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Abstract Number: 11
SHM Converge 2021
Background: “Time is brain” is a trope from the neurologist Camilo Gomez that emphasizes the importance of early treatment to improve the neurological prognosis of ischemic stroke patients. Given the short therapeutic window of evidence-based therapies such as thrombolysis and endovascular treatment, it is important to diagnose ischemic stroke from the numerous possible diagnoses accurately […]
Abstract Number: 21
Hospital Medicine 2017, May 1-4, 2017; Las Vegas, Nev.
Background: The Society of Hospital Medicine considers stroke care to be a core competency in hospital medicine. Hospitalists must be prepared to lead inpatient stroke alerts, as neurologists may not be readily available outside of academic medical centers. However, even graduates of hospitalist training programs may report insufficient experience in leading these complex, time-pressured, high-stakes […]
Abstract Number: 22
Hospital Medicine 2016, March 6-9, San Diego, Calif.
Background: The Society of Hospital Medicine considers stroke care a core competency in hospital medicine. It also challenges hospitalists to lead, coordinate, and participate in multidisciplinary efforts to improve stroke care within their organizations. Hospitalist trainees will be better positioned to accomplish this if they have a broad exposure to the continuum of stroke care […]
Abstract Number: 74
Hospital Medicine 2016, March 6-9, San Diego, Calif.
Background: The CHADS2 score is widely used risk stratification model for stroke in patients with atrial fibrillation (AF). The impact of height and other anthropometric measurements on the risk of stroke in patients with low CHADS2 score is yet to be identified. We aimed to evaluate the association between height and stroke in AF patients with […]
Abstract Number: F6
SHM Converge 2022
Background: Of the many complications associated with COVID-19 infection, hypercoagulable states with subsequent thrombosis are some of the most feared implications. When trying to uncover a potential relationship between COVID-19 infection and risk for cerebrovascular ischemic events, knowing whether there is an increased risk for these events in those with other respiratory viral pathogens at […]
Abstract Number: 105
SHM Converge 2023
Background: Stroke is the leading cause of mortality worldwide. However, available treatment options are limited due to the narrow treatment time window and reperfusion injury after revascularization. New treatment modalities to overcome these challenges are in need. Chlorpromazine and promethazine (C+P) have been utilized for cerebral edema, central high fever with restlessness, and delirium [1, […]
Abstract Number: 106
SHM Converge 2023
Background: Stroke is one of the most common causes of adult mortality. With changes in lifestyle, the increase in risk factors is leading to an increase in the number of cases. Mean platelet volume (MPV) is associated with an increase in platelet size and hence increased production of pro-inflammatory cytokines and increased expression of platelet […]
Abstract Number: 110
SHM Converge 2024
Background: Heatstroke is a life-threatening condition representing the most severe manifestation of heat-related illnesses. It is characterized clinically by extremely elevated body temperature, neurologic dysfunction, and multiorgan failure. Unmitigated fossil fuel use is increasing global average temperatures, which may impact the incidence of heatstroke admissions. Vulnerability to heat-related illness varies within communities based on exposure […]
Abstract Number: 119
Hospital Medicine 2016, March 6-9, San Diego, Calif.
Background: Guidelines and quality performance measures recommend venous thromboembolism (VTE) prophylaxis in patients hospitalized with stroke if they have paralysis or are confined to bed and also recommend that all hospitalized medical patients have VTE risk assessment performed. The Padua Prediction Score is a validated VTE risk prediction model for medical patients based on clinical […]
Abstract Number: 120
SHM Converge 2021
Background: The knowledge regarding the association between increased blood pressure variability (BPV) and risk of subsequent clinical outcomes following acute ischemic stroke is not entirely clear. We constructed a cohort of patients hospitalized for new AIS to examine the effect of systolic BPV (SBPV) on the risk of dependency at discharge and 1 year readmission […]