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Dixon HM, Ilunga Tshiswaka D. Socio-Demographic and Disability Disparities in Stroke by Citizenship Status: A Cross-Sectional Analysis. J Immigr Minor Health 2024; 26:427-433. [PMID: 38041795 DOI: 10.1007/s10903-023-01572-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 11/21/2023] [Indexed: 12/03/2023]
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This study aims to assess relationships between previous stroke diagnosis and demographic or disability status variables, stratified by U.S. citizenship status. The 2019 and 2021 National Health Interview Survey data were analyzed for both descriptive statistics and logistic regression models. Age, sex, income level, race/ethnicity, health insurance status, and indicators of disability common after stroke were predictor variables of interest. For each disability predictor variable, higher odds of having stroke were seen regardless of citizenship status, except for the 'difficulty remembering' variable. For U.S. citizens, increasing age corresponded with higher odds of stroke diagnosis. For noncitizens, odds ratios decreased from 40.3 (95% CI 38.88-41.82) for the 40-65 age group to 29.6 (95% CI 28.38-30.77) in the 80 + group, when compared with the 18-39 age reference group. Female noncitizens had higher odds of stroke, while male citizens had higher odds. Non-Hispanic Black citizens had higher odds of stroke, while the other racial/ethnic groups had higher odds for noncitizens. The results indicated the existence of several socio-demographic disparities in stroke. Notably, noncitizens experienced stroke at a younger age and reported more severe disability outcomes after stroke diagnosis than citizens.
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- Heather Marie Dixon
- Department of Public Health, University of West Florida, 11000 University Parkway, Pensacola, FL, 32514, USA
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- Department of Public Health, University of West Florida, 11000 University Parkway, Pensacola, FL, 32514, USA.
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McCandless MG, Powers AY, Baker KE, Strickland AE. Trends in Demographic and Geographic Disparities in Stroke Mortality Among Older Adults in the United States. World Neurosurg 2024; 185:e620-e630. [PMID: 38403013 DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2024.02.094] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/10/2023] [Revised: 02/15/2024] [Accepted: 02/16/2024] [Indexed: 02/27/2024]
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BACKGROUND Stroke is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in the United States among older adults. However, the impact of demographic and geographic risk factors remains ambiguous. A clear understanding of these associations and updated trends in stroke mortality can influence health policies and interventions. METHODS This study characterizes stroke mortality among older adults (age ≥55) in the US from January 1999 to December 2020, sourcing data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Wide-Ranging Online Data for Epidemiologic Research. Segmented regression was used to analyze trends in crude mortality rate and age-adjusted mortality rate (AAMR) per 100,000 individuals stratified by stroke subcategory, sex, ethnicity, urbanization, and state. RESULTS A total of 3,691,305 stroke deaths occurred in older adults in the US between 1999 and 2020 (AAMR = 233.3), with an overall decrease in AAMR during these years. The highest mortality rates were seen in nonspecified stroke (AAMR = 173.5), those 85 or older (crude mortality rate1276.7), men (AAMR = 239.2), non-Hispanic African American adults (AAMR = 319.0), and noncore populations (AAMR = 276.1). Stroke mortality decreased in all states from 1999 to 2019 with the greatest and least decreases seen in California (-61.9%) and Mississippi (-35.0%), respectively. The coronavirus pandemic pandemic saw increased stroke deaths in most groups. CONCLUSIONS While there's a decline in stroke-related deaths among US older adults, outcome disparities remain across demographic and geographic sectors. The surge in stroke deaths during coronavirus pandemic reaffirms the need for policies that address these disparities.
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- Martin G McCandless
- Department of Neurosurgery, University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, Kansas, USA; Department of Neurosurgery, University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, Mississippi, USA.
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- Division of Neurosurgery, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, Mississippi, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, Mississippi, USA
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O Connor E, Dolan E, Horgan F, Galvin R, Robinson K. Healthcare professionals' experiences of delivering a stroke Early Supported Discharge service - An example from Ireland. Clin Rehabil 2024; 38:414-426. [PMID: 38058183 PMCID: PMC10829421 DOI: 10.1177/02692155231217363] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/03/2023] [Accepted: 10/31/2023] [Indexed: 12/08/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To explore healthcare professionals' experiences of the development and delivery of Early Supported Discharge for people after stroke, including experiences of the COVID-19 pandemic. DESIGN Qualitative descriptive study using one-to-one semi-structured interviews. Data were analysed using reflexive thematic analysis. SETTING Nine Early Supported Discharge service sites in Ireland. PARTICIPANTS Purposive sampling identified 16 healthcare professionals. RESULTS Five key themes were identified (1) Un-coordinated development of services, (2) Staff shortages limit the potential of Early Supported Discharge, (3) Limited utilisation of telerehabilitation post COVID-19 pandemic, (4) Families need information and support, and (5) Early Supported Discharge involves collaboration with people after stroke and their families. CONCLUSIONS Findings highlight how Early Supported Discharge services adapted during the COVID-19 pandemic and how gaps in the service impacts on service delivery. Practice implications include the need to address staff recruitment and retention issues to prevent service shortages and ensure consistent access to psychology services. Early Supported Discharge services should continue to work closely with families and address their information and support needs. Future research on how telerehabilitation can optimally be deployed and the impact of therapy assistants in Early Supported Discharge is needed.
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- Elaine O Connor
- School of Allied Health, Faculty of Education and Health Sciences, Ageing Research Centre, Health Research Institute, University of Limerick, Castletroy, Limerick, Ireland
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- Connolly Hospital, Blanchardstown, Dublin, Ireland
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- School of Physiotherapy, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI) University of Medicine and Health Sciences, Dublin, Ireland
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- School of Allied Health, Faculty of Education and Health Sciences, Ageing Research Centre, Health Research Institute, University of Limerick, Castletroy, Limerick, Ireland
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- School of Allied Health, Faculty of Education and Health Sciences, Ageing Research Centre, Health Research Institute, University of Limerick, Castletroy, Limerick, Ireland
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Xu L, Dong Q, Jin A, Zeng S, Wang K, Yang X, Zhu X. Experience of financial toxicity and coping strategies in young and middle-aged patients with stroke: a qualitative study. BMC Health Serv Res 2024; 24:94. [PMID: 38233772 PMCID: PMC10795406 DOI: 10.1186/s12913-023-10457-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/13/2023] [Accepted: 12/08/2023] [Indexed: 01/19/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND While financial toxicity (FT) is prevalent in patients with cancer, young and middle-aged patients with stroke are also affected by FT, which can exacerbate their physical and psychological challenges. Understanding the patient's experience and response measures can further understand the impact of FT on patients with stroke, to help alleviate FT. However, little is known concerning the experience of patients with stroke with FT or their coping strategies. Therefore, this study aimed to describe the experiences of FT in young and middle-aged patients with stroke and their coping strategies. METHODS A phenomenological method was utilized. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 21 young and middle-aged stroke patients (aged 18-59) between October 2022 and March 2023. The participants were recruited from a tertiary hospital in Shanghai, China. The research team used NVivo 12.0 software. Giorgi's phenomenological analysis method was used to analyse the interview data. RESULTS The interview results were divided into two categories in terms of patients' experiences of FT and their coping strategies. Nine subthemes were constructed. The experience category included four subthemes: (1) taking on multifaceted economic pressure, (2) dual choice of treatment, (3) decline in material living standards, and (4) suffering from negative emotions such as anxiety and depression. The coping strategy category included five subthemes: (1) reducing expenses, (2) improving living habits, (3) proactive participation in medical decision-making, (4) making a job position choice, and (5) seeking social support. CONCLUSIONS FT in young and middle-aged patients with stroke, which affected their physical and mental health, led them to implement strategies for dealing with FT. The Chinese government needs to broaden the reach of health insurance coverage and advance the fairness of healthcare policies. Healthcare professionals must pay active attention to FT in such patients in terms of strengthening their health education and considering their needs and preferences. Patients need to improve their sense of self-efficacy, actively reintegrate into society, and adhere to rehabilitation and treatment. Individuals at a high risk of stroke are recommended to purchase health insurance. Multifaceted efforts are needed to reduce the impact of FT in young and middle-aged patients with stroke.
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- Ling Xu
- Department of Nursing, Shanghai Tenth People's Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
- School of Nursing, Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei, Anhui, China
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- Department of Neurology, Shanghai Tenth People's Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Neurology, Shanghai Tenth People's Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Nursing, Shanghai Tenth People's Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Nursing, Shanghai Tenth People's Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Nursing, Shanghai Tenth People's Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Nursing, Shanghai Tenth People's Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China.
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Kim J, Kim JY, Kang J, Kim BJ, Han MK, Lee JY, Park TH, Lee KJ, Kim JT, Choi KH, Park JM, Kang K, Lee SJ, Kim JG, Cha JK, Kim DH, Lee K, Lee J, Hong KS, Cho YJ, Park HK, Lee BC, Yu KH, Oh MS, Kim DE, Ryu WS, Choi JC, Kwon JH, Kim WJ, Shin DI, Yum KS, Sohn SI, Hong JH, Lee SH, Lee JS, Lee J, Gorelick PB, Bae HJ. Improvement in Delivery of Ischemic Stroke Treatments but Stagnation of Clinical Outcomes in Young Adults in South Korea. Stroke 2023; 54:3002-3011. [PMID: 37942640 DOI: 10.1161/strokeaha.123.044619] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/17/2023] [Accepted: 10/12/2023] [Indexed: 11/10/2023]
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BACKGROUND There is limited information on the delivery of acute stroke therapies and secondary preventive measures and clinical outcomes over time in young adults with acute ischemic stroke. This study investigated whether advances in these treatments improved outcomes in this population. METHODS Using a prospective multicenter stroke registry in Korea, young adults (aged 18-50 years) with acute ischemic stroke hospitalized between 2008 and 2019 were identified. The observation period was divided into 4 epochs: 2008 to 2010, 2011 to 2013, 2014 to 2016, and 2017 to 2019. Secular trends for patient characteristics, treatments, and outcomes were analyzed. RESULTS A total of 7050 eligible patients (mean age, 43.1; men, 71.9%) were registered. The mean age decreased from 43.6 to 42.9 years (Ptrend=0.01). Current smoking decreased, whereas obesity increased. Other risk factors remained unchanged. Intravenous thrombolysis and mechanical thrombectomy rates increased over time from 2008 to 2010 to 2017 to 2019 (9.5%-13.8% and 3.2%-9.2%, respectively; Ptrend<0.01). Door-to-needle time improved (Ptrend <.001), but onset-to-door and door-to-puncture times remained constant. Secondary prevention, including dual antiplatelets for noncardioembolic minor stroke (26.7%-47.0%), direct oral anticoagulants for atrial fibrillation (0.0%-56.2%), and statins for large artery atherosclerosis (76.1%-95.3%) increased (Ptrend<0.01). Outcome data were available from 2011. One-year mortality (2.5% in 2011-2013 and 2.3% in 2017-2019) and 3-month modified Rankin Scale scores 0 to 1 (68.3%-69.1%) and 0 to 2 (87.6%-86.2%) remained unchanged. The 1-year stroke recurrence rate increased (4.1%-5.5%; Ptrend=0.04), although the difference was not significant after adjusting for sex and age. CONCLUSIONS Improvements in the delivery of acute stroke treatments did not necessarily lead to better outcomes in young adults with acute ischemic stroke over the past decade, indicating a need for further progress.
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- Jonguk Kim
- Department of Neurology, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seongnam, Korea (J. Kim , J.Y.K., J.K., B.J.K., M.-K.H., J.-Y.L., H.-J.B.)
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- Department of Neurology, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seongnam, Korea (J. Kim , J.Y.K., J.K., B.J.K., M.-K.H., J.-Y.L., H.-J.B.)
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- Department of Neurology, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seongnam, Korea (J. Kim , J.Y.K., J.K., B.J.K., M.-K.H., J.-Y.L., H.-J.B.)
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- Department of Neurology, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seongnam, Korea (J. Kim , J.Y.K., J.K., B.J.K., M.-K.H., J.-Y.L., H.-J.B.)
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- Department of Neurology, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seongnam, Korea (J. Kim , J.Y.K., J.K., B.J.K., M.-K.H., J.-Y.L., H.-J.B.)
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- Department of Neurology, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seongnam, Korea (J. Kim , J.Y.K., J.K., B.J.K., M.-K.H., J.-Y.L., H.-J.B.)
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- Department of Neurology, Seoul Medical Center, Korea (T.H.P.)
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- Korea University Guro Hospital, Seoul, Korea (K.-J.L.)
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- Department of Neurology, Chonnam National University Hospital, Gwangju, Korea (J.-T.K., K.-H.C.)
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- Department of Neurology, Chonnam National University Hospital, Gwangju, Korea (J.-T.K., K.-H.C.)
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- Department of Neurology, Uijeongbu Eulji Medical Center, Eulji University, Korea (J.-M.P.)
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- Department of Neurology, Nowon Eulji Medical Center, Department of Neurology, Eulji University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea (K.K.)
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- Eulji University Hospital, Daejeon, Korea (S.J.L., J.G.K.)
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- Eulji University Hospital, Daejeon, Korea (S.J.L., J.G.K.)
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- Department of Neurology, Dong-A University Hospital, Busan, Korea (J.-K.C., D.-H.K.)
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- Department of Neurology, Dong-A University Hospital, Busan, Korea (J.-K.C., D.-H.K.)
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- Department of Neurology, Soonchunhyang University Hospital, Seoul, Korea (K.L.)
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- Department of Neurology, Yeungnam University Medical Center, Daegu, Korea (J.L.)
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- Department of Neurology, Inje University Ilsan Paik Hospital, Goyang, Korea (K.-S.H., Y.-J.C., H.-K.P.)
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- Department of Neurology, Inje University Ilsan Paik Hospital, Goyang, Korea (K.-S.H., Y.-J.C., H.-K.P.)
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- Department of Neurology, Inje University Ilsan Paik Hospital, Goyang, Korea (K.-S.H., Y.-J.C., H.-K.P.)
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- Department of Neurology, Hallym University Sacred Heart Hospital, Anyang, Korea (B.-C.L., K.-H.Y., M.-S.O.)
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- Department of Neurology, Hallym University Sacred Heart Hospital, Anyang, Korea (B.-C.L., K.-H.Y., M.-S.O.)
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- Department of Neurology, Hallym University Sacred Heart Hospital, Anyang, Korea (B.-C.L., K.-H.Y., M.-S.O.)
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- Department of Neurology, Dongguk University Ilsan Hospital, Goyang, Korea (D.-E.K., W.-S.R.)
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- Department of Neurology, Dongguk University Ilsan Hospital, Goyang, Korea (D.-E.K., W.-S.R.)
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- Department of Neurology, Jeju National University Hospital, Korea (J.C.C.)
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- Department of Neurology, Ulsan University Hospital, Korea (J.-H.W., W.-J.K.)
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- Department of Neurology, Ulsan University Hospital, Korea (J.-H.W., W.-J.K.)
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- Department of Neurology, Chungbuk National University and Hospital, Cheongju, Korea (D.-I.S., K.S.Y.)
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- Department of Neurology, Chungbuk National University and Hospital, Cheongju, Korea (D.-I.S., K.S.Y.)
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- Department of Neurology, Keimyung University Dongsan Hospital, Daegu, Korea (S.I.S., J.H.)
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- Department of Neurology, Keimyung University Dongsan Hospital, Daegu, Korea (S.I.S., J.H.)
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- Department of Neurology, Hallym University Chuncheon Sacred Heart Hospital, Chuncheon, Korea (S.-H.L.)
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- Clinical Research Center, Asan Medical Center, Seoul, Korea (J.S.L.)
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- Department of Biostatistics, Korea University, Seoul, Korea (J.L.)
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- Davee Department of Neurology, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL (P.B.G)
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- Department of Neurology, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seongnam, Korea (J. Kim , J.Y.K., J.K., B.J.K., M.-K.H., J.-Y.L., H.-J.B.)
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Delhey LM, Shi X, Morgenstern LB, Brown DL, Smith MA, Case EC, Springer MV, Lisabeth LD. Association of Neighborhood Recreation Centers and Poststroke Outcomes in a Population-Based Cohort. Stroke 2023; 54:2583-2592. [PMID: 37706339 PMCID: PMC10530069 DOI: 10.1161/strokeaha.122.041852] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/01/2022] [Accepted: 08/14/2023] [Indexed: 09/15/2023]
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BACKGROUND Higher neighborhood socioeconomic status has been favorably associated with stroke outcomes. This may be due to these areas having more beneficial resources such as recreational centers. We aimed to determine if neighborhood density of recreation centers is favorably associated with stroke outcomes. METHODS We conducted analyses of data from the Brain Attack Surveillance in Corpus Christi project, a cohort of stroke survivors ≥45 years of age residing in Nueces County, TX (2009-2020). We included non-Hispanic White and Mexican American incident stroke survivors, who were not institutionalized prestroke and completed baseline and follow-up assessments (N=1392). We calculated the density of fitness and recreational sports centers within their residential census tract during the year of their stroke. Outcomes included function (self-ratings on activities of daily living and instrumental activities of daily living), cognition (modified mini-mental state exam), depression (Patient Health Questionnaire-8), and quality of life (abbreviated Stroke-Specific Quality of Life Scale). We fit confounder-adjusted gamma-distributed mixed generalized linear models with a log link for each outcome and considered interaction with stroke severity. RESULTS On average, participants were 65 years old, 53% male, and 63% Mexican American. Median recreational centers were 1.60 per square mile (interquartile range, 0.41-3.06). Among moderate-severe stroke survivors, greater density of recreation centers (75th versus 25th percentile) was associated with more favorable function and possibly quality of life (activities of daily living/instrumental activities of daily living, 4.8% change [95% CI, -0.11% to -9.27%]; Stroke-Specific Quality of Life Scale, 3.7% change [95% CI, -0.7% to 8.2%]). Minimal nonsignificant differences were observed among the overall stroke population and those with mild stroke. CONCLUSIONS The availability of recreation centers may be beneficial for poststroke function and quality of life among those with moderate-severe stroke. If further research confirms recreation centers to be beneficial, this could inform rehabilitation following stroke.
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- Leanna M Delhey
- Department of Epidemiology (L.M.D., L.B.M., M.A.S., E.C.C., L.D.L.), University of Michigan School of Public Health, Ann Arbor
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- Department of Biostatistics (X.S.), University of Michigan School of Public Health, Ann Arbor
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- Department of Epidemiology (L.M.D., L.B.M., M.A.S., E.C.C., L.D.L.), University of Michigan School of Public Health, Ann Arbor
- Stroke Program, University of Michigan Medical School, Ann Arbor (L.B.M., D.L.B., M.V.S.)
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- Stroke Program, University of Michigan Medical School, Ann Arbor (L.B.M., D.L.B., M.V.S.)
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- Department of Epidemiology (L.M.D., L.B.M., M.A.S., E.C.C., L.D.L.), University of Michigan School of Public Health, Ann Arbor
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- Department of Epidemiology (L.M.D., L.B.M., M.A.S., E.C.C., L.D.L.), University of Michigan School of Public Health, Ann Arbor
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- Stroke Program, University of Michigan Medical School, Ann Arbor (L.B.M., D.L.B., M.V.S.)
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- Department of Epidemiology (L.M.D., L.B.M., M.A.S., E.C.C., L.D.L.), University of Michigan School of Public Health, Ann Arbor
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Ramamoorthy V, Chan K, Roy M, Saxena A, Ahmed MA, Zhang Z, Appunni S, Thomas R, McGranaghan P, McDermott M, La Rosa FDLR, Rubens M. Healthcare expenditure trends among adult stroke patients in the United States, 2011-2020. J Stroke Cerebrovasc Dis 2023; 32:107333. [PMID: 37659191 DOI: 10.1016/j.jstrokecerebrovasdis.2023.107333] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2023] [Revised: 08/12/2023] [Accepted: 08/28/2023] [Indexed: 09/04/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND In the US, between 2018 and 2019, approximately $57 billion were expended on stroke and related conditions. The aim of this study was to understand trends in direct healthcare expenditures among stroke patients using novel cost estimation methods and a nationally representative database. METHODS This study was a retrospective analysis of 193,003 adults, ≥18 years of age, using the Medical Expenditure Panel Survey during 2009-2016. Manning and Mullahy's two-part model were used to calculate adjusted mean and incremental medical expenditures after adjusting for covariates. RESULTS The mean (Standard Deviation) direct annual healthcare expenditure among stroke patients was $16,979.0 ($16,222.0- $17,736.0) and was nearly 3 times greater than non-stroke participants which were $5,039.7 ($4,951.0-$5,128.5) and were mainly spent on inpatient services, prescription medications, and office-based visits. Stroke patients had an additional healthcare expenditure of $4096.0 (3543.9, 4648.1) per person per year, compared to participants without stroke after adjusting for covariates (P<0.001). The total mean annual direct healthcare expenditure for stroke survivors increased from $16,142.0 (15,017.0-17,267.0) in 2007-2008 to $16,979.0 (16,222.0-17,736.0) in 2015-2016. CONCLUSION Our study showed that stroke survivors had significantly greater healthcare expenses, compared to non-stroke individuals, mainly due to higher expenditures on inpatient services, prescription drugs, and office visits. These findings are concerning because the prevalence of stroke is projected to increase due to aging population and increased survival rates.
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- Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33314, USA
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- Miami Cancer Institute, Baptist Health South Florida, Miami, FL, USA
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- Center for Advanced Analytics, Baptist Health South Florida, Miami, FL 33176, USA; Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine, Florida International University, Miami, FL 33199, USA
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- Center for Advanced Analytics, Baptist Health South Florida, Miami, FL 33176, USA
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- Center for Advanced Analytics, Baptist Health South Florida, Miami, FL 33176, USA
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- Miami Cancer Institute, Baptist Health South Florida, Miami, FL, USA; Department of Internal Medicine and Cardiology, Charité Campus Virchow-Klinikum, Berlin, Germany
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- Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine, Florida International University, Miami, FL 33199, USA; Baptist Health South Florida, Miami Neuroscience Institute, Miami, Florida 33176, USA
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- Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine, Florida International University, Miami, FL 33199, USA; Baptist Health South Florida, Miami Neuroscience Institute, Miami, Florida 33176, USA
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- Miami Cancer Institute, Baptist Health South Florida, Miami, FL, USA; Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine, Florida International University, Miami, FL 33199, USA; Universidad Espíritu Santo, Ecuador.
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Kim KH, Ro YS, Shin SD, Kim SJ. Association between neighborhood socioeconomic status and mechanical thrombectomy for acute ischemic stroke: A nationwide multilevel observational study. Acad Emerg Med 2023; 30:918-926. [PMID: 37013692 DOI: 10.1111/acem.14731] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/12/2023] [Revised: 03/24/2023] [Accepted: 03/28/2023] [Indexed: 04/05/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Acute ischemic stroke is a major health burden worldwide and mechanical thrombectomy is the treatment of choice for large-vessel occlusion stroke. This study aimed to evaluate the association between neighborhood socioeconomic status (SES) and the likelihood of receiving mechanical thrombectomy in patients with acute ischemic stroke. METHODS A nationwide cross-sectional study was conducted using the National Emergency Department Information System database. Patients who were diagnosed with ischemic stroke in the emergency department (ED) within 24 h of symptom onset between 2018 and 2021 were included. The neighborhood SES index was measured at the county level using property tax per capita, education level, and the proportions of single families and single-parent households. The study population was divided into quartiles based on the neighborhood SES index. The study outcome was mechanical thrombectomy. Multilevel multivariable logistic regression was performed. An interaction analysis between mental status at the ED triage and neighborhood SES was also performed. RESULTS Among the 196,007 patients, 8968 (4.6%) underwent mechanical thrombectomy. Compared with the affluent group, the deprived-middle and deprived groups were less likely to receive mechanical thrombectomy; the adjusted ORs (95% CIs) were 1.00 (0.92-1.09), 0.82 (0.74-0.91), and 0.82 (0.72-0.93) for the affluent-middle, deprived-middle, and deprived groups, respectively. Altered mental status at the ED triage strengthened the association between neighborhood SES and the likelihood of receiving mechanical thrombectomy (adjusted ORs [95% CIs] 0.85 [0.81-0.89] for the affluent-middle to deprived-middle group and 0.66 [0.65-0.66] for deprived groups, p-value for interaction < 0.05). CONCLUSIONS For patients diagnosed with acute ischemic stroke at the ED, low neighborhood SES is associated with low odds of receiving mechanical thrombectomy. Public health strategies should be developed to resolve these disparities and to decrease the health care burden of acute ischemic stroke.
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- Ki Hong Kim
- Department of Emergency Medicine, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul, Korea
- Department of Emergency Medicine, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
- Laboratory of Emergency Medical Services, Seoul National University Hospital Biomedical Research Institute, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul, Korea
- Department of Emergency Medicine, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
- Laboratory of Emergency Medical Services, Seoul National University Hospital Biomedical Research Institute, Seoul, Korea
- National Emergency Medical Center, National Medical Center, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul, Korea
- Department of Emergency Medicine, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
- Laboratory of Emergency Medical Services, Seoul National University Hospital Biomedical Research Institute, Seoul, Korea
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- National Emergency Medical Center, National Medical Center, Seoul, Korea
- Department of Emergency Medicine, Chosun University Hospital, Gwangju, Korea
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Alkutbi A, Binmahfooz S, AlSaidlani RH, Albeirouti RB, Kamal O, Alalawi H, Aljehani MN, Khared M, Ayoub OA. Clinical Characteristics of Ischemic Stroke Patients <50 Years Old at a University Hospital: A Retrospective Descriptive Study. Cureus 2023; 15:e43752. [PMID: 37746368 PMCID: PMC10511827 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.43752] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 08/19/2023] [Indexed: 09/26/2023] Open
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Background Stroke is a leading cause of mortality and disability around the world. It is responsible for 10% of all fatalities and about 5% of all disabilities. Risk factors include age, hypertension (HTN), dyslipidemia, and atrial fibrillation. The incidence of acute ischemic stroke (AIS) is increasing among young adults compared to older ones. It has a direct impact on their quality of life and working activities while also burdening the healthcare system. Aim The aim of this study is to investigate the possible risk factors for ischemic stroke in patients who are under 50 years old. Methods This is a single-center retrospective record review of patients with ischemic stroke from 2010 to 2022. Eighty patients who had an ischemic stroke at an age below 50 were included in the analysis. Patients above or equal to 50 years old who had ischemic stroke and all patients with hemorrhagic stroke were excluded. Baseline characteristics, length of hospitalization, and in-hospital mortality were compared with different comorbidities. Results The mean age was 36.65 among males and females who had an ischemic stroke. 56.8% of them were non-Saudi, while 43.2% were Saudis. Diabetes, hypertension, and dyslipidemia were among the most frequent comorbidities among patients who had ischemic stroke, with a percentage of 82.7%. Other comorbidities, such as autoimmune disease, thrombophilia, and heart failure, were present. Conclusion There are different comorbidities found in patients who have had an ischemic stroke and are under 50 years old. However, diabetes and hypertension remain the most common risk factors.
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- Abdullah Alkutbi
- Department of Internal Medicine, King Abdulaziz University Faculty of Medicine, Jeddah, SAU
- Department of Internal Medicine, King Abdulaziz University Hospital, Jeddah, SAU
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- Department of Internal Medicine, King Abdulaziz University Hospital, Jeddah, SAU
- Department of Internal Medicine, King Abdulaziz University Faculty of Medicine, Jeddah, SAU
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- Deparmtent of Internal Medicine, King Abdulaziz University Faculty of Medicine, Jeddah, SAU
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- Department of Internal Medicine, King Abdulaziz University Faculty of Medicine, Jeddah, SAU
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- Department of Internal Medicine, King Abdulaziz University Faculty of Medicine, Jeddah, SAU
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- Department of Internal Medicine, King Abdulaziz University Faculty of Medicine, Jeddah, SAU
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- Department of Internal Medicine, King Abdulaziz University Faculty of Medicine, Jeddah, SAU
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- Department of Internal Medicine, King Abdulaziz University Faculty of Medicine, Jeddah, SAU
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- Department of Internal Medicine, King Abdulaziz University Faculty of Medicine, Jeddah, SAU
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Inam SHA, Chaychi MTM, Mannan MS, Hanson JE, Ferguson P, Nolte J. Cerebellar Stroke in a Young Adult Following an Amusement Park Ride. Cureus 2023; 15:e44165. [PMID: 37753051 PMCID: PMC10519367 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.44165] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 08/26/2023] [Indexed: 09/28/2023] Open
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The incidence of stroke in young individuals has been showing an increasing trend. In such cases, atypical mechanisms of stroke should be considered. Here, we report a case of a 37-year-old healthy female who presented with complaints of right-sided ataxia and clumsiness that started after an amusement park ride where she was swung rapidly. Imaging revealed an infarct in the right cerebellar hemisphere. This case report highlights certain mechanisms that can cause a stroke in this situation, with special emphasis on recognition, timely medical management, public awareness of such risk factors, and the prevention of complications.
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- Syed Hashim Ali Inam
- Neurology, Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine, Marshall University, Huntington, USA
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- Neurology, Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine, Marshall University, Huntington, USA
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- Neurology, Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine, Marshall University, Huntington, USA
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- Neurology, Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine, Marshall University, Huntington, USA
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Tan SM, Ho JS, Sia CH, Leow AS, Seet RC, Teoh HL, Yuen LZ, Tham CH, Chua CY, Yap ES, Chan BP, Lim MJ, Sharma VK, Yeo LL, Tu TM, Tan BY. Etiologies, mechanisms, and risk factors of ischemic stroke in a young Asian adult cohort. J Stroke Cerebrovasc Dis 2023; 32:107134. [PMID: 37172470 DOI: 10.1016/j.jstrokecerebrovasdis.2023.107134] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/02/2022] [Revised: 03/18/2023] [Accepted: 04/09/2023] [Indexed: 05/15/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVES Risk factors and causes of acute ischemic stroke (AIS) are more diverse in young adults, and traditional stroke classifications may be inadequate. Precise characterisation of AIS is important for guiding management and prognostication. We describe stroke subtypes, risk factors and etiologies for AIS in a young Asian adult population. MATERIALS AND METHODS Young AIS patients aged 18-50 years admitted to two comprehensive stroke centres from 2020-2022 were included. Stroke etiologies and risk factors were adjudicated using Trial of Org 10172 in Acute Stroke Treatment (TOAST) and International Pediatric Stroke Study (IPSS) risk factors. Potential embolic sources (PES) were identified in a subgroup with embolic stroke of undetermined source (ESUS). These were compared across sex, ethnicities and age groups (18-39 years versus 40-50 years). RESULTS A total of 276 AIS patients were included, with mean age 43±5.7 years and 70.3% male. Median duration of follow-up was 5 months (IQR: 3-10). The most common TOAST subtypes were small-vessel disease (32.6%) and undetermined etiology (24.6%). IPSS risk factors were identified in 95% of all patients and 90% with undetermined etiology. IPSS risk factors included atherosclerosis (59.5%), cardiac disorders (18.7%), prothrombotic states (12.4%) and arteriopathy (7.7%). In this cohort, 20.3% had ESUS, of which 73.2% had at least one PES, which increased to 84.2% in those <40 years old. CONCLUSIONS Young adults have diverse risk factors and causes of AIS. IPSS risk factors and ESUS-PES construct are comprehensive classification systems that may better reflect heterogeneous risk factors and etiologies in young stroke patients.
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- Sarah Ml Tan
- Division of Neurology, Department of Medicine, National University Hospital, Singapore
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- Division of Neurology, Department of Medicine, National University Hospital, Singapore
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- Department of Medicine, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore
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- Division of Neurology, Department of Medicine, National University Hospital, Singapore
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- Division of Neurology, Department of Medicine, National University Hospital, Singapore; Department of Medicine, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore
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- Division of Neurology, Department of Medicine, National University Hospital, Singapore
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- Department of Medicine, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore
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- Department of Neurology, National Neuroscience Institute, SingHealth, Singapore
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- Division of Neurology, Department of Medicine, National University Hospital, Singapore
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, National University Hospital, Singapore
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- Division of Neurology, Department of Medicine, National University Hospital, Singapore
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- Division of Neurosurgery, Department of Surgery, National University Hospital, Singapore
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- Division of Neurology, Department of Medicine, National University Hospital, Singapore; Department of Medicine, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore
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- Division of Neurology, Department of Medicine, National University Hospital, Singapore; Department of Medicine, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore
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- Department of Neurology, National Neuroscience Institute, SingHealth, Singapore
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- Division of Neurology, Department of Medicine, National University Hospital, Singapore; Department of Medicine, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore.
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Jacobs M, Ellis C. Healthcare cost and race: analysis of young women with stroke. Int J Equity Health 2023; 22:69. [PMID: 37085848 PMCID: PMC10122319 DOI: 10.1186/s12939-023-01886-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/24/2022] [Accepted: 04/05/2023] [Indexed: 04/23/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Over the last decade, the prevalence of young stroke has increased 40% particularly among vulnerable populations. These strokes are often more severe with worse outcomes. However, few studies have examined the impact on annual healthcare costs. METHODS Data from the 2008 to 2018 Medical Expenditure Panel Survey (MEPS) was used to identify a sample of female stroke survivors aged 18 and 60. MEPS includes demographics, health status, healthcare use, and expenditures for all participants providing the largest nationally representative data source of healthcare costs in the US. First, differences in racial and ethnic healthcare expenditure among young women with stroke were evaluated controlling for insurance type and demographic characteristics. Second, the relationship between healthcare expenditure and 1) time post stroke, 2) comorbidities, 3) healthcare utilization, and 4) post-stroke functional status was assessed. Finally, differential healthcare quality was tested as a potential mitigating differential. RESULTS Young Black women with stroke spend roughly 20% more on healthcare than White women after controlling for insurance, time post-stroke, healthcare utilization, and demographic differences. Costs remain 17% higher after controlling for comorbidities. Differences in expenditure are larger if survivors have diabetes, high blood pressure, or high cholesterol (78%, 24%, and 28%, respectively). Higher expenditure could not be explained by higher healthcare utilization, but lower quality of healthcare may explain part of the differential. CONCLUSION Young Black women with stroke have 20% greater healthcare expenditure than other groups. Cost differentials cannot be explained by differentials in comorbidities, utilization, time post stroke, or functionality. Additional research is needed to explain these differences.
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- Molly Jacobs
- Department of Health Services Research, Management and Policy, University of Florida, 1225 Center Drive, Gainesville, FL, 32603, USA.
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- Department of Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences, University of Florida, 1225 Center Drive, Gainesville, FL, 32603, USA
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW The purpose of this review is to review recent findings regarding stroke epidemiology, etiologies, and treatment in children and young adults. RECENT FINDINGS Incidence in young adults is increasing, and incidence, recurrence, and survival is worse in patients with cryptogenic stroke and in developing countries. Careful consideration of patent foramen ovale closure is now recommended in young adults with cryptogenic stroke. Thrombectomy has recently been extended to carefully selected children with acute ischemic stroke, and two recent publications strongly suggest that it can be beneficial for children. Sickle cell is also an important global contributor to stroke burden, but hydroxyurea can be a cost effective medication for stroke prevention in children. Recent advances in genetic testing and treatments may improve outcomes for patients with monogenic causes of stroke, such as deficiency of adenosine deaminase 2, hemophilia, and Fabry's disease. SUMMARY Stroke in children and young adults is a morbid disease responsible for enormous indirect societal costs and a high burden of years with disability per affected patient. Recent advances have improved access to care for children with large vessel occlusion and adults with rare causes of stroke. Future research may bring effective treatments for other monogenic causes of stroke as well as increasing access to hyperacute therapies for young stroke patients.
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- Stuart Fraser
- Division of Child and Adolescent Neurology, Department of Pediatrics, The University of Texas McGovern Medical School
- Institute for Stroke and Cerebrovascular Disease, University of Texas Health Science Center Houston, Houston, Texas
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- Division of Pediatric Neurology, Department of Pediatrics, University of Utah School of Medicine, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
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- Cizik School of Nursing, The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, Houston, Texas and Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital, Sugar Land, Texas
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Yang CC, Bamodu OA, Chan L, Chen JH, Hong CT, Huang YT, Chung CC. Risk factor identification and prediction models for prolonged length of stay in hospital after acute ischemic stroke using artificial neural networks. Front Neurol 2023; 14:1085178. [PMID: 36846116 PMCID: PMC9947790 DOI: 10.3389/fneur.2023.1085178] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/31/2022] [Accepted: 01/18/2023] [Indexed: 02/11/2023] Open
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Background Accurate estimation of prolonged length of hospital stay after acute ischemic stroke provides crucial information on medical expenditure and subsequent disposition. This study used artificial neural networks to identify risk factors and build prediction models for a prolonged length of stay based on parameters at the time of hospitalization. Methods We retrieved the medical records of patients who received acute ischemic stroke diagnoses and were treated at a stroke center between January 2016 and June 2020, and a retrospective analysis of these data was performed. Prolonged length of stay was defined as a hospital stay longer than the median number of days. We applied artificial neural networks to derive prediction models using parameters associated with the length of stay that was collected at admission, and a sensitivity analysis was performed to assess the effect of each predictor. We applied 5-fold cross-validation and used the validation set to evaluate the classification performance of the artificial neural network models. Results Overall, 2,240 patients were enrolled in this study. The median length of hospital stay was 9 days. A total of 1,101 patients (49.2%) had a prolonged hospital stay. A prolonged length of stay is associated with worse neurological outcomes at discharge. Univariate analysis identified 14 baseline parameters associated with prolonged length of stay, and with these parameters as input, the artificial neural network model achieved training and validation areas under the curve of 0.808 and 0.788, respectively. The mean accuracy, sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value, and negative predictive value of prediction models were 74.5, 74.9, 74.2, 75.2, and 73.9%, respectively. The key factors associated with prolonged length of stay were National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale scores at admission, atrial fibrillation, receiving thrombolytic therapy, history of hypertension, diabetes, and previous stroke. Conclusion The artificial neural network model achieved adequate discriminative power for predicting prolonged length of stay after acute ischemic stroke and identified crucial factors associated with a prolonged hospital stay. The proposed model can assist in clinically assessing the risk of prolonged hospitalization, informing decision-making, and developing individualized medical care plans for patients with acute ischemic stroke.
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- Cheng-Chang Yang
- Department of Neurology, Shuang Ho Hospital, Taipei Medical University, New Taipei City, Taiwan,Research Center for Brain and Consciousness, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Medical Research and Education, Shuang Ho Hospital, Taipei Medical University, New Taipei City, Taiwan,Department of Urology, Shuang Ho Hospital, Taipei Medical University, New Taipei City, Taiwan,Department of Hematology and Oncology, Shuang Ho Hospital, Taipei Medical University, New Taipei City, Taiwan
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- Department of Neurology, Shuang Ho Hospital, Taipei Medical University, New Taipei City, Taiwan,Department of Neurology, School of Medicine, College of Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Neurology, Shuang Ho Hospital, Taipei Medical University, New Taipei City, Taiwan,Department of Neurology, School of Medicine, College of Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Neurology, Shuang Ho Hospital, Taipei Medical University, New Taipei City, Taiwan,Department of Neurology, School of Medicine, College of Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Neurology, Shuang Ho Hospital, Taipei Medical University, New Taipei City, Taiwan,Department of Nursing, School of Nursing, College of Medicine, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Neurology, Shuang Ho Hospital, Taipei Medical University, New Taipei City, Taiwan,Department of Neurology, School of Medicine, College of Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan,*Correspondence: Chen-Chih Chung ✉
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Arslani K, Tontsch J, Todorov A, Gysi B, Kaufmann M, Kaufmann F, Hollinger A, Wildi K, Merdji H, Helms J, Siegemund M, Gebhard C, Gebhard CE. Temporal trends in mortality and provision of intensive care in younger women and men with acute myocardial infarction or stroke. Crit Care 2023; 27:14. [PMID: 36635740 PMCID: PMC9835383 DOI: 10.1186/s13054-022-04299-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/23/2022] [Accepted: 12/29/2022] [Indexed: 01/13/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Timely management of acute myocardial infarction (AMI) and acute stroke has undergone impressive progress during the last decade. However, it is currently unknown whether both sexes have profited equally from improved strategies. We sought to analyze sex-specific temporal trends in intensive care unit (ICU) admission and mortality in younger patients presenting with AMI or stroke in Switzerland. METHODS Retrospective analysis of temporal trends in 16,954 younger patients aged 18 to ≤ 52 years with AMI or acute stroke admitted to Swiss ICUs between 01/2008 and 12/2019. RESULTS Over a period of 12 years, ICU admissions for AMI decreased more in women than in men (- 6.4% in women versus - 4.5% in men, p < 0.001), while ICU mortality for AMI significantly increased in women (OR 1.2 [1.10-1.30], p = 0.032), but remained unchanged in men (OR 0.99 [0.94-1.03], p = 0.71). In stroke patients, ICU admission rates increased between 3.6 and 4.1% per year in both sexes, while ICU mortality tended to decrease only in women (OR 0.91 [0.85-0.95, p = 0.057], but remained essentially unaltered in men (OR 0.99 [0.94-1.03], p = 0.75). Interventions aimed at restoring tissue perfusion were more often performed in men with AMI, while no sex difference was noted in neurovascular interventions. CONCLUSION Sex and gender disparities in disease management and outcomes persist in the era of modern interventional neurology and cardiology with opposite trends observed in younger stroke and AMI patients admitted to intensive care. Although our study has several limitations, our data suggest that management and selection criteria for ICU admission, particularly in younger women with AMI, should be carefully reassessed.
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- Ketina Arslani
- grid.410567.1Department of Cardiology, University Hospital Basel, Basel, Switzerland ,grid.4973.90000 0004 0646 7373Department of Cardiology, Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen University Hospital, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- grid.410567.1Intensive Care Unit, Department of Acute Medicine, University Hospital Basel, Petersgraben 4, 4031 Basel, Switzerland ,grid.410567.1Department of Anesthesiology, University Hospital Basel, Basel, Switzerland
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- grid.412004.30000 0004 0478 9977Department of Nuclear Medicine, University Hospital Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland ,grid.7400.30000 0004 1937 0650Center for Molecular Cardiology, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- grid.410567.1Intensive Care Unit, Department of Acute Medicine, University Hospital Basel, Petersgraben 4, 4031 Basel, Switzerland
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- grid.410567.1Department of Anesthesiology, University Hospital Basel, Basel, Switzerland ,grid.6612.30000 0004 1937 0642University of Basel, Basel, Switzerland
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- grid.410567.1Intensive Care Unit, Department of Acute Medicine, University Hospital Basel, Petersgraben 4, 4031 Basel, Switzerland
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- grid.410567.1Intensive Care Unit, Department of Acute Medicine, University Hospital Basel, Petersgraben 4, 4031 Basel, Switzerland ,grid.6612.30000 0004 1937 0642University of Basel, Basel, Switzerland
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- grid.410567.1Intensive Care Unit, Department of Acute Medicine, University Hospital Basel, Petersgraben 4, 4031 Basel, Switzerland ,grid.1003.20000 0000 9320 7537Critical Care Research Group, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia ,Cardiovascular Research Group, Basel, Switzerland
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- grid.410567.1Intensive Care Unit, Department of Acute Medicine, University Hospital Basel, Petersgraben 4, 4031 Basel, Switzerland ,grid.11843.3f0000 0001 2157 9291Université de Strasbourg (UNISTRA), Faculté de Médecine; Hôpitaux universitaires de Strasbourg, Service de Médecine Intensive-Réanimation, Nouvel Hôpital Civil, Strasbourg, France ,grid.503388.5INSERM (French National Institute of Health and Medical Research), UMR 1260, Regenerative Nanomedicine (RNM), FMTS, Strasbourg, France
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- grid.11843.3f0000 0001 2157 9291Université de Strasbourg (UNISTRA), Faculté de Médecine; Hôpitaux universitaires de Strasbourg, Service de Médecine Intensive-Réanimation, Nouvel Hôpital Civil, Strasbourg, France ,grid.503388.5INSERM (French National Institute of Health and Medical Research), UMR 1260, Regenerative Nanomedicine (RNM), FMTS, Strasbourg, France
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- grid.410567.1Intensive Care Unit, Department of Acute Medicine, University Hospital Basel, Petersgraben 4, 4031 Basel, Switzerland ,grid.6612.30000 0004 1937 0642University of Basel, Basel, Switzerland
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- grid.412004.30000 0004 0478 9977Department of Nuclear Medicine, University Hospital Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland ,grid.7400.30000 0004 1937 0650Center for Molecular Cardiology, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland ,grid.411656.10000 0004 0479 0855Department of Cardiology, University Hospital Bern, Bern, Switzerland
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- grid.410567.1Intensive Care Unit, Department of Acute Medicine, University Hospital Basel, Petersgraben 4, 4031 Basel, Switzerland ,grid.6612.30000 0004 1937 0642University of Basel, Basel, Switzerland
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Christensen EW, Pelzl CE, Hemingway J, Wang JJ, Sanmartin MX, Naidich JJ, Rula EY, Sanelli PC. Drivers of Ischemic Stroke Hospital Cost Trends Among Older Adults in the United States. J Am Coll Radiol 2022; 20:411-421. [PMID: 36357310 DOI: 10.1016/j.jacr.2022.09.026] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/02/2022] [Revised: 09/08/2022] [Accepted: 09/19/2022] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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PURPOSE The increased use of neuroimaging and innovations in ischemic stroke (IS) treatment have improved outcomes, but the impact on median hospital costs is not well understood. METHODS A retrospective study was conducted using Medicare 5% claims data for 75,525 consecutive index IS hospitalizations for patients aged ≥65 years from 2012 to 2019 (values in 2019 dollars). IS episode cost was calculated in each year for trend analysis and stratified by cost components, including neuroimaging (CT angiography [CTA], CT perfusion [CTP], MRI, and MR angiography [MRA]), treatment (endovascular thrombectomy [EVT] and/or intravenous thrombolysis), and patient sociodemographic factors. Logistic regression was performed to analyze the drivers of high-cost episodes and median regression to assess drivers of median costs. RESULTS The median IS episode cost increased by 4.9% from $9,509 in 2012 to $9,973 in 2019 (P = .0021). Treatment with EVT resulted in the greatest odds of having a high-cost (>$20,000) hospitalization (odds ratio [OR], 71.86; 95% confidence interval [CI], 54.62-94.55), as did intravenous thrombolysis treatment (OR, 3.19; 95% CI, 2.90-3.52). Controlling for other factors, neuroimaging with CTA (OR, 1.72; 95% CI, 1.58-1.87), CTP (OR, 1.32; 95% CI, 1.14-1.52), and/or MRA (OR, 1.26; 95% CI, 1.15-1.38) had greater odds of having high-cost episodes than those without CTA, CTP, and MRA. Length of stay > 4 days (OR, 4.34; 95% CI, 3.99-4.72) and in-hospital mortality (OR, 1.85; 95% CI, 1.63-2.10) were also associated with high-cost episodes. CONCLUSIONS From 2012 to 2019, the median IS episode cost increased by 4.9%, with EVT as the main cost driver. However, the increasing treatment cost trends have been partially offset by decreases in median length of stay and in-hospital mortality.
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Ariss RW, Minhas AMK, Lang J, Ramanathan PK, Khan SU, Kassi M, Warraich HJ, Kolte D, Alkhouli M, Nazir S. Demographic and Regional Trends in Stroke-Related Mortality in Young Adults in the United States, 1999 to 2019. J Am Heart Assoc 2022; 11:e025903. [PMID: 36073626 DOI: 10.1161/jaha.122.025903] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Background Despite improvements in the management and prevention of stroke, increasing hospitalizations for stroke and stagnant mortality rates have been described in young adults. However, there is a paucity of contemporary national mortality estimates in young adults. Methods and Results Trends in mortality related to stroke in young adults (aged 25-64 years) were assessed using the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Wide-Ranging Online Data for Epidemiologic Research database. Age-adjusted mortality rates per 100 000 people with associated annual percentage change were calculated. Joinpoint regression was used to assess the trends in the overall sample and different demographic (sex, race and ethnicity, and age) and geographical (state, urban-rural, and regional) subgroups. Between 1999 and 2019, a total of 566 916 stroke-related deaths occurred among young adults. After the initial decline in mortality in the overall population, age-adjusted mortality rate increased from 2013 to 2019 with an associated annual percentage change of 1.5 (95% CI, 1.1-2.0). Mortality rates were higher in men versus women and in non-Hispanic Black people versus individuals of other races and ethnicities. Non-Hispanic American Indian or Alaskan Native people had a marked increase in stroke-related mortality (annual percentage change 2010-2019: 3.3). Furthermore, rural (nonmetropolitan) counties experienced the greatest increase in mortality (annual percentage change 2012-2019: 3.1) compared with urban (metropolitan) counties. Conclusions Following the initial decline in stroke-related mortality, young adults have experienced increasing mortality rates from 2013 to 2019, with considerable differences across demographic groups and regions.
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- Robert W Ariss
- Division of Cardiovascular Medicine University of Toledo Medical Center Toledo OH.,ProMedica Heart and Vascular Institute, ProMedica Toledo Hospital Toledo OH.,Department of Medicine Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School Boston MA
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- Division of Cardiovascular Medicine University of Toledo Medical Center Toledo OH
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- ProMedica Heart and Vascular Institute, ProMedica Toledo Hospital Toledo OH
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- Department of Cardiology Houston Methodist DeBakey Heart and Vascular Center Houston TX
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- Department of Cardiology Houston Methodist DeBakey Heart and Vascular Center Houston TX
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- Division of Cardiovascular Medicine Brigham and Women's Hospital Boston MA.,Cardiology Section, Department of Medicine VA Boston Healthcare System Boston MA
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- Cardiology Division Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School Boston MA
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- Division of Cardiovascular Medicine University of Toledo Medical Center Toledo OH.,ProMedica Heart and Vascular Institute, ProMedica Toledo Hospital Toledo OH.,Section of Cardiology Baylor College of Medicine Houston TX
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Lekoubou A, Ba DM, Nguyen C, Liu G, Leslie DL, Bonilha L, Vernon CM. Poststroke Seizures and the Risk of Dementia Among Young Stroke Survivors. Neurology 2022; 99:e385-e392. [PMID: 35584925 PMCID: PMC9421769 DOI: 10.1212/wnl.0000000000200736] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/27/2021] [Accepted: 03/30/2022] [Indexed: 01/16/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES The effect of new-onset seizures in young stroke survivors on the subsequent development of dementia is poorly understood. This study aimed to assess the association between new onset of seizure and dementia in a population-based study of patients with stroke. METHODS The IBM Watson Health MarketScan Commercial Claims and Encounters database for the years 2005-2014 served as the data source for this study. Using the International Classification of Diseases, Ninth Revision (ICD-9), we identified patients aged 18-60 years with ischemic strokes (ISs; 433.x1, 434.x1, and 436) and hemorrhagic strokes (HSs; 430, 431, 432.0, 432.1, and 432.9) between January 1, 2006, and December 31, 2009, which constituted our baseline study cohort. At baseline, all included participants were free of claims for dementia, brain tumors, toxin exposure, traumatic brain injury, and neuroinfectious diseases, identified using ICD-9 codes. They had at least 1-year continuous enrollment before the index stroke diagnosis and 5 years after, with no seizure claims within 1 year after the index date. The exposure of interest was seizures: a time-dependent variable. The study outcome of interest was dementia (ICD-9: 290.0, 290.10-13, 290.20-21, 290.3, 290.40-43, 291.2, 292.82, 294.10-11, 294.20-21, 294.8, 331.0, 331.11, 331.19, and 331.82), which occurred during the follow-up period from January 1, 2010, to December 31, 2014. A Cox proportional hazards regression model was applied to calculate the hazard ratio (HR) and 95% CI for the independent association of seizures with the occurrence of dementia. RESULTS At the end of the baseline period, we identified 23,680 patients with stroke (IS: 20,642 and HS: 3,038). The cumulative incidence of seizure was 6.7%, 6.4%, and 8.3% for all strokes, IS, and HS, respectively. The cumulative incidence of dementia was 1.3%, 1.4%, and 0.9% for all strokes, IS, and HS, respectively. After multivariable adjustment, young patients with stroke who developed seizures had a greater risk of dementia compared with those without seizures (all strokes adjusted HR: 2.53, 95% CI 1.84-3.48; IS: 2.52, 1.79-3.53; HS: 2.80, 1.05-7.43). DISCUSSION These findings suggest that the onset of seizures in young stroke survivors is associated with a 2.53 times increased risk of developing dementia. CLASSIFICATION OF EVIDENCE This study provides Class II evidence that poststroke seizures increase the probability of dementia in young stroke survivors.
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- Alain Lekoubou
- From the Department of Neurology (A.L., C.N.), Penn State University, Hershey Medical Center; Department of Public Health Sciences (D.M.B., G.L., D.L.L., C.M.V.), Penn State College of Medicine, Hershey; and Department of Neurology (L.B.), Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston.
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- From the Department of Neurology (A.L., C.N.), Penn State University, Hershey Medical Center; Department of Public Health Sciences (D.M.B., G.L., D.L.L., C.M.V.), Penn State College of Medicine, Hershey; and Department of Neurology (L.B.), Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston
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- From the Department of Neurology (A.L., C.N.), Penn State University, Hershey Medical Center; Department of Public Health Sciences (D.M.B., G.L., D.L.L., C.M.V.), Penn State College of Medicine, Hershey; and Department of Neurology (L.B.), Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston
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- From the Department of Neurology (A.L., C.N.), Penn State University, Hershey Medical Center; Department of Public Health Sciences (D.M.B., G.L., D.L.L., C.M.V.), Penn State College of Medicine, Hershey; and Department of Neurology (L.B.), Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston
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- From the Department of Neurology (A.L., C.N.), Penn State University, Hershey Medical Center; Department of Public Health Sciences (D.M.B., G.L., D.L.L., C.M.V.), Penn State College of Medicine, Hershey; and Department of Neurology (L.B.), Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston
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- From the Department of Neurology (A.L., C.N.), Penn State University, Hershey Medical Center; Department of Public Health Sciences (D.M.B., G.L., D.L.L., C.M.V.), Penn State College of Medicine, Hershey; and Department of Neurology (L.B.), Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston
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- From the Department of Neurology (A.L., C.N.), Penn State University, Hershey Medical Center; Department of Public Health Sciences (D.M.B., G.L., D.L.L., C.M.V.), Penn State College of Medicine, Hershey; and Department of Neurology (L.B.), Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston
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Liu Y, Dong J, Zhang Z, Liu Y, Wang Y. How Brain Infarction Links With the Microbiota-Gut-Brain Axis: Hints From Studies Focusing on the Risk Factors for Ischemic Stroke. Front Neurosci 2022; 16:877937. [PMID: 35685776 PMCID: PMC9170980 DOI: 10.3389/fnins.2022.877937] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/17/2022] [Accepted: 04/14/2022] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Ischemic stroke (IS) is among the top prevalent neurologic disorders globally today. Risk factors such as hypertension, diabetes, and aging, contribute to the development of IS, and patients with these risk factors face heavier therapeutic burden and worse prognosis. Microbiota–gut–brain axis describes the crosstalk between the gut flora, intestine, and center nervous system, which conduct homeostatic effects through the bacterial metabolites, the regulation of immune activity, also the contact with enteric nerve ends and vagus nerve. Nowadays, more studies have paid attention to the important roles that microbiota–gut–brain axis played in the risk factors of IS. In the current article, we will review the recent works focusing on the bi-directional impacts of gut dysbiosis and the pathogenic process of IS-related risk factors, for the purpose to summarize some novel findings in this area, and try to understand how probiotics could limit the development of IS via different strategies.
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- Yunpeng Liu
- Department of Neurosurgery, Beijing Chao-Yang Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Medical Engineering, Tsinghua University Yuquan Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Beijing Chao-Yang Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Beijing Chao-Yang Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Beijing Chao-Yang Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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Ma WY, Wang SS, Wu QL, Zhou X, Chu SF, Chen NH. The versatile role of TREM2 in regulating of microglia fate in the ischemic stroke. Int Immunopharmacol 2022; 109:108733. [PMID: 35525233 DOI: 10.1016/j.intimp.2022.108733] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/05/2022] [Revised: 03/07/2022] [Accepted: 03/22/2022] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Microglia are the earliest activated and the longest lasting immune cells after stroke, and they participate in almost all the pathological reactions after stroke. However, their regulatory mechanism has not been fully elucidated. Triggering receptor expressed on myeloid cells-2 (TREM2) is a cell surface receptor that is mainly expressed in microglia of the central nervous system. The receptor plays an important role in regulating microglia energy metabolism and phenotypic transformation. At present, TREM2 has been developed as a potential target for AD, coronary atherosclerosis and other diseases. However, TREM2 does not provide a systematic summary of the functional transformation and intrinsic molecular mechanisms of microglia after stroke. In this paper, we have summarized the functional changes of TREM2 in microglia after stroke in recent years, and found that TREM2 has important effects on energy metabolism, phagocytosis and anti-inflammatory function of microglia after stroke, suggesting that TREM2 is a potential therapeutic target for the treatment of stroke.
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- Wen-Yu Ma
- Science and Technology Innovation Center, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou 510405, China
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- Science and Technology Innovation Center, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou 510405, China
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- Science and Technology Innovation Center, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou 510405, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Bioactive Substances and Functions of Natural Medicines, Institute of Materia Medical & Neuroscience Center, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100050, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Bioactive Substances and Functions of Natural Medicines, Institute of Materia Medical & Neuroscience Center, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100050, China.
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- Science and Technology Innovation Center, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou 510405, China; State Key Laboratory of Bioactive Substances and Functions of Natural Medicines, Institute of Materia Medical & Neuroscience Center, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100050, China.
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Nguyen RT, Khan SU, Valero-Elizondo J, Cainzos-Achirica M, Nasir K. Association of Income Status with Stroke in Non-Elderly Adults in the United States, 2012-2018. Curr Probl Cardiol 2022:101235. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cpcardiol.2022.101235] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/22/2022] [Accepted: 04/24/2022] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Khan SU, Yedlapati SH, Khan MZ, Virani SS, Blaha MJ, Sharma G, Jordan JE, Kash BA, Vahidy FS, Arshad A, Mossialos E, Nasir K. Clinical and Economic Profile of Homeless Young Adults with Stroke in the United States, 2002 - 2017. Curr Probl Cardiol 2022:101190. [PMID: 35346726 DOI: 10.1016/j.cpcardiol.2022.101190] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/16/2022] [Accepted: 03/22/2022] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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INTRODUCTION . Homelessness is a major social determinant of health. We studied the clinical and economic profile of homeless young adults hospitalized with stroke. METHODS . We studied the National Inpatient Sample database (2002-2017) to evaluate trends of stroke hospitalization, clinical outcomes, and health expenditure in homeless vs. non-homeless young adults (<45 years). RESULTS . We identified 3,134 homeless individuals out of 648,944 young adults. Homeless patients were more likely to be men, Black adults and had a higher prevalence of cardiometabolic risk factors and psychiatric disorders than non-homeless adults. Both homeless and non-homeless adults had a similar prevalence of ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke. Between 2002 and 2017, hospitalization rates per million increased for both non-homeless (295.8 to 416.8) and homeless adults (0.5 to 3.6) (P≤0.01). Between 2003 and 2017, the decline in in-hospital mortality was limited to non-homeless adults (11% to 9%), while it has increased in homeless adults (3% to 11%) (P<0.01). The prevalence of acute myocardial infarction (6.8% vs. 3.3%, P<0.01), and acute kidney injury (13.1% vs. 9.4%, P<0.01) was also higher in homeless vs. non-homeless adults. The length of stay and inflation-adjusted care cost were comparable between both study groups. Finally, a higher proportion of homeless patients left the hospital against medical advice than non-homeless adults. CONCLUSIONS . Homeless young stroke patients had significant comorbidities, increased hospitalization rates, and adverse clinical outcomes. Therefore, public health interventions should focus on multidisciplinary care to reduce health care disparities among young homeless adults.
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- Safi U Khan
- Department of Cardiology, Houston Methodist DeBakey Heart & Vascular Center, Houston TX, US
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- Department of Medicine, Erie County Medical Center, Buffalo, NY, US
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- Department of Cardiology, West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV, US
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- Michael E. DeBakey Veterans Affair Medical Center & Department of Medicine, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX, US
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- Ciccarone Center for the Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD, US
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- Ciccarone Center for the Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD, US
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- Chair, American College of Radiology, Commission on Neuroradiology and Health Equity Workgroup, US; Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center, Torrance, CA, US
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- Center for Outcomes Research, Houston Methodist, Houston, TX, US
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- Center for Outcomes Research, Houston Methodist, Houston, TX, US
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- Department of Internal Medicine, The Ohio State Comprehensive Cancer Center, Columbus, OH, US
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- London School of Economics and Political Science, London, UK
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- Department of Internal Medicine, The Ohio State Comprehensive Cancer Center, Columbus, OH, US; Division of Cardiovascular Prevention and Wellness, Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Houston Methodist DeBakey Heart and Vascular Center, Houston, TX, USA; Center for Computational Health & Precision Medicine (C3-PH), Houston Methodist, Houston, TX, USA.
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Olié V, Grave C, Tuppin P, Duloquin G, Béjot Y, Gabet A. Patients Hospitalized for Ischemic Stroke and Intracerebral Hemorrhage in France: Time Trends (2008-2019), In-Hospital Outcomes, Age and Sex Differences. J Clin Med 2022; 11:jcm11061669. [PMID: 35329995 PMCID: PMC8949281 DOI: 10.3390/jcm11061669] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/02/2022] [Revised: 03/12/2022] [Accepted: 03/15/2022] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Background: Rates of patients hospitalized for stroke increased among people aged under 65 years in France, as has been found in other countries. Methods: To analyze time trends in the rates of patients hospitalized for ischemic stroke (IS) and intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH) in France between 2008 and 2019 and determine related short-term outcomes mainly, we selected all patients hospitalized for stroke using the French national hospital database. Results: The average annual percentage change in the rates of patients hospitalized for IS increased significantly in men and women aged 50–64 years (+2.0%) and in men aged 18–34 years (+1.5%) and 35–44 years (+2.2%). A decrease in the average annual percentage change was observed for IS among people aged over 75 years and among those over 50 years for ICH. After adjustment on confounding factors, women were less likely to die in hospital. Case fatality rates decreased overtime in all age groups for both sexes, with a more pronounced decrease for IS than ICH. Conclusions: The increasing trend of IS among adults under 65 years is ongoing, highlighting the urgent need for stroke prevention programs in that age. For the first time, we recorded a decrease in the rates of patients hospitalized for ICH among the population over 50 years.
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- Valérie Olié
- Department of Non-Communicable Diseases, Santé Publique France, 94410 Saint-Maurice, France; (V.O.); (C.G.)
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- Department of Non-Communicable Diseases, Santé Publique France, 94410 Saint-Maurice, France; (V.O.); (C.G.)
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- Department of Health Studies and Statistics, Caisse Nationale de l’Assurance Maladie, 75020 Paris, France;
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- Dijon Stroke Registry, University Hospital of Burgundy, 21000 Dijon, France; (G.D.); (Y.B.)
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- Dijon Stroke Registry, University Hospital of Burgundy, 21000 Dijon, France; (G.D.); (Y.B.)
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- Department of Non-Communicable Diseases, Santé Publique France, 94410 Saint-Maurice, France; (V.O.); (C.G.)
- Correspondence:
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Liu Y, Liu X, Jia J, Guo J, Li G, Zhao X. Uric Acid and Clinical Outcomes in Young Patients with Ischemic Stroke. Neuropsychiatr Dis Treat 2022; 18:2219-2228. [PMID: 36199274 PMCID: PMC9529006 DOI: 10.2147/ndt.s373493] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/11/2022] [Accepted: 09/14/2022] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE There is limited available evidence for the relationship between uric acid (UA) levels and ischemic stroke in young adults. We aimed to explore the association between UA levels and acute ischemic stroke (AIS) in young patients. MATERIALS AND METHODS This was a prospective and observational study. We recruited young patients aged 18-45 years with AIS at our tertiary hospital. Patients were categorized into four groups according to quartiles of UA levels. The primary outcome was functional outcome at 3 months. The secondary outcomes included stroke severity, in-hospital complications, and functional outcome at discharge. Modified Rankin Scale (mRS) scores were used to assess functional outcome as poor (mRS=2-6) or favorable(mRS=0-1). RESULTS A total of 636 patients were enrolled in the current analysis. The four groups were defined as follows: Q1≤289.8 µmol/L, 289.8 µmol/ L<Q2≤349.0 µmol/L, 349.0 µmol/L<Q3≤421 µmol/L, and Q4>421 µmol/L. Multiple logistic regression analysis showed that UA levels were not significantly predictive of functional outcome either at discharge or at 3 months after AIS. However, compared to Q1, higher UA levels were significantly negatively associated with the rate of moderate-severe stroke (NIHSS≥5) at admission (p for trend =0.016). Furthermore, a reduction in the risk for in-hospital pneumonia was significantly associated with higher UA levels compared to Q1 (P for trend < 0.0001). CONCLUSION Serum UA was a protective factor for stroke severity and in-hospital pneumonia after AIS in young patients. However, we were unable to identify the predictive significance of UA for functional outcome either at discharge or at 3 months after AIS.
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- Yanfang Liu
- Department of Neurology, Beijing Tiantan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, People's Republic of China.,China National Clinical Research Center for Neurological Diseases, Beijing, People's Republic of China.,Research Unit of Artificial Intelligence in Cerebrovascular Disease, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Neurology, Beijing Tiantan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, People's Republic of China.,China National Clinical Research Center for Neurological Diseases, Beijing, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Neurology, Beijing Tiantan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, People's Republic of China.,China National Clinical Research Center for Neurological Diseases, Beijing, People's Republic of China.,Research Unit of Artificial Intelligence in Cerebrovascular Disease, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Neurology, Beijing Tiantan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, People's Republic of China.,China National Clinical Research Center for Neurological Diseases, Beijing, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Neurology, Beijing Tiantan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, People's Republic of China.,China National Clinical Research Center for Neurological Diseases, Beijing, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Neurology, Beijing Tiantan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, People's Republic of China.,China National Clinical Research Center for Neurological Diseases, Beijing, People's Republic of China.,Research Unit of Artificial Intelligence in Cerebrovascular Disease, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, People's Republic of China.,Beijing Institute of Brain Disorders, Collaborative Innovation Center for Brain Disorders, Capital Medical University, Beijing, People's Republic of China
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A Contemporary Review of Epidemiology, Risk Factors, Etiology, and Outcomes of Premature Stroke. Curr Atheroscler Rep 2022; 24:939-948. [PMID: 36374365 PMCID: PMC9660017 DOI: 10.1007/s11883-022-01067-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 08/31/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW Recent data identifies increases in young ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes. We provide a contemporary overview of current literature on stroke among young patients or premature stroke along with directions for future investigation. RECENT FINDINGS Strokes in the young are highly heterogenous and often cryptogenic. Sex distribution and risk factors shift from women among the youngest age groups (< 35) to men over the age of 45, with a coinciding rise in traditional vascular risk factors. Incidence is higher in minority and socioeconomically disadvantaged populations, and the impact of stroke among these communities may be exaggerated by disparities in symptom recognition and access to care. Special diagnostic work-up may be needed, and a lower threshold for diagnosis is warranted as potential misdiagnosis is a concern and may preclude necessary triage and management. Although "premature strokes" form a relatively small proportion of total incidence, they vary greatly across subgroups and present an outsized impact on quality of life and productivity.
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de Miguel-Yanes JM, Lopez-de-Andres A, Jimenez-Garcia R, Hernandez-Barrera V, de Miguel-Diez J, Méndez-Bailón M, Pérez-Farinós N, Muñoz-Rivas N, Carabantes-Alarcon D, López-Herranz M. Incidence and Outcomes of Hemorrhagic Stroke among Adults in Spain (2016-2018) According to Sex: A Retrospective, Cohort, Observational, Propensity Score Matched Study. J Clin Med 2021; 10:jcm10163753. [PMID: 34442046 PMCID: PMC8397207 DOI: 10.3390/jcm10163753] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/09/2021] [Revised: 08/13/2021] [Accepted: 08/20/2021] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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(1) Background: We aim to analyze sex differences in the incidence, clinical characteristics and in-hospital outcomes of hemorrhagic stroke (HS) in Spain (2016–2018) using the National Hospital Discharge Database. (2) Methods: Retrospective, cohort, observational study. We estimated the incidence of HS in men and women. We analyzed comorbidity, treatments, procedures, and hospital outcomes. We matched each woman with a man by age, type of HS and medical conditions using propensity score matching. (3) Results: HS was coded in 57,227 patients aged ≥18 years (44.3% women). Overall, men showed higher incidence rates (57.3/105 vs. 43.0/105; p < 0.001; IRR = 1.60; 95% CI: 1.38–1.83). Women suffered more subarachnoid hemorrhages (25.2% vs. 14.6%), whereas men more often had intracerebral hemorrhages (55.7% vs. 54.1%). In-hospital mortality (IHM) was higher for intracerebral hemorrhage in both men and women. Women underwent decompressive craniectomy less often than men (5.0% vs. 6.2%; p < 0.001). After matching, IHM among women was higher (29.0% vs. 23.7%; p < 0.001). Increments in age, comorbidity and use of anticoagulants and antiplatelet agents prior to hospitalization were associated were higher IHM, and decompressive craniectomy was associated with lower IHM in both sexes. After multivariable adjustment, women had higher IHM (OR = 1.23; 95% CI: 1.18–1.28). (4) Conclusion: Men had higher incidence rates of HS than women. Women less often underwent decompressive craniectomy. IHM was higher among women admitted for HS than among men.
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- Jose M. de Miguel-Yanes
- Internal Medicine Department, Hospital General Universitario Gregorio Marañón, Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria Gregorio Marañón (IiSGM), Universidad Complutense de Madrid, 28040 Madrid, Spain;
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- Department of Public Health & Maternal and Child Health, Faculty of Medicine, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, 28040 Madrid, Spain; (R.J.-G.); (D.C.-A.)
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +34-91-394-1523
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- Department of Public Health & Maternal and Child Health, Faculty of Medicine, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, 28040 Madrid, Spain; (R.J.-G.); (D.C.-A.)
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- Preventive Medicine and Public Health Teaching and Research Unit, Health Sciences Faculty, Universidad Rey Juan Carlos, Alcorcón, 28922 Madrid, Spain;
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- Respiratory Department, Hospital General Universitario Gregorio Marañón, Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria Gregorio Marañón (IiSGM), Universidad Complutense de Madrid, 28040 Madrid, Spain;
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- Internal Medicine Department, Hospital Universitario Clínico San Carlos, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, 28040 Madrid, Spain;
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- Public Health and Psychiatry Department, Faculty of Medicine, Universidad de Málaga, 29010 Málaga, Spain;
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- Internal Medicine Department, Hospital Universitario Infanta Leonor, 28031 Madrid, Spain;
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- Department of Public Health & Maternal and Child Health, Faculty of Medicine, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, 28040 Madrid, Spain; (R.J.-G.); (D.C.-A.)
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- Nursing Department, Faculty of Nursing, Physiotherapy and Podology, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, 28040 Madrid, Spain;
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Lopez-de-Andres A, Jimenez-Garcia R, Hernández-Barrera V, Jiménez-Trujillo I, de Miguel-Yanes JM, Carabantes-Alarcon D, de Miguel-Diez J, Lopez-Herranz M. Sex-related disparities in the incidence and outcomes of hemorrhagic stroke among type 2 diabetes patients: a propensity score matching analysis using the Spanish National Hospital Discharge Database for the period 2016-18. Cardiovasc Diabetol 2021; 20:138. [PMID: 34243780 PMCID: PMC8272346 DOI: 10.1186/s12933-021-01334-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/16/2021] [Accepted: 07/05/2021] [Indexed: 12/29/2022] Open
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Background To analyze incidence, use of therapeutic procedures, use of oral anticoagulants (OACs) and antiplatelet agents prior to hospitalization, and in-hospital outcomes among patients who were hospitalized with hemorrhagic stroke (HS) according to the presence of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) in Spain (2016–2018) and to assess the role of sex differences among those with T2DM. Methods Using the Spanish National Hospital Discharge Database we estimated the incidence of HS hospitalizations in men and women aged ≥ 35 years with and without T2DM. Propensity score matching (PSM) was used to compare population subgroups according to sex and the presence of T2DM. Results HS was coded in 31,425 men and 24,975 women, of whom 11,915 (21.12%) had T2DM. The adjusted incidence of HS was significantly higher in patients with T2DM (both sexes) than in non-T2DM individuals (IRR 1.15; 95% CI 1.12–1.17). The incidence of HS was higher in men with T2DM than in T2DM women (adjusted IRR 1.60; 95% CI 1.57–1.63). After PSM, men and women with T2DM have significantly less frequently received decompressive craniectomy than those without T2DM. In-hospital mortality (IHM) was higher among T2DM women than matched non-T2DM women (32.89% vs 30.83%; p = 0.037), with no differences among men. Decompressive craniectomy was significantly more common in men than in matched women with T2DM (5.81% vs. 3.33%; p < 0.001). IHM was higher among T2DM women than T2DM men (32.89% vs. 28.28%; p < 0.001). After adjusting for confounders with multivariable logistic regression, women with T2DM had a 18% higher mortality risk than T2DM men (OR 1.18; 95% CI 1.07–1.29). Use of OACs and antiplatelet agents prior to hospitalization were associated to higher IHM in men and women with and without T2DM. Conclusions T2DM is associated with a higher incidence of HS and with less frequent use of decompressive craniectomy in both sexes, but with higher IHM only among women. Sex differences were detected in T2DM patients who had experienced HS, with higher incidence rates, more frequent decompressive craniectomy, and lower IHM in men than in women. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1186/s12933-021-01334-2.
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Affiliation(s)
- Ana Lopez-de-Andres
- Department of Public Health & Maternal and Child Health, Faculty of Medicine, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, 28040, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Public Health & Maternal and Child Health, Faculty of Medicine, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, 28040, Madrid, Spain.
| | - Valentín Hernández-Barrera
- Preventive Medicine and Public Health Teaching and Research Unit, Health Sciences Faculty, Rey Juan Carlos University, Alcorcón, Madrid, Spain
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- Preventive Medicine and Public Health Teaching and Research Unit, Health Sciences Faculty, Rey Juan Carlos University, Alcorcón, Madrid, Spain
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- Internal Medicine Department. Hospital General, Universitario Gregorio Marañón, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria Gregorio Marañón (IiSGM), Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Public Health & Maternal and Child Health, Faculty of Medicine, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, 28040, Madrid, Spain
| | - Javier de Miguel-Diez
- Respiratory Care Department, Hospital General Universitario Gregorio Marañón, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria Gregorio Marañón (IiSGM), Madrid, Spain
| | - Marta Lopez-Herranz
- Faculty of Nursing, Physiotherapy and Podology, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Madrid, Spain
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