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CHA2DS2-VASc Score (Congestive Heart Failure, Hypertension, Age >=75 Doubled, Diabetes Mellitus, Prior Stroke or Transient Ischemic Attack Doubled, Vascular Disease, Age 65-74, Female) for Stroke in Asian Patients With Atrial Fibrillation Clinical Sciences
Background and Purpose—The CHA2DS2-VASc stroke score (congestive heart failure, hypertension, age ≥75 (doubled), diabetes mellitus, prior stroke or transient ischemic attack (doubled), vascular disease, age 65–74, female) is used in most guidelines for risk stratification in atrial fibrillation (AF), but most data for this score have been derived in Western populations. Ethnic differences in stroke risk may be present. Our objective was to investigate risk factors for stroke in AF and application of the CHA2DS2-VASc score in an Asian AF population from Korea.Methods—A total of 5855 oral anticoagulant–naive nonval...
Source: Stroke - May 22, 2017 Category: Neurology Authors: Tae-Hoon Kim, Pil-Sung Yang, Jae-Sun Uhm, Jong-Youn Kim, Hui-Nam Pak, Moon-Hyoung Lee, Boyoung Joung, Gregory Y.H. Lip Tags: Arrhythmias, Risk Factors, Ischemic Stroke Original Contributions Source Type: research

CHA2DS2-VASc Score for Identifying Truly Low-Risk Atrial Fibrillation for Stroke Clinical Sciences
Conclusions—The CHA2DS2-VASc score shows good performance in defining truly low-risk Asian patients with atrial fibrillation for stroke compared with CHADS2 and ATRIA scores.
Source: Stroke - October 23, 2017 Category: Neurology Authors: Tae-Hoon Kim, Pil-Sung Yang, Daehoon Kim, Hee Tae Yu, Jae-Sun Uhm, Jong-Youn Kim, Hui-Nam Pak, Moon-Hyoung Lee, Boyoung Joung, Gregory Y.H. Lip Tags: Atrial Fibrillation, Quality and Outcomes, Ischemic Stroke Original Contributions Source Type: research

Cost-Effectiveness of Oral Anticoagulants for Ischemic Stroke Prophylaxis Among Nonvalvular Atrial Fibrillation Patients Clinical Sciences
Conclusions— All the newer oral anticoagulants compared were more effective than adjusted dosed warfarin. Our model showed that apixaban was the most effective anticoagulant in a general atrial fibrillation population and has an incremental cost-effectiveness ratio <$50 000/QALY. For those with higher stroke risk (CHADS2≥3), dabigatran was the most cost-effective treatment option.
Source: Stroke - May 22, 2016 Category: Neurology Authors: Shah, A., Shewale, A., Hayes, C. J., Martin, B. C. Tags: Anticoagulants, Cost-Effectiveness, Ischemic Stroke Clinical Sciences Source Type: research

Association of Short-Term Use of Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs With Stroke in Patients With Hypertension Clinical Sciences
Conclusions— The results demonstrate an increased risk of stroke, specifically ischemic stroke among hypertensive subjects with NSAIDs use. It would be important to closely monitor the transient effect of initial NSAIDs treatment, particularly in patients with hypertension.
Source: Stroke - March 23, 2015 Category: Neurology Authors: Chuang, S.-Y., Yu, Y., Huey-Herng Sheu, W., Tsai, Y.-T., Liu, X., Hsiung, C. A., Tsai, H.-J. Tags: Valvular heart disease Clinical Sciences Source Type: research

Abstract 206: Aiming to Improve Stroke Care Continuity with Primary Care Follow-up Appointments Scheduled Prior to Hospital Discharge Session Title: Poster Session II
Conclusions: Hospital performance with scheduling primary care follow-up appointments improved significantly; however, only 1 in 4 patients had an appointment scheduled prior to discharge. Case study analysis of missed opportunities may help identify barriers and facilitators associated with access, availability, and awareness that can be addressed in future improvement cycles.
Source: Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes - April 29, 2015 Category: Cardiology Authors: Prvu Bettger, J., Burns, B., Lender, S., Nutter, D., On Behalf of the Ohio Coverdell Stroke Program Leadership, Participating Hosps and Partners Tags: Session Title: Poster Session II Source Type: research

The predictive role of CHA2DS2–VASc score between venous thromboembolism and ischemic stroke: a large-scale cohort study
Conclusion: Our study is the first to concern the performance of CHA2DS2–VASc score in predicting the risk of ischemic stroke in VTE patients and the risk of VTE in ischemic stroke patients. Nevertheless, the performance of the score was modest, and the transportability of the score in these populations still needs to be defined.
Source: Journal of Hypertension - February 2, 2018 Category: Cardiology Tags: ORIGINAL PAPERS: Stroke Source Type: research

Abstract 8: Association Between Hospital "Get With The Guidelines-Stroke" Performance Measures And Outcomes Among Patients With Acute Ischemic Stroke In China Session Title: Concurrent I Session B: Oral Abstracts on Stroke Topics
Conclusions: A significant association between hospital care process and outcomes was found, supporting the use of GWTG-Stroke performance metrics as a means of assessing and helping improve stroke care quality in China.
Source: Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes - June 2, 2014 Category: Cardiology Authors: Li, Z., Wang, Y., Wang, Y., Zhao, X., Wang, C., Liu, L., Wang, C., Zhang, C., Pan, Y., Yang, X. Tags: Session Title: Concurrent I Session B: Oral Abstracts on Stroke Topics Source Type: research

Validation of a Modified CHA2DS2-VASc Score for Stroke Risk Stratification in Asian Patients With Atrial Fibrillation: A Nationwide Cohort Study Clinical Sciences
Conclusions— In this Asian atrial fibrillation cohort, the mCHA2DS2-VASc score performed better than the CHA2DS2-VASc and would further identify atrial fibrillation patients who may derive a positive net clinical benefit from oral anticoagulation.
Source: Stroke - September 25, 2016 Category: Neurology Authors: Chao, T.-F., Lip, G. Y. H., Liu, C.-J., Tuan, T.-C., Chen, S.-J., Wang, K.-L., Lin, Y.-J., Chang, S.-L., Lo, L.-W., Hu, Y.-F., Chen, T.-J., Chiang, C.-E., Chen, S.-A. Tags: Atrial Fibrillation Clinical Sciences Source Type: research

Racial differences in the Risk factors, Severity, Outcomes and Treatment in Acute Ischemic Stroke (P7.141)
Conclusion: Despite great disparity in both groups the outcomes were similar.Disclosure: Dr. Chauhan has nothing to disclose. Dr. Ali has nothing to disclose. Dr. Bianchi has nothing to disclose. Dr. Hinduja has nothing to disclose.
Source: Neurology - April 8, 2015 Category: Neurology Authors: Chauhan, M. A., Ali, S., Bianchi, N., Hinduja, A. Tags: Cerebrovascular Disease and Interventional Neurology: Race, Ethnicity, and Stroke Source Type: research

Does Socioeconomic Status or Acculturation Modify the Association Between Ethnicity and Hypertension Treatment Before Stroke? Brief Reports
Conclusions— We found no evidence that socioeconomic status or acculturation modifies the association between ethnicity and hypertension treatment before stroke.
Source: Stroke - October 21, 2013 Category: Neurology Authors: Levine, D. A., Morgenstern, L. B., Langa, K. M., Skolarus, L. E., Smith, M. A., Lisabeth, L. D. Tags: Health policy and outcome research, Primary prevention, Acute Cerebral Infarction Brief Reports Source Type: research

The Impact of a Stroke Prevention Clinic after Discharge for TIA/ Stroke: University Hospitals Case Medical Center Comprehensive Stroke Center Experience (P3.121)
Conclusions: The burden of risk factors in our patients was very high. Although patients reported uniform adherence to treatment, risk factor control to target was good for hypertension and atrial fibrillation and poor for smoking, diabetes and dyslipidemia. Despite high rates of insurance and established primary care, multiple interventions were performed during this visit, particularly in the more disabled. The post-discharge SPC visit augments primary care and offers an important opportunity to review and revise the care plan, assess patient adherence and control of risk factors to target.*Chart and Graph imaging to be ...
Source: Neurology - April 9, 2014 Category: Neurology Authors: Shams, T., Vickers, K., Jung, R., Sila, C. Tags: Cerebrovascular Disease and Interventional Neurology: Primary and Comprehensive Stroke Centers Source Type: research

Impact of Insurance Status on Outcomes and Use of Rehabilitation Services in Acute Ischemic Stroke: Findings From Get With The Guidelines-Stroke Health Services and Outcomes Research
The objective was to determine whether patients without insurance or with government‐sponsored insurance had worse quality of care or in‐hospital outcomes in acute ischemic stroke.Methods and ResultsMultivariable logistic regressions with generalized estimating equations stratified by age under or at least 65 years were adjusted for patient demographics and comorbidities, presenting factors, and hospital characteristics to determine differences in in‐hospital mortality and postdischarge destination. We included 589 320 ischemic stroke patients treated at 1604 US hospitals participating in the Get With The Guideline...
Source: JAHA:Journal of the American Heart Association - November 13, 2016 Category: Cardiology Authors: Medford-Davis, L. N., Fonarow, G. C., Bhatt, D. L., Xu, H., Smith, E. E., Suter, R., Peterson, E. D., Xian, Y., Matsouaka, R. A., Schwamm, L. H. Tags: Ischemic Stroke Original Research Source Type: research

Effect of Adherence to Oral Anticoagulants on Risk of Stroke and Major Bleeding Among Patients With Atrial Fibrillation Arrhythmia and Electrophysiology
Conclusions Adherence to anticoagulation is poor in practice and may be modestly improved with NOACs. Adherence to therapy appears to be most important in patients with CHA2DS2-VASc score ≥2, whereas the benefits of anticoagulation may not outweigh the harms in patients with CHA2DS2-VASc score 0 or 1.
Source: JAHA:Journal of the American Heart Association - February 23, 2016 Category: Cardiology Authors: Yao, X., Abraham, N. S., Alexander, G. C., Crown, W., Montori, V. M., Sangaralingham, L. R., Gersh, B. J., Shah, N. D., Noseworthy, P. A. Tags: Arrhythmias, Atrial Fibrillation, Secondary Prevention, Intracranial Hemorrhage, Ischemic Stroke Arrhythmia and Electrophysiology Source Type: research

National health insurance scheme: a means to effective stroke prevention among hypertensives in subsaharan africa
Uncontrolled hypertension is a leading cause of stroke in Sub-Saharan Africa. Factors affecting blood pressure control include low income, sedentary lifestyle and unhealthy diet. We sought to determine the role of National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) in achieving good blood control among hypertensives in Ghana and Nigeria and thus prevention of stroke and other cardiovascular complications of uncontrolled hypertension.
Source: Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases - March 20, 2022 Category: Neurology Authors: T.I.A. Oseni, B.F. Dele-Ojo, B. Paa-Kwesi, D. Fifi, C.P. Echieh, B.S. Alabi, B. Tayo Source Type: research

Abstract 236: Poor Recurrent Stroke Prevention Knowledge in High Risk Stroke Survivors Poster Session II
Stroke is highly prevalent. Control of hypertension, hyperlipidemia and appropriate antithrombotic use are important in preventing recurrent stroke. Inadequate control of cardiovascular (CV) risk factors and poor stroke knowledge among transient ischemic attack (TIA) and stroke survivors impact stroke recurrence.We used a community-based participatory approach to recruit TIA/stroke survivors from community and clinical sites into a randomized controlled stroke prevention educational intervention trial. We conducted a cross-sectional analysis of baseline survey responses describing demographics, clinical characteristics, an...
Source: Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes - May 15, 2013 Category: Cardiology Authors: Scobie, J. V., Fei, K., Negron, R., Turhim, S., Boden-Albala, B., Horowitz, C. R. Tags: Poster Session II Source Type: research