AWMP35-AWMP35, February 1, 2025. Introduction:Spinal cord infarction (SCI) is a rare condition that accounts for only 1% to 2% of all ischemic strokes and 5% to 8% of acute myelopathies [1]. The mean MRS score at presentation was 1, at 3 months it was 4, and at 1 year it was 4.Conclusion:Although

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Stroke Journal

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Stroke, Volume 55, Issue Suppl_1 , Page AWP278-AWP278, February 1, 2024. Background:The current AHA stroke prevention guidelines give Class 1 recommendations that patients with AIS and diabetes should receive glucose-lowering agents with cardiovascular benefit to reduce risk of MACE.

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Stroke Journal

JANUARY 30, 2025

Stroke, Volume 56, Issue Suppl_1 , Page A23-A23, February 1, 2025. Background:Functional impairments following stroke remain a significant therapeutic challenge. Patient ages ranged from 40 to 80 years (mean 62.6), with time to implantation post-stroke ranging from 1 to 11 years (mean 3.6).

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Heart BMJ

APRIL 25, 2024

1 Long-term AF management, including outpatient visits, hospitalisations and disabilities from stroke and heart failure (HF), adds substantial burden on healthcare resources and costs, accounting for 2.6% Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common sustained cardiac rhythm disorder, affecting an estimated 43 million people globally.

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