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Academic Year-end Changeover and Stroke Outcomes
Lower quality of care and poorer outcomes are suspected when new trainees (eg, residents) start in July in teaching hospitals, the so-called “the July effect.” We evaluated outcomes and processes of care among patients with an acute ischemic stroke (AIS) admitted in July versus other 11 months of the year.
Source: Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases - December 23, 2014 Category: Neurology Authors: Tai Hwan Park, Donald A. Redelmeier, Shudong Li, Jitphapa Pongmoragot, Gustavo Saposnik, Investigators of the Registry of the Canadian Stroke network (RCSN) for the Stroke Outcomes Research (SORCan) Working Group Source Type: research

Disparities in Stroke Type and Vascular Risk Factors Between 2 Hispanic Populations in Miami and Mexico City
Conclusions: We found significant differences in the frequency of hypertension, diabetes, dyslipidemia, and atrial fibrillation in Miami Hispanics and Mexican stroke patients, highlighting the heterogeneity of the Hispanic ethnic group. Future studies are needed to clarify the relative contribution of genetic and environmental disparities amongst Mexican and Caribbean Hispanic stroke patients.
Source: Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases - July 2, 2012 Category: Neurology Authors: Jose G. Romano, Antonio Arauz, Sebastian Koch, Chuanhui Dong, Juan M. Marquez, Carol Artigas, Marlon Merlos, Bernardo Hernandez, Luis F. Roa, Tatjana Rundek, Ralph L. Sacco Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research

Early Mortality and Associated Factors among Patients with Stroke Admitted to a Large Teaching Hospital in Tanzania
Stroke is a major cause of death worldwide and 85.5% of stroke deaths occur in low- and middle-income countries due to stroke. The aim of this study was to investigate correlates and predictors of 30-day mortality in stroke patients in urban Tanzania.
Source: Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases - November 28, 2016 Category: Neurology Authors: Kigocha Okeng'o, Pilly Chillo, William K. Gray, Richard W. Walker, William Matuja Source Type: research

Clinical validation of in-hospital stroke diagnosis
The objective was to validate the diagnostic accuracy of in-hospital stroke identification in stroke audit data at a large teaching hospital.
Source: Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases - August 5, 2023 Category: Neurology Authors: Lucy Chapman, Orla Kennedy, David Bradley, Joseph Harbison Source Type: research

Hydration practices for hospitalized stroke patients at the university teaching hospital in zambia
Volume contracted state (VCS) at stroke onset may worsen stroke outcomes; therefore, providers may consider administering increased rehydration in these patients. Thus, we sought to understand current hydration practices after stroke at the University Teaching Hospital in Lusaka, Zambia.
Source: Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases - March 30, 2023 Category: Neurology Authors: Stanley Zimba, Lorraine Chishimba, Mashina Chomba, Aparna Nutakki, Gloria Habanyama, Moses Mataa, Kunda Yumbe, Rebecca F. Gottesman, Deanna Saylor, Mona N. Bahouth Source Type: research

Time to ct scan imaging after symptom onset among ischeamic stroke patients presenting to a quaternary hospital in ghana
This study sought to determine the time of onset of symptoms to the time a CT imaging was done among patients presenting with acute stroke at the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital.
Source: Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases - March 30, 2023 Category: Neurology Authors: F. Duodu, D. Brodie Mends, B. Agbinko-Djobalar, P. Pekyi-Boateng, M. Amerwornu, P Adjei, A Akpalu, K Nkromah Source Type: research

The Cost-Effectiveness of a Stroke Unit in Providing Enhanced Patient Outcomes in an Australian Teaching Hospital
The objective of this study was to assess the performance and analyze the cost-effectiveness of an SU.
Source: Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases - June 13, 2017 Category: Neurology Authors: Shaun Zhai, Fergus Gardiner, Teresa Neeman, Brett Jones, Yash Gawarikar Source Type: research

Predictors of stroke mortality at university teaching hospital in lusaka, zambia
Stroke burden in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) is one of the highest in the world. However, systematic studies of stroke mortality and outcomes in SSA are lacking.
Source: Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases - March 20, 2022 Category: Neurology Authors: Aparna Nutakki, Deanna Saylor, Lorraine Chishimba, Mashina Chomba, Moses Mataa, Stanley Zimba Source Type: research

Factors determining discharge against medical advice among stroke admissions in oauthc ile ife
Discharge against medical advice (DAMA) is request for a discharge treatment plan that is outside the range of medically acceptable standards of practice based on risk or other factors. We aimed to explore the rate and factors determining DAMA among stroke patients in OAUTHC Ile Ife.The study is a retrospective descriptive study that spanned 1st July 2017 to 30th June 2022 at the Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospitals Complex, Ile-Ife, Southwestern Nigeria. Data on all stroke patients that DAMA within the study period was extracted from the unit register and case note retrieved at the record department of the hospit...
Source: Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases - March 30, 2023 Category: Neurology Authors: Adebimpe F. Ogunmodede, Akintunde A. Adebowale, Ahmed O. Idowu, Ahmad A. Sanusi, Uchenna C. Eke, Mercy O. Oluwatosin, Morenikeji A Komolafe Source Type: research

Predictors of 30-day mortality among stroke patients admitted at a tertiary teaching hospital in northwestern tanzania: a prospective cohort study
Stroke is the 2nd leading cause of death worldwide, with the highest mortality in Low-middle-income countries particularly in sub-Saharan Africa. We aimed to investigate the predictors of 30-day mortality among stroke patients admitted at a tertiary hospital in Northwestern Tanzania.
Source: Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases - March 30, 2023 Category: Neurology Authors: Sarah Shali Matuja, Gilbert Mlay, Fredrick Kalokola, Patrick Ngoya, Jemima Shindika, Rashid Ali Ahmed, Basil Tumaini, Khuzeima Khanbhai, Reuben Mutta, Mohamed Manji, Faheem Sheriff, Karim Mahawish Source Type: research

The level of stroke severity amongst early and late presenters and their functional outcomes during a 30-day period in a teaching hospital in ghana
This study aimed at examining the clinical presentation of patients with acute ischaemic stroke, who presented early ( 4.5 hrs) against their functional outcomes during a 30-day period.
Source: Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases - March 30, 2023 Category: Neurology Authors: F. Duodu, D. Brodie Mends, P. Pekyi-Boateng, B. Agbinko-Djobalar, J. Abugre, P. Adjei, A Akpalu, K Nkromah Source Type: research

Thrombolysis and Outcome of Young Stroke Patients Over the Last Decade: Insights From the Nationwide Inpatient Sample
Background: A recent study found a trend toward increasing hospitalizations for acute ischemic stroke (AIS) among young adults, raising concern for this subgroup. In the present study, we evaluated trends of use of thrombolysis and outcome among young adults (19-44 years of age) with AIS using a nationally representative administrative database.Methods: Discharge data were obtained from Nationwide Inpatient Sample between 2001 and 2009. Hospitalizations with a discharge diagnosis of AIS for patients 19 to 44 years of age were included. Use of thrombolysis was determined within this subset. The Cochran–Armitage test was u...
Source: Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases - June 11, 2012 Category: Neurology Authors: Amit Kansara, Seemant Chaturvedi, Pratik Bhattacharya Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research

Pineal Calcification Is Associated with Symptomatic Cerebral Infarction
Conclusions: Pineal calcification may be a potential new contributor to cerebral infarction.
Source: Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases - February 22, 2013 Category: Neurology Authors: Amnat Kitkhuandee, Kittisak Sawanyawisuth, Nutjaree Pratheepawanit Johns, Jaturat Kanpittaya, Jeffrey Johns Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research

Thrombolysis Alert in Hassan II University Teaching Hospital of Fez (Morocco): A Prospective Study of 2 Years
Thrombolysis alert (TA) is a procedure triggered every time a patient consults for sudden focal neurological deficit within 4.5 hours.
Source: Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases - December 29, 2017 Category: Neurology Authors: Moussa Toudou Daouda, Siham Bouchal, Naima Chtaou, Aouatef Midaoui, Zouahyr Souirti, Faouzi Belahsen Source Type: research