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Abstract 009: The Impact of Participation in a Telestroke Network on In-hospital Mortality in Georgia Session Title: Abstract Oral Session: General
Conclusions: Acute ischemic stroke patients admitted in hospitals participating in a telestroke program had a more pronounced reduction in in-hospital mortality. However, telestroke coverage did not alter the effect of nighttime admission on in-hospital mortality.
Source: Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes - March 31, 2017 Category: Cardiology Authors: Zhang, D., Ido, M. S., Shi, L., Green, D. Tags: Session Title: Abstract Oral Session: General Source Type: research

Abstract 072: Impact of Chronic Diabetes on Periprocedural Outcomes Among Patient With Atrial Fibrillation and Flutter Who Underwent Radiofrequency Catheter Ablation Therapy (RFA). Report From the NIS 2014. Session Title: Poster Session I
Conclusions: RFA has a similar procedural safety in diabetics when compared to non-diabetic patients. It remains a safe procedure in diabetics with drug-refractory atrial fibrillation and flutter. Renal failure, CHF, type of Insurance, hospital location and teaching status are predictors of complications after RFA.
Source: Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes - March 31, 2017 Category: Cardiology Authors: Alliu, S. E., Adejumo, A., Durojaiye, M., Emmanuel, A., Wolf, L., Lichstein, E., Hecht, M., Stephan, K., Adegbala, O., Onyeakusi, N., Ajayi, T. Tags: Session Title: Poster Session I Source Type: research