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Hospital Variation in Functional Recovery After Stroke Original Articles
Conclusions— One third of acute ischemic stroke patients were functionally dependent or dead 3 months postacute stroke; functional recovery rates varied considerably among hospitals, supporting the need to better determine which care processes can maximize functional outcomes.
Source: Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes - January 16, 2017 Category: Cardiology Authors: Bettger, J. P., Thomas, L., Liang, L., Xian, Y., Bushnell, C. D., Saver, J. L., Fonarow, G. C., Peterson, E. D. Tags: Health Services, Quality and Outcomes, Ischemic Stroke Original Articles Source Type: research

Assessment of the Completeness and Accuracy of Case Ascertainment in the Michigan Stroke Registry Original Articles
Conclusions— Among registry hospitals, these results revealed relatively high levels of completeness and accuracy. Matching registry data to hospital discharge data identified hospitals that changed their case ascertainment method to a case sampling approach. This study illustrates the value of monitoring case ascertainment in stroke registries using external data sources.
Source: Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes - September 16, 2014 Category: Cardiology Authors: Reeves, M. J., Nickles, A. V., Roberts, S., Hurst, R., Lyon-Callo, S. Tags: Health policy and outcome research, Acute Cerebral Infarction, Other Stroke Treatment - Medical Original Articles Source Type: research

Abstract 269: Does Functional Recovery After Stroke Vary by Hospital Type? Session Title: Poster Session II
Conclusions: A third of acute ischemic stroke patients had moderate-severe disability three months after hospital discharge and these rates varied considerably among U.S. hospitals. Receiving stroke care at a teaching or primary stroke center hospital was associated with significantly better post discharge functional status.
Source: Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes - June 2, 2014 Category: Cardiology Authors: Prvu Bettger, J., Liang, L., Thomas, L., Bushnell, C., Xian, Y., Wu, J., Peterson, E. D. Tags: Session Title: Poster Session II Source Type: research

Lack of Impact of Electronic Health Records on Quality of Care and Outcomes for Ischemic Stroke
ConclusionsIn our sample of GWTG-Stroke hospitals, EHRs were not associated with higher-quality care or better clinical outcomes for stroke care. Although EHRs may be necessary for an increasingly high-tech, transparent healthcare system, as currently implemented, they do not appear to be sufficient to improve outcomes for this important disease.
Source: Journal of the American College of Cardiology: Cardiovascular Interventions - May 4, 2015 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research

Abstract 266: No Impact of Electronic Health Records on Quality of Care and Outcomes for Ischemic Stroke Session Title: Poster Session II
Conclusions: In our sample of GWTG-Stroke hospitals, EHRs were not associated with higher-quality care or better clinical outcomes. Given that these systems often create significant added burden for clinicians, further work to ensure that they are better integrated with care and fully evidence-driven is critical.
Source: Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes - June 2, 2014 Category: Cardiology Authors: Joynt, K. E., Bhatt, D. L., Schwamm, L. H., Xian, Y., Heidenreich, P. A., Fonarow, G. C., Smith, E. E., Grau-Sepulveda, M. V., Hernandez, A. F. Tags: Session Title: Poster Session II Source Type: research

Impact of seasons, years El Nino/La Nina and rainfalls on stroke-related morbidity and mortality in Kinshasa.
CONCLUSION: Early warning systems should be developed to predict the impact of seasons and climate variability on stroke morbidity and mortality. PMID: 26826750 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Journal des Maladies Vasculaires - January 27, 2016 Category: Cardiology Authors: Kintoki Mbala F, Longo-Mbenza B, Mbungu Fuele S, Zola N, Motebang D, Nakin V, Lueme Lokotola C, Simbarashe N, Nge Okwe A Tags: J Mal Vasc Source Type: research

Vascular age and cardiovascular risk in patients suffering from stroke.
CONCLUSION: The vascular age of patients suffering from stroke at the University teaching hospital Sylvanus Olympio of Lome is 10 years higher than their real age. This condition considerably increases their risk of cardiovascular diseases. The screening and the early care about vascular risk factors appear therefore of utmost importance. PMID: 26047877 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Annales de Cardiologie et d'Angeiologie - June 2, 2015 Category: Cardiology Authors: Goeh Akue E, Afassinou YM, Ido BJ, Pio M, Baragou S, Pessinaba S, Kumako V, Belo M Tags: Ann Cardiol Angeiol (Paris) Source Type: research

Cost‐Effectiveness of Dabigatran Compared With Warfarin for Stroke Prevention in Patients With Atrial Fibrillation—A Real Patient Data Analysis in a Hong Kong Teaching Hospital
ConclusionsThe study favored dabigatran for stroke prophylaxis in patients with nonvalvular AF in Hong Kong under the current hospital's perspective and provided a reference for further comparisons under patient and subsidization perspectives.
Source: Clinical Cardiology - March 14, 2013 Category: Cardiology Authors: Andy M. Chang, Jason C. S. Ho, Bryan P. Yan, Cheuk Man Yu, Yat Yin Lam, Vivian W. Y. Lee Tags: Clinical Investigation Source Type: research

Pilot of a Computerised Antithrombotic Risk Assessment Tool Version 2 (CARATV2.0) for stroke prevention in atrial fibrillation.
CONCLUSIONS: This decision support tool can help optimise the use of antithrombotic therapy in patients with AF by considering risk versus benefit profiles and rationalising treatment selection. PMID: 28070883 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Cardiology Journal - January 9, 2017 Category: Cardiology Authors: Wang Y, Bajorek B Tags: Cardiol J Source Type: research

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

WBC count predicts heart failure in diabetes and coronary artery disease patients: a retrospective cohort study
ConclusionsA higher WBC count is a predictor of hospitalization for HF, all-cause death and AMI but not for stroke in patients with concurrent Type 2 diabetes mellitus and established CAD.
Source: ESC Heart Failure - July 16, 2021 Category: Cardiology Authors: Atsuhiko Kawabe, Takanori Yasu, Takeshi Morimoto, Akihiro Tokushige, Shin ‐ichi Momomura, Kenichi Sakakura, Koichi Node, Taku Inoue, Shinichiro Ueda, The CHD Collaborative Investigators Tags: Original Research Article Source Type: research

Abstract 340: Thirty-day Repeat Hospitalizations for Patients Treated with Prasugrel Compared to Ticagrelor following Acute Coronary Syndrome: Findings from a Large Hospital Charge Master Database Session Title: Poster Session III
Conclusion: Rehosp for MI, revasc or bleeding was non-inferior for pras compared to ticag at 30 days post discharge. Pts treated with pras had lower 30 day rehosp rates, particularly related to readmission for MI, compared with ticag. Although limited by selection bias, these results support the clinical utility of pras, regardless of cohort, to limit 30 day rehosp for pts undergoing PCI for ACS.
Source: Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes - June 2, 2014 Category: Cardiology Authors: Vetrovec, G. W., Larmore, C., Molife, C., DeKoven, M., Karkare, S., Zhu, Y. E., Frech-Tamas, F., Lu, J., Lee, W. C., Mc Collam, P., Marrett, E., Effron, M. B. Tags: Session Title: Poster Session III Source Type: research

Patient outcomes following after-hours and weekend admissions for cardiovascular disease in a tertiary hospital in Calabar, Nigeria.
CONCLUSION: An increase in CVD mortality rates occurred during after-hours, most likely a consequence of uneven staffing patterns and poor access to equipment. Healthcare providers in Nigeria need to consider remedies to this with a view to reducing excess mortality rates. PMID: 27080145 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Cardiovascular Journal of Africa - April 11, 2016 Category: Cardiology Authors: Ansa V, Otu A, Oku A, Njideoffor U, Nworah C, Odigwe C Tags: Cardiovasc J Afr 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