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Showing 1 to 19 of 19 for “"stroke outcomes"”.
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Decrease Arrival to CT Time to Improve Stroke Outcomes
… The specific population of patients will be all stroke alert arrivals to the process’s microsystem via EMS, an Advanced Primary Stroke Center in Sacramento California. Root Cause Analysis, Strength, Weakness, Opportunity, Threat (SWOT), and Plan, Do, Study, Act (PDSA) are several of the tools …
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Saving the Brain Matter(s): Improving Stroke Outcomes Utilizing a Direct to CT Workflow
<p>Saving the Brain Matter(s): Improving Stroke Outcomes Utilizing a Direct to CT Workflow was a project implemented to improve outcomes for acute ischemic stroke patients arriving at a rural emergency department. The project focused on a revision of the emergency department workflow for acute …
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Effect of Extreme Temperature on Stroke Incidence and Mortality in General
Background: Stroke is a leading global cause of mortality and disability. Recent studies have emphasized the growing impact of extreme temperatures, both heatwaves and cold spells on stroke incidence and mortality, a concern heightened by climate change. This systematic literature review …
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A comparative analysis of statistical and machine learning models with application in AI-powered stroke risk prediction
… to enhance clinical decision-making and improve stroke outcomes.
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Improving outcome assessment for clinical trials in stroke
… the centre of advances in our understanding of stroke and its optimal treatment. In this thesis the uses and properties of outcome assessment scales for stroke trials are described, with particular attention given to the modified Rankin Scale (mRS). Through comprehensive literature review I will …
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The Role of MICRORNAs on Systemic and Central Nervous System- Inflammation in Aged Mice
… disease, neurological diseases such as stroke, and metabolic disorders. Because of their involvement in disease processes, microRNAs have been investigated as both potential biomarkers, and as therapeutic targets. Age-related inflammatory diseases including diabetes, obesity, and …
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Post-stroke Depression Among Stroke Survivors in the Acute Stroke Phase
… [PHQ-9]) and the likelihood of post-stroke depression diagnosis among inpatient stroke cases in Northern California. </p> <p><strong>Background:</strong> Current depression screening instruments, which were originally designed for the primary care setting, are being used in the acute …
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Stroke risk factors, outcomes and models of stroke care in a culturally and linguistically Diverse (CALD) elderly population.
Stroke is one of the leading causes of mortality and disability worldwide. The majority of stroke patients are elderly. Advanced age, hypertension, diabetes mellitus, atrial fibrillation, smoking and heavy alcohol drinking are the major risk factors. Treatment of modifiable risk factors is an …
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Expanding the evidence of endovascular treatment for acute ischemic stroke: patient–centered outcomes, population–level impact, and patients presenting with mild stroke symptoms
… (EVT) for anterior circulation acute ischemic stroke due to large?vessel occlusion is the new standard of care resulting in reduced disability compared to medical treatment. Practice guidelines recommend the use of EVT but can only speak to the evidence provided by clinical trials and might not …
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Expanding the evidence of endovascular treatment for acute ischemic stroke: patient–centered outcomes, population–level impact, and patients presenting with mild stroke symptoms
… (EVT) for anterior circulation acute ischemic stroke due to large‐vessel occlusion is the new standard of care resulting in reduced disability compared to medical treatment. Practice guidelines recommend the use of EVT but can only speak to the evidence provided by clinical trials and might not …
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The Neuropsychological and Functional Outcomes of Primary Intracerebral Haemorrhage (ICH) at 6 and 12 Month Follow Up: A Population-Based Study
… (12-month) mood, cognitive, and functional outcomes of Intracerebral Haemorrhage (ICH). Previous research has tended to use hospital-based samples; examine stroke outcomes generally rather than specific to stroke subtype; assess outcomes only in the acute phase post-stroke; and favour …
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Depression Screening and Early Intervention on the Post-Stroke Patient
… 1.02% of these individuals will have a stroke each year and 16.25% will die from stroke. Of those that survive, it is estimated that at least half will develop neurologic deficits, and at least a third will develop post-stroke depression (PSD). The high prevalence of post-stroke …
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Identifying Contributors to Acute Stroke Transfer Delays from Lower to Higher Level Stroke Centers
… not fully understood. For patients suffering a stroke, these transfer delays may render them ineligible for treatment and left with disabling disability. This collective work aims to identify contributors to delays in transfer from lower to higher levels of care in the acute stroke …
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The Impact of Hyperglycemia on Post-Reperfusion Outcomes in Patients with Hyperacute Ischemic Stroke
<p>Stroke is a major contributor to disability in the United States, with ischemic stroke accounting for approximately 87% of all cases. The use of approved reperfusion therapies, including intravenous thrombolysis with tissue plasminogen activator (tPA) and mechanical thrombectomy, has …
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Examining the relationship between American Heart Association stroke prevention strategies and the incidence of recurrent stroke in large urban stroke prevention and neurology clinics
Stroke remains a leading cause of death and disability, imposing a significant burden on survivors and healthcare systems. Despite established guidelines by the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association, adherence to secondary stroke prevention strategies remains a challenge. This …
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Endovascular Thrombectomy Peri-Procedural Recall: A Mixed Methods Study
… diagnosed with large vessel occlusion (LVO) stroke. Methods: A convergent mixed methods study was conducted to understand the lived experience of individuals receiving EVT intervention for LVO stroke. The relationship between patient recollection of the peri-procedural EVT period and LVO …
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Downregulation of miR-10a-5p as a Potential Therapeutic Target to Improve the Detrimental Effects of Post-stroke Social Isolation
… socially isolated (SI) prior to an experimental stroke have larger infarcts and significantly worse outcomes. Importantly, animals that remain pair housed (PH) when an experimental stroke is induced and are subsequently placed in isolation three days after stroke also have increased neurological …
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The Virtual International Stroke Trials Archive (VISTA): promulgation of a clinial trial resource
Abstract Chapter 1 provides an introduction to stroke including its current prevalence both nationally and globally, aetiology, global importance and social & financial burden. We also describe here current acute stroke management practices, the role of clinical trials in the development of …
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The Impact of Gender, Age, and Performance on Stroke Survivors' Goal Conceptualization, Prioritization, and Attainment
ABSTRACT: Background: Stroke is a leading cause of disability in the United States. Current stroke rehabilitation recommendations include an emphasis on patient centered care and the inclusion of the stroke patient during goal setting and treatment planning. A better understanding of how stroke …