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Search Results for Stroke
Abstract Number: 121
SHM Converge 2021
Background: Among survivors of ischemic stroke (IS), the cumulative long-term burden of readmissions, determinants of readmission, and clinical consequence of hospital readmission remain poorly understood. we aimed to investigate 1) the cumulative incidence of readmission; 2) at-risk patient for readmission, 3) the effect of readmission on subsequent mortality; and 4) whether the days spent in […]
Abstract Number: 129
Hospital Medicine 2018; April 8-11; Orlando, Fla.
Background: Over 6 million people in the US have a diagnosis of atrial fibrillation. Given the increased risk for stroke and systemic embolism, many patients are treated with direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) to reduce their risk. In the major trials comparing to DOACs to warfarin for stroke and systemic embolism prevention in atrial fibrillation, DOACs […]
Abstract Number: 133
SHM Converge 2023
Background: Statin use has been shown to be beneficial in secondary stroke prevention. However, the optimal LDL level that should be achieved is still uncertain. Since there is a dearth of information, it is unclear if statins are useful in patients with stroke with baseline LDL ≤70 mg/dl in terms of morbidity and mortality outcomes. […]
Abstract Number: 165
SHM Converge 2023
Background: Approximately one-third of patients with acute ischemic stroke (AIS) develop hyperglycemia regardless of pre-existing history of diabetes [1]. Hyperglycemia is associated with increased risk of hemorrhagic transformation and can be considered as a predictor of poor functional outcome after intravenous thrombolysis (IVT) and mechanical thrombectomy (MT) [2]. Additionally, risk of death, hemorrhagic complications, and […]
Abstract Number: 181
Hospital Medicine 2019, March 24-27, National Harbor, Md.
Background: Atrial fibrillation leads to increased risk of systemic embolism (SE) and stroke. To decrease the occurrence of stroke/SE, anticoagulation is routinely prescribed. Recently, non-vitamin K anticoagulants like apixaban and rivaroxaban have become more popular and are preferred over warfarin. We here compare the efficacy and safety of apixaban with warfarin. Methods: Eligible participants were […]
Abstract Number: 182
Hospital Medicine 2019, March 24-27, National Harbor, Md.
Background: Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a very common condition which usually requires anticoagulation (AC). There are very clear indications of when to initiate AC but recommendations regarding bridging during elective surgery are not very clear. We here tried to answer this important question by calculating the risk of bleeding and stroke/systemic embolism (SE). Methods: We […]
Abstract Number: 183
SHM Converge 2023
Background: Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO) is a common abnormality that affects between 25% and 34% of the general population. For most people, it is a benign finding; however, in some, the PFO can be wider, allowing a paradoxical embolus to transit from the venous to the arterial circulation, which is associated with cryptogenic stroke, migraine, […]
Abstract Number: 282
SHM Converge 2023
Background: Ischemic stroke (IS) is a cerebrovascular disease with high incidence and mortality. White matter repair plays an important role in the long-term recovery of neurological function after cerebral ischemia. Neuroprotective microglial responses can promote white matter repair and protect ischemic brain tissue. The aim of this study was to investigate whether hypoxic post-conditioning (HPC) […]
Abstract Number: 289
Hospital Medicine 2019, March 24-27, National Harbor, Md.
Background: Up to 17% of all strokes occur in patients hospitalized for another diagnosis or procedure, and in-hospital strokes complicate up to 0.06% of all admissions. In-hospital strokes carry higher mortality, longer length of stay and greater disability than community-onset strokes. Multiple factors contribute to the worse outcomes of in-hospital stroke. Prompt recognition and treatment […]
Abstract Number: 318
SHM Converge 2021
Case Presentation: 57 year old male with history of hypertension, hyperlipidemia, poliomyelitis with right leg atrophy and chronic crutch use presented with right-sided hearing loss, vertigo, and arm numbness. MRI brain and MRA head and neck revealed acute infarction in the right inferior cerebellum in the Anterior and Posterior Inferior Cerebellar Artery territories; left cerebellar […]