Stroke Journal

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

We evaluated our current process and implemented action plans to enhance the current inpatient stroke code process through focused education and training of staff to improve their recognition of acute stroke, timely activation of stroke code and improved CT initiation and treatment times.

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Inpatient Stroke Strokes Document 40

Stroke: Vascular and Interventional Neurology

JANUARY 29, 2024

The retraction has been issued at the authors’ request.Patel et al Anterior Circulation Thrombectomy in Patients With Low National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale Score: Analysis of the National Inpatient Sample. Stroke: Vascular and Interventional Neurology. 2023, e000998.[link]

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Inpatient Circulation Stroke Strokes 40

HCPLive

APRIL 23, 2024

Shah discusses the prevalence of psychiatric illness among hospitalized patients and highlights key considerations for their management from her session at ACP.

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Stroke Journal

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

The total number of subjects enrolled in acute, inpatient, and outpatient stroke trials in MHFV were compiled.Results:The comprehensive stroke class was attended by MHFV nurses 1,667 times. The number of attendees for each session from 2019-June 2023 were recorded along with anonymous comments about the presentation.

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Nursing Education Inpatient Stroke 40

Stroke: Vascular and Interventional Neurology

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Current guidance regarding endovascular thrombectomy (EVT) for PCA occlusion is insufficient as no randomized trials exist.MethodsA real‐world retrospective National Inpatient Sample database analysis compared medical management (MM) versus EVT for PCA strokes.

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Inpatient Stroke Strokes Outcomes 40

Stroke Journal

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Purpose:Evaluate NNN-P impact on the Inpatient & Outpatient Post Stroke Continuum.Method:A retrospective review of 1,493 SP was conducted w/402 in the NNN-P. Contact information was verified with post DC calls at 3, 7, 30, & 90 days [d] w/Modified Rankin Score assessment [mRS-A] at 90d.

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Outpatient Nursing Inpatient Stroke 40

Stroke Journal

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

We utilized a multi-state database to examine myocardial infarction (MI) risk post stroke or CAD to estimate cardiovascular complication risk.Method:We analyzed State Inpatient Database from New York (2011-2017) and Florida (2011-2019). Introduction:Cervical artery dissection (CAD) and acute ischemic stroke (AIS) are key health challenges.

Myocardial Infarction 40

Myocardial Infarction Inpatient Stroke Strokes 40

Stroke Journal

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

National Inpatient Sample (2005-2019) using ICD-9 and ICD-10 codes. However, limited studies have compared their clinical features and outcomes. Our study utilized a comprehensive nationwide database to discern these differences.Method:We examined non-traumatic CAD-diagnosed patients from the U.S.

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Inpatient Outcomes Atrial Fibrillation Thrombolysis 40

Stroke Journal

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Methods:We conducted a retrospective cohort study using US data from the National Inpatient Sample (NIS) for the years 2016 to 2019. We therefore sought to determine the prevalence and clinical severity of PRES among hospitalized patients in the United States (US).Methods:We

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Inpatient Hemorrhage Hospital Stroke 40

Med Page Today

MARCH 14, 2024

The National Inpatient Sample (NIS. (MedPage Today) -- The American West has seen the biggest surge of cardiomyopathy-associated hospital admissions among methamphetamine users, based on 13 years of the latest available hospital admission data.

Cardiomyopathy 131

Cardiomyopathy Inpatient Hospital 131

Coronary Artery Disease Journal

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Methods We analyzed the data from National Inpatient Sample from 2016 to 2020 and assessed the impact of COVID-19 infection and the COVID-19 pandemic (year 2020) on in-hospital mortality, length of stay (LOS) and hospitalization costs.P Results There were 1 050 905 hospitalizations with STEMI, and there was an 8.2%

COVID-19 52

COVID-19 STEMI Inpatient Hospital 52

Journal of the American Heart Association

JANUARY 19, 2024

Methods and ResultsData were collected from the 2016 to 2018 National Inpatient Sample. BackgroundLittle is known about treatment variability across US hospitals for patients with chronic limb‐threatening ischemia (CLTI).Methods All patients aged ≥18 years, admitted to nonfederal US hospitals with a primary diagnosis of CLTI, were identified.

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Inpatient Ischemia Hospital Outcomes 40

Stroke Journal

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

We aimed to compare in-hospital mortality and predictors in stroke patients with secondary rheumatological conditions.Methods:Using the National Inpatient Sample (NIS), we identified patients ≥18 admitted for stroke (Jan 2019 - Dec 2020), stratified into RA, SLE, scleroderma, or vasculitides groups using ICD-10-CM codes.

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Inpatient Stroke Strokes Coronary Artery Disease 40

Stroke Journal

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

The objective of this study is to evaluate the odds of PE and maternal ischemic stroke (MIS) in a national sample.Methods:We utilized the National Inpatient Sample from Q4 2015 to 2020 to examine the rates of PE and MIS in women aged 20-44.

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Inpatient Stroke Strokes Risk Factors 40

Stroke Journal

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Here we use the National Inpatient Sample (NIS) to evaluate the characteristics of patients admitted to the hospital for IS with a diagnosis of APLS.Methods:Adult patients in the NIS from 2016-20 with non-elective admissions and a primary discharge diagnosis of IS (ICD-10 I63*) were included.

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Inpatient Stroke Strokes Thrombolysis 40

Stroke Journal

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

We aim to better understand this risk and its impact on in-hospital outcomes over a longitudinal time period in a large population based sample.Methods:We analyzed the 2000-2019 National Inpatient Sample, selecting for aneurysmal SAH (aSAH). Pregnant patients were identified.

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Inpatient Aneurysm Hemorrhage Outcomes 40

Stroke: Vascular and Interventional Neurology

JANUARY 31, 2024

BACKGROUNDPrior studies have shown benefit for endovascular therapy (EVT) in patients with large‐vessel occlusion and severe deficits, as captured by the National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS).

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Inpatient Circulation Thrombolysis Stroke 40

Stroke: Vascular and Interventional Neurology

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

MethodsWe accessed the national inpatient sample database from 2016 through 2020. Some recent studies suggest a trend toward decreasing pre‐thrombectomy IVT. (1) We included patients admitted with stroke and who had a recorded NIHSS ≤ 5.

Thrombolysis 40

Thrombolysis Inpatient Stroke Strokes 40

Stroke Journal

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Multivariable statistical methods assessed demographics, comorbidities, and temporal trends.Results:Out of 5,284,119 elderly stroke survivors, 16,820 (0.3%) had CUD and presented younger (median age: 69 vs. 79), predominantly male (68.8% vs. 45.1%), with a larger representation of black individuals (30.8% vs. 28.4%).

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Inpatient Stroke Strokes Obesity 45

Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality & Outcomes

OCTOBER 19, 2023

This study evaluated the relationship between community-level distress and CR participation, access to CR facilities, and clinical outcomes.METHODS:A retrospective cohort study was conducted on a 100% sample of Medicare beneficiaries undergoing inpatient coronary revascularization between July 2016 and December 2018.

Cardiac Rehabilitation 40

Cardiac Rehabilitation Inpatient Myocardial Infarction Outcomes 40

Stroke Journal

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Introduction:The paucity of large-scale data exploring the effect of prior bariatric surgery on recurrent stroke outcomes in elderly obese stroke survivors led us to address the gap, with an emphasis on the risk of recurrent stroke and its trends.Methods:A retrospective study was conducted using National Inpatient Sample data from 2016-2019.

Obesity 40

Obesity Inpatient Stroke Strokes 40

Stroke Journal

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Adult patients in 2018 (n=6,051,974) were compared to those in 2020 (n=5,470,813), the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic. To prevent potential confounding by undiagnosed COVID-19, patients in 2019 were not utilized in the analysis.

COVID-19 40

COVID-19 Thrombosis Inpatient Hospital 40

HeartRhythm

APRIL 30, 2024

Leadless pacemakers (LPM) were developed as an alternative to transvenous pacemakers to avoid lead related complications. Despite being generally safe, complications associated with LPM implantation, such as cardiac perforation, can be life-threatening.

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Pacemaker Inpatient Hospital Outcomes 40

DAIC

MAY 2, 2024

Decongestion remains a central goal of inpatient management, but contemporary decongestion practices and associated weight loss are not well described. In the TREAT-AHF study, the distribution of inpatient body weight change was similar to those reported from ADHERE nearly two decades ago. days (ranging from 3.7

Heart Failure 91

Heart Failure Inpatient Hospital Research 91

Stroke: Vascular and Interventional Neurology

AUGUST 23, 2023

BACKGROUNDPrior studies have shown benefit for endovascular therapy (EVT) in patients with large‐vessel occlusion and severe deficits, as captured by the National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale.

Inpatient 40

Inpatient Circulation Stroke Strokes 40

Stroke Journal

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

We aimed to analyze the clinical outcome of the cerebral vasospasms and characterize the racial disparities in patients with vasospasms over a 20 year period.Methods:A query of the 2000-2019 National Inpatient Sample was performed for patients admitted with cerebral vasospasm (ICD-9 435.9,

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Inpatient Hemorrhage Outcomes Hospital 40

HeartRhythm

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

The impact of socioeconomic status (SES) on the clinical outcomes of patients admitted to the hospital for atrial fibrillation (AF) is not well described.

Atrial Fibrillation 40

Atrial Fibrillation Inpatient Outcomes Hospital 40

HeartRhythm

APRIL 30, 2024

Cardiac amyloidosis (CA) manifests as infiltrative cardiomyopathy and predisposes to sudden cardiac arrest (SCA), which can occur in about two-thirds of the patients with CA. An electrocardiogram (ECG) can be used as a readily available and affordable method that could assist in the risk stratification of the disease.

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Cardiac Arrest Inpatient Electrocardiogram Cardiomyopathy 40

HCPLive

MARCH 25, 2024

Patients with cirrhosis had greater health care costs than matched controls, attributed mostly to cirrhosis complications and high inpatient utilization in the first year after diagnosis.

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Stroke: Vascular and Interventional Neurology

AUGUST 8, 2023

The objective of this study was to assess whether neutral clinical trials may have influenced BAO thrombectomy practice.METHODSThe National Inpatient Sample (2018–2020) was queried for US patients with BAO, and comparisons were made between patients admitted in 2020 versus 2018 to 2019 for the primary outcome of thrombectomy.

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Inpatient Medicare Stroke Strokes 40

HeartRhythm

APRIL 30, 2024

Two common AADs, dofetilide and sotalol often involve inpatient monitoring, and. the limited availability of inpatient resources can restrict access to mortality-reducing AADs - particularly for underserved populations. Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common arrhythmia, with lifetime risk of up to, 1 in 3.

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Inpatient Atrial Fibrillation Arrhythmia 40

European Journal of Heart Failure

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Diagrammatic illustration of trends of incident heart failure diagnosis and diagnostic testing in the US from 2016 to 2019 stratified by inpatient and outpatient setting. Conclusions We found low rates of echocardiography and NP testing in those with HF, with more of such testing performed amongst inpatient diagnoses.

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Heart Failure Inpatient Outpatient Outcomes 40

HeartRhythm

APRIL 8, 2024

There is insufficient data assessing the regional differences in catheter ablation outcomes for atrial fibrillation (AF) in the United States.

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Atrial Fibrillation Ablation Outcomes Inpatient 75

HeartRhythm

APRIL 30, 2024

The risk of drug-induced torsades de pointes (TDP) is mitigated through inpatient QTc interval monitoring during initiation. Dofetilide is a safe rhythm control option for patients with heart failure and symptomatic AF.

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Heart Failure Inpatient 40

HeartRhythm

APRIL 30, 2024

Current guidelines recommend inpatient monitoring during sotalol initiation due to safety concerns in relation to its proarrhythmic effect.

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Outpatient Inpatient 40

HeartRhythm

APRIL 30, 2024

Inpatient mortality with infective endocarditis (IE) is 15 to 30% with long hospitalizations. In complicated IE, antibiotic therapy alone is often not sufficient and surgery is often necessary when bacteremia persists or vegetations are large.

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Inpatient Hospital Outcomes 40

HeartRhythm

APRIL 30, 2024

Tricuspid valve surgery for isolated tricuspid valve disease is becoming increasingly common. These patients often need permanent pacemaker (PPM) post-surgery. Incidence and risk factors of this complication are not well established.

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Tricuspid Pacemaker Inpatient Risk Factors 40