Heart rate on admission independently predicts in-hospital mortality in acute ischemic stroke patients

Introduction: An overwhelming benefit from endovascular treatment (EVT) of acute ischemic stroke (AIS) has been shown in recent trials, making it the new evidence-based standard of care for ischemic stroke due to anterior circulation large vessel occlusion. We sought to determine usage, safety and efficacy of EVT in patients ≥80 years of age. Methods: Using GWTG stroke registry data from MGH and UAMS, we analyzed 7,505 consecutive stroke admissions from 01/2009 - 06/2016. Univariate analysis was carried out to compare AIS patients < 80 vs. those ≥ 80yr. Results: Of the total 7,505 AIS patients, 3,722 presented within 12 hr of last known well and of these 334 (334/3722, 9%) underwent EVT. The majority of AIS patients undergoing EVT were younger than 80yr of age (264/334, 79%). Of the patients who underwent EVT, younger patients were more often male, Caucasian, and had stroke risk factors of atrial fibrillation, CAD, hypertension and smokers. The two groups were similar in NIHSS, initial clinical presentation, modified pre-stroke Rankin scale of ≤ 3, and initiation of tPA as a drip and ship or stroke center front-door administration. Higher rates of pneumonia were observed in younger patients while rates of sICH were similar. Younger patients were more often discharged to home/inpatient rehabilitation facility. On univariate analysis, in-hospital mortality was significantly higher in patients ≥ 80yr [Unadj. OR 2.50 (1.24, 5.03), p=0.01], however the strength of the association attenuated substantially after adjusting for significant covariates [Adj. OR 2.34 (0.99, 5.47), p=0.05] (Table). Conclusion: Elderly stroke patients are largely excluded from clinical trials and data are limited on the effectiveness of EVT in this cohort. Our results showed that rate of sICH and adjusted in-hospital mortality was not statistically different between those < 80yr vs. ≥ 80yr. Further studies are needed to explore the functional outcome of the elderly stroke patients undergoing EVT.

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Serum Alkaline Phosphatase, Phosphate, and In-Hospital Mortality in Acute Ischemic Stroke Patients

Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases ◽

10.1016/j.jstrokecerebrovasdis.2017.08.041 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 27 (1) ◽

pp. 257-266 ◽

Cited By ~ 6

Author(s):

Chongke Zhong ◽

Shoujiang You ◽

Juping Chen ◽

Guojie Zhai ◽

Huaping Du ◽

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Keyword(s):

Alkaline Phosphatase ◽

Ischemic Stroke ◽

Hospital Mortality ◽

Acute Ischemic Stroke ◽

Serum Alkaline Phosphatase ◽

Stroke Patients

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In hospital mortality and short-term outcome of acute ischemic stroke patients contracting SARS CoV-2 infection: Experience from a dedicated stroke unit in Bangladesh

Journal of the Neurological Sciences ◽

10.1016/j.jns.2021.119700 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 429 ◽

pp. 119700

Author(s):

A.T.M. Hasibul Hasan

Keyword(s):

Ischemic Stroke ◽

Hospital Mortality ◽

Acute Ischemic Stroke ◽

Stroke Unit ◽

Stroke Patients ◽

Short Term ◽

Term Outcome ◽

Short Term Outcome

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Hyperfibrinogenemia is Significantly Associated with an Increased Risk of In-hospital Mortality in Acute Ischemic Stroke Patients

Current Neurovascular Research ◽

10.2174/1567202614666170621103604 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 14 (3) ◽

Cited By ~ 5

Author(s):

Shoujiang You ◽

Xiaowei Yin ◽

Huihui Liu ◽

Danni Zheng ◽

Chongke Zhong ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Ischemic Stroke ◽

Hospital Mortality ◽

Acute Ischemic Stroke ◽

Stroke Patients ◽

Increased Risk

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Abstract P397: Outcomes in Acute Ischemic Stroke Patients Presenting With Impaired Level of Consciousness

Stroke ◽

10.1161/str.52.suppl_1.p397 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 52 (Suppl_1) ◽

Author(s):

Ayham Alkhachroum ◽

Antonio Bustillo ◽

Negar Asdaghi ◽

Erika T Marulanda-londono ◽

Carolina M Gutierrez ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Ischemic Stroke ◽

Length Of Stay ◽

Hospital Mortality ◽

Acute Ischemic Stroke ◽

Stroke Severity ◽

Stroke Patients ◽

Early Recovery ◽

Hospital Size ◽

Stroke Registry ◽

Level Of Consciousness

Background: Impaired level of consciousness (LOC) on presentation after acute ischemic stroke (AIS) may affect outcomes and the decision to withdraw life-sustaining treatment (WLST). We aim to investigate the outcomes and their trends after AISby the LOC on stroke presentation. Methods: We studied 238,989 cases with AIS in the Florida Stroke Registry from 2010-2019. Pearson chi-squared and Kruskall-Wallis tests were used to compare descriptive statistics. A multivariable-logistic regression with GEE accounted for basic demographics, comorbidities, stroke severity, location, hospital size and teaching status. Results: At stroke presentation, 32,861 (14%) cases had impaired LOC (mean age 77, 54% women, 60 white%, 19% Black, 16% Hispanic). Compared to cases with preserved LOC, impaired cases were older (77 vs. 72 years old), more women (54% vs. 48%), had more comorbidities, greater stroke severity on NIHSS ≥ 5 (49% vs. 27%), higher WLST rates (3% vs. 0.6%), and greater in-hospital mortality rates (9% vs. 3%). In our adjusted model however, no significant association was found between impaired LOC and in-hospital mortality, or length of stay. Those with preserved LOC were more likely discharged home/rehab (OR 0.7, 95%CI 0.6-0.8, p<0.0001) and more likely to ambulate independently (OR 0.7, 95%CI 0.6-0.9, p=0.001). Trend analysis (2010-2019) showed decreased mortality, increased length of stay, and increased rates of discharge to home/rehab in all irrespective of LOC status. Conclusion: In this large multicenter registry, AIS cases presenting with impaired LOC had more severe strokes at presentation. Although LOC was not associated with significantly worse in-hospital morality, it was associated with higher rates of WLST and more disability among survivors. Future efforts should focus on biomarkers of LOC that discriminates the potential for early recovery and reduced disability in acute stroke patients with impaired LOC.

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The impact of acute kidney injury on in-hospital mortality in acute ischemic stroke patients undergoing intravenous thrombolysis

PLoS ONE ◽

10.1371/journal.pone.0185589 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 12 (10) ◽

pp. e0185589 ◽

Cited By ~ 9

Author(s):

Florica Gadalean ◽

Mihaela Simu ◽

Florina Parv ◽

Ruxandra Vorovenci ◽

Raluca Tudor ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Acute Kidney Injury ◽

Ischemic Stroke ◽

Hospital Mortality ◽

Acute Ischemic Stroke ◽

Kidney Injury ◽

Intravenous Thrombolysis ◽

Stroke Patients ◽

The Impact

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National trends in outcomes of ischemic stroke and prognostic influence of stroke center capability in Japan, 2010–2016

International Journal of Stroke ◽

10.1177/1747493019884526 ◽

2019 ◽

pp. 174749301988452 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Akiko Kada ◽

Kuniaki Ogasawara ◽

Takanari Kitazono ◽

Kunihiro Nishimura ◽

Nobuyuki Sakai ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Ischemic Stroke ◽

Hospital Mortality ◽

Acute Ischemic Stroke ◽

Mechanical Thrombectomy ◽

Temporal Trends ◽

Stroke Severity ◽

Stroke Patients ◽

Poor Outcomes ◽

Comprehensive Stroke Center ◽

Stroke Center

Background Limited national-level information on temporal trends in comprehensive stroke center capabilities and their effects on acute ischemic stroke patients exists. Aims To examine trends in in-hospital outcomes of acute ischemic stroke patients and the prognostic influence of temporal changes in comprehensive stroke center capabilities in Japan. Methods This retrospective study used the J-ASPECT Diagnosis Procedure Combination database and identified 372,978 acute ischemic stroke patients hospitalized in 650 institutions between 2010 and 2016. Temporal trends in patient outcomes and recombinant tissue plasminogen activator (rt-PA) and mechanical thrombectomy usage were examined. Facility comprehensive stroke center capabilities were assessed using a validated scoring system (comprehensive stroke center score: 1–25 points) in 2010 and 2014. The prognostic influence of temporal comprehensive stroke center score changes on in-hospital mortality and poor outcomes (modified Rankin Scale: 3–6) at discharge were examined using hierarchical logistic regression models. Results Over time, stroke severity at admission decreased, whereas median age, sex ratio, and comorbidities remained stable. The median comprehensive stroke center score increased from 16 to 17 points. After adjusting for age, sex, comorbidities, consciousness level, and facility comprehensive stroke center score, proportion of in-hospital mortality and poor outcomes at discharge decreased (from 7.6% to 5.0%, and from 48.7% to 43.1%, respectively). The preceding comprehensive stroke center score increase (in 2010–2014) was independently associated with reduced in-hospital mortality and poor outcomes, and increased rt-PA and mechanical thrombectomy use (odds ratio (95% confidence interval): 0.97 (0.95–0.99), 0.97 (0.95–0.998), 1.07 (1.04–1.10), and 1.21 (1.14–1.28), respectively). Conclusions This nationwide study revealed six-year trends in better patient outcomes and increased use of rt-PA and mechanical thrombectomy in acute ischemic stroke. In addition to lesser stroke severity, preceding improvement of comprehensive stroke center capabilities was an independent factor associated with such trends, suggesting importance of comprehensive stroke center capabilities as a prognostic indicator of acute stroke care.

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