Abstract P436: Outcomes in Intracerebral Hemorrhage Patients Presenting With Impaired Level of Consciousness

Stroke ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 52 (Suppl_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ayham Alkhachroum ◽  
Antonio Bustillo ◽  
Negar Asdaghi ◽  
Erika T Marulanda-londono ◽  
Carolina M Gutierrez ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Length Of Stay ◽  
Intracerebral Hemorrhage ◽  
Hospital Mortality ◽  
Early Recovery ◽  
Hospital Size ◽  
Stroke Registry ◽  
Level Of Consciousness ◽  
Chi Squared ◽  
Ich Score ◽  
Gcs Score

Background: Impaired level of consciousness (LOC) on presentation after intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH) may affect outcomes and the decision to withdraw life-sustaining treatment (WLST). We aim to investigate the outcomes and trends after ICH by the LOC status on presentation. Methods: We studied 37,613 cases with ICH 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, ICH severity, hospital size and teaching status. Results: At stroke presentation, 12,272 (33%) cases had impaired LOC (mean age 72, 49% women, 61 white%, 20% Black, 14% Hispanic). Compared to cases with preserved LOC, LOC case were older (72 vs. 70 years old), more women (49% vs. 45%), more likely to have aphasia (38% vs. 16%), had lower GCS score (9 vs. 15), had greater ICH score (3 vs. 1), greater WLST rates (41% vs. 18%), and had greater in-hospital mortality rates (32% vs. 12%). In our adjusted model, no 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 0.4, 95%CI 0.2-0.9, p=0.03) and more likely to ambulate independently (OR 1.6, 95%CI 1.1-2.4, p=0.02). Trend analysis (2010-2019) showed decreased mortality, increased length of stay, and increased rates of discharge to home/rehab in all, regardless of the LOC status. Conclusion: In this large multi-center registry, a third of ICH cases presents with impaired LOC. Although LOC was not associated with significantly more in-hospital morality, LOC was associated with had higher rates of WLST and more disability at discharge. Future efforts should focus on biomarkers of LOC that detect early recovery and reduced disability in ICH patients with impaired LOC.

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

Stroke ◽  
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.

Abstract P877: Race-Ethnic Disparities in Intracerebral Hemorrhage Outcomes

Stroke ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 52 (Suppl_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Antonio Bustillo ◽  
zakariya hassouneh ◽  
Kefeng Wang ◽  
Hannah Gardener ◽  
Carolina M Gutierrez ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Intracerebral Hemorrhage ◽  
Hospital Mortality ◽  
Ethnic Disparities ◽  
Logistic Models ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Hospital Size ◽  
Lower Odds ◽  
Stroke Registry ◽  
Race Ethnicity ◽  
Ich Score

Introduction: Prior literature has reported differences in outcomes following stroke by race/ethnicity. While more attention has been focused on ischemic stroke, we sought to identify race/ethnic disparities in hospital outcomes at discharge following intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH). Methods: Data were obtained from the Florida Stroke Registry (FSR) consisting of stroke centers utilizing the Get With the Guidelines-Stroke (GWTG-S) tool. Pearson Chi-square and Kruskall-Wallis tests were used to compare descriptive statistics by race/ethnicity on 26,113 Florida cases with ICH discharged 2010-2018. Outcomes at discharge included in-hospital mortality, disposition, ambulation, modified Rankin Scale score & timing of initiation of comfort measures only (CMO). Generalized estimating equations logistic models accounted for age, sex, insurance, smoking, hypertension, diabetes, dyslipidemia, prior anti-coagulant/platelet use, history of stroke/TIA, admission NIHSS, ICH score, arrival mode, hospital size, teaching status & years in GWTG-S. Results: 65% were non-Hispanic White (NHW), 20% non-Hispanic Black (NHB) and 15% Hispanic. NHB were younger at ICH onset (median 60, IQR 52-71; NHW: 71, 58-81; Hispanic: 69, 52-80; p < 0.0001), had higher risk of hypertension (HTN; 74%; NHW: 66%; Hispanic: 64%; p < 0.0001), diabetes (29%; NHW: 20%; Hispanic: 27%; p < 0.0001), smoking (14%; NHW: 12%; Hispanic: 9%; p < 0.0001) and chronic renal insufficiency (8%; NHW: 4%; Hispanic: 4% ; p < 0.0001). NHW had higher risk of dyslipidemia (35%; NHB: 21%; Hispanic: 27%; p < 0.0001), atrial fibrillation/flutter (20%; NHB: 6%; Hispanic: 10%; p < 0.0001) and a higher use of prior anticoagulants (13%; NHB: 6%, Hispanic: 8%, p < 0.0001). NHB had lower odds of in-hospital mortality (adjusted OR=0.77, 95% CI=[0.61-0.96]) and CMO on days 0/1 (0.63, 0.45-0.87) compared to NHW. Conclusions: Differences in risk factor profiles, such as higher rates of HTN in NHB and greater use of anticoagulants among NHW, raises the possibility of tailoring preventive and acute care responses to ICH by race/ethnicity. Moreover, despite observing persistently lower odds of mortality and CMO among NHB after adjustment, more data are needed to identify the unobserved effects leading to these disparities.

Withdrawal of Life-Sustaining Treatment Mediates Mortality in Patients With Intracerebral Hemorrhage With Impaired Consciousness

Stroke ◽  
2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ayham Alkhachroum ◽  
Antonio J. Bustillo ◽  
Negar Asdaghi ◽  
Erika Marulanda-Londono ◽  
Carolina M. Gutierrez ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Intracerebral Hemorrhage ◽  
Hospital Mortality ◽  
Odds Ratio ◽  
Mediation Effect ◽  
Hospital Length Of Stay ◽  
Do Not Resuscitate ◽  
Hospital Size ◽  
Stroke Registry ◽  
Discharge Disposition ◽  
Life Sustaining Treatment

Background and Purpose: Impaired level of consciousness (LOC) on presentation at hospital admission in patients with intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH) may affect outcomes and the decision to withhold or withdraw life-sustaining treatment (WOLST). Methods: Patients with ICH were included across 121 Florida hospitals participating in the Florida Stroke Registry from 2010 to 2019. We studied the effect of LOC on presentation on in-hospital mortality (primary outcome), WOLST, ambulation status on discharge, hospital length of stay, and discharge disposition. Results: Among 37 613 cases with ICH (mean age 71, 46% women, 61% White, 20% Black, 15% Hispanic), 12 272 (33%) had impaired LOC at onset. Compared with cases with preserved LOC, patients with impaired LOC were older (72 versus 70 years), more women (49% versus 45%), more likely to have aphasia (38% versus 16%), had greater ICH score (3 versus 1), greater risk of WOLST (41% versus 18%), and had an increased in-hospital mortality (32% versus 12%). In the multivariable-logistic regression with generalized estimating equations accounting for basic demographics, comorbidities, ICH severity, hospital size and teaching status, impaired LOC was associated with greater mortality (odds ratio, 3.7 [95% CI, 3.1–4.3], P <0.0001) and less likely discharged home or to rehab (odds ratio, 0.3 [95% CI, 0.3–0.4], P <0.0001). WOLST significantly mediated the effect of impaired LOC on mortality (mediation effect, 190 [95% CI, 152–229], P <0.0001). Early WOLST (<2 days) occurred among 51% of patients. A reduction in early WOLST was observed in patients with impaired LOC after the 2015 American Heart Association/American Stroke Association ICH guidelines recommending aggressive treatment and against early do-not-resuscitate. Conclusions: In this large multicenter stroke registry, a third of ICH cases presented with impaired LOC. Impaired LOC was associated with greater in-hospital mortality and worse disposition at discharge, largely influenced by early decision to withhold or WOLST.

A grading scale for surgically treated patients with spontaneous supratentorial intracerebral hemorrhage: the Surgical Swedish ICH Score

2020 ◽  
Vol 133 (3) ◽  
pp. 800-807 ◽  
Author(s):  
Andreas Fahlström ◽  
Henrietta Nittby Redebrandt ◽  
Hugo Zeberg ◽  
Jiri Bartek ◽  
Andreas Bartley ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Type 2 Diabetes ◽  
Intracerebral Hemorrhage ◽  
External Validation ◽  
Grading Scale ◽  
Ich Score ◽  
Gcs Score ◽  
Strength Of Association ◽  
Point Type ◽  
Clinical Grading

OBJECTIVEThe authors aimed to develop the first clinical grading scale for patients with surgically treated spontaneous supratentorial intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH).METHODSA nationwide multicenter study including 401 ICH patients surgically treated by craniotomy and evacuation of a spontaneous supratentorial ICH was conducted between January 1, 2011, and December 31, 2015. All neurosurgical centers in Sweden were included. All medical records and neuroimaging studies were retrospectively reviewed. Independent predictors of 30-day mortality were identified by logistic regression. A risk stratification scale (the Surgical Swedish ICH [SwICH] Score) was developed using weighting of independent predictors based on strength of association.RESULTSFactors independently associated with 30-day mortality were Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) score (p = 0.00015), ICH volume ≥ 50 mL (p = 0.031), patient age ≥ 75 years (p = 0.0056), prior myocardial infarction (MI) (p = 0.00081), and type 2 diabetes (p = 0.0093). The Surgical SwICH Score was the sum of individual points assigned as follows: GCS score 15–13 (0 points), 12–5 (1 point), 4–3 (2 points); age ≥ 75 years (1 point); ICH volume ≥ 50 mL (1 point); type 2 diabetes (1 point); prior MI (1 point). Each increase in the Surgical SwICH Score was associated with a progressively increased 30-day mortality (p = 0.0002). No patient with a Surgical SwICH Score of 0 died, whereas the 30-day mortality rates for patients with Surgical SwICH Scores of 1, 2, 3, and 4 were 5%, 12%, 31%, and 58%, respectively.CONCLUSIONSThe Surgical SwICH Score is a predictor of 30-day mortality in patients treated surgically for spontaneous supratentorial ICH. External validation is needed to assess the predictive value as well as the generalizability of the Surgical SwICH Score.

Factors Associated With Emergency Department Length of Stay and In-hospital Mortality in Intracerebral Hemorrhage Patients

2021 ◽  
Vol Publish Ahead of Print ◽  
Author(s):  
Nicolle W. Davis ◽  
Tiffany O. Sheehan ◽  
Yi Guo ◽  
Debra Lynch Kelly ◽  
Ann L. Horgas ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Emergency Department ◽  
Length Of Stay ◽  
Intracerebral Hemorrhage ◽  
Hospital Mortality ◽  
Factors Associated

scholarly journals 24-Hour ICH Score Is a Better Predictor of Outcome than Admission ICH Score

ISRN Stroke ◽  
2013 ◽  
Vol 2013 ◽  
pp. 1-4 ◽  
Author(s):  
Aimee M. Aysenne ◽  
Karen C. Albright ◽  
Tiffany Mathias ◽  
Tiffany R. Chang ◽  
Amelia K. Boehme ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Computed Tomography ◽  
Glasgow Coma Scale ◽  
Intracerebral Hemorrhage ◽  
Independent Predictor ◽  
Significant Independent Predictor ◽  
Stroke Registry ◽  
Expected Outcome ◽  
Ich Score ◽  
Head Computed Tomography

Background. The ICH score is a validated tool for predicting 30-day morbidity and mortality in patients with intracerebral hemorrhage. Aims and/or Hypothesis. The aim of this study is to determine if the ICH score calculated 24 hours after admission is a better predictor of mortality than the ICH score calculated on admission. Methods. Patients presenting to our center with ICH from 7/08–12/10 were retrospectively identified from our prospective stroke registry. ICH scores were calculated based on initial Glasgow coma scale (GCS) and emergent head computed tomography (CT) on initial presentation and were recalculated after 24 hours. Results. A total of 91 patients out of 121 had complete data for admission and 24-hour ICH score. The ICH score changed in 38% from baseline to 24 hours. After adjusting for age, NIHSS on admission, and glucose, ICH score at 24 hours was a significant, independent predictor of mortality (OR = 2.71, 95% CI 1–19–6.20, and ), but ICH score on admission was not (OR = 2.14, 95% CI 0.88–5.24, and ). Conclusion. Early determination of the ICH score may incorrectly estimate the severity and expected outcome after ICH. Calculations of the ICH score 24 hours after admission will better predict early outcomes.

scholarly journals Prognostic Value of ICH Score and ICH-GS Score in Chinese Intracerebral Hemorrhage Patients: Analysis From the China National Stroke Registry (CNSR)

PLoS ONE ◽  
2013 ◽  
Vol 8 (10) ◽  
pp. e77421 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wenjuan Wang ◽  
Jingjing Lu ◽  
Chunxue Wang ◽  
Yilong Wang ◽  
Hao Li ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Intracerebral Hemorrhage ◽  
Prognostic Value ◽  
Stroke Registry ◽  
Ich Score

Abstract 2545: Does Participation in a Stroke Registry Improve tPA Administration Rates?

Stroke ◽  
2012 ◽  
Vol 43 (suppl_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Moges Ido ◽  
Lydia Clarkson ◽  
Deborah Camp ◽  
Kerrie Krompf ◽  
Michael Frankel
Keyword(s):  
Quality Improvement ◽  
Ischemic Stroke ◽  
Length Of Stay ◽  
Patient Care ◽  
Acute Ischemic Stroke ◽  
Stroke Patients ◽  
Hospital Size ◽  
Stroke Registry ◽  
Over Time ◽  
Iv Tpa

Background: The purpose of the Georgia Coverdell Acute Stroke Registry (GCASR) is to improve the quality of patient care. GCASR conducts regular quality improvement activities to educate hospital staff and improve systems and processes. Administration of intravenous tissue plasminogen activator (IV tPA) is standard treatment for eligible acute ischemic stroke patients and can dramatically improve outcomes. Purpose: To determine whether GCASR hospitals were more likely to administer tPA to acute ischemic stroke patients than non-GCASR hospitals. Methods: Hospitalization data from acute care hospitals in Georgia was provided by the Georgia Hospital Association for November 2005 through December 2009. Acute ischemic stroke patients receiving tPA were identified using ICD-9 codes (433 and 434), procedure codes (9910), and healthcare common procedure system codes (J2997). A hospital was defined as a GCASR facility if it was actively participating in the registry at the time of patient hospitalization. A generalized estimating equation with robust variance estimation was applied using the SAS GLIMMIX procedure. “Hospital” was treated as a random variable. Relative risks for receiving tPA were estimated and adjusted for demographics, co-morbidities, hospital size, urbanicity, and length of stay. Results: A total of 55,403 patients were admitted with a principal diagnosis of acute ischemic stroke during the study period, and two percent (1,231) received tPA. Three percent of patients (871) seen at registry facilities received tPA, compared to 1.4% (360) of those seen at non-GCASR facilities. Age, gender, race, length of stay, hospital size, and participation in the registry all predicted tPA administration, either at or near significant levels (p-values from <0.0001 to 0.0646). Although IV tPA administration has increased over time in both hospital groups, patients treated at GCASR facilities were more likely to receive tPA after controlling for confounders (OR=1.64; 95% CI: 0.97-2.78), which approached significance (p=0.0646). Approximately 340 fewer people would have received tPA had all study patients been treated at non-GCASR facilities. Conclusions: Although all Georgia hospitals have improved their rate of tPA administration over time, GCASR hospitals maintained a higher rate than non-GCASR hospitals. This may be due in part to the quality improvement activities that registry facilities participate in and the assistance they receive. These results support the stroke registry model as a method of improving stroke patient care and outcomes.

Abstract TP349: Improving Utilization of ICU Care: Change in Intracerebral Hemorrhage Admission Protocol at a Comprehensive Stroke Center

Stroke ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 51 (Suppl_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Parneet Grewal ◽  
Deborah M Lynch ◽  
Anjali Asthana ◽  
Rhea Shrivastava ◽  
James J Conners
Keyword(s):  
Intracerebral Hemorrhage ◽  
External Ventricular Drain ◽  
Admission Rate ◽  
Retrospective Chart Review ◽  
Hematoma Expansion ◽  
Neurosurgical Procedures ◽  
Icu Admission ◽  
Coagulation Abnormalities ◽  
Ich Score ◽  
Gcs Score

Objectives: Non traumatic intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH) is responsible for 10-20% of acute stroke events and carries significant mortality concern. The protocol at our comprehensive stroke centers (CSC) is to admit all ICH patients to Neurosciences Intensive Care Unit (NSICU). We also have a stroke Intermediate Care Unit (IMCU) at our hospital which is a dedicated stroke unit where patients can be closely monitored and maintained on IV nicardipine. Optimal bed utilization is essential at our busy referral center. We aimed to develop criteria to identify ICH patients at low risk for clinical deterioration who could be admitted directly to our IMCU rather than the NSICU thereby improving overall utilization of monitored beds. Methods: Retrospective chart review for patients admitted between July 2018-Dec 2018 was performed. Age, sex, race, presenting Glasgow coma scale (GCS), ICH score, ICH volume, presence of IVH and location of the hemorrhage was documented. Patients who did not need any neurosurgical procedures (external ventricular drain, craniectomy or hematoma evacuation) and were not documented to have acute respiratory failure during their admission were considered appropriate for IMCU admission and were further assessed for hematoma expansion to determine stability throughout their hospital course. Results: 118 patients with ICH were included in the analysis, out of which 61 patients were suitable for IMCU admission. On univariable analysis, patients that had lower ICH scores (0.6±0.7 vs 2.5±0.9) and higher GCS score (14.1±1.4 vs 7.8±3.7) did not need any acute intervention. In this group of patients, only 9 (14.7%) patients had hematoma expansion documented out of which 6 (67%) patients had coagulation abnormalities on admission either due to medications or low platelet count. Conclusions: We conclude that the patients who had admission ICH score < 2, GCS ≥ 12 and no coagulation abnormalities on admission could have safely been admitted to our IMCU instead of the NSICU for further care and management. This would have led to a decrease in ICU admission rate. Application of such separate protocols for stroke IMCU admission vs ICU admission would lead to better utilization of resources at comprehensive stroke centers throughout the country.

Abstract W P328: Elevated Systolic Blood Pressure on Arrival is Not Associated with Higher Early Mortality in Intracerebral Hemorrhage Patients

Stroke ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 46 (suppl_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Kara A Sands ◽  
Karen C Albright ◽  
Kimberly Kicielinski ◽  
Harn Shiue ◽  
April Sisson ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Intracerebral Hemorrhage ◽  
Hospital Mortality ◽  
Systolic Blood Pressure ◽  
Clinical Investigation ◽  
Early Mortality ◽  
Stroke Severity ◽  
Significant Independent Predictor ◽  
Elevated Systolic Blood Pressure ◽  
Ich Score

Background and Purpose: The role of blood pressure control in the initial management of patients with intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH) is an active area of clinical investigation. Although ICH score is a validated predictor of in-hospital mortality in patients with ICH, it is not known whether elevated systolic blood pressure (SBP) on arrival is predictive of early mortality. We hypothesized that elevated SBP on arrival would be associated with in-hospital mortality in primary ICH patients. Methods: We retrospectively analyzed consecutive spontaneous ICH patients at our institution from 2008-2013. Patients were excluded if they were under the care of a palliative physician. We examined demographics, vascular risk factors, stroke severity (NIHSS), ICH score, and laboratory values. Results: A total of 361 spontaneous ICH patients (median age 63, 43% black, 42% female) met inclusion criteria. Over half of ICH patients were transferred into our facility (54%). Sixty-four percent of patients arrived with SBP >160. The association of SBP on arrival and in-hospital mortality is depicted in Figure 1. Conclusions: After adjusting for ICH score, SBP was not a significant independent predictor of death during the hospitalization. This finding suggests that clinical trials of blood pressure management of patients with ICH should stratify patients according to ICH score.

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