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Springer MV, Levine DA, Han D, Lisabeth LD, Morgenstern LB, Brook RD, Brown DL, Zahuranec DB, Meurer WJ, Case E, Whitney R. Hypertension Prevalence, Treatment, and Control 90 Days After Acute Stroke Among Mexican American and Non-Hispanic White Adults. J Am Heart Assoc 2024; 13:e034252. [PMID: 39158555 DOI: 10.1161/jaha.124.034252] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/02/2024] [Accepted: 07/18/2024] [Indexed: 08/20/2024]
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BACKGROUND High blood pressure (BP) increases recurrent stroke risk. METHODS AND RESULTS We assessed hypertension prevalence, treatment, control, medication adherence, and predictors of uncontrolled BP 90 days after ischemic or hemorrhagic stroke among 561 Mexican American and non-Hispanic White (NHW) survivors of stroke from the BASIC (Brain Attack Surveillance in Corpus Christi) cohort from 2011 to 2014. Uncontrolled BP was defined as average BP ≥140/90 mm Hg at 90 days poststroke. Hypertension was uncontrolled BP or antihypertensive medication prescribed or hypertension history. Treatment was antihypertensive use. Adherence was missing zero antihypertensive doses per week. We investigated predictors of uncontrolled BP using logistic regression adjusting for patient factors. Median (interquartile range) age was 68 (59-78) years, 64% were Mexican American, and 90% of strokes were ischemic. Overall, 94.3% of survivors of stroke had hypertension (95.6% Mexican American versus 92.0% non-Hispanic White; P=0.09). Of these, 87.9% were treated (87.3% Mexican American versus 89.1% non-Hispanic White; P=0.54). Among the total population, 38.3% (95% CI, 34.4%-42.4%) had uncontrolled BP. Among those with uncontrolled BP prescribed an antihypertensive, 84.5% reported treatment adherence (95% CI, 78.8%-89.3%). Uncontrolled BP 90 days poststroke was less likely in patients with stroke who had a primary care physician (adjusted odds ratio [aOR], 0.45 [95% CI, 0.24-0.83]; P=0.01), greater stroke severity (aOR per-1-point-higher National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale score, 0.96 [95% CI, 0.93-0.99]; P=0.02), or more depressive symptoms (aOR per-1-point-higher Personal Health Questionnaire Depression Scale-8 score, 0.95 [95% CI, 0.92-0.99] among those with a history of hypertension at baseline; P=0.009). CONCLUSIONS Greater than one third of survivors of stroke have uncontrolled BP at 90 days poststroke in this population-based study. Interventions are needed to improve BP control after stroke.
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- Mellanie V Springer
- Department of Neurology and Stroke Program University of Michigan Ann Arbor MI USA
- Institute for Healthcare Policy and Innovation University of Michigan Ann Arbor MI USA
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- Department of Neurology and Stroke Program University of Michigan Ann Arbor MI USA
- Institute for Healthcare Policy and Innovation University of Michigan Ann Arbor MI USA
- Department of Internal Medicine and Cognitive Health Services Research Program University of Michigan Ann Arbor MI USA
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- Department of Internal Medicine and Cognitive Health Services Research Program University of Michigan Ann Arbor MI USA
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- Department of Neurology and Stroke Program University of Michigan Ann Arbor MI USA
- Department of Epidemiology University of Michigan Ann Arbor MI USA
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- Department of Neurology and Stroke Program University of Michigan Ann Arbor MI USA
- Institute for Healthcare Policy and Innovation University of Michigan Ann Arbor MI USA
- Department of Epidemiology University of Michigan Ann Arbor MI USA
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- Department of Internal Medicine Wayne State University Detroit MI USA
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- Department of Neurology and Stroke Program University of Michigan Ann Arbor MI USA
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- Department of Neurology and Stroke Program University of Michigan Ann Arbor MI USA
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- Department of Emergency Medicine University of Michigan Ann Arbor MI USA
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- Department of Epidemiology University of Michigan Ann Arbor MI USA
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- Department of Internal Medicine and Cognitive Health Services Research Program University of Michigan Ann Arbor MI USA
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Ogedegbe G, Teresi JA, Williams SK, Ogunlade A, Izeogu C, Eimicke JP, Kong J, Silver SA, Williams O, Valsamis H, Law S, Levine SR, Waddy SP, Spruill TM. Home Blood Pressure Telemonitoring and Nurse Case Management in Black and Hispanic Patients With Stroke: A Randomized Clinical Trial. JAMA 2024; 332:41-50. [PMID: 38842799 PMCID: PMC11157441 DOI: 10.1001/jama.2024.6609] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/14/2024] [Accepted: 03/29/2024] [Indexed: 06/07/2024]
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Importance Black and Hispanic patients have high rates of recurrent stroke and uncontrolled hypertension in the US. The effectiveness of home blood pressure telemonitoring (HBPTM) and telephonic nurse case management (NCM) among low-income Black and Hispanic patients with stroke is unknown. Objective To determine whether NCM plus HBPTM results in greater systolic blood pressure (SBP) reduction at 12 months and lower rate of stroke recurrence at 24 months than HBPTM alone among Black and Hispanic stroke survivors with uncontrolled hypertension. Design, Setting, and Participants Practice-based, multicenter, randomized clinical trial in 8 stroke centers and ambulatory practices in New York City. Black and Hispanic study participants were enrolled between April 18, 2014, and December 19, 2017, with a final follow-up visit on December 31, 2019. Interventions Participants were randomly assigned to receive either HBPTM alone (12 home BP measurements/week for 12 months, with results transmitted to a clinician; n = 226) or NCM plus HBPTM (20 counseling calls over 12 months; n = 224). Main Outcomes and Measures Primary outcomes were change in SBP at 12 months and rate of recurrent stroke at 24 months. Final statistical analyses were completed March 14, 2024. Results Among 450 participants who were enrolled and randomized (mean [SD] age, 61.7 [11.0] years; 51% were Black [n = 231]; 44% were women [n = 200]; 31% had ≥3 comorbid conditions [n = 137]; 72% had household income <$25 000/y [n = 234/324]), 358 (80%) completed the trial. Those in the NCM plus HBPTM group had a significantly greater SBP reduction than those in the HBPTM alone group at 12 months (-15.1 mm Hg [95% CI, -17.2 to -13.0] vs -5.8 mm Hg [95% CI, -7.9 to -3.7], respectively; P < .001). The between-group difference in SBP reduction at 12 months, adjusted for primary care physician clustering, was -8.1 mm Hg (95% CI, -11.2 to -5.0; P < .001) at 12 months. The rate of recurrent stroke was similar between both groups at 24 months (4.0% in the NCM plus HBPTM group vs 4.0% in the HBPTM alone group, P > .99). Conclusions and Relevance Among predominantly low-income Black and Hispanic stroke survivors with uncontrolled hypertension, addition of NCM to HBPTM led to greater SBP reduction than HBPTM alone. Additional studies are needed to understand the long-term clinical outcomes, cost-effectiveness, and generalizability of NCM-enhanced telehealth programs among low-income Black and Hispanic stroke survivors with significant comorbidity. Trial Registration Clinical Trials.gov Identifier: NCT02011685.
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- Gbenga Ogedegbe
- Institute for Excellence in Health Equity, NYU Langone Health, New York, New York
- Department of Population Health, NYU Grossman School of Medicine, New York, New York
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- Division of General Medicine, Columbia University, New York, New York
- Columbia University Stroud Center and New York State Psychiatric Institute, New York
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- Institute for Excellence in Health Equity, NYU Langone Health, New York, New York
- Department of Population Health, NYU Grossman School of Medicine, New York, New York
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- Institute for Excellence in Health Equity, NYU Langone Health, New York, New York
- Department of Population Health, NYU Grossman School of Medicine, New York, New York
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- Department of Neurology, McGovern Medical School, The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
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- Division of General Medicine, Columbia University, New York, New York
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- Division of General Medicine, Columbia University, New York, New York
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- Department of Neurology, Columbia University Medical School, New York, New York
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- Department of Neurology, NYC Health and Hospitals/Kings County, New York, New York
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- Department of Neurology, NYC Health and Hospitals/Kings County, New York, New York
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- Department of Neurology, NYC Health and Hospitals/Kings County, New York, New York
- Departments of Neurology and Emergency Medicine and Stroke Center, SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University, New York, New York
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- Division of Clinical Innovation, National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences, Bethesda, Maryland
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- Institute for Excellence in Health Equity, NYU Langone Health, New York, New York
- Department of Population Health, NYU Grossman School of Medicine, New York, New York
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Aziz YN, Sucharew H, Stanton RJ, Alwell K, Ferioli S, Khatri P, Adeoye O, Flaherty ML, Mackey J, De Los Rios La Rosa F, Martini SR, Mistry EA, Coleman E, Jasne AS, Slavin SJ, Walsh K, Star M, Ridha M, Ades LMC, Haverbusch M, Demel SL, Woo D, Kissela BM, Kleindorfer DO. Racial Disparities in Blood Pressure at Time of Acute Ischemic Stroke Presentation: A Population Study. J Am Heart Assoc 2024; 13:e032645. [PMID: 38700029 PMCID: PMC11179936 DOI: 10.1161/jaha.123.032645] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/13/2023] [Accepted: 04/10/2024] [Indexed: 05/05/2024]
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BACKGROUND Hypertension is a stroke risk factor with known disparities in prevalence and management between Black and White patients. We sought to identify if racial differences in presenting blood pressure (BP) during acute ischemic stroke exist. METHODS AND RESULTS Adults with acute ischemic stroke presenting to an emergency department within 24 hours of last known normal during study epochs 2005, 2010, and 2015 within the Greater Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Stroke Study were included. Demographics, histories, arrival BP, National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale score, and time from last known normal were collected. Multivariable linear regression was used to determine differences in mean BP between Black and White patients, adjusting for age, sex, National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale score, history of hypertension, hyperlipidemia, smoking, stroke, body mass index, and study epoch. Of 4048 patients, 853 Black and 3195 White patients were included. In adjusted analysis, Black patients had higher presenting systolic BP (161 mm Hg [95% CI, 159-164] versus 158 mm Hg [95% CI, 157-159], P<0.01), diastolic BP (86 mm Hg [95% CI, 85-88] versus 83 mm Hg [95% CI, 82-84], P<0.01), and mean arterial pressure (111 mm Hg [95% CI, 110-113] versus 108 mm Hg [95% CI, 107-109], P<0.01) compared with White patients. In adjusted subanalysis of patients <4.5 hours from last known normal, diastolic BP (88 mm Hg [95% CI, 86-90] versus 83 mm Hg [95% CI, 82-84], P<0.01) and mean arterial pressure (112 mm Hg [95% CI, 110-114] versus 108 mm Hg [95% CI, 107-109], P<0.01) were also higher in Black patients. CONCLUSIONS This population-based study suggests differences in presenting BP between Black and White patients during acute ischemic stroke. Further study is needed to determine whether these differences influence clinical decision-making, outcome, or clinical trial eligibility.
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- Yasmin N. Aziz
- Department of Neurology and Rehabilitation MedicineUniversity of CincinnatiCincinnatiOH
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- Department of Emergency MedicineUniversity of CincinnatiCincinnatiOH
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- Department of Neurology and Rehabilitation MedicineUniversity of CincinnatiCincinnatiOH
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- Department of Neurology and Rehabilitation MedicineUniversity of CincinnatiCincinnatiOH
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- Department of Neurology and Rehabilitation MedicineUniversity of CincinnatiCincinnatiOH
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- Department of Neurology and Rehabilitation MedicineUniversity of CincinnatiCincinnatiOH
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- Department of Emergency MedicineWashington UniversitySt LouisMO
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- Department of Neurology and Rehabilitation MedicineUniversity of CincinnatiCincinnatiOH
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- Department of NeurologyIndiana UniversityIndianapolisIN
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- Department of NeurologyMichael E. DeBakey VA Medical CenterHoustonTX
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- Department of Neurology and Rehabilitation MedicineUniversity of CincinnatiCincinnatiOH
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- Department of Neurology and Rehabilitation MedicineUniversity of CincinnatiCincinnatiOH
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- Department of NeurologyThe Ohio State UniversityColumbusOH
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- Department of NeurologyNYU Grossman School of MedicineBrooklynNY
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- Department of Neurology and Rehabilitation MedicineUniversity of CincinnatiCincinnatiOH
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- Department of Neurology and Rehabilitation MedicineUniversity of CincinnatiCincinnatiOH
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- Department of Neurology and Rehabilitation MedicineUniversity of CincinnatiCincinnatiOH
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- Department of Neurology and Rehabilitation MedicineUniversity of CincinnatiCincinnatiOH
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Opare-Addo PA, Sarfo FS, Aikins M, Bediako SA, Ovbiagele B. Epigenetics as a target to mitigate excess stroke risk in people of African ancestry: A scoping review. J Stroke Cerebrovasc Dis 2024; 33:107585. [PMID: 38253246 PMCID: PMC11060795 DOI: 10.1016/j.jstrokecerebrovasdis.2024.107585] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/09/2023] [Revised: 01/12/2024] [Accepted: 01/16/2024] [Indexed: 01/24/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Globally, individuals of African ancestry have a relatively greater stroke preponderance compared to other racial/ethnic groups. The higher prevalence of traditional stroke risk factors in this population, however, only partially explains this longstanding disparity. Epigenetic signatures are transgenerational and could be a plausible therapeutic target to further bend the stroke disparities curve for people of African ancestry. There is, however, limited data on epigenetics and stroke risk in this population. PURPOSE To examine existing evidence and knowledge gaps on the potential contribution of epigenetics to excess stroke risk in people of African ancestry and avenues for mitigation. MATERIALS AND METHODS We conducted a scoping review of studies published between January 2003 and July 2023, on epigenetics and stroke risk. We then summarized our findings, highlighting the results for people of African ancestry. RESULTS Of 104 studies, there were only 6 studies that specifically looked at epigenetic mechanisms and stroke risk in people of African ancestry. Results of these studies show how patterns of DNA methylation and non-coding RNA interact with lifestyle choices, xenobiotics, and FVIII levels to raise stroke risk in people of African ancestry. However, no studies evaluated epigenetic patterns as actionable targets for the influence of psychosocial stressors or social context and excess stroke risk in this population (versus others). Also, no studies interrogated the role of established or novel therapeutic agents with the potential to reprogram DNA by adding or removing epigenetic markers in people of African ancestry. CONCLUSION Epigenetics potentially offers a promising target for modifying the effects of lifestyle, environmental exposures, and other factors that differentially affect people of African ancestry and place them at relatively greater stroke risk compared to other populations. Studies that precisely assess the pathways by which epigenetic mechanisms modulate population-specific disparities in the risk of stroke are needed.
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- Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital, Kumasi, Ghana; Neurology Division, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science & Technology, P. O. Box 1934, Kumasi, Ghana.
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Gordon Perue G, Ying H, Bustillo A, Zhou L, Gutierrez CM, Gardener HE, Krigman J, Jameson A, Dong C, Rundek T, Rose DZ, Romano JG, Alkhachroum A, Sacco RL, Asdaghi N, Koch S. Ten-Year Review of Antihypertensive Prescribing Practices After Stroke and the Associated Disparities From the Florida Stroke Registry. J Am Heart Assoc 2023; 12:e030272. [PMID: 37982263 PMCID: PMC10727272 DOI: 10.1161/jaha.123.030272] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/19/2023] [Accepted: 09/29/2023] [Indexed: 11/21/2023]
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BACKGROUND Guideline-based hypertension management is integral to the prevention of stroke. We examine trends in antihypertensive medications prescribed after stroke and assess how well a prescriber's blood pressure (BP) medication choice adheres to clinical practice guidelines (BP-guideline adherence). METHODS AND RESULTS The FSR (Florida Stroke Registry) uses statewide data prospectively collected for all acute stroke admissions. Based on established guidelines, we defined optimal BP-guideline adherence using the following hierarchy of rules: (1) use of an angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor or angiotensin receptor blocker as first-line antihypertensive among diabetics; (2) use of thiazide-type diuretics or calcium channel blockers among Black patients; (3) use of beta blockers among patients with compelling cardiac indication; (4) use of thiazide, angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor/angiotensin receptor blocker, or calcium channel blocker class as first line in all others; (5) beta blockers should be avoided as first line unless there is a compelling cardiac indication. A total of 372 254 cases from January 2010 to March 2020 are in the FSR with a diagnosis of acute ischemic stroke, hemorrhagic stroke, transient ischemic attack, or subarachnoid hemorrhage; 265 409 with complete data were included in the final analysis. Mean age was 70±14 years; 50% were women; and index stroke subtypes were 74% acute ischemic stroke, 11% intracerebral hemorrhage, 11% transient ischemic attack, and 4% subarachnoid hemorrhage. BP-guideline adherence to each specific rule ranged from 48% to 74%, which is below quality standards of 80%, and was lower among Black patients (odds ratio, 0.7 [95% CI, 0.7-0.83]; P<0.001) and those with atrial fibrillation (odds ratio, 0.53 [95% CI, 0.50-0.56]; P<0.001) and diabetes (odds ratio, 0.65 [95% CI, 0.61-0.68]; P<0.001). CONCLUSIONS This large data set demonstrates consistently low rates of BP-guideline adherence over 10 years. There is an opportunity for monitoring hypertensive management after stroke.
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- Gillian Gordon Perue
- Department of Neurology, Leonard M. Miller School of MedicineUniversity of MiamiMiamiFL
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- Department of Neurology, Leonard M. Miller School of MedicineUniversity of MiamiMiamiFL
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- Department of Neurology, Leonard M. Miller School of MedicineUniversity of MiamiMiamiFL
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- Department of Neurology, Leonard M. Miller School of MedicineUniversity of MiamiMiamiFL
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- Department of Neurology, Leonard M. Miller School of MedicineUniversity of MiamiMiamiFL
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- Department of Neurology, Leonard M. Miller School of MedicineUniversity of MiamiMiamiFL
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- Department of Neurology, Leonard M. Miller School of MedicineUniversity of MiamiMiamiFL
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- University of South Florida Morsani College of MedicineTampaFL
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- Department of Neurology, Leonard M. Miller School of MedicineUniversity of MiamiMiamiFL
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- Department of Neurology, Leonard M. Miller School of MedicineUniversity of MiamiMiamiFL
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- University of South Florida Morsani College of MedicineTampaFL
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- Department of Neurology, Leonard M. Miller School of MedicineUniversity of MiamiMiamiFL
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- Department of Neurology, Leonard M. Miller School of MedicineUniversity of MiamiMiamiFL
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- Department of Neurology, Leonard M. Miller School of MedicineUniversity of MiamiMiamiFL
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- Department of Neurology, Leonard M. Miller School of MedicineUniversity of MiamiMiamiFL
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- Department of Neurology, Leonard M. Miller School of MedicineUniversity of MiamiMiamiFL
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Yousufuddin M, Barkoudah E, Qayyum R. Intensive Systolic Blood Pressure Lowering Strategy in Adults With Hypertension: Is Lower Still Better? Am J Hypertens 2023; 36:481-484. [PMID: 37378550 DOI: 10.1093/ajh/hpad054] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/25/2023] [Accepted: 05/30/2023] [Indexed: 06/29/2023] Open
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- Mohammed Yousufuddin
- Department of Hospital Internal Medicine, Mayo Clinic Health System, Austin, Minnesota, USA
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- Department of Hospital Internal Medicine, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
- Department of Hospital Internal Medicine, Baystate Medical Center, UMass Baystate Health, Springfield, Massachusetts, USA
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Eastern Virginia Medical School, Norfolk, Virginia, USA
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Forman R, Viscoli CM, Meurer K, Sheth KN, Sansing LH, de Havenon A, Sharma R, Mariscal M, Kernan WN. Technical Dissonance in Home Blood Pressure Monitoring After Stroke: Having the Machine, but Not Using Correctly. Am J Hypertens 2023; 36:195-200. [PMID: 36520024 PMCID: PMC10016067 DOI: 10.1093/ajh/hpac129] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/09/2022] [Revised: 11/30/2022] [Accepted: 12/08/2022] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND In individuals with hypertension (HTN), lowering blood pressure (BP) after a stroke can lower the risk of stroke recurrence, but many patients do not reach the goal. Home blood pressure monitoring (HBPM) can help patients get to the goal, but rates of use and quality of technique have not been evaluated. METHODS We conducted a cross-sectional study of patients with stroke. Patients were eligible if they had a stroke within 2 years, had HTN, and lived at home. We classified patients as correctly performing HBPM if they used an arm cuff, sat ≥ 1 min before measurement, took ≥ 2 measurements, and use within 6 months. The primary outcome was the proportion of patients who had an HBPM and used it correctly, which we calculated according to race and ethnicity. We also asked patients what they would do if they found results outside the goal. RESULTS Among 150 participants, 120 (81%) possessed an HBPM and 29 (21%) used it correctly. We observed no significant disparity in rates of possession or correct use between non-Hispanic White participants and participants from underrepresented groups. Seventy percent of non-Hispanic White patients said they would contact their provider if their BP was above goal vs. 52% of underrepresented patients (P = 0.21). CONCLUSIONS Most patients after stroke have an HBPM, but only about 1 in 5 use it correctly. Approximately half of the patients from underrepresented racial or ethnic groups do not have a plan for responding to the values above goal. Our results indicate opportunities to improve the dissemination and correct use of HBPM.
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- Rachel Forman
- Department of Neurology, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, Connecticut, USA
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, Connecticut, USA
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- Department of Neurology, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, Connecticut, USA
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- Department of Neurology, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, Connecticut, USA
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- Department of Neurology, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, Connecticut, USA
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- Department of Neurology, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, Connecticut, USA
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- Department of Neurology, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, Connecticut, USA
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- Department of Neurology, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, Connecticut, USA
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, Connecticut, USA
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Perue GG, Ying H, Bustillo A, Zhou L, Gutierrez CM, Wang K, Gardener HE, Krigman J, Jameson A, Foster D, Dong C, Rundek T, Rose DZ, Romano JG, Alkhachroum A, Sacco RL, Asdaghi N, Koch S. A 10-year review of antihypertensive prescribing practices after stroke and the associated disparities from the Florida Stroke Registry. MEDRXIV : THE PREPRINT SERVER FOR HEALTH SCIENCES 2023:2023.02.15.23286003. [PMID: 36824806 PMCID: PMC9949203 DOI: 10.1101/2023.02.15.23286003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/18/2023]
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Background Guideline based hypertension management is integral to the prevention of stroke. We examine trends in antihypertensive medications prescribed after stroke and assess how well a prescribers' blood pressure medication choice adheres to clinical practice guidelines (Prescribers'-Choice Adherence). Methods The Florida Stroke registry (FSR) utilizes statewide data prospectively collected for all acute stroke admissions. Based on established guidelines we defined optimal Prescribers'-Choice Adherence using the following hierarchy of rules: 1) use of an angiotensin inhibitor (ACEI) or angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB) as first-line antihypertensive among diabetics; 2) use of thiazide-type diuretics or calcium channel blockers (CCB) among African-American patients; 3) use of beta-adrenergic blockers (BB) among patients with compelling cardiac indication (CCI) 4) use of thiazide, ACEI/ARB or CCB class as first-line in all others; 5) BB should be avoided as first line unless CCI. RESULTS A total of 372,254 cases from January 2010 to March 2020 are in FSR with a diagnosis of acute ischemic, hemorrhagic stroke, transient ischemic attack or subarachnoid hemorrhage; 265,409 with complete data were included in the final analysis. Mean age 70 +/-14 years, 50% female, index stroke subtype of 74% acute ischemic stroke and 11% intracerebral hemorrhage. Prescribers'-Choice Adherence to each specific rule ranged from 48-74% which is below quality standards of 85%. There were race-ethnic disparities with only 49% Prescribers choice Adherence for African Americans patients. Conclusion This large dataset demonstrates consistently low rates of Prescribers'-Choice Adherence over 10 years. There is an opportunity for quality improvement in hypertensive management after stroke.
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- Gillian Gordon Perue
- Department of Neurology, Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine, University of Miami, FL
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- Department of Neurology, Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine, University of Miami, FL
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- Department of Neurology, Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine, University of Miami, FL
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- Department of Neurology, Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine, University of Miami, FL
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- Department of Neurology, Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine, University of Miami, FL
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- Department of Neurology, Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine, University of Miami, FL
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- Department of Neurology, Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine, University of Miami, FL
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- Department of Neurology, Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine, University of Miami, FL
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- University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine, Tampa FL
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- Department of Neurology, Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine, University of Miami, FL
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- Department of Neurology, Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine, University of Miami, FL
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- University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine, Tampa FL
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- Department of Neurology, Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine, University of Miami, FL
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- Department of Neurology, Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine, University of Miami, FL
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- Department of Neurology, Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine, University of Miami, FL
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- Department of Neurology, Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine, University of Miami, FL
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- Department of Neurology, Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine, University of Miami, FL
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Chen M, Zhang Y, Dong L, Guo X. Bibliometric analysis of stroke and quality of life. Front Neurol 2023; 14:1143713. [PMID: 37114223 PMCID: PMC10128914 DOI: 10.3389/fneur.2023.1143713] [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: 01/13/2023] [Accepted: 03/20/2023] [Indexed: 04/29/2023] Open
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Objective To perform a bibliometric analysis of stroke and quality of life studies between 2000 and 2022 using VOSviewer and CiteSpace. Methods The literature data source for this study was the Web of Science Core Collection. CiteSpace and VOSviewer were used to analyze publications in relation to authors, countries, institutions, journals, references, and keywords. Results A total of 704 publications were obtained for the bibliometric analysis. The number of publications has gradually increased over 23 years, with an annual increase of 728.6%. Kim S is the most prolific author in the field (10 publications), and the United States and Chinese University of Hong Kong have the most publications. Stroke is the most prolific journal with the most citations per paper (91.58) and the highest impact factor (IF 2021, 10.17). The most high-frequency keywords are "stroke," "quality of life," "rehabilitation," and "depression." Conclusion A bibliometric analysis of stroke and quality of life over the last 23 years provides future research directions.
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- Mengtong Chen
- Department of Nursing, Zhongshan Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Zhongshan, Guangdong, China
- Clinical Medical College of Acupuncture, Moxibustion, and Rehabilitation, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Nursing, Zhongshan Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Zhongshan, Guangdong, China
- Clinical Medical College of Acupuncture, Moxibustion, and Rehabilitation, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Nursing, Zhongshan Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Zhongshan, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Nursing, Zhongshan Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Zhongshan, Guangdong, China
- *Correspondence: Xiaomei Guo,
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Poznyak AV, Sadykhov NK, Kartuesov AG, Borisov EE, Melnichenko AA, Grechko AV, Orekhov AN. Hypertension as a risk factor for atherosclerosis: Cardiovascular risk assessment. Front Cardiovasc Med 2022; 9:959285. [PMID: 36072873 PMCID: PMC9441708 DOI: 10.3389/fcvm.2022.959285] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 18.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/01/2022] [Accepted: 07/18/2022] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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Atherosclerosis is a predecessor of numerous cardiovascular diseases (CVD), which often lead to morbidity and mortality. Despite the knowledge of the pathogenesis of atherosclerosis, an essential gap in our understanding is the exact trigger mechanism. A wide range of risk factors have been discovered; however, a majority of them are too general to clarify the launching mechanism of atherogenesis. Some risk factors are permanent (age, gender, genetic heritage) and others can be modified [tobacco smoking, physical inactivity, poor nutrition, high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes (T2D), dyslipidemia, and obesity]. All of them have to be taken into account. In the scope of this review, our attention is focused on hypertension, which is considered the most widespread among all modifiable risk factors for atherosclerosis development. Moreover, high blood pressure is the most investigated risk factor. The purpose of this review is to summarize the data on hypertension as a risk factor for atherosclerosis development and the risk assessment.
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- Anastasia V. Poznyak
- Institute for Atherosclerosis Research, Moscow, Russia
- *Correspondence: Anastasia V. Poznyak,
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- Laboratory of Angiopathology, Institute of General Pathology and Pathophysiology, Moscow, Russia
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- Laboratory of Angiopathology, Institute of General Pathology and Pathophysiology, Moscow, Russia
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- Federal Research and Clinical Center of Intensive Care Medicine and Rehabilitology, Moscow, Russia
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- Institute for Atherosclerosis Research, Moscow, Russia
- Petrovsky National Research Centre of Surgery, Moscow, Russia
- Laboratory of Angiopathology, Institute of General Pathology and Pathophysiology, Moscow, Russia
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Mullen MT, Anderson CS. Review of Long-Term Blood Pressure Control After Intracerebral Hemorrhage: Challenges and Opportunities. Stroke 2022; 53:2142-2151. [PMID: 35657328 DOI: 10.1161/strokeaha.121.036885] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Blood pressure (BP) is the most important modifiable risk factor for intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH). Elevated BP is associated with an increased risk of ICH, worse outcome after ICH, and in survivors, higher risks of recurrent ICH, ischemic stroke, myocardial infarction, and cognitive impairment/dementia. As intensive BP control probably improves the chances of recovery from acute ICH, the early use of intravenous or oral medications to achieve a systolic BP goal of <140 mm Hg within the first few hours of presentation is reasonable for being applied in most patients. In the long-term, oral antihypertensive drugs should be titrated as soon as possible to achieve a goal BP <130/80 mm Hg and again in all ICH patients regardless of age, location, or presumed mechanism of ICH. The degree of sustained BP reduction, rather than the choice of BP-lowering agent(s), is the most important factor for optimizing risk reduction, with varying combinations of thiazide-type diuretics, long-acting calcium channel blockers, ACE (angiotensin-converting enzyme) inhibitors or angiotensin receptor blockers, being the mainstay of therapy. As most patients will require multiple BP-lowering agents, and physician inertia and poor adherence are major barriers to effective BP control, single-pill combination therapy should be considered as the choice of management where available. Increased population and clinician awareness, and innovations to solving patient, provider, and social factors, have much to offer for improving BP control after ICH and more broadly across high-risk groups. It is critical that all physicians, especially those managing ICH patients, emphasize the importance of BP control in their practice.
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- Michael T Mullen
- Department of Neurology, Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University, Philadelphia, PA (M.T.M.)
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- The George Institute for Global Health, Faculty of Medicine, University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia (C.S.A.).,The George Institute China at Peking University Health Sciences Center, Beijing (C.S.A.)
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