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Grech M, Withiel T, Klaic M, Fisher CA, Simpson L, Wong D. Characterisation of young stroke presentations, pathways of care, and support for 'invisible' difficulties: a retrospective clinical audit study. BRAIN IMPAIR 2024; 25:IB23059. [PMID: 38941488 DOI: 10.1071/ib23059] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/18/2022] [Accepted: 05/31/2024] [Indexed: 06/30/2024]
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Background Young stroke survivors are likely to be discharged home from acute hospital care without rehabilitation more quickly than older survivors, but it is not clear why. File-audit studies capturing real-world clinical practice are lacking for this cohort. We aimed to compare characteristics and care pathways of young and older survivors and describe stroke presentations and predictors of pathways of care in young survivors (≤45years), including a focus on care received for 'invisible' (cognitive, psychological) difficulties. Methods A retrospective audit of 847 medical records (67 young stroke survivors, mean age=36years; 780 older patients, mean age=70years) was completed for stroke survivors admitted to an Australian tertiary hospital. Stroke characteristics and presence of cognitive difficulties (identified through clinician opinion or cognitive screening) were used to predict length of stay and discharge destination in young stroke survivors. Results There were no differences in length of stay between young and older survivors, however, young stroke survivors were more likely to be discharged home without rehabilitation (though this may be due to milder strokes observed in young stroke survivors). For young stroke survivors, stroke severity and age predicted discharge destination, while cognitive difficulties predicted longer length of stay. While almost all young survivors were offered occupational therapy and physiotherapy, none received psychological input (clinical, health or neuropsychology). Conclusions Cognitive and psychological needs of young stroke survivors may remain largely unmet by a service model designed for older people. Findings can inform service development or models of care, such as the new Australian Young Stroke Service designed to better meet the needs of young survivors.
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- Michaela Grech
- School of Psychology and Public Health, La Trobe University, Melbourne, Vic, Australia
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- Allied Health Department, The Royal Melbourne Hospital, Vic, Australia
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- Melbourne School of Health Sciences, The University of Melbourne, Vic, Australia
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- Allied Health Department, The Royal Melbourne Hospital, Vic, Australia
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- Allied Health Department, The Royal Melbourne Hospital, Vic, Australia
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- School of Psychology and Public Health, La Trobe University, Melbourne, Vic, Australia
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Chen C, Xie Y, Pu M, Deng L, Li Z, Yang T, Yin H, Zhang Z, Lv X, Liu X, Cheng J, Li Q. Age-related differences in risk factors, clinical characteristics, and outcomes for intracerebral hemorrhage. Front Aging Neurosci 2023; 15:1264124. [PMID: 38020784 PMCID: PMC10655109 DOI: 10.3389/fnagi.2023.1264124] [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] [Received: 07/20/2023] [Accepted: 10/16/2023] [Indexed: 12/01/2023] Open
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Background and purpose Intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH) is a severe form of stroke that remains understudied in the young adults. We aimed to investigate the clinical presentation, and risk factors associated with ICH in this age group and compare them to older patients. Methods Our study included ICH patients admitted between March 2016 and December 2021 in the First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University from our ongoing prospective cohort database. Demographic characteristics, etiology, risk factors, and clinical outcomes were compared between elderly and young patients. Furthermore, logistic regression analysis was employed to explore risk factors associated with the functional outcome at 3-months. Results We selected 1,003 patients (mean age, 59.9 ±13.8 years old), 746 (74.4%) patients were aged >50 years. The logistic regression analysis showed young patients have a higher proportion of secondary ICH, higher white blood cell count and higher body mass index (BMI), but less diabetes mellitus. Of all patients, predictors of 3-month functional independence was first-ever ICH and age ≤50 years. The history of nephropathy and stroke, higher baseline NIHSS score, larger hematoma volume, and the presence of hydrocephalus were associated with poor outcomes. And the white blood cell count could significantly influence the prognosis among young ICH patients. Three-month functional outcome based on modified Rankin scale score was better in young patients than the elderly (OR, 1.232; 95% CI, 1.095-1.388; p < 0.001). Conclusions The highest incidence of ICH occurs in the age groups of 50-59 and 60-69. ICH in young adults had higher white blood cell and BMI compared to the elderly, and differs in etiological distribution. The young patients also had similar short-term mortality but more favorable functional outcomes than the elderly. Furthermore, NIHSS score and larger hematoma volumes were associated with poor outcome in all patients.
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- Chu Chen
- Department of Neurology, First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Neurology, Second Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Anhui, China
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- Department of Neurology, First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Neurology, First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Neurology, First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Neurology, First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Neurology, First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Neurology, First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Neurology, First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Neurology, Second Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Anhui, China
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- Department of Neurology, Third Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Neurology, First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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Srinivas T, Ran K, Nair SK, Hung A, Young CC, Tamargo RJ, Huang J, Marsh E, Hillis A, Yedavalli V, Urrutia V, Gailloud P, Caplan JM, Gonzalez LF, Xu R. Racial disparities in functional outcomes following mechanical thrombectomy in a cohort of patients with ischemic stroke. J Neurointerv Surg 2023:jnis-2023-020634. [PMID: 37532451 DOI: 10.1136/jnis-2023-020634] [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: 05/29/2023] [Accepted: 07/23/2023] [Indexed: 08/04/2023]
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BACKGROUND Non-Hispanic Black (NHB) patients experience increased prevalence of stroke risk factors and stroke incidence compared with non-Hispanic White (NHW) patients. However, little is known about >90-day post-stroke functional outcomes following mechanical thrombectomy. OBJECTIVE To describe patient characteristics, evaluate stroke risk factors, and analyze the adjusted impact of race on long-term functional outcomes to better identify and limit sources of disparity in post-stroke care. METHODS We retrospectively reviewed 326 patients with ischemic stroke who underwent thrombectomy at two centers between 2019 and 2022. Race was self-reported as NHB, NHW, or non-Hispanic Other. Stroke risk factors, insurance status, procedural parameters, and post-stroke functional outcomes were collected. Good outcomes were defined as modified Rankin Scale score ≤2 and/or discharge disposition to home/self-care. To assess the impact of race on outcomes at 3-, 6-, and 12-months' follow-up, we performed univariate and multivariate logistic regression. RESULTS Patients self-identified as NHB (42%), NHW (53%), or Other (5%). 177 (54.3%) patients were female; the median (IQR) age was 67.5 (59-77) years. The median (IQR) National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale score was 15 (10-20). On univariate analysis, NHB patients were more likely to have poor short- and long-term functional outcomes, which persisted on multivariate analysis as significant at 3 and 6 months but not at 12 months (3 months: OR=2.115, P=0.04; 6 months: OR=2.423, P=0.048; 12 months: OR=2.187, P=0.15). NHB patients were also more likely to be discharged to rehabilitation or hospice/death than NHW patients after adjusting for confounders (OR=1.940, P=0.04). CONCLUSIONS NHB patients undergoing thrombectomy for ischemic stroke experience worse 3- and 6-month functional outcomes than NHW patients after adjusting for confounders. Interestingly, this disparity was not detected at 12 months. Future research should focus on identifying social determinants in the short-term post-stroke recovery period to improve parity in stroke care.
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- Tara Srinivas
- Department of Neurosurgery, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
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- Department of Neurology, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
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- Department of Radiology, Johns Hopkins Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
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- Department of Neurology, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
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- Division of Interventional Neuroradiology, Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
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Bukhari S, Yaghi S, Bashir Z. Stroke in Young Adults. J Clin Med 2023; 12:4999. [PMID: 37568401 PMCID: PMC10420127 DOI: 10.3390/jcm12154999] [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: 05/20/2023] [Revised: 07/25/2023] [Accepted: 07/26/2023] [Indexed: 08/13/2023] Open
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Stroke in young adults is associated with significant morbidity, and its prevalence is rising in the United States. This is partly attributed to a rise in the prevalence of traditional risk factors including hypertension, hypercholesterolemia, obesity, diabetes mellitus, smoking and heart disease. In addition, there are non-modifiable risk factors comprising migraine, pregnancy and postpartum state, illicit drug use, oral contraceptives and hypercoagulable state. The mechanisms causing stroke in young adults are unique and include cervical dissection, cardioembolic phenomenon, vasculitis and vasculopathy, connective tissue disease, patent foramen ovale and cerebral venous thrombosis. The diagnosis of stroke in the young population can be challenging given its myriad clinical presentations. In this document, we provide an overview of the epidemiology of stroke in young adults, explore mechanisms that may explain increasing rates of stroke in this population, and provide a critical updated overview of the existing literature on the management and prevention of stroke in young adults.
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- Syed Bukhari
- Temple University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA 19140, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Brown University, Providence, RI 02912, USA; (S.Y.); (Z.B.)
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- Department of Medicine, Brown University, Providence, RI 02912, USA; (S.Y.); (Z.B.)
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Amaya Pascasio L, Blanco Ruiz M, Milán Pinilla R, García Torrecillas JM, Arjona Padillo A, Del Toro Pérez C, Martínez-Sánchez P. Stroke in Young Adults in Spain: Epidemiology and Risk Factors by Age. J Pers Med 2023; 13:jpm13050768. [PMID: 37240938 DOI: 10.3390/jpm13050768] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/31/2023] [Revised: 04/16/2023] [Accepted: 04/24/2023] [Indexed: 05/28/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION Recent research has highlighted an increased incidence of ischemic stroke (IS) in young adults, along with a higher percentage of vascular risk factors at younger ages. This study aimed to estimate the in-hospital incidence of IS and associated comorbidities by sex and age group in Spain. METHODS A retrospective analysis of the Spain Nationwide Inpatient Sample database from 2016 to 2019 was conducted, which included adult patients with IS. In-hospital incidence and mortality rates were estimated, and a descriptive analysis of the main comorbidities was performed, stratified by sex and age groups. RESULTS A total of 186,487 patients were included, with a median age of 77 (IQR 66-85) years and 53.3% were male. Of these, 9162 (5%) were aged between 18 and 50 years. The estimated incidence of IS in adults younger than 50 years ranged from 11.9 to 13.5 per 100,000 inhabitants during the study period, with a higher incidence in men. The overall in-hospital mortality was 12.6%. Young adults with IS had a higher prevalence of most vascular risk factors compared to the general Spanish population, with a specific distribution according to sex and age. CONCLUSIONS This study provides estimates of the incidence of IS and the prevalence of vascular risk factors and comorbidities associated with IS in Spain, stratified by sex and age, using a national registry of hospital admissions. These findings should be considered in terms of both primary and secondary prevention strategies.
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- Laura Amaya Pascasio
- Stroke Centre, Department of Neurology, Torrecárdenas University Hospital, 04009 Almería, Spain
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- Stroke Centre, Department of Neurology, Torrecárdenas University Hospital, 04009 Almería, Spain
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- Stroke Centre, Department of Neurology, Torrecárdenas University Hospital, 04009 Almería, Spain
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Torrecárdenas University Hospital, 04009 Almería, Spain
- Biomedical Research Unit, Torrecárdenas University Hospital, 04009 Almería, Spain
- Instituto de Investigación Biomédica Ibs. Granada, 18012 Grranada, Spain
- Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red en Epidemiología y Salud Pública (CIBERESP), 28029 Madrid, Spain
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- Stroke Centre, Department of Neurology, Torrecárdenas University Hospital, 04009 Almería, Spain
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- Stroke Centre, Department of Neurology, Torrecárdenas University Hospital, 04009 Almería, Spain
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- Stroke Centre, Department of Neurology, Torrecárdenas University Hospital, 04009 Almería, Spain
- Biomedical Research Unit, Torrecárdenas University Hospital, 04009 Almería, Spain
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Younger DS. Motor sequela of adult and pediatric stroke: Imminent losses and ultimate gains. HANDBOOK OF CLINICAL NEUROLOGY 2023; 196:305-346. [PMID: 37620077 DOI: 10.1016/b978-0-323-98817-9.00025-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/26/2023]
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Stroke is the leading cause of neurological disability in the United States and worldwide. Remarkable advances have been made over the past 20 years in acute vascular treatments to reduce infarct size and improve neurological outcome. Substantially less progress has been made in the understanding and clinical approaches to neurological recovery after stroke. This chapter reviews the epidemiology, bedside examination, localization approaches, and classification of stroke, with an emphasis on motor stroke presentations and management, and promising research approaches to enhancing motor aspects of stroke recovery.
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- David S Younger
- Department of Clinical Medicine and Neuroscience, CUNY School of Medicine, New York, NY, United States; Department of Medicine, Section of Internal Medicine and Neurology, White Plains Hospital, White Plains, NY, United States.
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Lee YT, Tsai CF, Yen YC, Huang LK, Chao SP, Hu LY, Shen CC, Lee HC. Periodontitis is a potential risk factor for transient ischemic attack and minor ischemic stroke in young adults: A nationwide population-based cohort study. J Periodontol 2022; 93:1848-1856. [PMID: 35297043 DOI: 10.1002/jper.21-0528] [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: 10/07/2021] [Revised: 12/26/2021] [Accepted: 01/09/2022] [Indexed: 01/05/2023]
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BACKGROUND This study aims to determine whether periodontitis is a risk factor for transient ischemic attack (TIA) in young adults. METHODS The National Health Insurance (NHI) Research Database in Taiwan was the source of the data used in this retrospective cohort study. Individuals aged 20 to 53 years with periodontitis in 2001 and 2002 (n = 792,426) and an age- and sex-matched control group (n = 792,426) were selected. All participants were followed up until TIA diagnosis, 55 years of age, removal from the NHI program, death, or December 31, 2016. The incidence density and hazard ratio (HR) of new-onset TIA were compared between individuals with periodontitis and controls. Periodontitis was defined by dentists according to the International Classification of Diseases, Ninth Revision, Clinical Modification (ICD-9-CM) codes 523.3-5 with concurrent antibiotic prescription or periodontal treatment excluding scaling performed by certified dentists. TIA was defined according to the ICD-9-CM code 435.x at hospital discharge. RESULTS After adjustment for confounding factors, the risk of developing TIA/minor ischemic stroke was calculated to be higher in participants with periodontitis (HR, 1.24; 95% confidence interval, 1.15-1.32; P <0.001) than in those without. The HR was slightly higher among people aged 20 to 40 years than among those aged 40 to 53 years. CONCLUSION Periodontitis is associated with an increased risk of developing TIA/minor ischemic stroke. Periodontitis might be a modifiable risk factor for stroke in young adults. Clinicians must devote greater attention to this potential association to develop new preventive and therapeutic strategies for stroke in young adults.
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- Yao-Tung Lee
- Department of Psychiatry, Shuang Ho Hospital, Taipei Medical University, New Taipei City, Taiwan.,Department of Psychiatry, School of Medicine, College of Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan.,Center of Dementia, Shuang Ho Hospital, Taipei Medical University, New Taipei City, Taiwan
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- Department of Psychiatry, Neurological Institute, Veterans General Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan.,Division of Psychiatry, National Yang-Ming University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Biostatistics Center, Office of Data Science, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Center of Dementia, Shuang Ho Hospital, Taipei Medical University, New Taipei City, Taiwan.,Department of Neurology, Shuang Ho Hospital, Taipei Medical University, New Taipei City, Taiwan
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- Center of Dementia, Shuang Ho Hospital, Taipei Medical University, New Taipei City, Taiwan.,Department of Neurology, Shuang Ho Hospital, Taipei Medical University, New Taipei City, Taiwan
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- Division of Psychiatry, National Yang-Ming University, Taipei, Taiwan.,Department of Psychiatry, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Division of Psychiatry, National Yang-Ming University, Taipei, Taiwan.,Department of Psychiatry, Chiayi Branch, Taichung Veterans General Hospital, Chiayi, Taiwan
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- Department of Psychiatry, School of Medicine, College of Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan.,Department of Psychiatry & Sleep Center, Taipei Medical University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
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Motamed-Gorji N, Hariri S, Masoudi S, Sharafkhah M, Nalini M, Oveisgharan S, Khoshnia M, Motamed-Gorji N, Gharavi A, Etemadi A, Poustchi H, Zand R, Malekzadeh R. Incidence, early case fatality and determinants of stroke in Iran: Golestan Cohort Study. J Stroke Cerebrovasc Dis 2022; 31:106658. [PMID: 35973398 DOI: 10.1016/j.jstrokecerebrovasdis.2022.106658] [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: 02/26/2022] [Revised: 06/20/2022] [Accepted: 07/14/2022] [Indexed: 10/15/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES While few studies investigated the incidence of stroke in Iran, no Iranian cohort has estimated the standardized-incidence rate and early fatality of first-ever-stroke subtypes along with associated factors. METHODS Golestan Cohort Study is a prospective study launched in northeastern Iran in 2004, including 50,045 individuals aged 40-75 at baseline. Age-standardized incidence rate of first-ever-stroke was calculated per 100,000 person-years, according to World Standard Population. The 28-day case fatality was calculated by dividing the number of fatal first-ever-stroke during the first 28 days by total events. Cox proportional hazard models were conducted to assess incidence and fatality risk factors. We used Population Attributable Fractions to estimate the incidence and early fatality proportions reduced by ideal risk factor control. RESULTS 1,135 first-ever-strokes were observed during 8.6 (median) years follow-up. First-ever-stroke standardized incidence rate was estimated 185.2 (95% CI: 173.2-197.2) per 100,000 person-years. The 28-day case fatality was 44.1% (95% CI: 40.4-48.2). Hypertension and pre-stroke physical activity were the strongest risk factors associated with first-ever-stroke incidence (Hazard ratio: 2.83; 2.47-3.23) and 28-day case fatality (Hazard ratio: 0.59; 0.44-0.78), respectively. Remarkably, opium consumption was strongly associated with hemorrhagic stroke incidence (Hazard ratio: 1.52; 1.04-2.23) and ischemic stroke fatality (Hazard ratio: 1.44; 1.01-2.09). Overall, modifiable risk factors contributed to 83% and 61% of first-ever-stroke incidence and early fatality, respectively. CONCLUSION Efficient risk factor control can considerably reduce stroke occurrence and fatality in our study. Establishing awareness campaigns and 24-hour stroke units seem necessary for improving the stroke management in this area.
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- Nazgol Motamed-Gorji
- Liver and Pancreatobiliary Diseases Research Center, Digestive Diseases Research Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Liver and Pancreatobiliary Diseases Research Center, Digestive Diseases Research Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Liver and Pancreatobiliary Diseases Research Center, Digestive Diseases Research Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Liver and Pancreatobiliary Diseases Research Center, Digestive Diseases Research Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Cardiovascular Research Center, Health Institute, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
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- Rush Alzheimer Disease Research Center, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL, USA
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- Liver and Pancreatobiliary Diseases Research Center, Digestive Diseases Research Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Liver and Pancreatobiliary Diseases Research Center, Digestive Diseases Research Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Metabolic Epidemiology Branch, Division of Cancer Epidemiology and Genetics, National Cancer Institute, NIH, Bethesda, MD, USA
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- Liver and Pancreatobiliary Diseases Research Center, Digestive Diseases Research Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Neuroscience Institute, Penn State University, Hershey, PA, USA; Neuroscience Institute, Geisinger, Danville, PA, USA.
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- Digestive Disease Research Institute, Shariati Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Characteristics and outcomes of stroke hospitalizations in patients with sickle cell disease and moyamoya syndrome. J Stroke Cerebrovasc Dis 2022; 31:106705. [PMID: 35964532 DOI: 10.1016/j.jstrokecerebrovasdis.2022.106705] [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: 06/07/2022] [Revised: 08/01/2022] [Accepted: 08/03/2022] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES Stroke is the leading cause of death in patients with Sickle cell disease (SCD). Here, we detail the burden of Moyamoya syndrome (MMS) as a cause of stroke in patients with SCD. MATERIALS AND METHODS A review of SCD-related hospital discharges was conducted utilizing the National Inpatient Sample. Rates of stroke hospitalization, risk factors, procedures, and outcomes were compared between patients with SCD-MMS and SCD alone. Univariate analyses including T-test, Wilcoxon Rank-Sum test, Chi-square were performed to compare risk factors and outcomes. Multivariable regression was used to identify predictors of stroke unique to each population. RESULTS Stroke occurred in 9.8% of SCD-MMS hospitalizations versus 0.5% of those involving patients with SCD alone (OR = 20.71, p < 0.001). Patients with SCD-MMS developed stroke at younger ages and with fewer comorbidities compared to those with SCD alone. Stroke hospitalizations in SCD-MMS involved a greater number of procedures (90.5% vs. 79.3%, p = 0.007), but were more likely to result in favorable discharge (58.5% vs. 44.2%, p = 0.005). The presence of anemia during hospitalization was a significant risk factor for stroke in both cohorts. Long-term antiplatelet use was protective against stroke (OR = 0.42, p = 0.008) only in the SCD-MMS cohort. CONCLUSIONS MMS confers a 20-fold increased risk of stroke among patients with SCD and appears to be an important cause of recurrent stroke in this population. Anemia is one of the most significant risk factors for stroke, while antiplatelet use appears to confer a protective benefit.
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Mikami T, Itagaki S, Fujisaki T, Kuno T, Lerner DP, Burns JD, Anyanwu AC. Association of Donor Brain Death Due to Stroke With Prognosis After Heart Transplantation. J Am Coll Cardiol 2022; 79:1063-1072. [PMID: 35300818 DOI: 10.1016/j.jacc.2021.12.031] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/16/2021] [Accepted: 12/20/2021] [Indexed: 01/10/2023]
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BACKGROUND The proximate cause of donor brain death is not considered a conventional risk factor in modern heart transplantation. OBJECTIVES This study aimed to investigate the effect of the cause of donor brain death on recipients. METHODS Using the United Network for Organ Sharing registry, long-term mortality and allograft failure were compared in recipients who underwent heart transplantation in the United States from 2005 through 2018 between allograft recipients from donors with stroke as the cause of brain death (n = 3,761) vs nonstroke causes (n = 14,677). Inverse probability weighting was used for risk adjustment. Interactions were investigated between the cause of brain death and other conventional donor risk factors for recipient mortality. RESULTS There was an interaction between the cause of brain death and donor age (Pinteraction = 0.008). When allografts were procured from donors aged 40 years or younger, stroke as the cause of brain death was associated with an increased risk of mortality (23% vs 19% at 5 years; HR: 1.17; 95% CI: 1.02-1.35) and allograft failure (HR: 1.30; 95% CI: 1.04-1.63). When donors were older than 40 years, the cause of brain death was not associated with outcomes. CONCLUSIONS As the cause of donor brain death, stroke had a substantially different effect on recipient and allograft survival depending on donor age. In the case of younger donor ages, stroke was associated with higher recipient mortality and allograft failure than other causes of brain death. The strength of this association decreased with increasing donor age such that the increased hazard was no longer present in donors older than approximately 40 years.
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- Takahisa Mikami
- Department of Neurology, Tufts University School of Medicine, Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Department of Medicine, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, Mount Sinai Beth Israel, New York, New York, USA; Division of Neurology, Lahey Hospital & Medical Center, Burlington, Massachusetts, USA
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, The Mount Sinai Hospital, New York, New York, USA.
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- Department of Medicine, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, Mount Sinai St Luke's and West, New York, New York, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, Mount Sinai Beth Israel, New York, New York, USA; Department of Cardiology, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Montefiore Medical Center, Bronx, New York, USA
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- Department of Neurology, Tufts University School of Medicine, Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Division of Neurology, Lahey Hospital & Medical Center, Burlington, Massachusetts, USA
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- Department of Neurology, Tufts University School of Medicine, Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Division of Neurology, Lahey Hospital & Medical Center, Burlington, Massachusetts, USA; Department of Neurosurgery, Tufts University School of Medicine, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, The Mount Sinai Hospital, New York, New York, USA
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Leppert MH, Burke JF, Lisabeth LD, Madsen TE, Kleindorfer DO, Sillau S, Schwamm LH, Daugherty SL, Bradley CJ, Ho PM, Poisson SN. Systematic Review of Sex Differences in Ischemic Strokes Among Young Adults: Are Young Women Disproportionately at Risk? Stroke 2022; 53:319-327. [PMID: 35073188 PMCID: PMC8852306 DOI: 10.1161/strokeaha.121.037117] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE Recent evidence suggests that young women (18-45 years) may be at higher risk of ischemic strokes than men of the same age. The goal of this systematic review is to reconcile and synthesize existing evidence of sex differences among young adults with ischemic strokes. METHODS We searched PubMed from January 2008 to July 2021 for relevant articles and reviews and consulted their references. We included original studies that (1) were population based and (2) reported stroke incidence by sex or sex-specific incidence rate ratios of young adults ≤45 years. We excluded studies that (1) omitted measurements of error for incidence rates or incidence rate ratios, (2) omitted age adjustment, and (3) were not in English. Statistical synthesis was performed to estimate sex difference by age group (≤35, 35-45, and ≤45) and stroke type. RESULTS We found 19 studies that reported on sex-specific stroke incidence among young adults, including 3 that reported on overlapping data. Nine studies did not find a statistically significant sex difference among young adults ≤45 years. Three studies found higher rates of ischemic stroke among men among young adults ≥30 to 35 years. Four studies found more women with ischemic strokes among young adults ≤35 years. Overall, in young adults ≤35 years, the estimated effect size favored more ischemic strokes in women (incidence rate ratio, 1.44 [1.18-1.76], I2=82%) and a nonsignificant sex difference in young adults 35 to 45 years (incidence rate ratio, 1.08 [0.85-1.38], I2=95%). CONCLUSIONS Overall, there were 44% more women ≤35 years with ischemic strokes than men. This gap narrows in young adults, 35 to 45 years, and there is conflicting evidence whether more men or women have ischemic strokes in the 35 to 45 age group.
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- Michelle H. Leppert
- Department of Neurology,University of Colorado School of Medicine,Aurora,CO,Corresponding Author:/919-906-2068/Twitter:@humich
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- Department of Neurology,University of Michigan Health System,Ann Arbor,MI
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- Department of Epidemiology,School of Public Health,University of Michigan,Ann Arbor,MI
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- Department of Emergency Medicine,Alpert Medical School of Brown University,Providence,RI
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- Department of Neurology,University of Colorado School of Medicine,Aurora,CO
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- Department of Neurology,Massachusetts General Hospital,Boston,MA
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- Division of Cardiology,University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus,Aurora,CO
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- Colorado Comprehensive Cancer Center,University of Colorado,Aurora,CO
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- Division of Cardiology,University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus,Aurora,CO
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- Department of Neurology,University of Colorado School of Medicine,Aurora,CO
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Singla M, Singh G, Kaur P, Pandian J. Epidemiology of young stroke in the ludhiana population-based stroke registry. Ann Indian Acad Neurol 2022; 25:114-119. [PMID: 35342262 PMCID: PMC8954304 DOI: 10.4103/aian.aian_711_21] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/08/2021] [Revised: 09/12/2021] [Accepted: 09/29/2021] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Objective: The objective of the study was to determine incidence, risk factors, and short-term outcomes of young stroke in Ludhiana city, Northwest India. Methods: Data were collected on first-ever stroke in patients of age ≥18 years, from hospitals, diagnostic imaging centers, general practitioners, and municipal corporation during March 2011–March 2013 in Ludhiana city, using the World Health Organization Stepwise Approach to Surveillance (WHO STEPS). Outcome was documented using the modified Rankin Scale at 28 days. Results: Of 2948 patients, 700 (24%) were in the age group 18–49 years. Annual incidence in this age group was 46/100,000 person-years (95% confidence interval [CI], 41–51/100,000). Hypertension (84%), diabetes mellitus (48%), and atrial fibrillation (AF) (12%) were found more common in >49 years age group, as compared with 18–49 years age group. Drug abuse (8.7% vs. 6% in age >49 years; P = 0.04) and tobacco intake (8.7% vs. 5.6% in age >49 years; P = 0.02) was more common in young people, that is, 18–49 years age group in comparison to older patients, >49 years age group. Recovery was better in younger subjects (60% vs. 46% in age >49 years P < 0.001). In a multivariable analysis, younger people were more often literate (odds ratio [OR] 2.52; 95% CI, 1.68–3.77; P < 0.001), employed (OR 3.92; 95% CI, 2.20–5.21; P < 0.001), and 374 (60%) had good clinical outcome, modified Rankin Scale <2 at 28 days follow-up as compared with 938 (46%) older patients (OR 1.52; 95% CI, 1.15–2.00; P = 0.003). Conclusion: Hypertension, diabetes mellitus, drug addiction, and tobacco intake were significantly associated with young stroke. Outcome was also better in younger people.
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Chen Q, Zhang Z, Luo N, Qi Y. Elevated visceral adiposity index is associated with increased stroke prevalence and earlier age at first stroke onset: Based on a national cross-sectional study. Front Endocrinol (Lausanne) 2022; 13:1086936. [PMID: 36726459 PMCID: PMC9884813 DOI: 10.3389/fendo.2022.1086936] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/01/2022] [Accepted: 12/28/2022] [Indexed: 01/17/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE The purpose of this study was to examine the association between the VAI (visceral adiposity index) and stroke prevalence and age at stroke in US adults. METHODS We examined the association between VAI and stroke prevalence and age at stroke using logistic regression, subgroup analysis, and dose-response curves using participants from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) database from 2007-2018. RESULTS This study ultimately included 29,337 participants aged >20 years, of whom 1022 self-reported a history of stroke, and after adjusting for all confounders, each unit increase in corrected VAI was associated with a 12% increase in the prevalence of stroke (OR= 1.12, 95% CI: 1.01, 1.24) along with an earlier age at stroke 1.64 years (β= -1.64, 95% CI: -2.84, -0.45), stratified analysis showed that the prevalence of stroke was 20% higher in the female group (OR= 1.20, 95% CI: 1.04, 1.39), black group (OR= 1.22, 95% CI: 1.01, 1.48), age ≤60 years group (OR= 1.25, 95% CI: 1.05, 1.48), hypertensive group (OR=1.15, 95% CI:1.01, 1.31), and diabetic group (OR=1.23, 95% CI:1.02, 1.48) VAI increase was positively correlated with stroke prevalence increase. The dose-response curves showed a positive linear correlation between increased VAI and stroke prevalence, while a negative linear correlation was observed between increased VAI and age at stroke. CONCLUSION Although a causal relationship cannot be proven, higher VAI was positively associated with stroke prevalence and can lead to earlier stroke onset.
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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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Chantkran W, Chaisakul J, Rangsin R, Mungthin M, Sakboonyarat B. Prevalence of and factors associated with stroke in hypertensive patients in Thailand from 2014 to 2018: A nationwide cross-sectional study. Sci Rep 2021; 11:17614. [PMID: 34475463 PMCID: PMC8413271 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-021-96878-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/25/2021] [Accepted: 08/17/2021] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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Stroke is a significant cause of death and disability. In Thailand, it imposes a major health burden, and the prevalence of stroke is increasing, particularly in patients with hypertension (HT), diabetes mellitus (DM), and dyslipidemia (DLP). We aimed to determine the trends in the prevalence of stroke and the associated factors among Thai patients with HT. Nationwide cross-sectional studies were conducted annually in 2014, 2015 and 2018 based on data obtained from the Thailand DM/HT study. Nationally, representative patients with HT in Thailand were sampled with stratified one-stage cluster sampling. A total of 104,028 participants were included in this study. The prevalence of stroke remained constant, with prevalence rates of 4.0%, 3.8%, and 3.9% in 2014, 2015 and 2018, respectively (p for trend = 0.221). Our findings suggested that the management of stroke patients who are covered by the universal coverage scheme should be evaluated. Effective interventions, including promoting smoking cessation, attenuating cholesterol levels, and controlling blood pressure should be provided to hypertensive patients to prevent ischemic stroke. Young adults with HT should be more concerned about the possibility of stroke. The use of prophylactic low-dose aspirin should be carefully monitored to prevent hemorrhagic stroke.
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- Wittawat Chantkran
- Department of Pathology, Phramongkutklao College of Medicine, Level 6, Her Royal Highness Princess Bejaratana Building, 317 Ratchawithi Road, Ratchathewi District, Bangkok, 10400, Thailand.
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- Department of Pharmacology, Phramongkutklao College of Medicine, Bangkok, 10400, Thailand
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- Department of Military and Community Medicine, Phramongkutklao College of Medicine, Level 5, Her Royal Highness Princess Bejaratana Building, 317 Ratchawithi Road, Ratchathewi District, Bangkok, 10400, Thailand
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- Department of Military and Community Medicine, Phramongkutklao College of Medicine, Level 5, Her Royal Highness Princess Bejaratana Building, 317 Ratchawithi Road, Ratchathewi District, Bangkok, 10400, Thailand.
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Patel UK, Dave M, Lekshminarayanan A, Malik P, DeMasi M, Chandramohan S, Pillai S, Tirupathi R, Shah S, Jani VB, Dhamoon MS. Risk Factors and Incidence of Acute Ischemic Stroke: A Comparative Study Between Young Adults and Older Adults. Cureus 2021; 13:e14670. [PMID: 34055518 PMCID: PMC8148619 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.14670] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/06/2021] [Accepted: 04/24/2021] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Introduction Approximately 5-10% of strokes occur in adults of less than 45 years of age. The rising prevalence of stroke risk factors may increase stroke rates in young adults (YA). We aimed to compare risk factors and outcomes of acute ischemic stroke (AIS) among YA. Methods Adult hospitalizations for AIS and concurrent risk factors were found in the Nationwide Inpatient Sample database. Weighted analysis using chi-square and multivariable survey logistic regression was performed to evaluate AIS-related outcomes and risk factors among YA (18-45 years) and older patients. Results A total of 4,224,924 AIS hospitalizations were identified from 2003 to 2014, out of which 198,378 (4.7%) were YA. Prevalence trend of YA with AIS showed incremental pattern over time (2003: 4.36% to 2014: 4.7%; pTrend<0.0001). In regression analysis, the risk factors associated with AIS in YA were obesity (adjusted odds ratio {aOR}: 2.26; p<0.0001), drug abuse (aOR: 2.56; p<0.0001), history of smoking (aOR: 1.20; p<0.0001), infective endocarditis (aOR: 2.08; p<0.0001), cardiomyopathy (aOR: 2.11; p<0.0001), rheumatic fever (aOR: 4.27; p=0.0014), atrial septal disease (aOR: 2.46; p<0.0001), ventricular septal disease (aOR: 4.99; p<0.0001), HIV infection (aOR: 4.36; p<0.0001), brain tumors (aOR: 7.89; p<0.0001), epilepsy (aOR: 1.43; p<0.0001), end stage renal disease (aOR: 2.19; p<0.0001), systemic lupus erythematous (aOR: 3.76; p<0.0001), polymyositis (aOR: 2.72; p=0.0105), ankylosis spondylosis (aOR: 2.42; p=0.0082), hypercoagulable state (aOR: 4.03; p<0.0001), polyarteritis nodosa (aOR: 5.65; p=0.0004), and fibromuscular dysplasia (aOR: 2.83; p<0.0001). Conclusion There is an increasing trend in AIS prevalence over time among YA. Both traditional and non-traditional risk factors suggest that greater awareness is needed, with prevention strategies for AIS among young adults.
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- Urvish K Patel
- Public Health and Neurology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, USA
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- Internal Medicine, University of Nevada Reno, School of Medicine, Reno, USA
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- Internal Medicine, Richmond University Medical Center, Staten Island, USA
- Rehabilitation Medicine, New York Medical College and Metropolitan Hospital Center, New York, USA
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- Public Health, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, USA
- Neurology, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, USA
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- Internal Medicine, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, USA
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- Neurology, Stormont Vail Health, Topeka, USA
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- Neurology, Creighton University School of Medicine, Omaha, USA
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- Neurology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, USA
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Jacobs MM, Ellis C. Heterogeneity among women with stroke: health, demographic and healthcare utilization differentials. BMC WOMENS HEALTH 2021; 21:160. [PMID: 33865368 PMCID: PMC8053273 DOI: 10.1186/s12905-021-01305-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/26/2020] [Accepted: 04/05/2021] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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BACKGROUND Although age specific stroke rates are higher in men, women have a higher lifetime risk and are more likely to die from a stroke. Despite this increased severity, most studies focus on male/female differences in stroke onset, patterns of care and stroke-related outcomes. Given that stroke presents differently in men and women, mixed sex studies fail to fully capture heterogeneity among women with stroke and the subsequent impact on their outcomes. This study examined the sociodemographic characteristics, factors related to stroke incidence and post-stroke functional status between young (< 60) and old (≥ 60) women with stroke. METHODS Using 5 years of data from the National Health Interview Survey (NHIS), a nationally representative sample of US adults, cohorts of young and old women with stroke were identified. A set of demographic/lifestyle, health services utilization and health status characteristics were used evaluate within gender heterogeneity in three ways. First, disparities in population characteristics were assessed using Chi-Square and t tests. Second, young and old women with stroke were matched with women without stroke in their respective cohorts to determine differences in factors related to stroke incidence. Finally, the determinants of post-stroke functional limitation for the two cohorts were determined. RESULTS Young women with stroke were more likely to be Black, smoke regularly and frequently consume alcohol than older women. Young women were also less likely to engage with their health provider regularly or receive preventative health screenings. Diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol and high BMI were correlated with an increased relative likelihood of stroke among older women. In contrast, family size, smoking frequency, alcohol consumption and sleep were correlated with an increased prevalence of stroke among young women. Although factors correlated with stroke varied between young and old women, health status and receipt of healthcare were the most significant determinants of post-stroke functional status for both cohorts. CONCLUSIONS Health related characteristics were the primary correlates of stroke in older women, whereas post-stroke lifestyle and behaviors are the most significant correlates for younger stroke survivors. These findings suggest that while receipt of health services is essential for preventing stroke in both young and old women, providers should stress the importance of post-stoke lifestyle and behaviors to younger women at risk of stroke using approaches that may be different from older stroke women.
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- Molly M Jacobs
- Department of Health Services and Information Management, East Carolina University, 4340E Health Sciences Building, MS 668, Greenville, NC, 27834, USA.
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- Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders, East Carolina University, Greenville, USA
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Gerber Y, Rana JS, Jacobs DR, Yano Y, Levine DA, Nguyen-Huynh MN, Lima JAC, Reis JP, Zhao L, Liu K, Lewis CE, Sidney S. Blood Pressure Levels in Young Adulthood and Midlife Stroke Incidence in a Diverse Cohort. Hypertension 2021; 77:1683-1693. [PMID: 33775116 DOI: 10.1161/hypertensionaha.120.16535] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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- Yariv Gerber
- Department of Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine, School of Public Health, Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Israel (Y.G.).,Division of Research, Kaiser Permanente Northern California, Oakland (Y.G., J.S.R., M.N.N.-H., S.S.).,Division of Epidemiology, University of California Berkeley, CA (Y.G.)
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- Division of Research, Kaiser Permanente Northern California, Oakland (Y.G., J.S.R., M.N.N.-H., S.S.).,Department of Medicine, University of California San Francisco (J.S.R.)
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- Division of Epidemiology and Community Health, School of Public Health, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis (D.R.J.)
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- Department of Family Medicine and Community Health, Duke University, Durham, NC (Y.Y.)
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- Department of Internal Medicine, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor (D.A.L.)
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- Division of Research, Kaiser Permanente Northern California, Oakland (Y.G., J.S.R., M.N.N.-H., S.S.)
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- Division of Cardiology, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD (J.A.C.L.)
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- National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, Bethesda, MD (J.P.R.)
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- Department of Preventive Medicine, Northwestern University, Chicago, IL (L.Z., K.L.)
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- Department of Preventive Medicine, Northwestern University, Chicago, IL (L.Z., K.L.)
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- Department of Epidemiology, University of Alabama at Birmingham (C.E.L.)
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- Division of Research, Kaiser Permanente Northern California, Oakland (Y.G., J.S.R., M.N.N.-H., S.S.)
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Gaffey AE, Rosman L, Burg MM, Haskell SG, Brandt CA, Skanderson M, Dziura J, Sico JJ. Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, Antidepressant Use, and Hemorrhagic Stroke in Young Men and Women: A 13-Year Cohort Study. Stroke 2021; 52:121-129. [PMID: 33297868 PMCID: PMC7770089 DOI: 10.1161/strokeaha.120.030379] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE Antidepressants are commonly prescribed for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and may increase the risk of bleeding, including hemorrhagic stroke. METHODS We prospectively examined independent effects of PTSD, selective serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SSRI and SNRI) on the risk of incident hemorrhagic stroke in a nationwide sample of 1.1 million young and middle-aged veterans. Time-varying multivariate Cox models were used to examine hemorrhagic stroke risk by PTSD status and use of SSRI or SNRI while adjusting for demographics, lifestyle factors, stroke, and psychiatric comorbidities. Sensitivity analyses controlled for health care utilization. RESULTS During 13 years of follow-up (2.14 years on average), 507 patients (12% women) suffered a hemorrhagic stroke. The overall incidence rate was 1.70 events per 10 000-person years. In unadjusted models, PTSD was associated with an 82% greater risk of new-onset hemorrhagic stroke (hazard ratio [HR], 1.82 [95% CI, 1.48-2.24]), SSRI use was associated with a >2-fold risk (HR, 2.02 [95% CI, 1.66-2.57]), and SNRI use was associated with a 52% greater risk (HR, 1.52 [95% CI, 1.08-2.16]). In fully adjusted models, effects of PTSD and SNRI were attenuated (adjusted HR, 1.03 [95% CI, 0.81-1.34]; adjusted HR, 1.19 [95% CI, 0.83-1.71]), but SSRI use remained associated with a 45% greater risk of hemorrhagic stroke (adjusted HR, 1.45 [95% CI, 1.13-1.85]). Hypertension, drug abuse, and alcohol abuse were also associated with increased stroke risk. Nonobesity and being non-Hispanic were protective factors. In sensitivity analyses, health care utilization was a small but significant predictor of stroke. CONCLUSIONS In the largest known investigation of PTSD and antidepressant-associated risk for hemorrhagic stroke in young adults, use of SSRIs, but neither PTSD nor SNRIs were independently associated with incident stroke. SNRIs may be preferable for treating PTSD and comorbid conditions, although pursuing other modifiable risk factors and non-pharmacological treatments for PTSD also remains essential.
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- Allison E. Gaffey
- VA Connecticut Healthcare System, West Haven, CT
- Department of Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Medicine),
Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, CT
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Medicine, University
of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC
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- VA Connecticut Healthcare System, West Haven, CT
- Department of Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Medicine),
Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, CT
- Department of Anesthesiology, Yale School of Medicine
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- VA Connecticut Healthcare System, West Haven, CT
- Department of Internal Medicine (General Medicine), Yale
School of Medicine
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- VA Connecticut Healthcare System, West Haven, CT
- Department of Emergency Medicine, Yale School of
Medicine
- Yale Center for Medical Informatics, Yale School of
Medicine
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- VA Connecticut Healthcare System, West Haven, CT
- Department of Emergency Medicine, Yale School of
Medicine
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- VA Connecticut Healthcare System, West Haven, CT
- Department of Internal Medicine (General Medicine), Yale
School of Medicine
- Department of Neurology and Center for NeuroEpidemiological
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Lee S, Kim Y, Navi BB, Abdelkhaleq R, Salazar-Marioni S, Blackburn SL, Bambhroliya AB, Lopez-Rivera V, Vahidy F, Savitz SI, Medhus A, Kamel H, Grotta JC, McCullough L, Chen PR, Sheth SA. Risk of intracranial hemorrhage associated with pregnancy in women with cerebral arteriovenous malformations. J Neurointerv Surg 2020; 13:707-710. [PMID: 33229423 DOI: 10.1136/neurintsurg-2020-016838] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/08/2020] [Revised: 10/30/2020] [Accepted: 11/04/2020] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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BACKGROUND Prior studies on rupture risk of brain arteriovenous malformations (AVMs) in women undergoing pregnancy and delivery have reported conflicting findings, but also have not accounted for AVM morphology and heterogeneity. Here, we assess the association between pregnancy and the risk of intracranial hemorrhage (ICH) in women with AVMs using a cohort-crossover design in which each woman serves as her own control. METHODS Women who underwent pregnancy and delivery were identified using DRG codes from the Healthcare Cost and Utilization Project State Inpatient Databases for California (2005-2011), Florida (2005-2014), and New York (2005-2014). The presence of AVM and ICH was determined using ICD 9 codes. Pregnancy was defined as the 40 weeks prior to delivery, and postpartum as 12 weeks after. We defined a non-exposure control period as a 52-week period prior to pregnancy. The relative risks of ICH during pregnancy were compared against the non-exposure period using conditional Poisson regression. RESULTS Among 4 022 811 women identified with an eligible delivery hospitalization (median age, 28 years; 7.3% with gestational diabetes; 4.5% with preeclampsia/eclampsia), 568 (0.014%) had an AVM. The rates of ICH during pregnancy and puerperium were 6355.4 (95% CI 4279.4 to 8431.5) and 14.4 (95% CI 13.3 to 15.6) per 100 000 person-years for women with and without AVM, respectively. In cohort-crossover analysis, in women with AVMs the risk of ICH increased 3.27-fold (RR, 95% CI 1.67 to 6.43) during pregnancy and puerperium compared with a non-pregnant period. CONCLUSIONS Among women with AVM, pregnancy and puerperium were associated with a greater than 3-fold risk of ICH.
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- Songmi Lee
- Neurology, UTHealth McGovern Medical School, Houston, Texas, USA
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- Neurology, UTHealth McGovern Medical School, Houston, Texas, USA
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- Neurology, Weill Cornell Medical College, New York City, New York, USA
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- Neurosurgery, UTHealth McGovern Medical School, Houston, TX, USA.,Institute for Stroke and Cerebrovascular Disease, UTHealth McGovern Medical School, Houston, TX, USA
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- Center for Outcomes Research, Houston Methodist, Houston, Texas, USA
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- Neurology, UTHealth McGovern Medical School, Houston, Texas, USA.,Institute for Stroke and Cerebrovascular Disease, UTHealth McGovern Medical School, Houston, TX, USA
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- Neurology, UTHealth McGovern Medical School, Houston, Texas, USA
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- Neurology, Weill Cornell Medical College, New York City, New York, USA
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- Stroke Research and Mobile Stroke Unit, Memorial Hermann Hospital-Texas Medical Center, Houston, TX, USA
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- Neurosurgery, UTHealth McGovern Medical School, Houston, TX, USA.,Institute for Stroke and Cerebrovascular Disease, UTHealth McGovern Medical School, Houston, TX, USA
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- Neurology, UTHealth McGovern Medical School, Houston, Texas, USA .,Institute for Stroke and Cerebrovascular Disease, UTHealth McGovern Medical School, Houston, TX, USA
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Harris Walker G, Oyesanya TO, Hurley A, Sandhu S, Liu C, Mulla M, Prvu Bettger J. Recovery experiences of younger stroke survivors who are parents: A qualitative content analysis. J Clin Nurs 2020; 30:126-135. [PMID: 33031618 DOI: 10.1111/jocn.15529] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/09/2020] [Revised: 09/14/2020] [Accepted: 09/27/2020] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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AIMS AND OBJECTIVES To explore the experience of parenting for younger stroke survivors (aged 18 to 64 years at the time of the stroke). BACKGROUND Stroke among younger adults increased 43% between 2000 and 2010. The social, emotional and physical functioning of younger adults affects multiple aspects of their lives including parenting. There is limited research on the experience of parenting after stroke. DESIGN This is a qualitative descriptive study. METHODS We conducted individual semi-structured interviews with 10 younger adults who were actively parenting children under the age of 18 years at the time of stroke. Conventional content analysis was used to analyse the data. We report the methods and results using the COREQ checklist. RESULTS Impairments from stroke disrupted participants' identity, relationships and roles as a parent. The degree to which parenting abilities and behaviours were affected by stroke was contingent upon the type and severity of impairments as well as the children's age. Participants also observed emotional and behavioural changes in their children in response to their stroke. Support from family, friends, healthcare providers and children's school/day care was crucial to participants throughout their stroke recovery. Two major themes emerged: (a) finding a new normal; and (b) support for parenting post-stroke. CONCLUSIONS Findings enable a deeper understanding of the distinct parenting challenges younger stroke survivors face and can inform future research on this population. RELEVANCE FOR CLINICAL PRACTICE Study findings highlight the need for continual and tailored follow-up by nurses and other allied healthcare professionals to decrease the difficulty stroke survivors experience when trying to resume their role as parents.
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- Trinity College of Arts and Sciences, Duke University, Durham, NC, USA
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- Trinity College of Arts and Sciences, Duke University, Durham, NC, USA
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- Trinity College of Arts and Sciences, Duke University, Durham, NC, USA
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- Trinity College of Arts and Sciences, Duke University, Durham, NC, USA
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- School of Nursing, Duke University, Durham, NC, USA.,School of Medicine, Duke University, Durham, NC, USA
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Risk factors, etiology, and outcome of ischemic stroke in young adults: A Japanese multicenter prospective study. J Neurol Sci 2020; 417:117068. [PMID: 32745720 DOI: 10.1016/j.jns.2020.117068] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/17/2020] [Revised: 07/26/2020] [Accepted: 07/27/2020] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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PURPOSE This study aimed to evaluate the risk factors, etiology, and outcomes of ischemic stroke (IS) in Japanese young adults. METHODS This was a prospective multicenter study. We enrolled patients aged 16 to 55 years with IS within seven days of the onset of symptoms. We assessed the demographic data, risk factors, stroke etiology, and outcome at discharge. The clinical characteristics were compared between sexes and among age groups. RESULTS We prospectively enrolled 519 patients (median age, 48 years: 139 females). The mean National Institute of Health Stroke Scale score was 3.6 ± 0.2. The most common risk factors were hypertension (HT) (55%), dyslipidemia (DL) (47%), and current smoking (42%). Body mass index, incidence of current smoking, and heavy alcohol consumption were higher in males. The prevalence of current smoking, HT, DL, and diabetes mellitus increased with aging. The most common etiologic subgroup of IS was small vessel disease (145/510, 28%). Intracranial arterial dissection (IAD) was the most common among the other determined causes (56/115, 49%). The outcome at discharge was relatively good (mRS 0-1, 71.7%); however, poor outcome (mRS ≥ 4) was observed at an incidence of 9.5%. CONCLUSIONS Most young adults with IS had modifiable risk factors, of which prevalence increased with age. This emphasizes lifestyle improvement to prevent IS in the young population. Furthermore, we indicated that the incidence rate of IAD was high among the other determined causes.
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Leppert MH, Ho PM, Burke J, Madsen TE, Kleindorfer D, Sillau S, Daugherty S, Bradley CJ, Poisson SN. Young Women Had More Strokes Than Young Men in a Large, United States Claims Sample. Stroke 2020; 51:3352-3355. [PMID: 32942966 DOI: 10.1161/strokeaha.120.030803] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE Cardiovascular risk factors, which are overall more prevalent in men, are considered the major risk factors for strokes among young adults. However, recent European data found the incidence of strokes to be higher in young women. Using a large US claims sample, we examined sex differences in the index stroke rate of young adults. METHODS We performed a retrospective cohort study of enrollees in a 10% random sample of PharMetrics, a nationally representative claims database of insured Americans from 2001 to 2014. Outcomes were index ischemic stroke events, based on inpatient admissions using International Classification of Diseases-Ninth Revision codes. The index stroke rate was estimated from Poisson rate models with time varying covariates for 2-year periods, stratified by sex and age groups. RESULTS We identified 20 554 index strokes (50.4% women; mean age 63) including 5198 in young adults ages 15 to 54. There was no difference by sex in the index stroke rate in the extremes of age groups 15 to 24 and ≥75 years old. However, in the 25 to 34 and 35 to 44 year age groups, more women had strokes than men (incidence rate ratio: men:women, 0.70 [95% CI, 0.57-0.86]; 0.87 [95% CI, 0.78-0.98], respectively). In contrast, in the 45 to 54, 55 to 64, and 65 to 74 year age groups, more men had strokes (incidence rate ratio, 1.25 [95% CI, 1.16-1.33]; 1.41 [95% CI, 1.18-1.34]; 1.18 [95% CI, 1.12-125], respectively). CONCLUSIONS More young women than men have strokes, suggesting possible importance of sex-mediated etiologies of stroke. Understanding these drivers is critical to stroke treatment and prevention efforts in young adults.
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- Michelle H Leppert
- Department of Neurology, University of Colorado School of Medicine, Aurora (M.H.L., S.S., S.N.P.)
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- Cardiology Section, VA Eastern Colorado Health Care System, Aurora (P.M.H.).,Division of Cardiology, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora (P.M.H., S.D.)
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- Department of Neurology, University of Michigan Health System, Ann Arbor (J.B., D.K.)
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Alpert Medical School of Brown University, Providence, RI (T.E.M.)
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- Department of Neurology, University of Michigan Health System, Ann Arbor (J.B., D.K.)
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- Department of Neurology, University of Colorado School of Medicine, Aurora (M.H.L., S.S., S.N.P.)
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- Division of Cardiology, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora (P.M.H., S.D.)
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- Colorado Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of Colorado, Aurora (C.J.B.)
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- Department of Neurology, University of Colorado School of Medicine, Aurora (M.H.L., S.S., S.N.P.)
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Jones EM, Okpala M, Zhang X, Parsha K, Keser Z, Kim CY, Wang A, Okpala N, Jagolino A, Savitz SI, Sharrief AZ. Racial disparities in post-stroke functional outcomes in young patients with ischemic stroke. J Stroke Cerebrovasc Dis 2020; 29:104987. [PMID: 32689593 DOI: 10.1016/j.jstrokecerebrovasdis.2020.104987] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/10/2020] [Revised: 05/13/2020] [Accepted: 05/14/2020] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE Recent studies show rising incidence of stroke in the young, for which risk factors are not well characterized. There is evidence of increased risk in certain racial and ethnic groups. We assessed racial differences in risk factors, stroke etiology, and outcomes among young stroke patients. METHODS Using data from our inpatient registry for ischemic stroke, we reviewed patients aged 18-50 who were admitted 01/2013 to 04/2018. Race/ethnicity were characterized as non-Hispanic White (NHW), non-Hispanic Black (NHB), Hispanic (HIS). For univariate comparisons Chi-square and Kruskal-Wallis tests were performed as appropriate. Multivariable logistic regression was used to assess impact of race on day seven modified Rankin score (mRS). RESULTS Among 810 patients with race and outcome data who were admitted in the study period, median age was 43, 57.1% were male, and 36.5% NHW, 43.2% NHB, 20.2% HIS. History of hypertension (HTN), type II diabetes (DM II), smoking, heart failure (CHF), prior stroke, and end-stage renal disease varied significantly by race. Compared to NHW, NHB had higher odds of HTN (OR 2.28, 1.65-3.15), CHF (OR 2.17, 1.06-4.46), and DM II 1.92 (1.25-2.94) while HIS had higher odds of DM II (OR 2.52, 1.55-4.10) and lower odds of smoking (OR 0.56, 0.35-0.90). Arrival NIHSS was higher in NHB, but etiology and rates of tpA treatment and thrombectomy did not vary by race. Compared to NHW patients, NHB (OR 0.50 CI (0.31-0.78)) and HIS (OR 0.37 CI (0.21-0.67)) were less likely to have good functional outcome (mRS <2) at day 7 in adjusted analyses. CONCLUSIONS In this study, there was a higher prevalence of several modifiable risk factors in NHB and HIS young stroke patients and early functional outcome was worse in these groups. Our study suggests a need for targeted prevention efforts for younger populations at highest risk for stroke.
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- Erica M Jones
- Institute for Stroke and Cerebrovascular Disease, University Health Sciences Center at Houston, 6431 Fannin Street. MSB 7.044, Houston, TX 77030-1501, United States.
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- Institute for Stroke and Cerebrovascular Disease, University Health Sciences Center at Houston, 6431 Fannin Street. MSB 7.044, Houston, TX 77030-1501, United States
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- Division of Clinical and Translational Sciences, University of Texas Health Sciences Center at Houston, Houston, TX, United States
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- Institute for Stroke and Cerebrovascular Disease, University Health Sciences Center at Houston, 6431 Fannin Street. MSB 7.044, Houston, TX 77030-1501, United States
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- McGovern School of Medicine, University of Texas Health Sciences Center at Houston, Houston. TX, United States
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- Institute for Stroke and Cerebrovascular Disease, University Health Sciences Center at Houston, 6431 Fannin Street. MSB 7.044, Houston, TX 77030-1501, United States
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- McGovern School of Medicine, University of Texas Health Sciences Center at Houston, Houston. TX, United States
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- Institute for Stroke and Cerebrovascular Disease, University Health Sciences Center at Houston, 6431 Fannin Street. MSB 7.044, Houston, TX 77030-1501, United States
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- Institute for Stroke and Cerebrovascular Disease, University Health Sciences Center at Houston, 6431 Fannin Street. MSB 7.044, Houston, TX 77030-1501, United States
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- Institute for Stroke and Cerebrovascular Disease, University Health Sciences Center at Houston, 6431 Fannin Street. MSB 7.044, Houston, TX 77030-1501, United States
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- Institute for Stroke and Cerebrovascular Disease, University Health Sciences Center at Houston, 6431 Fannin Street. MSB 7.044, Houston, TX 77030-1501, United States
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The burden and outcomes of stroke in young adults at a tertiary hospital in Tanzania: a comparison with older adults. BMC Neurol 2020; 20:206. [PMID: 32450825 PMCID: PMC7247244 DOI: 10.1186/s12883-020-01793-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/24/2020] [Accepted: 05/19/2020] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Background Stroke burden in young adults is growing associated with unique risk factors and devastating outcomes. We aimed to investigate the magnitude, risk factors and outcomes of first ever stroke in young adults ≤45 years compared to older adults > 45 years. Methods All patients with a World Health Organization clinical definition of stroke at a tertiary hospital in Tanzania were enrolled. The National Institute of Health Stroke Scale and Modified Rankin Scale were used to assess admission stroke severity and outcomes respectively. Kaplan-Meier analysis was used to describe survival and Cox-proportional hazards model was used to examine predictors of fatality. Results We enrolled 369 first ever stroke participants over 8 months. First strokes accounted for one quarter of the medical admissions in both younger and older groups, 123/484 {(25.4%) [95% CI 21.5–29.3%]} and 246/919 {(26.8%) [95% CI 23.9–29.6%]} respectively. Hemorrhagic stroke occurred in 47 (42.3%) vs 62 (27.2%) for the young and old respectively p = 0.005. Factors associated with stroke in the young were: a new diagnosis of hypertension in 33 (26.8%) vs 23 (9.3%) p < 0.001, HIV infection 12 (9.8%) vs 7 (2.8%) p = 0.005, use of hormonal contraception in females 33 (48.5%) vs 13 (9.4%) p < 0.001, elevated serum low density lipoproteins 28 (27.7%) vs 29 (16.4%) p = 0.024, hypercholesteremia 34 (31.2%) vs 40 (20.2%), p = 0.031, sickle cell disease 11 (9.7%) vs 9 (4.2%) p = 0.047 and thrombocytosis 12 (16.9%) vs 8 (5.6%) p = 0.007. The overall 30-day fatality rate was 215 (61.3%); 57 (49.1%) vs 158 (67.2%) in the young and old respectively. Independent predictors of fatality were: severe stroke {HR 10.35 (95% CI: 1.397–76.613)}, leukocytosis {HR 2.23 (95% CI: 1.448–3.419)} and fever {HR 1.79 (95% CI: 1.150–2.776)}. Conclusions There is a high burden of stroke in young adults that is coupled with a high 30-day fatality rate. Screening and management of hypertension is crucial in the prevention of stroke. More research is needed to identify factors which cause death, allowing the development of sustainable interventions to reduce early post stroke fatality in this group.
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Reddy ST, Garg T, Shah C, Nascimento FA, Imran R, Kan P, Bowry R, Gonzales N, Barreto A, Kumar A, Volpi J, Misra V, Chiu D, Gadhia R, Savitz SI. Cerebrovascular Disease in Patients with COVID-19: A Review of the Literature and Case Series. Case Rep Neurol 2020; 12:199-209. [PMID: 32647526 PMCID: PMC7325208 DOI: 10.1159/000508958] [Citation(s) in RCA: 65] [Impact Index Per Article: 16.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/22/2020] [Accepted: 05/24/2020] [Indexed: 12/28/2022] Open
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COVID-19 has been associated with a hypercoagulable state causing cardiovascular and neurovascular complications. To further characterize cerebrovascular disease (CVD) in COVID-19, we review the current literature of published cases and additionally report the clinical presentation, laboratory and diagnostic testing results of 12 cases with COVID-19 infection and concurrent CVD from two academic medical centers in Houston, TX, USA, between March 1 and May 10, 2020. To date, there are 12 case studies reporting 47 cases of CVD in COVID-19. However, only 4 small case series have described the clinical and laboratory findings in patients with COVID-19 and concurrent stroke. Viral neurotropism, endothelial dysfunction, coagulopathy and inflammation are plausible proposed mechanisms of CVD in COVID-19 patients. In our case series of 12 patients, 10 patients had an ischemic stroke, of which 1 suffered hemorrhagic transformation and two had intracerebral hemorrhage. Etiology was determined to be embolic without a clear cause identified in 6 ischemic stroke patients, while the remaining had an identifiable source of stroke. The majority of the patients had elevated inflammatory markers such as D-dimer and interleukin-6. In patients with embolic stroke of unclear etiology, COVID-19 may have played a direct or indirect role in the processes that eventually led to the strokes while in the remaining cases, it is unclear if infection contributed partially or was an incidental finding.
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- Sujan T Reddy
- Department of Neurology, University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, Houston, Texas, USA
- Institute for Stroke and Cerebrovascular Disease, University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, Houston, Texas, USA
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- Department of Neurology, Houston Methodist Neurological Institute, Houston, Texas, USA
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- Department of Neurology, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas, USA
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- Department of Neurology, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas, USA
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- Department of Neurology, Houston Methodist Neurological Institute, Houston, Texas, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas, USA
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- Institute for Stroke and Cerebrovascular Disease, University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, Houston, Texas, USA
- Department of Neurosurgery, University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, Houston, Texas, USA
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- Department of Neurology, University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, Houston, Texas, USA
- Institute for Stroke and Cerebrovascular Disease, University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, Houston, Texas, USA
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- Department of Neurology, University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, Houston, Texas, USA
- Institute for Stroke and Cerebrovascular Disease, University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, Houston, Texas, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, Houston, Texas, USA
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- Department of Neurology, Houston Methodist Neurological Institute, Houston, Texas, USA
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- Department of Neurology, Houston Methodist Neurological Institute, Houston, Texas, USA
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- Department of Neurology, Houston Methodist Neurological Institute, Houston, Texas, USA
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- Department of Neurology, Houston Methodist Neurological Institute, Houston, Texas, USA
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- Department of Neurology, University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, Houston, Texas, USA
- Institute for Stroke and Cerebrovascular Disease, University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, Houston, Texas, USA
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Bersano A, Kraemer M, Burlina A, Mancuso M, Finsterer J, Sacco S, Salvarani C, Caputi L, Chabriat H, Oberstein SL, Federico A, Lasserve ET, Hunt D, Dichgans M, Arnold M, Debette S, Markus HS. Heritable and non-heritable uncommon causes of stroke. J Neurol 2020; 268:2780-2807. [PMID: 32318851 DOI: 10.1007/s00415-020-09836-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/27/2019] [Revised: 04/09/2020] [Accepted: 04/10/2020] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Despite intensive investigations, about 30% of stroke cases remains of undetermined origin. After exclusion of common causes of stroke, there is a number of rare heritable and non-heritable conditions, which often remain misdiagnosed, that should be additionally considered in the diagnosis of cryptogenic stroke. The identification of these diseases requires a complex work up including detailed clinical evaluation for the detection of systemic symptoms and signs, an adequate neuroimaging assessment and a careful family history collection. The task becomes more complicated by phenotype heterogeneity since stroke could be the primary or unique manifestation of a syndrome or represent just a manifestation (sometimes minor) of a multisystem disorder. The aim of this review paper is to provide clinicians with an update on clinical and neuroradiological features and a set of practical suggestions for the diagnostic work up and management of these uncommon causes of stroke. The identification of these stroke causes is important to avoid inappropriate and expensive diagnostic tests, to establish appropriate management measures, including presymptomatic testing, genetic counseling, and, if available, therapy. Therefore, physicians should become familiar with these diseases to provide future risk assessment and family counseling.
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- A Bersano
- Cerebrovascular Unit, Fondazione IRCCS Istituto Neurologico Carlo Besta, Milan, Italy.
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- Department of Neurology Alfried, Krupp-Hospital, Essen, Germany.,Department of Neurology, Medical Faculty, Heinrich-Heine-University, Düsseldorf, Germany
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- Neurological Unit, St. Bassano Hospital, Bassano del Grappa, Italy
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, Neurological Institute, University of Pisa, Pisa, Italy
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- Krankenanstalt Rudolfstiftung, Messerli Institute, Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Neurology, Avezzano Hospital, University of L'Aquila, L'Aquila, Italy
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- University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, and Azienda USL-IRCCS, Reggio Emilia, Italy
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- Cerebrovascular Unit, Fondazione IRCCS Istituto Neurologico Carlo Besta, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Neurology and CERVCO, DHU Neurovasc, INSERM U1141, University of Paris, Paris, France
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- Department of Clinical Genetics, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, The Netherlands
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- Department of Medicine, Surgery and Neurosciences, University of Siena, Siena, Italy
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- Department of Genetics, Lariboisière Hospital and INSERM U1141, Paris-Diderot University, Paris, France
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- MRC Human Genetics Unit, Institute of Genetics and Molecular Medicine, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, EH4 2XU, UK
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- Institute for Stroke and Dementia Research, Klinikum Der Universität München, Munich, Germany
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- Inserm Centre Bordeaux Population Health (U1219), University of Bordeaux, Bordeaux, France
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- Department of Neurology, INSELSPITAL, University Hospital Bern, Bern, Switzerland
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- Stroke Research Group, Department of Clinical Neurosciences, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, UK
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Boot E, Ekker MS, Putaala J, Kittner S, De Leeuw FE, Tuladhar AM. Ischaemic stroke in young adults: a global perspective. J Neurol Neurosurg Psychiatry 2020; 91:411-417. [PMID: 32015089 DOI: 10.1136/jnnp-2019-322424] [Citation(s) in RCA: 101] [Impact Index Per Article: 25.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/11/2019] [Revised: 01/10/2020] [Accepted: 01/13/2020] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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Ischaemic stroke at young age is an increasing problem in both developing and developed countries due to rising incidence, high morbidity and mortality and long-term psychological, physical and social consequences. Compared with stroke in older adults, stroke in young adults is more heterogeneous due to the wide variety of possible underlying risk factors and aetiologies. In this review, we will provide an overview of the global variation in the epidemiology of stroke in young adults, with special attention to differences in geography, ethnicity/race and sex, as well as traditional and novel risk factors for early-onset ischaemic stroke, such as air pollution. Understanding global differences is an important prerequisite for better region-specific prevention and treatment of this devastating condition.
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- Esther Boot
- Department of Neurology, Radboud Univerisity Medical Centre, Donders Institute for Brain, Cognition and Behaviour, Centre for Neuroscience, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Neurology, Radboud Univerisity Medical Centre, Donders Institute for Brain, Cognition and Behaviour, Centre for Neuroscience, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Neurology, Helsinki University Central Hospital, Helsinki, Finland
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- Department of Neurology, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
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- Department of Neurology, Radboud Univerisity Medical Centre, Donders Institute for Brain, Cognition and Behaviour, Centre for Neuroscience, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Neurology, Radboud Univerisity Medical Centre, Donders Institute for Brain, Cognition and Behaviour, Centre for Neuroscience, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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BACKGROUND Stroke is a common neurological disorder and may present with visual symptoms. A thorough workup is warranted to determine the underlying cause of stroke to optimize secondary prevention. Despite a full workup, a high-risk mechanism may not be identified. Optimal treatment in this patient population has been the subject of recent research, particularly with regard to low-risk stroke mechanisms such as patent foramen ovale (PFO). EVIDENCE ACQUISITION Using PubMed and published stroke guidelines, an evidence-based literature review was performed. RESULTS In this review, we compare cryptogenic stroke with the newer concept of embolic stroke of undetermined source, summarize the most common causes presumed to underlie these strokes, and review the evidence for optimal antithrombotic management. We also review recent clinical trials demonstrating a benefit for percutaneous closure of PFO for secondary stroke prevention in select patients. CONCLUSIONS Stroke management is based on evaluation of individual patient-risk factors. Evaluation and treatment is ideally directed by a vascular neurologist to ensure optimal secondary prevention, especially in cases where an underlying etiology is not identified on initial workup.
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Miyares LC, Falcone GJ, Leasure A, Adeoye O, Shi FD, Kittner SJ, Langefeld C, Vagal A, Sheth KN, Woo D. Race/ethnicity influences outcomes in young adults with supratentorial intracerebral hemorrhage. Neurology 2020; 94:e1271-e1280. [PMID: 31969467 DOI: 10.1212/wnl.0000000000008930] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/19/2018] [Accepted: 10/02/2019] [Indexed: 12/30/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES We investigated the predictors of functional outcome in young patients enrolled in a multiethnic study of intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH). METHODS The Ethnic/Racial Variations in Intracerebral Hemorrhage (ERICH) study is a prospective multicenter study of ICH among adult (age ≥18 years) non-Hispanic white, non-Hispanic black, and Hispanic participants. The study recruited 1,000 participants per racial/ethnic group. The present study utilized the subset of ERICH participants aged <50 years with supratentorial ICH. Functional outcome was ascertained using the modified Rankin Scale (mRS) at 3 months. Logistic regression was used to identify factors associated with poor outcome (mRS 4-6), and analyses were compared by race/ethnicity to identify differences across these groups. RESULTS Of the 3,000 patients with ICH enrolled in ERICH, 418 were studied (mean age 43 years, 69% male), of whom 48 (12%) were white, 173 (41%) were black, and 197 (47%) were Hispanic. For supratentorial ICH, black participants (odds ratio [OR], 0.42; p = 0.046) and Hispanic participants (OR, 0.34; p = 0.01) had better outcomes than white participants after adjustment for other factors associated with poor outcome: age, baseline disability, admission blood pressure, admission Glasgow Coma Scale score, ICH volume, deep ICH location, and intraventricular extension. CONCLUSIONS In young patients with supratentorial ICH, black and Hispanic race/ethnicity is associated with better functional outcomes, compared with white race. Additional studies are needed to identify the biological and social mediators of this association.
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- Laura C Miyares
- From the Division of Neurocritical Care and Emergency Neurology, Department of Neurology (L.C.M., G.J.F., A.L., K.N.S.), Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, CT; Department of Emergency Medicine (O.A.), Department of Radiology (A.V.), Gardner Neuroscience Institute (O.A., A.V.), Department of Neurology & Rehabilitation Medicine (D.W.), and Comprehensive Stroke Center (D.W.), University of Cincinnati, OH; Barrow Neurological Institute (F.-D.S.), Phoenix, AZ; Department of Neurology (S.J.K.), Baltimore Veterans Administration Medical Center, University of Maryland; Division of Public Health Sciences, Department of Biostatistical Sciences (C.L.), Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, NC; and Center for Public Health Genomics (C.L.), University of Virginia, Charlottesville
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- From the Division of Neurocritical Care and Emergency Neurology, Department of Neurology (L.C.M., G.J.F., A.L., K.N.S.), Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, CT; Department of Emergency Medicine (O.A.), Department of Radiology (A.V.), Gardner Neuroscience Institute (O.A., A.V.), Department of Neurology & Rehabilitation Medicine (D.W.), and Comprehensive Stroke Center (D.W.), University of Cincinnati, OH; Barrow Neurological Institute (F.-D.S.), Phoenix, AZ; Department of Neurology (S.J.K.), Baltimore Veterans Administration Medical Center, University of Maryland; Division of Public Health Sciences, Department of Biostatistical Sciences (C.L.), Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, NC; and Center for Public Health Genomics (C.L.), University of Virginia, Charlottesville
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- From the Division of Neurocritical Care and Emergency Neurology, Department of Neurology (L.C.M., G.J.F., A.L., K.N.S.), Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, CT; Department of Emergency Medicine (O.A.), Department of Radiology (A.V.), Gardner Neuroscience Institute (O.A., A.V.), Department of Neurology & Rehabilitation Medicine (D.W.), and Comprehensive Stroke Center (D.W.), University of Cincinnati, OH; Barrow Neurological Institute (F.-D.S.), Phoenix, AZ; Department of Neurology (S.J.K.), Baltimore Veterans Administration Medical Center, University of Maryland; Division of Public Health Sciences, Department of Biostatistical Sciences (C.L.), Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, NC; and Center for Public Health Genomics (C.L.), University of Virginia, Charlottesville
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- From the Division of Neurocritical Care and Emergency Neurology, Department of Neurology (L.C.M., G.J.F., A.L., K.N.S.), Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, CT; Department of Emergency Medicine (O.A.), Department of Radiology (A.V.), Gardner Neuroscience Institute (O.A., A.V.), Department of Neurology & Rehabilitation Medicine (D.W.), and Comprehensive Stroke Center (D.W.), University of Cincinnati, OH; Barrow Neurological Institute (F.-D.S.), Phoenix, AZ; Department of Neurology (S.J.K.), Baltimore Veterans Administration Medical Center, University of Maryland; Division of Public Health Sciences, Department of Biostatistical Sciences (C.L.), Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, NC; and Center for Public Health Genomics (C.L.), University of Virginia, Charlottesville
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- From the Division of Neurocritical Care and Emergency Neurology, Department of Neurology (L.C.M., G.J.F., A.L., K.N.S.), Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, CT; Department of Emergency Medicine (O.A.), Department of Radiology (A.V.), Gardner Neuroscience Institute (O.A., A.V.), Department of Neurology & Rehabilitation Medicine (D.W.), and Comprehensive Stroke Center (D.W.), University of Cincinnati, OH; Barrow Neurological Institute (F.-D.S.), Phoenix, AZ; Department of Neurology (S.J.K.), Baltimore Veterans Administration Medical Center, University of Maryland; Division of Public Health Sciences, Department of Biostatistical Sciences (C.L.), Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, NC; and Center for Public Health Genomics (C.L.), University of Virginia, Charlottesville
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- From the Division of Neurocritical Care and Emergency Neurology, Department of Neurology (L.C.M., G.J.F., A.L., K.N.S.), Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, CT; Department of Emergency Medicine (O.A.), Department of Radiology (A.V.), Gardner Neuroscience Institute (O.A., A.V.), Department of Neurology & Rehabilitation Medicine (D.W.), and Comprehensive Stroke Center (D.W.), University of Cincinnati, OH; Barrow Neurological Institute (F.-D.S.), Phoenix, AZ; Department of Neurology (S.J.K.), Baltimore Veterans Administration Medical Center, University of Maryland; Division of Public Health Sciences, Department of Biostatistical Sciences (C.L.), Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, NC; and Center for Public Health Genomics (C.L.), University of Virginia, Charlottesville
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- From the Division of Neurocritical Care and Emergency Neurology, Department of Neurology (L.C.M., G.J.F., A.L., K.N.S.), Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, CT; Department of Emergency Medicine (O.A.), Department of Radiology (A.V.), Gardner Neuroscience Institute (O.A., A.V.), Department of Neurology & Rehabilitation Medicine (D.W.), and Comprehensive Stroke Center (D.W.), University of Cincinnati, OH; Barrow Neurological Institute (F.-D.S.), Phoenix, AZ; Department of Neurology (S.J.K.), Baltimore Veterans Administration Medical Center, University of Maryland; Division of Public Health Sciences, Department of Biostatistical Sciences (C.L.), Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, NC; and Center for Public Health Genomics (C.L.), University of Virginia, Charlottesville
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- From the Division of Neurocritical Care and Emergency Neurology, Department of Neurology (L.C.M., G.J.F., A.L., K.N.S.), Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, CT; Department of Emergency Medicine (O.A.), Department of Radiology (A.V.), Gardner Neuroscience Institute (O.A., A.V.), Department of Neurology & Rehabilitation Medicine (D.W.), and Comprehensive Stroke Center (D.W.), University of Cincinnati, OH; Barrow Neurological Institute (F.-D.S.), Phoenix, AZ; Department of Neurology (S.J.K.), Baltimore Veterans Administration Medical Center, University of Maryland; Division of Public Health Sciences, Department of Biostatistical Sciences (C.L.), Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, NC; and Center for Public Health Genomics (C.L.), University of Virginia, Charlottesville
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- From the Division of Neurocritical Care and Emergency Neurology, Department of Neurology (L.C.M., G.J.F., A.L., K.N.S.), Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, CT; Department of Emergency Medicine (O.A.), Department of Radiology (A.V.), Gardner Neuroscience Institute (O.A., A.V.), Department of Neurology & Rehabilitation Medicine (D.W.), and Comprehensive Stroke Center (D.W.), University of Cincinnati, OH; Barrow Neurological Institute (F.-D.S.), Phoenix, AZ; Department of Neurology (S.J.K.), Baltimore Veterans Administration Medical Center, University of Maryland; Division of Public Health Sciences, Department of Biostatistical Sciences (C.L.), Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, NC; and Center for Public Health Genomics (C.L.), University of Virginia, Charlottesville
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- From the Division of Neurocritical Care and Emergency Neurology, Department of Neurology (L.C.M., G.J.F., A.L., K.N.S.), Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, CT; Department of Emergency Medicine (O.A.), Department of Radiology (A.V.), Gardner Neuroscience Institute (O.A., A.V.), Department of Neurology & Rehabilitation Medicine (D.W.), and Comprehensive Stroke Center (D.W.), University of Cincinnati, OH; Barrow Neurological Institute (F.-D.S.), Phoenix, AZ; Department of Neurology (S.J.K.), Baltimore Veterans Administration Medical Center, University of Maryland; Division of Public Health Sciences, Department of Biostatistical Sciences (C.L.), Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, NC; and Center for Public Health Genomics (C.L.), University of Virginia, Charlottesville.
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Characteristics and Outcomes of Younger Adults with Embolic Stroke of Undetermined Source (ESUS): A Retrospective Study. Stroke Res Treat 2019; 2019:4360787. [PMID: 31885851 PMCID: PMC6914878 DOI: 10.1155/2019/4360787] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/24/2019] [Revised: 08/24/2019] [Accepted: 09/06/2019] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Introduction Embolic stroke of undetermined source (ESUS) in younger adults may have different risk factors compared with ESUS in elderly, and the approach to ESUS in young adults may require new therapies. We aimed to investigate the characteristics and outcomes in younger adults with ESUS at a single centre in Saudi Arabia. Patients and Methods A retrospective study was conducted using the medical records of younger adults with ESUS according to the criteria of the Cryptogenic Stroke/ESUS International Working Group. Younger adults (aged ≤50 years) with ESUS were compared with older patients, on admission and discharge from hospital, using the modified Rankin scale (mRS) and the National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS). Results Among 147 patients with ESUS, 39 (26.5%) were younger adults. Younger adults compared with older adults with ESUS had fewer vascular risk factors, including lower rates of hypertension (43.6% vs. 70.3%; P = 0.004), diabetes (35.9% vs. 57.4%; P = 0.03), and dyslipidaemia (12.8% vs. 28.7%; P = 0.05). There was no significant difference in poor outcome at discharge (defined as mRS > 2), which was observed in 17.9% of younger adults and 28.7% of older adults. Further, there were no significant differences in stroke severity at discharge (NIHSS score ≤5) or median length of stay. Discussion Although the outcomes of ESUS do not differ between younger and older patients, younger patients have fewer identified risk factors. Conclusion This study showed that 26.5% of patients with ESUS were aged ≤50 years. Although younger adults with ESUS had fewer risk factors, there were no significant differences in neurologic disability or mortality at discharge, stroke severity, or median length of stay.
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW We aim to evaluate the epidemiology, racial and gender disparity, etiology, and treatment of stroke in the younger population. RECENT FINDINGS The younger age group without vascular risk factors exhibits an increased prevalence of cardio-embolism in context of patent foramen ovale/atrial septal aneurysm strokes, from other determined etiology of non-atherosclerotic vasculopathy including dissection, inherited or acquired thrombophilia, and other unusual causes of stroke. Ethnic disparities also exist in certain populations. The prevalence of stroke in the young is increasing due to several factors. Since stroke is often disabling, this trend poses an enormous threat to socioeconomic stability especially in developing countries. In young patients with an absence of conventional vascular risk factors and negative preliminary stroke work-up, clinicians must consider less common causes of stroke in this population. There is prime opportunity for future investigations as there is currently a lack of evidence-based management guidelines for these uncommon etiologies based on research completed to date.
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Cogswell PM, Lants SK, Davis LT, Donahue MJ. Vessel wall and lumen characteristics with age in healthy participants using 3T intracranial vessel wall magnetic resonance imaging. J Magn Reson Imaging 2019; 50:1452-1460. [PMID: 30994958 PMCID: PMC6800748 DOI: 10.1002/jmri.26750] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/21/2018] [Accepted: 04/02/2019] [Indexed: 01/09/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Intracranial vessel wall imaging (VWI) at a clinical field strength of 3T has become more widely available. However, how vessel measurements change with age and sex, over an age range spanning a typical lifespan, are needed. PURPOSE/HYPOTHESIS To assess for identifiable changes in arterial wall thickness, outer vessel wall diameter, and lumen diameter with age cross-sectionally in healthy controls without cerebrovascular disease risk factors at the spatial resolution afforded by currently recommended 3T VWI approaches. STUDY TYPE Prospective. POPULATION/SUBJECTS Healthy subjects (n = 82; age = 8-79 years). FIELD STRENGTH/SEQUENCE 3T intracranial VWI, angiography, and T1 -weighted anatomical imaging. ASSESSMENT Two readers measured lumen and outer wall diameters of the supraclinoid internal carotid artery (ICA) and distal basilar artery. Wall thickness and intraclass correlation coefficients (ICCs) were calculated. STATISTICAL TESTS Separate linear regressions were performed to understand the relationship between wall measurements (lumen diameter, outer vessel wall diameter, and wall thickness) and age, gender, side (left or right); significance: two-sided P < 0.05. RESULTS Readers showed excellent agreement for lumen and outer wall diameters (ICC 0.83-094). Linear regression of supraclinoid ICA wall measurements showed a statistically significant increase in wall thickness (P = 0.00051) and outer vessel wall diameter (P = 0.030) with age. ICA lumen and outer vessel wall diameters were statistically greater in males vs. females (lumen diameter 3.69 ± 0.41 vs. 3.54 ± 0.35 mm, P = 0.026; outer wall diameter 5.78 ± 0.52 vs. 5.56 ± 0.44 mm, P = 0.0089) with a trend toward increase in wall thickness (1.05 ± 0.12 vs. 1.01 ± 0.10 mm, P = 0.055). No significant difference was found in basilar artery wall thickness (P = 0.45, P = 0.72), lumen diameter (P = 0.15, P = 0.42), or outer vessel wall diameter (P = 0.34, P = 0.41) with age or gender, respectively. DATA CONCLUSION Intracranial vessel wall measurements were shown to be consistent between readers. At the available spatial resolution of 3T intracranial VWI sequences, supraclinoid ICA vessel wall thickness and outer vessel wall diameter appear to mildly increase with age. There was no detectable change in basilar artery vessel wall characteristics with age. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE 2 Technical Efficacy: Stage 3 J. Magn. Reson. Imaging 2019;50:1452-1460.
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- Department of Radiology and Radiological Sciences, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN, USA
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- Department of Radiology and Radiological Sciences, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN, USA
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- Department of Radiology and Radiological Sciences, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN, USA
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Prabhakaran S, Messé SR, Kleindorfer D, Smith EE, Fonarow GC, Xu H, Zhao X, Lytle B, Cigarroa J, Schwamm LH. Cryptogenic stroke: Contemporary trends, treatments, and outcomes in the United States. Neurol Clin Pract 2019; 10:396-405. [PMID: 33299667 DOI: 10.1212/cpj.0000000000000736] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/19/2019] [Accepted: 08/21/2019] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Background Nationwide data on patients with cryptogenic stroke (CS) are lacking. We evaluated patient and hospital characteristics, in-hospital treatments, and discharge outcomes among patients with CS compared with other subtypes in the Get With The Guidelines (GWTG)-Stroke registry. Methods We identified patients with ischemic stroke (IS) admitted to GWTG-Stroke participating hospitals between January 1, 2016, and September 30, 2017, with documented National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) scale and stroke etiology (cardioembolic [CE], large artery atherosclerosis [LAA], small vessel occlusion [SVO], other determined etiology [OTH], or CS). Using multivariable logistic regression, we compared hospital treatments and discharge outcomes by subtype, adjusted for patient and hospital characteristics. Results Among 316,623 patients from 1,687 hospitals, there were 63,301 (20.0%) patients with CS. In multivariable analysis, patients with CS received IV thrombolysis more often than other subtypes and had lower mortality than CE, LAA, and OTH but higher mortality than SVO. They were more likely to be discharged home than all other subtypes and be independent at discharge than LAA, OTH, or SVO. Conclusions In a large contemporary nationwide registry, CS accounted for 20% of ISs among patients with a documented stroke etiology. Patients with CS had a distinct profile of treatments and outcomes relative to other subtypes. Improved subtype documentation and further research into CS are warranted to improve care and outcomes for patients with stroke.
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- Shyam Prabhakaran
- University of Chicago (SP), Pritzker School of Medicine; University of Pennsylvania (SRM); University of Cincinnati (DK); Hotchkiss Brain Institute (EES), University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada; Ahmanson Cardiomyopathy Center (GCF), UCLA, Los Angeles, CA; Duke Clinical Research Institute (HX, XZ, BL), Durham, NC; Knight Cardiovascular Institute (JC), Oregon Health and Sciences University; and Department of Neurology (LHS), Massachusetts General Hospital
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- University of Chicago (SP), Pritzker School of Medicine; University of Pennsylvania (SRM); University of Cincinnati (DK); Hotchkiss Brain Institute (EES), University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada; Ahmanson Cardiomyopathy Center (GCF), UCLA, Los Angeles, CA; Duke Clinical Research Institute (HX, XZ, BL), Durham, NC; Knight Cardiovascular Institute (JC), Oregon Health and Sciences University; and Department of Neurology (LHS), Massachusetts General Hospital
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- University of Chicago (SP), Pritzker School of Medicine; University of Pennsylvania (SRM); University of Cincinnati (DK); Hotchkiss Brain Institute (EES), University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada; Ahmanson Cardiomyopathy Center (GCF), UCLA, Los Angeles, CA; Duke Clinical Research Institute (HX, XZ, BL), Durham, NC; Knight Cardiovascular Institute (JC), Oregon Health and Sciences University; and Department of Neurology (LHS), Massachusetts General Hospital
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- University of Chicago (SP), Pritzker School of Medicine; University of Pennsylvania (SRM); University of Cincinnati (DK); Hotchkiss Brain Institute (EES), University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada; Ahmanson Cardiomyopathy Center (GCF), UCLA, Los Angeles, CA; Duke Clinical Research Institute (HX, XZ, BL), Durham, NC; Knight Cardiovascular Institute (JC), Oregon Health and Sciences University; and Department of Neurology (LHS), Massachusetts General Hospital
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- University of Chicago (SP), Pritzker School of Medicine; University of Pennsylvania (SRM); University of Cincinnati (DK); Hotchkiss Brain Institute (EES), University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada; Ahmanson Cardiomyopathy Center (GCF), UCLA, Los Angeles, CA; Duke Clinical Research Institute (HX, XZ, BL), Durham, NC; Knight Cardiovascular Institute (JC), Oregon Health and Sciences University; and Department of Neurology (LHS), Massachusetts General Hospital
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- University of Chicago (SP), Pritzker School of Medicine; University of Pennsylvania (SRM); University of Cincinnati (DK); Hotchkiss Brain Institute (EES), University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada; Ahmanson Cardiomyopathy Center (GCF), UCLA, Los Angeles, CA; Duke Clinical Research Institute (HX, XZ, BL), Durham, NC; Knight Cardiovascular Institute (JC), Oregon Health and Sciences University; and Department of Neurology (LHS), Massachusetts General Hospital
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- University of Chicago (SP), Pritzker School of Medicine; University of Pennsylvania (SRM); University of Cincinnati (DK); Hotchkiss Brain Institute (EES), University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada; Ahmanson Cardiomyopathy Center (GCF), UCLA, Los Angeles, CA; Duke Clinical Research Institute (HX, XZ, BL), Durham, NC; Knight Cardiovascular Institute (JC), Oregon Health and Sciences University; and Department of Neurology (LHS), Massachusetts General Hospital
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- University of Chicago (SP), Pritzker School of Medicine; University of Pennsylvania (SRM); University of Cincinnati (DK); Hotchkiss Brain Institute (EES), University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada; Ahmanson Cardiomyopathy Center (GCF), UCLA, Los Angeles, CA; Duke Clinical Research Institute (HX, XZ, BL), Durham, NC; Knight Cardiovascular Institute (JC), Oregon Health and Sciences University; and Department of Neurology (LHS), Massachusetts General Hospital
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- University of Chicago (SP), Pritzker School of Medicine; University of Pennsylvania (SRM); University of Cincinnati (DK); Hotchkiss Brain Institute (EES), University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada; Ahmanson Cardiomyopathy Center (GCF), UCLA, Los Angeles, CA; Duke Clinical Research Institute (HX, XZ, BL), Durham, NC; Knight Cardiovascular Institute (JC), Oregon Health and Sciences University; and Department of Neurology (LHS), Massachusetts General Hospital
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- University of Chicago (SP), Pritzker School of Medicine; University of Pennsylvania (SRM); University of Cincinnati (DK); Hotchkiss Brain Institute (EES), University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada; Ahmanson Cardiomyopathy Center (GCF), UCLA, Los Angeles, CA; Duke Clinical Research Institute (HX, XZ, BL), Durham, NC; Knight Cardiovascular Institute (JC), Oregon Health and Sciences University; and Department of Neurology (LHS), Massachusetts General Hospital
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Han J, Lee HI, Shin YI, Son JH, Kim SY, Kim DY, Sohn MK, Lee J, Lee SG, Oh GJ, Lee YS, Joo MC, Han EY, Chang WH, Kim YH. Factors influencing return to work after stroke: the Korean Stroke Cohort for Functioning and Rehabilitation (KOSCO) Study. BMJ Open 2019; 9:e028673. [PMID: 31300502 PMCID: PMC6629413 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2018-028673] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE To investigate the rate of return to work and identify key factors associated with return to work between 3 months and 2 years after stroke. DESIGN Prospective cohort study. SETTING The Korean Stroke Cohort for Functioning and Rehabilitation (KOSCO) in Korea. PARTICIPANTS A total of 193 persons with first-ever stroke who reported working status at 3 months after stroke. OUTCOME MEASURES Data on baseline characteristics were collected from medical records. Functional assessments were performed using the National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale, the modified Rankin Scale, the Fugl-Meyer Assessment, the Functional Ambulatory Category, the Korean Mini-Mental State Examination, the Korean version of the Frenchay Aphasia Screening Test, the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association National Outcomes Measurement System, the Korean-Modified Barthel Index, the Geriatric Depression Scale-Short Form and the EuroQol-5 dimensions. An enumeration survey included the Reintegration to Normal Living Index, the Psychosocial Well-being Index-Short Form (, the Family Support Index and the Caregivers Burden Index. RESULTS Overall, 145 (75.1%) patients who had a stroke in the "Continuously-Employed" group and 48 (24.9%) in the "Employed-Unemployed" group returned to work between 3 months and 2 years after stroke. Multivariate logistic analysis demonstrated that in patients who had a stroke, characteristics such as age, PWI-SF Score, and caregiver characteristics, including age, sex (female) and living arrangements, were significantly associated with return to work between 3 months and 2 years after stroke. CONCLUSION Age and PWI-SF Score of patients who had a stroke, as well as the age, sex and living arrangements of caregivers, are key factors influencing the return to work after stroke. TRIAL REGISTRATION NUMBER NCT03402451.
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- Department of Statistics and Institute of Statistics, Hallym University, Chuncheon, The Republic of Korea
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Pusan National University School of Medicine, Pusan National University Yangsan Hospital, Yangsan, The Republic of Korea
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Pusan National University School of Medicine, Pusan National University Yangsan Hospital, Yangsan, The Republic of Korea
- Research Institute for Convergence of Biomedical Science and Technology, Pusan National University Yangsan Hospital, Yangsan, The Republic of Korea
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Pusan National University School of Medicine, Pusan National University Yangsan Hospital, Yangsan, The Republic of Korea
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Pusan National University School of Medicine, Pusan National University Yangsan Hospital, Yangsan, The Republic of Korea
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- Department and Research Institute of Rehabilitation Medicine, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, The Republic of Korea
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- School of Medicine, Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Chungnam National University, Daejeon, The Republic of Korea
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Konkuk University School of Medicine, Seoul, The Republic of Korea
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- Department of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine, Chonnam National University Medical School, Gwangju, The Republic of Korea
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- Department of Preventive Medicine, School of Medicine, Wonkwang University, Iksan, The Republic of Korea
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Kyungpook National University School of Medicine, Kyungpook National University Hospital, Daegu, The Republic of Korea
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, School of Medicine, Wonkwang University, Iksan, The Republic of Korea
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, School of Medicine, Jeju National University, Jeju, The Republic of Korea
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- Department of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine, Center for Prevention and Rehabilitation, Heart Vascular and Stroke Institute, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, The Republic of Korea
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- Department of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine, Center for Prevention and Rehabilitation, Heart Vascular and Stroke Institute, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, The Republic of Korea
- Department of Health Sciences and Technology,Department of Medical Device Management & Research, Department of DigitalHealth, SAIHST, Sungkyunkwan University, Seoul, The Republic of Korea
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Chatterjee S, Dubey S, Lahiri D, Ray BK. Non vitamin K oral anticoagulants versus antiplatelets in embolic stroke of undetermined source: most updated evidence. Minerva Cardioangiol 2019; 67:340-347. [PMID: 31220915 DOI: 10.23736/s0026-4725.19.04967-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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Recent trial data have expanded the horizons of newer indications of non-vitamin K oral anticoagulants (NOAC). Most recently they are being evaluated for use in embolic stroke of undetermined source (ESUS). ESUS are particularly known for their recurrences. So, identifying the causes and treating those etiological factors are the keys to secondary prevention of ESUS. Although traditional experts still opine for the use of antiplatelets for secondary prevention of ESUS as for other causes of embolic stroke, there are still room for improvement in delivery of optimal treatment strategy. So, NOAC is being tried as an alternative to traditional atiplatelet therapy in head-to-head trials. Unfortunately, recent trial data (from NAVIGATE-ESUS and RESPECT-ESUS) have not shown any added benefits (with comparable bleeding risk) of NOAC compared to aspirin in prevention of ESUS. This review intends to highlight the concept of ESUS, its varied etiologies, discuss the published and ongoing trials and tries to dig the reasons why the overall trial data have been disappointing. It also discusses the arenas where NOAC may be proved to be better than antiplatelets. Overall, we have stressed on the personalized case-to-case basis decision making while choosing the appropriate therapy in secondary prevention of ESUS.
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- Department of General Medicine, Rajendra Institute of Medical Sciences, Ranchi, India -
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- Department of Neurology, Bangur Institute of Neurosciences, Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research and SSKM Hospital, Kolkata, India
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- Department of Neurology, Bangur Institute of Neurosciences, Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research and SSKM Hospital, Kolkata, India
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- Department of Neurology, Bangur Institute of Neurosciences, Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research and SSKM Hospital, Kolkata, India
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PURPOSE OF THE REVIEW Maternal morbidity and mortality is rising in the USA, and maternal stroke is a major contributor. Here, we review the epidemiology, risk factors, and current recommendations for diagnosis and acute treatment of ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke during pregnancy and postpartum, focusing on recent evidence. RECENT FINDINGS The incidence of maternal stroke has risen in recent years, possibly due to increasing rates of hypertensive disorders of pregnancy. The risk of maternal stroke is highest in the peripartum and early postpartum period. Preeclampsia is highly associated with reversible cerebral vasoconstriction syndrome and posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome and is also associated with long-term increased risk of stroke and vascular dementia. Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy, migraine, and infections are risk factors for maternal stroke. Limited data suggest that thrombolytics and endovascular reperfusion therapy are safe and effective in pregnant women with ischemic stroke, but few data are available regarding safety of thrombolytics in the postpartum period. New consensus guidelines are now available to assist with management of ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke in pregnancy. Many gaps remain in our understanding of maternal stroke. While risk factors have been identified, there are no prediction tools to help identify which women might be at highest risk for postpartum stroke and require closer monitoring. The risk of recurrent maternal stroke has not been adequately quantified, limiting clinicians' ability to counsel patients. The complex pathophysiology of preeclampsia and its effects on the cerebral vasculature require further targeted study. An increased focus on the prevention, recognition, and optimal treatment of maternal stroke will be critical to reducing maternal morbidity and mortality.
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- Maria D Zambrano
- Department of Neurology, Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Neurology, Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York, NY, USA.
- Neurological Institute of New York, 710 West 168th Street, 6th floor, New York, NY, 10032, USA.
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Westerlind E, Persson HC, Törnbom K, Sunnerhagen KS. Return to work predicts perceived participation and autonomy by individuals with stroke. Disabil Rehabil 2019; 42:3673-3678. [PMID: 31068023 DOI: 10.1080/09638288.2019.1608324] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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Purpose: Participation in activities of everyday life is seen as main goal of rehabilitation after a stroke and return to work is an important factor to consider for the substantial number of persons having a stroke at working age. The current study aims to investigate whether returning to work would predict self-perceived participation and autonomy in everyday life after a stroke, from a long-term perspective.Materials and methods: Persons with first-ever stroke at age 18-63 years in 2009-2010, Gothenburg, were included. As 5-year follow-up, the Impact on Participation and Autonomy questionnaire was sent out, investigating self-perceived participation/autonomy in five levels, and work status was investigated from national sick-absence registers. Prediction of work on participation/autonomy was investigated with logistic regression.Results: A total of 109 participants (49%) responded to the questionnaire. The majority (69-94%) perceived very good participation/autonomy in all domains and 59% were working 5 years after stroke. Working was a significant predictor of high participation/autonomy in all domains of the questionnaire.Conclusions: Being able to return to work after a stroke seems to be important for self-perceived participation/autonomy. This emphasizes the importance of work-oriented information and rehabilitation after a stroke at working age.Implications for rehabilitationThe current study shows that the majority report high self-perceived participation and autonomy in everyday life and 59% are working 5 years after a stroke in working age.To work 5 years after a stroke was a significant predictor for self-perceived participation and autonomy in everyday life.Since stroke is becoming more common among working age persons and work seem important for perceived participation and autonomy, to optimize the return to work by for instance work-oriented information and vocational rehabilitation is important.
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- Emma Westerlind
- Department of Clinical Neuroscience, Institute of Neuroscience and Physiology, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden
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- Department of Clinical Neuroscience, Institute of Neuroscience and Physiology, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden
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- Department of Clinical Neuroscience, Institute of Neuroscience and Physiology, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden
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- Department of Clinical Neuroscience, Institute of Neuroscience and Physiology, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden.,Centre for Person-Centred Care (GPCC), Institute of Health and Care Sciences, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden
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Ekker MS, Verhoeven JI, Vaartjes I, van Nieuwenhuizen KM, Klijn CJM, de Leeuw FE. Stroke incidence in young adults according to age, subtype, sex, and time trends. Neurology 2019; 92:e2444-e2454. [PMID: 31019103 DOI: 10.1212/wnl.0000000000007533] [Citation(s) in RCA: 112] [Impact Index Per Article: 22.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/05/2018] [Accepted: 01/22/2019] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE To investigate incidence of stroke and its subtypes in young adults, according to sex and age, and to study trends over time. METHODS We established a nationwide cohort through linkage of national registries (hospital discharge, cause of death, and population register) with patients aged 18-50 years and those ≥50 years with first-ever ischemic stroke, intracerebral hemorrhage, or unspecified stroke, using ICD-9/ICD-10 codes between 1998 and 2010 in the Netherlands. Outcomes were yearly incidence of stroke stratified by age, sex, and stroke subtype, its changes over time, and comparison of incidence in patients 18-50 years to patients ≥50 years. RESULTS We identified 15,257 patients (53% women; mean age 41.8 years). Incidence increased exponentially with age (R 2 = 0.99) and was higher for women than men, most prominently in the youngest patients (18-44 years). The relative proportion of ischemic stroke increased with age (18-24 years: 38.3%; 44-49 years: 56.5%), whereas the relative proportion of intracerebral hemorrhage decreased (18-24 years: 34.0%; 44-49 years: 18.3%). Incidence of any stroke in young adults increased (1998: 14.0/100,000 person-years: 2010: 17.2; +23%; p < 0.001), driven by an increase in those aged over 35 years and ischemic stroke incidence (46%), whereas incidence decreased in those ≥50 years (329.1%-292.2%; -11%; p = 0.009). CONCLUSIONS Incidence of any stroke in the young increases with age in patients over 35, is higher in women than men aged 18-44 years, and has increased by 23% in one decade, through an increase in ischemic stroke. Incidence of intracerebral hemorrhage is comparable for women and men and remained stable over time.
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- Merel S Ekker
- From the Department of Neurology (M.S.E., J.I.V., C.J.M.K., F.-E.d.L.), Donders Institute for Brain, Cognition and Behaviour, Radboud University Medical Centre, Nijmegen; and Julius Center for Health Sciences and Primary Care (I.V.) and Department of Neurology and Neurosurgery, Brain Center Rudolf Magnus (K.M.v.N., C.J.M.K.), University Medical Center Utrecht, the Netherlands
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- From the Department of Neurology (M.S.E., J.I.V., C.J.M.K., F.-E.d.L.), Donders Institute for Brain, Cognition and Behaviour, Radboud University Medical Centre, Nijmegen; and Julius Center for Health Sciences and Primary Care (I.V.) and Department of Neurology and Neurosurgery, Brain Center Rudolf Magnus (K.M.v.N., C.J.M.K.), University Medical Center Utrecht, the Netherlands
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- From the Department of Neurology (M.S.E., J.I.V., C.J.M.K., F.-E.d.L.), Donders Institute for Brain, Cognition and Behaviour, Radboud University Medical Centre, Nijmegen; and Julius Center for Health Sciences and Primary Care (I.V.) and Department of Neurology and Neurosurgery, Brain Center Rudolf Magnus (K.M.v.N., C.J.M.K.), University Medical Center Utrecht, the Netherlands
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- From the Department of Neurology (M.S.E., J.I.V., C.J.M.K., F.-E.d.L.), Donders Institute for Brain, Cognition and Behaviour, Radboud University Medical Centre, Nijmegen; and Julius Center for Health Sciences and Primary Care (I.V.) and Department of Neurology and Neurosurgery, Brain Center Rudolf Magnus (K.M.v.N., C.J.M.K.), University Medical Center Utrecht, the Netherlands
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- From the Department of Neurology (M.S.E., J.I.V., C.J.M.K., F.-E.d.L.), Donders Institute for Brain, Cognition and Behaviour, Radboud University Medical Centre, Nijmegen; and Julius Center for Health Sciences and Primary Care (I.V.) and Department of Neurology and Neurosurgery, Brain Center Rudolf Magnus (K.M.v.N., C.J.M.K.), University Medical Center Utrecht, the Netherlands
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- From the Department of Neurology (M.S.E., J.I.V., C.J.M.K., F.-E.d.L.), Donders Institute for Brain, Cognition and Behaviour, Radboud University Medical Centre, Nijmegen; and Julius Center for Health Sciences and Primary Care (I.V.) and Department of Neurology and Neurosurgery, Brain Center Rudolf Magnus (K.M.v.N., C.J.M.K.), University Medical Center Utrecht, the Netherlands.
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Decline in Stroke Mortality Between 1997 and 2012 by Sex: Ecological Study in Brazilians Aged 15 to 49 Years. Sci Rep 2019; 9:2962. [PMID: 30814591 PMCID: PMC6393459 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-019-39566-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/21/2017] [Accepted: 01/22/2019] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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This study aimed to analyse the time trends of stroke mortality between 1997 and 2012 according to sex in Brazilians aged 15 to 49 years. This ecological study used data obtained from the Mortality Information System, which is available from the National Health System Department of Informatics - DATASUS and maintained by the Brazilian Ministry of Health. Stroke definition included International Classification of Disease version 10 (ICD-10) codes I60, I61, I63, and I64. Crude and age-standardized mortality rates and respective 95% confidence intervals were estimated per 100,000 inhabitants and stratified by age, region, year, and sex. Linear regression models were used to analyse the time trends with a confidence level of 95%. The statistical program used was Stata 11.0. Between 1997 and 2012, there were 124,866 deaths due to stroke in Brazilians aged 15 to 49 years. There was a decreasing linear trend in stroke mortality among men (β = −0.46, p < 0.001, R2 = 0.95) and women (β = −0.40, p < 0.001, R2 = 0.98) during this period. Overall there was no significant difference in stroke mortality trends by sex, except with respect to the age group of 40 to 49 years where there was a difference in the decrease of stroke mortality between men and women (interaction sex * year: β = 0.238, p = 0.012, R² = 0.96). Mortality rates decrease significantly over time in men and women in the age group 15 to 49 years old, but there is only significant difference in the decrease of rates by sex only in the age group from 40 to 49 years old.
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Schulz UG. Cryptogenic stroke - How to make sense of a non-diagnostic entity. Maturitas 2019; 122:44-50. [PMID: 30797529 DOI: 10.1016/j.maturitas.2019.01.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/02/2019] [Accepted: 01/10/2019] [Indexed: 01/26/2023]
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Secondary preventive strategies in ischaemic stroke depend on the underlying aetiology. However, approximately one-third of ischaemic strokes remain unexplained, or 'cryptogenic'. There is a wide range of possible underlying causes in cryptogenic stroke, and the best approach to secondary prevention of these may differ. To date, though, the widely accepted and uniform secondary preventive strategy in this group consists of modification of vascular risk factors, and of treatment with a combination of antiplatelet therapy and antihypertensive and lipid-lowering medication. Among the potential causes for cryptogenic stroke are occult atrial fibrillation, patent foramen ovale, atrial cardiopathy, aortic arch atheroma and hypercoagulable states. While it is possible to diagnose these conditions, in individual patients there is often uncertainty over whether they have a directly causative role, are markers of disease, or are innocent bystanders. Similarly, even if the cause is found, the best secondary preventive strategies remain uncertain, which questions the benefit of extensive investigations in a clinical setting. More recently, the concept of "embolic stroke of unknown source (ESUS)" has been introduced, in the hope that anticoagulation may offer better secondary prevention than antiplatelet therapy, but trials so far have been negative. At present, there is little justification for introducing extensive new investigative strategies into the management of patients with cryptogenic stroke. Investigations should be targeted at identifying those high-risk conditions which lead to a change in management. Further investigations need to be tailored individually, according to clinical circumstances. This should include identifying patients for participation in clinical trials, as the significance and best management of many of the potential causes for cryptogenic stroke require further research.
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- Ursula G Schulz
- Centre for the Prevention of Stroke and Dementia, Nuffield Department of Clinical Neurosciences, Oxford University, Oxford, UK.
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Onaolapo AY, Onaolapo OJ, Nathaniel TI. Cerebrovascular Disease in the Young Adult: Examining Melatonin's Possible Multiple Roles. J Exp Neurosci 2019; 13:1179069519827300. [PMID: 30783379 PMCID: PMC6366002 DOI: 10.1177/1179069519827300] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/30/2018] [Accepted: 01/09/2019] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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In the last decade or more, there have been reports suggesting a rise in the incidence of stroke in young adults. Presently, it appears that the risk factors associated with the cause of stroke in young adults remain relatively constant across different geographic regions of the world. Moreover, the endogenous rhythm of a neurohormone such as melatonin is known to play certain roles in the modulation of some of the risk factors that are associated with an increased risk of stroke in young people. Whereas animal studies have shown that melatonin plays diverse roles in stroke, only a limited number of human studies examined the roles of exogenous melatonin administration in the prevention of stroke, attenuation of neuronal damage, and improving outcome or well-being in stroke patients. In this review, first we summarize existing studies of stroke in the young adult and then provide insights on melatonin and stroke. Thereafter, we discuss the role of melatonin in models of stroke and how melatonin can be regulated to prevent stroke in young adults. Finally, we highlight the possible roles of melatonin in the management and outcome of stroke, especially in the young adult stroke population.
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- Adejoke Yetunde Onaolapo
- Behavioural Neuroscience/Neurobiology Unit, Department of Anatomy, Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomosho, Nigeria
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- Behavioural Neuroscience/Neuropharmacology Unit, Department of Pharmacology, Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Osogbo, Nigeria
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- School of Medicine Greenville, University of South Carolina, Greenville, SC, USA
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Pinho J, Costa AS, Araújo JM, Amorim JM, Ferreira C. Intracerebral hemorrhage outcome: A comprehensive update. J Neurol Sci 2019; 398:54-66. [PMID: 30682522 DOI: 10.1016/j.jns.2019.01.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 89] [Impact Index Per Article: 17.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/07/2018] [Revised: 12/22/2018] [Accepted: 01/11/2019] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Non-traumatic intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH) is associated with a significant global burden of disease, and despite being proportionally less frequent than ischemic stroke, in 2010 it was associated with greater worldwide disability-adjusted life years lost. The focus of outcome assessment after ICH has been mortality in most studies, because of the high early case fatality which reaches 40% in some population-based studies. The most robust and consistent predictors of early mortality include age, severity of neurological impairment, hemorrhage volume and antithrombotic therapy at the time of the event. Long-term outcome assessment is multifaceted and includes not only mortality and functional outcome, but also patient self-assessment of the health-related quality of life, occurrence of cognitive impairment, psychiatric disorders, epileptic seizures, recurrent ICH and subsequent thromboembolic events. Several scores which predict mortality and functional outcome after ICH have been validated and are useful in the daily clinical practice, however they must be used in combination with the clinical judgment for individualized patients. Management of patients with ICH both in the acute and chronic phases, requires health care professionals to have a comprehensive and updated perspective on outcome, which informs decisions that are needed to be taken together with the patient and next of kin.
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- João Pinho
- Neurology Department, Hospital de Braga, Portugal.
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- Department of Neurology, RWTH Aachen University Hospital, Germany; JARA-BRAIN Institute Molecular Neuroscience and Neuroimaging, Forschungszentrum Jülich GmbH and RWTH Aachen University, Germany
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Schöberl F, Ringleb PA, Wakili R, Poli S, Wollenweber FA, Kellert L. Juvenile Stroke. DEUTSCHES ARZTEBLATT INTERNATIONAL 2018; 114:527-534. [PMID: 28835326 DOI: 10.3238/arztebl.2017.0527] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/27/2017] [Revised: 02/27/2017] [Accepted: 05/10/2017] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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BACKGROUND So-called juvenile stroke, i.e., stroke in a person aged 18 to 55, affects approximately 30 000 persons per year in Germany and is thus an important cause of mortality and permanent morbidity. The spectrum of causes of stroke is broader in this age group than in older patients and is also differently distributed. METHODS This review is based on pertinent publications retrieved by a selective search in PubMed and on current guideline recommendations. RESULTS Juvenile strokes are often caused by cardiogenic emboli (ca. 25%) and by vascular dissection (ca. 20%). Approximately 10% are due to rare causes such as vasculitis or thrombophilia, 25-50% remain cryptogenic, and 20-30% meet the criteria for an embolic stroke of undetermined source (ESUS). A rational diagnostic algorithm should be applied that is based on the relative frequencies of the potential causes. The acute treatment of ischemic stroke is the same for patients of all ages: the patient must be transferred as soon as possible to a hospital where a vascular recanalization procedure can be performed. From age 40 onward, there is a steep rise in vascular risk factors and therefore also in the resulting macro- and microangiopathy, which lead, in turn, to stroke. Only 40% of patients with juvenile stroke are ever able to return to their original occupation, and approximately one-third remain permanently unable to work. CONCLUSION The high rates of cryptogenic stroke and ESUS among patients with juvenile stroke indicate that uncertainties remain in the diagnosis and treatment of this entity. The identification of rare causes of juvenile stroke requires a major diagnostic effort. Which diagnostic tests are useful or necessary in which patients is a matter that is currently decided on an individual basis. This is true, above all, of the indication for long-term cardiac monitoring.
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- Florian Schöberl
- Neurological Clinic and Policlinic, Großhadern Hospital, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München; Neurological Clinic, Heidelberg University Hospital; Medical Clinic and Policlinic I, Großhadern Hospital, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München; German Centre for Cardiovascular Research (DZHK), partner site Munich Heart Alliance, München; Department of Cardiology and Angiology, Westdeutsches Herz- und Gefäßzentrum Essen, Essen University Hospital; Clinic of Neurology, Hertie Institute for Clinical Brain Research (HIH), University Hospital Tübingen; Institute for Stroke and Dementia Research (ISD), Großhadern Hospital, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München
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Comparison of Transthoracic Echocardiography, Transesophageal Echocardiography, and Transcranial Doppler in the Detection of Patent Foramen Ovale as the Etiology for Cryptogenic Stroke. JOURNAL OF DIAGNOSTIC MEDICAL SONOGRAPHY 2018. [DOI: 10.1177/8756479318816983] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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The correlation between cryptogenic stroke and patent foramen ovale is high in young patients. Currently, transesophageal echocardiography is the gold standard for detection. However, it is invasive and limits Valsalva maneuvers. This article reviews the diagnostic accuracy of the three modalities: transthoracic echocardiography, transesophageal echocardiography, and transcranial Doppler. The results suggest that transcranial Doppler sonography is an accurate, easily accessible procedure for detecting patent foramen ovale and should be considered an excellent alternative to transthoracic or transesophageal echocardiography. Transesophageal echocardiography is still necessary for patients who require treatment. The combination of transcranial Doppler and transesophageal echocardiography provides the highest level of information regarding the complete diagnosis of patent foramen ovales.
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Liu A, Pirastehfar M, Yu D, Linares G. Phenotypic ASCOD characterisations of ischaemic stroke in the young at an urban tertiary care centre. Stroke Vasc Neurol 2018; 3:209-214. [PMID: 30637126 PMCID: PMC6312072 DOI: 10.1136/svn-2017-000139] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/31/2017] [Revised: 05/16/2018] [Accepted: 06/08/2018] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE Stroke in young individuals is a serious public health burden. This study aimed to characterise the various phenotypes of ischaemic stroke in a young urban population (≤50 years old) using the ASCOD classification system, which assigns a score to five stroke categories: atherosclerosis, small vessel disease (SVD), cardioembolism, other and dissection. Within each category, a numerical score represents the degree of causality attributed to the stroke. METHODS This retrospective study cohort was composed of patients from an urban tertiary care academic centre. Cases were selected by searching Get With the Guidelines database for adults ≤50 years old with ischaemic stroke. The study sample included 175 ischaemic strokes in 157 patients, with 16 subjects re-infarcting. Using retrospective chart review, each stroke was scored according to the ASCOD classification system. Multivariable logistic regression analyses were performed to explore each ASCOD category's association with causal risk factors. RESULTS Of possible causal mechanisms, defined as receiving a grade 1 or 2, a cardiovascular aetiology was most prevalent (25.7%), followed by SVD (22.3%), and closely by atherosclerosis (21.1%). Of general phenotypes, defined as receiving a grade 1 or 2 or 3, atherosclerosis was the most prevalent (51.4%), followed by SVD (47.4%), cardioembolism (42.3%) and other (35.4%). 31.6% of all strokes were of unclear aetiology. Subjects between 45 and 50 years old were more likely to develop a cardioembolic or SVD stroke when compared with subjects <45 years old. CONCLUSION This study took a novel approach to ASCOD phenotyping, allowing several observations: (1) In patients with advanced atherosclerosis receiving the score A1, the vast majority had systemic atherosclerosis in multiple vascular territories; (2) the cardiac score C2(6), defined as a radiographic pattern highly suggestive of a central embolic source, may overestimate the prevalence of true cardiac disease; (3) incidental laboratory findings may detect some underlying pathology, but causality to the stroke is unlikely.
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- Angela Liu
- Department of Neurology, Washington University in St Louis, Saint Louis, Missouri, USA
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- Department of Vascular Neurology, UC San Diego, La Jolla, California, USA
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- Department of Clinical Sciences, Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Department of Stroke and Neurocritical Care, University of Vermont College of Medicine, Burlington, Vermont, USA
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Godfrey M, Gillis MM, Khurana D, Poletto E, Tarazi RA. Neuropsychological outcome following thalamic stroke in adolescence: an identical twin comparison. Clin Neuropsychol 2018; 33:905-927. [DOI: 10.1080/13854046.2018.1533997] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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- Mary Godfrey
- Department of Psychology, Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children, Philadelphia, PA, USA
- Department of Pediatrics, Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children, Philadelphia, PA, USA
- Department of Pediatrics, Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA, USA
- Department of Radiologic Sciences, Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children, Philadelphia, PA, USA
- Department of Psychiatry, Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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Khalid SI, Carlton A, Glick RP. Identification of reversible causes of minority inequity in stroke: severity related to race and socio-economic status. Brain Inj 2018; 32:1477-1483. [PMID: 30325276 DOI: 10.1080/02699052.2018.1497204] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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OBJECTIVES Previous reports of a higher incidence and risk of stroke in minorities were associated primarily with race and ethnicity, yet the relationship between socio-economic status (SES) and racial disparities in stroke is less well known. We have investigated the effects of SES on the incidence of stroke type and its severity in minorities. METHODS The clinical and demographic data on 140 patients diagnosed with a stroke in the North Lawndale neighbourhood of Chicago, one of the city's poorest communities, were collected prospectively over a 13-month period and then were retrospectively analysed. RESULTS Overall, haemorrhagic stroke occurred in 31% of cases, differing from the previously reported haemorrhagic stroke incidence of 15%. When accounting for SES, the incidence of haemorrhagic stroke in the uninsured versus the privately or Medicaid-insured increased to 50%. Uninsured African-American patients experienced even higher rates of haemorrhagic stroke at 55%. CONCLUSIONS Patients who are uninsured minorities may be at an increased risk for severe strokes. This increase in risk appears to be related to the increased incidence of risk factors and lack of treatment. The lack of funds, care access, and limited education in these patients may be related to their increase in risk factors. This paper identifies potentially reversible environmental and societal factors that can lead to improved outcomes in indigent minority patients.
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- Syed I Khalid
- a Department of Neurosurgery , Rush University , Chicago , IL, USA.,b Department of Neurosurgery, Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science , Chicago Medical School , North Chicago, IL
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- b Department of Neurosurgery, Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science , Chicago Medical School , North Chicago, IL
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- a Department of Neurosurgery , Rush University , Chicago , IL, USA
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Hussain M, Sharma SR, Jamil MD. A Hospital-Based Study of Stroke in Young from North East India. Ann Indian Acad Neurol 2018; 21:184-187. [PMID: 30258259 PMCID: PMC6137636 DOI: 10.4103/aian.aian_402_17] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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Introduction: A study of stroke among young adults and children has recently become a subject of interest. This is because it has a major impact on the individual and society. Studies of stroke in young can lead to therapeutical results affecting both short- and long-term outcomes. Methods: This paper is based on a hospital-based retrospective study, of stroke in young, for a duration of 1 year. Results: The study revealed stroke in young in 31.38% of all strokes, with cerebral infarction in 50.66%, followed by intracerebral hemorrhage in 41.33%, subarachnoid hemorrhage in 4.66%, and cerebral venous thrombosis in 3.33%. The most common presenting symptom was hemiparesis. The most prevalent risk factor for stroke in young was alcohol consumption, followed by traditional risk factors such as hypertension and smoking. Diabetes was detected less in our study. Conclusion: Although traditional risk factors are associated with stroke in young, unfavorable behavioral pattern such as alcohol abuse may cause and promote development stroke in young.
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- Masaraf Hussain
- Department of Neurology, North Eastern Indira Gandhi Regional Institute of Health and Medical Sciences, Shillong, Meghalaya, India
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- Department of Neurology, North Eastern Indira Gandhi Regional Institute of Health and Medical Sciences, Shillong, Meghalaya, India
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- Department of Medicine, North Eastern Indira Gandhi Regional Institute of Health and Medical Sciences, Shillong, Meghalaya, India
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Türk Börü Ü, Kulualp AŞ, Tarhan ÖF, Bölük C, Duman A, Zeytin Demiral G, Güçlü Altun İ, Taşdemir M. Stroke prevalence among the Turkish population in a rural area of Istanbul: A community-based study. SAGE Open Med 2018; 6:2050312118797565. [PMID: 30202524 PMCID: PMC6122242 DOI: 10.1177/2050312118797565] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/24/2018] [Accepted: 08/07/2018] [Indexed: 12/22/2022] Open
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Background The population-based information on the prevalence of stroke from rural areas of Middle East countries including Turkey is unknown. Our aim is to evaluate the prevalence of stroke in those ⩾18 years in the Turkish population in a rural area of Istanbul. Methods A cross-sectional door-to-door study was conducted in a rural area of Istanbul between 1 March and 30 March 2013. A research protocol recommended by World Health Organization for developing countries was used. Each screening teams consisted of one neurologist, one local nurse, and five surveyors. Teams were trained about the survey and questionnaire. The patients, who claimed to have suffered a stroke, were examined, and the diagnosis was confirmed by a neurologist on site. The findings and medical records were documented. Results In total, 2906 people ⩾18 years were screened. 50 stroke cases were detected. 80% of those were found to have had an ischemic stroke, 14% of those were hemorrhagic cases, and 6% of those had an unclassified stroke type. The overall prevalence rate in those ⩾ 18 years was 1.7%. The male/female ratio was 0.92. Young (<45) stroke prevalence was found to be 0.6%. Conclusion This study was the first of its kind to show the stroke prevalence among Turkish population ⩾ 18 years in a rural area of Istanbul. When compared to other studies which investigate people ⩾45 years from Turkey, the result (in the same age group) was moderate high. The male/female ratio was low compared to many other studies.
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- Ülkü Türk Börü
- Department of Neurology, Dr. Lütfi Kırdar Kartal Training and Research Hospital, University of Health Sciences, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Neurology, Süreyyapaşa Chest Diseases and Thoracic Surgery Training and Research Hospital, University of Health Sciences, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Neurology, Dr. Lütfi Kırdar Kartal Training and Research Hospital, University of Health Sciences, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Neurology, Maltepe State Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Neurology, Dr. Lütfi Kırdar Kartal Training and Research Hospital, University of Health Sciences, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Public Health, Istanbul Medeniyet University, Istanbul, Turkey
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