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Comparison of Acute Ischemic Stroke Care and Outcomes Between Comprehensive Stroke Centers and Primary Stroke Centers in the United States Original Articles
Conclusions: CSCs and PSCs achieved similar overall care quality for patients with acute ischemic stroke. CSCs exceeded PSCs in timely acute reperfusion therapy for emergency department admissions, whereas PSCs had lower risk-adjusted in-hospital mortality. This information may be important for acute stroke triage and targeted quality improvement.
Source: Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes - May 23, 2018 Category: Cardiology Authors: Man, S., Zhao, X., Uchino, K., Hussain, M. S., Smith, E. E., Bhatt, D. L., Xian, Y., Schwamm, L. H., Shah, S., Khan, Y., Fonarow, G. C. Tags: Quality and Outcomes, Ischemic Stroke Original Articles Source Type: research

Correction to: Association Between Early Outpatient Visits and Readmissions After Ischemic Stroke Correction
Source: Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes - May 10, 2018 Category: Cardiology Tags: Correction Source Type: research

Association Between Early Outpatient Visits and Readmissions After Ischemic Stroke Original Articles
Conclusions: Thirty-day outpatient follow-up was associated with a small reduction in hospital readmission among elderly patients with stroke discharged home. Further work should assess how outpatient care may be improved to further reduce readmissions.
Source: Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes - April 13, 2018 Category: Cardiology Authors: Terman, S. W., Reeves, M. J., Skolarus, L. E., Burke, J. F. Tags: Health Services, Quality and Outcomes, Ischemic Stroke Original Articles Source Type: research

Abstract 268: Is There a Weekend Effect on Telestroke Code Time Metrics? Session Title: Poster Session PM
Conclusion: While there were no significant differences in outcomes, the "weekend effect" results in slower door to code activation and door to needle times. Efforts to improve methods in increasing efficiency of care on weekends should be considered.
Source: Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes - April 5, 2018 Category: Cardiology Authors: Asaithambi, G., Castle, A. L., Marino, E. H., Ho, B. M., Hanson, S. K. Tags: Session Title: Poster Session PM Source Type: research

Abstract 4: Variation in Published Stroke Rates Results in Wide Variation in the Net Clinical Benefit of Anticoagulation for Atrial Fibrillation Session Title: QCOR 2018 Young Investigator Award Finalists
Conclusion: Using current guidelines, variation in published off-anticoagulation stroke rates results in tenfold variation in the estimated net clinical benefit of anticoagulation. Guidelines should better reflect the uncertainty of the current approach that uses a CHA2DS2-VASc threshold to recommend anticoagulation.
Source: Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes - April 5, 2018 Category: Cardiology Authors: Shah, S. J., Eckman, M. H., Aspberg, S., Go, A. S., Singer, D. E. Tags: Session Title: QCOR 2018 Young Investigator Award Finalists Source Type: research

Abstract 17: Association Between Pre-stroke Depression and Patient Reported Outcomes After Acute Ischemic Stroke Session Title: Poster Session Reception: Young Investigator Award Semi-Finalists
Conclusions: Pre-stroke depression is associated with worse patient reported outcomes and greater odds of functional decline after ischemic stroke discharge. Strategies to more effectively manage comorbid depression and improve outcomes in these patients are needed.
Source: Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes - April 5, 2018 Category: Cardiology Authors: Shah, S., Xu, H., Xian, Y., Maisch, L., Hannah, D., Lindholm, B., Lytle, B. L., Pencina, M. J., Olson, D. M., Smith, E. E., Fonarow, G. C., Schwamm, L. H., Bhatt, D. L., Hernandez, A. F., OBrien, E. C. Tags: Session Title: Poster Session Reception: Young Investigator Award Semi-Finalists Source Type: research

Abstract 20: The Effect of Resistance Training on Survival and Cardiovascular Outcomes: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Session Title: Poster Session Reception: Young Investigator Award Semi-Finalists
Conclusion: RT is associated with lower all-cause, CV and all-cancer mortality. RT appears to have an additive effect when combined with AE.
Source: Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes - April 5, 2018 Category: Cardiology Authors: Saeidifard, F., Medina Inojosa, J. R., West, C. P., Olson, T. P., Somers, V. K., Prokop, L. J., Lopez-Jimenez, F. Tags: Session Title: Poster Session Reception: Young Investigator Award Semi-Finalists Source Type: research

Abstract 107: Differential Ischemic Stroke Risk Among Women Veterans Across Age Strata Session Title: Poster Session AM
Conclusions: Nearly half of all women Veterans were found to be at high risk of ischemic stroke within the next 10-years. Furthermore, sex differences were noted across age strata, with women having a lower risk of stroke then men at younger ages and a higher risk at older ages. Given that women tend to have more severe strokes, higher mortality, and delayed diagnosis compared to men, further work is required to understand reasons for the differential stroke risk across sexes. Based on these study findings, implementing primary prevention programs for women Veterans would help to mitigate future ischemic stroke risk.
Source: Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes - April 5, 2018 Category: Cardiology Authors: Comer, A. R., Sico, J., Haggstrom, D. Tags: Session Title: Poster Session AM Source Type: research

Abstract 109: Neurologists versus Hospitalists: The Effect of Physician Specialty on Stroke Care and Outcomes After Ischemic Stroke and TIA Session Title: Poster Session AM
Conclusions: There is no evidence that patients received dissimilar stroke related care or experienced different outcomes regardless of the physician specialty serving as the primary service. However, stroke patients with hospitalists as their primary team had shorter hospital stay. This difference may be due to hospitalists’ expertise in managing patients with multiple co-morbidities, including stroke patients with underlying diabetes, atrial fibrillation, and hypertension. Based on these findings, utilizing neurology as a consult service for stroke related care will not affect provision of stroke care or patient outcomes.
Source: Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes - April 5, 2018 Category: Cardiology Authors: Comer, A. R., Comer, A. D., Dethoff, A., Templeton, E. J., Slaven, J. J. Tags: Session Title: Poster Session AM Source Type: research

Abstract 111: Depression as a Risk Factor for Incident Ischemic Stroke Among HIV-infected Veterans Session Title: Poster Session AM
Conclusions: In the VACS, MDD was associated with an increased risk of ischemic stroke in HIV+ veterans after adjustment for sociodemographic characteristics, traditional cerebrovascular risk factors, and HIV factors; however, this association was modestly attenuated after adjustment for cocaine and alcohol abuse/dependence. Future research is necessary to: (a) fully elucidate the relationships among MDD, cocaine/alcohol use, and stroke risk and (b) determine whether intervening on MDD reduces stroke risk in HIV+ and HIV- people. Clinical providers should be aware of the increased stroke risk among HIV+ adults with MDD.
Source: Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes - April 5, 2018 Category: Cardiology Authors: Sico, J. J., Kundu, S., So-Armah, K., Gupta, S., Chang, J., Freiberg, M., Stewart, J. Tags: Session Title: Poster Session AM Source Type: research

Abstract 131: Recurrent Acute Cardiovascular Events and Statin Use Session Title: Poster Session AM
Conclusion: While statin use substantially increased after an index CV event, nearly 40% of patients remained untreated, increasing their recurrent CV event risk by 76%. Initiation and continuation of statin therapy after CV events remains a large public health opportunity for patients with ASCVD.
Source: Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes - April 5, 2018 Category: Cardiology Authors: Tecson, K. M., Kluger, A. Y., DiMario, S., Harrison, D. J., McCullough, P. A. Tags: Session Title: Poster Session AM Source Type: research

Abstract 145: Illinois Acute Stroke Ready Hospital Designation is Associated With Improved Door-to-Needle Best Practices Session Title: Poster Session AM
Conclusions: Since Illinois introduced ASRH designation in 2009, a steady improvement in meeting acute stroke benchmarks has been observed for hospitals providing care at the entry point of care. Statewide stroke legislation should be considered as a strategy for supporting system-wide implementation of acute stroke best practices.
Source: Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes - April 5, 2018 Category: Cardiology Authors: Richards, C. T., Jones, P., Sednew, R. M., Mirostaw, J., ONeill, K., Prabhakaran, S. Tags: Session Title: Poster Session AM Source Type: research

Abstract 192: Trends in Carotid Imaging in the VA Health System Following Choosing Wisely: An Interrupted Time Series Analysis Session Title: Poster Session AM
Conclusions: The release of 3 Choosing Wisely guidelines targeting carotid imaging did not reduce overall or indication specific rates of asymptomatic carotid imaging in the VA Health System.
Source: Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes - April 5, 2018 Category: Cardiology Authors: Anderson, T., Madden, E., Zhang, S. J., Mowery, D., Chapman, W., Keyhani, S. Tags: Session Title: Poster Session AM Source Type: research

Abstract 205: Stroke Risk and Symptom Recognition Post Cardiac Catheterization Session Title: Poster Session PM
Over 1.4 million cardiac catheterization procedures (CCPs) take place yearly. CPP related stroke incidence in 1973 was reported as 0.23%. CCPs are invasive in nature with complications occurring due to unintentional trauma to preexisting atherosclerotic aortic plaques or thrombus formation at catheter/guidewire tips. Less common causes of ischemic stroke are air, left ventricular clot, hypotension, arterial dissection, fractured guidewire. Transient neurological deficits have been reported following high-osmolar contrast injection into carotid/vertebral arteries. With improved practice, current stroke incidence is 0.06%. P...
Source: Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes - April 5, 2018 Category: Cardiology Authors: Rivet, C., Schaefer, K., Strom, C. Tags: Session Title: Poster Session PM Source Type: research

Abstract 245: Assessing Patient Knowledge and Satisfaction Following Stroke Video Education Session Title: Poster Session PM
Conclusions: Based on this preliminary data, stroke patients enjoy video education in clinic. However, as patients in both groups were highly satisfied, it remains unclear whether video education increases overall satisfaction. Highly educated patients may bennefit from video education, but further enrollment will clarify this. A positive correlation between post-visit test score and satisfaction indicates that clinics should prioritize patient education.
Source: Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes - April 5, 2018 Category: Cardiology Authors: Tisel, S., Rieman, A., Hodges, M., Gwathmey, K. Tags: Session Title: Poster Session PM Source Type: research

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