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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

Sex Disparities in Ischemic Stroke Care: FL-PR CReSD Study (Florida-Puerto Rico Collaboration to Reduce Stroke Disparities) Clinical Sciences
Conclusions— Women received comparable stroke care to men in this registry as measured by prespecified Get With The Guidelines metrics. However, women less likely received thrombolysis and had door-to-needle time <1 hour, an observation that calls for the implementation of interventions to reduce sex disparity in these measures.
Source: Stroke - September 25, 2016 Category: Neurology Authors: Asdaghi, N., Romano, J. G., Wang, K., Ciliberti-Vargas, M. A., Koch, S., Gardener, H., Dong, C., Rose, D. Z., Waddy, S. P., Robichaux, M., Garcia, E. J., Gonzalez-Sanchez, J. A., Burgin, W. S., Sacco, R. L., Rundek, T. Tags: Secondary Prevention, Women, Quality and Outcomes, Ischemic Stroke Clinical Sciences Source Type: research

Effectiveness and Safety of Apixaban, Dabigatran, and Rivaroxaban Versus Warfarin in Patients With Nonvalvular Atrial Fibrillation and Previous Stroke or Transient Ischemic Attack Clinical Sciences
Conclusions—Results from our study of the 3 NOACs versus warfarin in nonvalvular atrial fibrillation patients with a previous history of stroke/transient ischemic attack are relatively consistent with their respective phase III trials and previous stroke/transient ischemic attack subgroup analyses. All NOACs seemed no worse than warfarin in respect to ischemic stroke, ICH, or major bleeding risk.
Source: Stroke - July 24, 2017 Category: Neurology Authors: Craig I. Coleman, W. Frank Peacock, Thomas J. Bunz, Mark J. Alberts Tags: Arrhythmias, Quality and Outcomes, Intracranial Hemorrhage, Ischemic Stroke Original Contributions Source Type: research

Real-World Setting Comparison of Nonvitamin-K Antagonist Oral Anticoagulants Versus Vitamin-K Antagonists for Stroke Prevention in Atrial Fibrillation Clinical Sciences
Conclusions—This meta-analysis confirms the main findings of the randomized controlled trials of dabigatran, rivaroxaban, and apixaban in the real-world setting and, hence, strengthens their validity.
Source: Stroke - August 28, 2017 Category: Neurology Authors: George Ntaios, Vasileios Papavasileiou, Konstantinos Makaritsis, Konstantinos Vemmos, Patrik Michel, Gregory Y.H. Lip Tags: Arrhythmias, Secondary Prevention, Meta Analysis, Mortality/Survival, 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

Geographic Variation in the Use of Oral Anticoagulation Therapy in Stroke Prevention in Atrial Fibrillation Brief Report
Conclusions—Large geographic variation exists in oral anticoagulation use in atrial fibrillation. The use of oral anticoagulation is lower in the South, where the rates of stroke are unusually high. In the future, it will be important to analyze whether the high rates of stroke in the South can be partially attributed to the underuse of oral anticoagulation in this region.
Source: Stroke - July 24, 2017 Category: Neurology Authors: Inmaculada Hernandez, Samir Saba, Yuting Zhang Tags: Arrhythmias, Anticoagulants, Health Services, Ischemic Stroke Brief Reports 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

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

Abstract 11: Use of Novel Anticoagulants Among Atrial Fibrillation Patients Hospitalized with Ischemic Stroke or Transient Ischemic Attack: A Get With The Guidelines-Stroke Registry Analysis Concurrent I Session B: Oral Abstract Presentations on Stroke Topics
Conclusion: Among patients with AF and acute ischemic stroke or TIA discharged on oral anticoagulants, NAC use remains low and is prescribed to younger, more functional, and lower risk patients.
Source: Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes - May 15, 2013 Category: Cardiology Authors: Patel, P. A., Zhao, X., Fonarow, G. C., Lytle, B. L., Smith, E. E., Xian, Y., Bhatt, D. L., Peterson, E. D., Schwamm, L. H., Hernandez, A. F. Tags: Concurrent I Session B: Oral Abstract Presentations on Stroke Topics Source Type: research

Hospital Costs Associated With Atrial Fibrillation for Patients With Ischemic Stroke Aged 18-64 Years in the United States Clinical Sciences
Conclusions— AFib increased the hospital cost of ischemic stroke substantially. Further investigation on AFib-associated costs for repeat stroke admissions is needed.
Source: Stroke - April 27, 2015 Category: Neurology Authors: Wang, G., Joo, H., Tong, X., George, M. G. Tags: Health policy and outcome research Clinical Sciences 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

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

Ischemic Stroke in Nonvalvular Atrial Fibrillation at Warfarin Initiation Clinical Sciences
Conclusions—Warfarin effect was qualitatively different in the first 30 days after initiation than subsequently. This is consistent with a modest increase in stroke risk occurring briefly after starting warfarin.
Source: Stroke - May 22, 2017 Category: Neurology Authors: Ping G. Tepper, Xianchen Liu, Melissa Hamilton, Jack Mardekian, William Petkun, Wilson Tan, Daniel E. Singer Tags: Epidemiology Original Contributions Source Type: research