Intermediate-term rates of stroke following cardiac procedures: the Nationwide Readmissions Database (P4.305)

Conclusions:Using a large, nationally representative database of inpatient admissions from 2013, we found that 90-day stroke rates are higher after cardiac procedures compared to non-cardiac procedures and non-surgical admissions. However, these rates are likely lower than previously reported.Disclosure: Dr. Stein has nothing to disclose. Dr. Thaler has nothing to disclose. Dr. Liang has nothing to disclose. Dr. Tuhrim has nothing to disclose. Dr. Dhamoon has nothing to disclose. Dr. Dhamoon has nothing to disclose.

Source: Neurology - April 17, 2017 Category: Neurology Authors: Stein, L., Thaler, A., Liang, J., Tuhrim, S., Dhamoon, A., Dhamoon, M. Tags: Neuroepidemiology: Cerebrovascular Disease I Source Type: research