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Bin Qin Ming-Jun Zhao Hong Chen Huixun Qin Libo Zhao Lin Fu Cheng Qin Mingxiu Yang Wen Gao 《Journal of stroke and cerebrovascular diseases》2018,27(12):3542-3548
Background
Evidence from outside the typical clinical research setting, such as the real-world setting, complements evidence coming from randomized controlled trials. The purpose of this study was to evaluate all available evidence from the real-world observational trials about long-term outcomes of treatment with intravenous (IV) recombinant tissue-type plasminogen activator (rt-PA) compared with not treated with IV rt-PA (non-rt-PA) in patients with acute ischemic stroke.Methods
We searched PubMed and Embase until March 1, 2018 for observational studies reporting matched or adjusted results comparing IV rt-PA versus non-rt-PA in patients with acute ischemic stroke. Outcomes assessed included all-cause mortality, hospital readmission rates, and independence rates. Hazard ratios with 95% confidence intervals were used as a measure of comparing between patients treated with IV rt-PA and non-rt-PA.Results
Six observational trials with 16,399 participants were identified. The use of IV rt-PA in acute ischemic stroke patients was associated with a lower risk of mortality (hazard ratio .61; 95% confidence interval, .52-.70; P < .00001), and there was no heterogeneity across trials. There was no evidence of an effect on hospital readmission rates and independence rates.Conclusions
IV rt-PA is associated with reduced long-term mortality in acute ischemic stroke patients. 相似文献2.
Juyeong Kim Kyoung Hee Cho Sang Gyu Lee Ye Seol Lee Sung-In Jang Eun-Cheol Park 《Journal of stroke and cerebrovascular diseases》2018,27(10):2849-2856
Background
To assess whether the type of primary caregiver is a risk factor of the incidence of fracture among older adults who have survived a stroke.Methods
Data from 4282 stroke survivors in the National Health Insurance Service—Senior Cohort (2002-2013) were used in this study. We categorized type of primary caregiver as none, spouse/family caregiver, and formal caregiver. The incidence of fracture within the year postdischarge was used as the outcome variable. These data were subjected to a survival analysis using the Cox proportional hazard model.Results
Of the 4282 stroke survivors, 308 (7.2%) experienced a fracture during the 1-year follow-up period. According to type of primary caregiver, the adjusted hazard ratio (HR) of fracture was lower among those whose caregiver was a spouse (HR?=?.68, 95% confidence interval [CI], .48-.96] and those with a formal caregiver (HR?=?.59, 95% CI, .36-.97) compared to stroke survivors with no caregiver. In particular, those with a family or formal caregiver who were being cared for in nursing facilities were less likely to be associated with fracture than those with no caregiver.Conclusions
The adjusted HR of fracture among stroke survivors was lower among those with primary caregivers compared to those without them. Thus, the government should monitor and allocate the appropriate attention to stroke survivors after discharge in order to ensure that they obtain the needed health care, especially for stroke survivors who are without a primary caregiver. 相似文献3.
Edgar A. Samaniego Jorge A Roa Kaustubh Limaye Harold P. Adams 《Journal of stroke and cerebrovascular diseases》2018,27(10):2555-2571
Background
The treatment of acute ischemic stroke due to large vessel occlusion (LVO) has revolutionized in the last decade. We sought to compile the most relevant literature published about the evolution in treating this disabling and fatal disease.Methods
A literature review of recent studies describing early treatment options like intravenous tissue plasminogen activator to the latest mechanical thrombectomy (MT) techniques was performed. We described in a chronological order the evolution of LVO treatment.Results
Recanalization rates with newer techniques and MT devices approach a 90% of effectiveness. Timely interventions have also resulted in better clinical outcomes with approximately 50% of patient achieving functional independence at 90 days. At least 14 new third generation thrombectomy devices are currently being evaluated in in vitro and clinical studies.Conclusions
The treatment of LVO with MT is feasible and safe. MT is standard of care in treating acute ischemic stroke due to LVO. 相似文献4.
Wen-Yi Huang Wei-Chieh Weng Feng-Chieh Su Shun-Wen Lin 《Journal of stroke and cerebrovascular diseases》2018,27(11):3365-3372
Background
The clinical presentations and outcomes of patients with high-grade stenosis of internal carotid artery (ICA) are highly variable. We investigate the influence of different stroke severity on outcomes of ischemic stroke patients with high-grade stenosis of ipsilateral ICA.Methods
372 acute first-ever ischemic stroke patients with high-grade stenosis (70%-99%) or occlusion of ipsilateral ICA were enrolled and followed up for 5years. Stroke severities of the enrolled patients were grouped according to the Oxfordshire Community Stroke Project classification system as total anterior circulation infarcts (TACI) or non-TACI. Demographic features, vascular risk factors, comorbidities, and outcomes were compared between the 2 groups.Results
A total of 71 patients (19.1%) were presented with TACI. Of laboratory data, the values of white blood cell count and high-sensitivity C-reactive protein were significantly higher in patients with TACI (P?=?.008 and P?=?.003, respectively). Of clinical course, the occurrence of initial impaired conscious, stroke-in-evolution, pneumonia, gastrointestinal bleeding, and urinary tract infection were significantly higher in patients with TACI. The prevalence of dependent functional status was higher in patients with TACI. Multivariate Cox regression revealed that TACI is a significant predictor of 5-year all-cause mortality in first-ever ischemic stroke patients with high-grade stenosis of ipsilateral ICA (HR [hazard ratio] = 3.66, 95% confidence interval = 2.23-6.00, P < .001).Conclusions
TACI is associated with increased risk of 5-year mortality in ischemic stroke patients with high-grade stenosis of ipsilateral ICA. Intensive medical treatment for stroke prevention in patients with severe carotid artery stenosis is warranted. 相似文献5.
Jianfeng Qu Yangkun Chen Genpei Luo Huohua Zhong Weimin Xiao Hanpeng Yin 《Journal of stroke and cerebrovascular diseases》2018,27(10):2641-2647
Objective
The aim of this prospective cohort study was to assess the incidence and risk factors of delirium following acute ischemic stroke, as well as its effects on functional outcome.Methods
Two hundred and sixty-one patients with acute ischemic stroke were screened for delirium during the first week after admission. Delirium was diagnosed according to the Confusion Assessment Method. If delirium was present, delirium rating scale-revised-98 was used to assess its severity. Neurologic deficits were assessed with the National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS). Brain magnetic resonance imaging assessment quantified the infarction, white matter lesions, and medial temporal lobe atrophy. Functional outcome assessment included the modified Rankin Scale and Lawton Instrumental Activities of Daily Living scale at 3 and 6 months after the index stroke.Results
Thirty-eight (14.6%) patients with acute ischemic stroke developed delirium during the first week of admission. Patients with poststroke delirium (PSD) were older, had higher NIHSS scores on admission, and were more likely to have a previous stroke, an infection, and a left cortical infarct. Furthermore, left cortical infarction, older age, severer neurological deficit and having a previous stroke increased the risk of PSD. PSD was associated with a worse functional outcome.Conclusion
The incidence of delirium was 14.8% in the first week after admission with acute ischemic stroke. Age, having a previous stroke, stroke severity, and left-cortical infarction were independently predictors of PSD. PSD may result in a significantly worse functional outcome. 相似文献6.
Rajan Gadhia David McCane Jason Lee Ken Chyuan Ling Kevin Jiang David Chiu 《Journal of stroke and cerebrovascular diseases》2018,27(11):2973-2976
Background
We present a single institution registry with the novel feature of 90-day outcome assessments on all hospitalized acute stroke patients, inclusive of every patient with a primary discharge diagnosis of transient ischemic attack (TIA), acute ischemic stroke (AIS), nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH), and intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH).Methods
Patient data obtained in the HOPES registry include demographics, comorbid diagnoses, medications, health behaviors, laboratory values, imaging studies, vital signs, and outcome measures, most notably the modified Rankin Scale (mRS) at 90days.Results
From May 2016 to December 31, 2017, 1607 patients were enrolled in the HOPES registry. 90-day outcome assessments were captured on 1555 patients (97%): 1096 AIS, 230 ICH, 110 SAH, and 119 TIA patients. Mortality rates and 90-day outcomes were most favorable for TIA patients. Mortality and 90-day disability scores were poorest for patients in the ICH group.Conclusions
The inclusion of 90-day outcomes data will allow HOPES to stand apart among stroke registries as a new standard for stroke outcomes research. The registry will provide the necessary comprehensive data that the field needs as we transition our focus of stroke research to poststroke recovery. 相似文献7.
Charlotte Lützhøft Rath Niklas Rye Jørgensen Troels Wienecke 《Journal of stroke and cerebrovascular diseases》2018,27(10):2683-2690
Background
Antiplatelet therapy is a cornerstone prevention strategy for secondary ischemic stroke (IS) and transient ischemic attack (TIA). Yet, a proportion of patients who receive antiplatelet therapy experience recurrent ischemic cerebrovascular events. A recent meta-analysis found an increased risk of recurrent stroke in clopidogrel- or aspirin-treated patients with ischemic stroke who had high on-treatment platelet reactivity (HTPR). Few studies have focused specifically on clopidogrel HTPR. Therefore, the aim of this study was to examine the relationship between clopidogrel HTPR and recurrent ischemic events in a population of Danish patients with IS.Methods
We performed a prospective observational study to evaluate the relationship between HTPR defined as platelet reaction units >208 and a composite primary endpoint of recurrent stroke, TIA, acute myocardial infarction (AMI), or vascular death over a 2-year follow-up period.Results
A total of 142 patients were included in the final statistical analysis, but only 3 patients (2.1%) demonstrated clopidogrel HTPR. The median time of on-treatment platelet testing was 75 days. Recurrent IS, TIA, AMI, or vascular death occurred in 14 patients (10%). Of these, 1 new ischemic event (AMI) occurred in a HTPR patient. There was no difference in the frequency of new ischemic events between the HTPR and non-HTPR groups (P = .27); moreover, the number of patients with HTPR was too small for statistical analysis.Conclusions
Clopidogrel HTPR does not seem to be a major contributor to recurrent ischemic events in Danish ischemic stroke patients. 相似文献8.
D.G. Clark A.D. Boan C. Sims-Robinson R.J. Adams E.J. Amella A. Benitez D.T. Lackland B. Ovbiagele 《Journal of stroke and cerebrovascular diseases》2018,27(10):2725-2730
Objective
To compare whites and African-Americans in terms of dementia risk following index stroke.Methods
The data consisted of billing and International Classification of Diseases, Ninth Revision diagnosis codes from the South Carolina Revenue and Fiscal Affairs office on all hospital discharges within the state between 2000 and 2012. The sample consisted of 68,758 individuals with a diagnosis of ischemic stroke prior to 2010 (49,262 white [71.65%] and 19,496 African-Americans [28.35%]). We identified individuals in the dataset who were subsequently diagnosed with any of 5 categories of dementia and evaluated time to dementia diagnosis in Cox Proportional Hazards models. We plotted cumulative hazard curves to illustrate the effect of race on dementia risk after controlling for age, sex, and occurrence of intervening stroke.Results
Age at index stroke was significantly different between the 2 groups, with African-Americans being younger on average (70.0 [SD 12.5] in whites versus 64.5 [SD 14.1] in African-Americans, P < .0001). Adjusted hazard ratios revealed that African-American race increased risk for all 5 categories of dementia following incident stroke, ranging from 1.37 for AD to 1.95 for vascular dementia. Age, female sex, and intervening stroke likewise increased risk for dementia.Conclusions
African-Americans are at higher risk for dementia than whites within 5 years of ischemic stroke, regardless of dementia subtype. Incident strokes may have a greater likelihood of precipitating dementia in African-Americans due to higher prevalence of nonstroke cerebrovascular disease or other metabolic or vascular factors that contribute to cognitive impairment. 相似文献9.
Cyrielle Tomich Sabrina Debruxelles Yahsou Delmas Sharmila Sagnier Mathilde Poli Stéphane Olindo Pauline Renou François Rouanet Igor Sibon 《Journal of stroke and cerebrovascular diseases》2018,27(11):3163-3171
Introduction
Immune thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (i-TTP), related to acquired ADAMTS-13 dysfunction, can lead to various neurological symptoms including ischemic stroke. To date the clinical, radiological, and biological characteristics of patients having a stroke as the inaugural manifestation of i-TTP are largely unknown.Methods
Probable immune-TTP was defined by a low ADAMTS-13 activity associated with the presence of ADAMTS-13 inhibitors and/or favorable clinicobiological response under immunological treatments. The clinical, radiological, biological data and outcome under treatment are described in a cohort of 17 patients coming from 3 local cases and a literature review.Results
Fourteen of the 17 patients were female and the mean age was 41 years. None of the patients had the classical pentad of TTP. Only 41% had a combination of thrombocythemia and hemolysis. Stroke was multifocal in 35% and included large artery strokes. No adverse event was observed following intravenous thrombolysis. Refractory and relapsing forms were observed in 47%.Discussion
The clinical, radiological, and biological presentation of patients with stroke as the inaugural presentation of i-TTP is heterogeneous. This diagnosis should be discussed in every young adult with ischemic stroke of undetermined source. 相似文献10.
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Hannah Pressler Arno Reich Jörg Bernhard Schulz Omid Nikoubashman Klaus Willmes Pardes Habib Jan-Philipp Bach 《Journal of stroke and cerebrovascular diseases》2018,27(10):2669-2676
Background
Access to reperfusion therapies in patients with large vessel occluding acute ischemic stroke demands process reorganization and optimization. Neurovascular networks are being built up to provide 24/7 endovascular stroke therapy service. In times of an increasingly complex stroke rescue chain little is known about patients’ and their relatives’ treatment awareness.Methods
All patients, who received any kind of acute reperfusion treatment between January and August 2017 in the university hospital Aachen, and their proxies, were included in the survey. Patients were either primarily or secondarily transferred.Results
For all questions regarding stroke treatment patients and their caregivers provided concurring answers. 40% of both patients and caregivers did not understand the treatment that was performed. Finally, patients who perceived on their own that stroke detection was delayed had significantly longer onset to door times than patients who did not have this impression.Conclusions
This study showed that patients’ and proxies’ answers correlated significantly. In case of patients’ unavailability extrapolation of treatment satisfaction from answers by proxies might be permitted. High percentages of patients and caregivers do not understand relevant information, possibly due to limits of communication in an emergency setting or deficits in communication during the hospital stay. More emphasis should be laid on providing further information during the hospital stay. 相似文献12.
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Jun-Chao Xie Ying-Ying Lin Xiao-Hui Liu Yi-Chen Zhao Xiao-Ye Ma Jia Yu Xue-Yuan Liu Yan-Xin Zhao 《Journal of stroke and cerebrovascular diseases》2018,27(10):2650-2656
Background
Considerable researches suggest that high level of homocysteine (Hcy) is associated with the risk of ischemic stroke. Ambulatory blood pressure monitoring (ABPM) parameters have also been confirmed associated with cardio-cerebrovascular events. However, the relationship between Hcy and ABPM parameters remains unclear in patients with acute ischemic stroke. In this study, we aim to investigate the association between Hcy level and ABPM parameters in patients with acute ischemic stroke.Methods
We enrolled 60 patients with acute ischemic stroke who received ABPM. We calculated ABPM parameters like morning blood pressure surge (MBPS), ambulatory arterial stiffness index, blood pressure variability, and night dipping patterns.Results
Multivariate logistic regression analysis indicated that patients in the top quartile of Hcy level tended to have a higher level of prewaking and sleep-trough MBPS compared with patients in the lower 3 quartiles after adjusted for age and gender (P?=?.028 and P?=?.030, respectively). When treating Hcy as a continuous variable, the linear regression showed the association between Hcy level and both MBPS parameters remained significant (prewaking MBPS, r?=?.356, P?=?.022; sleep-trough MBPS, r?=?.365, P?=?.017, respectively). However, there is no association between Hcy level and ambulatory arterial stiffness index, blood pressure variability or night dipping patterns (P?=?.635, P?=?.348 and P?=?.127 respectively).Conclusions
There is a relationship between the 2 major cerebrovascular risk factors: MBPS and Hcy. 相似文献14.
Naoto Kinoshita Naohisa Hosomi Hayato Matsushima Masahiro Nakamori Yoshiki Yagita Takemori Yamawaki Tsuyoshi Torii Takeshi Kitamura Yoshimasa Sueda Ryo Shimomura Mutsuko Araki Tomohisa Nezu Shiro Aoki Satoshi Ishii Hiroki Maruyama Masayasu Matsumoto Hirofumi Maruyama 《Journal of stroke and cerebrovascular diseases》2018,27(12):3563-3569
Background
Fabry disease is an X-linked lysosomal storage disorder caused by mutations in GLA, which encodes the enzyme α-galactosidase A (α-Gal A). Although the prevalence of Fabry disease in patients with stroke has been reported to range from 0% to 4%, few cohort studies have examined Japanese stroke patients. We aimed to clarify the prevalence of Fabry disease and the frequency of GLA mutations among patients with young-onset stroke in Japan.Methods
From April 2015 to December 2016, we enrolled patients with young-onset (≤60 years old) ischemic stroke or intracerebral hemorrhage. We measured α-Gal A activity and the concentration of globotriaosylsphingosine in plasma. Genetic evaluations were performed in patients with low α-Gal A activity or high concentrations of globotriaosylsphingosine.Results
Overall, 516 patients (median age of onset, 52 years old; 120 women) were consecutively enrolled in this study. Five patients (4 men and 1 woman) had low α-Gal A activity, and no patients were detected with the screen for plasma globotriaosylsphingosine levels. The genetic analysis did not identify a causative mutation responsible for classic Fabry disease in any of the patients, but 2 patients (.4%) carried the p.E66Q in GLA.Conclusions
No patient with Fabry disease was detected in our young-onset stroke cohort. 相似文献15.
Yongwoo Kim Mohammad Faysel Clotilde Balucani Daohai Yu Nadege Gilles Steven R Levine 《Journal of stroke and cerebrovascular diseases》2018,27(12):3419-3424
Objects
To identify predictors of acute ischemic stroke (AIS) among patients presenting to the Emergency Department (ED) with dizziness, imbalance, or vertigo (DIV) based on demographic and clinical characteristics.Methods
We identified patients admitted to the hospital after presenting to the ED with DIV from the Statewide Planning and Research Cooperative System database of New York from 2010 to 2014. Demographic and clinical characteristics were systematically collected. Multivariable logistic regression was used to determine predictors of a discharge diagnosis of AIS.Results
Among 77,993 patients with DIV, 3857 (4.9%) had a discharge diagnosis of AIS. Admission presentation of imbalance, African-American race, history of hypertension, diabetes mellitus, hypercholesterolemia, tobacco use, atrial fibrillation, and prior AIS due to extracranial artery atherosclerosis were each positively associated with an AIS diagnosis independently. Factors negatively associated with an AIS discharge diagnosis included: admission presentation of vertigo, female sex, age > 81, history of anemia, coronary artery disease, asthma, depressive disorders, and anxiety disorders.Conclusions
Multiple potential positive and negative predictive AIS risk factors were identified. Combining with currently available centrally-caused dizziness prediction tools, these newly identified factors could provide more accurate AIS risk stratifying method for DIV patients. 相似文献16.
Satoru Kashima Takahiro Shimizu Hisanao Akiyama Yasuhiro Hasegawa 《Journal of stroke and cerebrovascular diseases》2018,27(12):3613-3620
Background and Purpose
This study aimed to investigate factors associated with stroke recurrence and new-onset atrial fibrillation (AF) in patients with embolic stroke of undetermined source (ESUS).Methods
Between January 2005 and March 2012, a total of 1514 consecutive patients were admitted to our hospital with a diagnosis of acute ischemic stroke within 7 days after onset. Of these, 236 patients met the diagnostic criteria for ESUS. A retrospective analysis was performed of the following characteristics of these ESUS patients: medical history, comorbidities, and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) findings including the deep and subcortical white matter hyperintensity (DSWMH) grade, drugs used for preventing recurrence, and clinical information such as NIH Stroke Scale scores on admission and outcomes evaluated by modified Rankin scale. The rate of recurrence after discharge and the frequency of new-onset AF were also determined.Results
There were 236 ESUS patients (141 men, mean age 70.2 ± 12.1 years). During the follow-up period, ranging from 7 days to 12.9 years (median 54.3 months), 32 (13.6%) and 44 (18.6%) of these patients had a recurrent ischemic stroke and new-onset AF, respectively. The most prevalent subtype of recurrent ischemic stroke was ESUS itself; this type of stroke occurred in 19 (59.3%) patients. AF was observed at stroke recurrence, but only 2 patients were diagnosed with cardioembolism. Multivariate analysis with a Cox proportional hazard model demonstrated that DSWMH grade greater than or equal to 3 was significantly associated with both recurrent ischemic stroke (hazard ratio 3.66, 95% confidence interval 1.69-7.92, P = .001) and new-onset AF (2.00, 1.03-3.90, .04).Conclusions
MRI classification of white matter hyperintensity could be effectively used as a predictor for recurrent ischemic stroke and new-onset AF in patients with ESUS. 相似文献17.
George Fotakopoulos Polikceni Kotlia 《Journal of stroke and cerebrovascular diseases》2018,27(11):2932-2939
Background
The aim of this study was to systematically assess the effects of exercise rehabilitation program accompanied by experiential music for clinical recovery.Methods
This was a prospective randomized study with 65 stroke survivor patients. All cases underwent a neuropsychological assessment first as a prescreening test, during the admission at the Rehabilitation center (baseline), and 6 months poststroke. All patients received standard treatment for stroke in terms of medical care and rehabilitation. Additionally, all patients were separated into 2 Groups: a music Group (daily listening to experiential/traditional music), and a control Group (CG) with no experiential/traditional music therapy (standard care only). Computed tomography perfusion and full neurological examination including GCS were assessment. As Recovery was defined the improvement of cognitive and motor skills of the limb in the affected site, with an increase of muscle strength at least by 1/5 and with emotional progress.Results
Statistically significant differences were found between the Group CG and the rest of the patients in respect of Lesion size (P = .001) and CBF in affected area (P = .001). Μultivariate analysis revealed that only Group and Lesion size were independent predictors for Recovery (odd ratio [OR][95%confidence interval]) .11(.001-.133) and .798(.668-.954) respectively.Conclusion
The findings of this study suggest that the music-based exercise program has a positive effect on mood profile in stroke patients and Recovery rate is higher when exercise rehabilitation program was accompanied by an enriched sound environment with experiential music. 相似文献18.
Grace Vincent-Onabajo Hadiza Y. Musa Emmanuel Joseph 《Journal of stroke and cerebrovascular diseases》2018,27(12):3487-3492
Background
Poststroke balance impairment adversely affects stroke outcomes and addressing the impairment is expected to constitute an important focus of neurorehabilitation.Aims
To examine the prevalence and factors associated with balance impairment after stroke.Methods
Ninety-five stroke survivors undergoing neurorehabilitation at 2 government hospitals in Northern Nigeria participated in this cross-sectional study. Berg Balance Scale (BBS) was used to assess the presence of balance impairment (BBS score of 0-20). Prevalence of balance impairment was presented as frequency and percentage while demographic and stroke-related determinants of balance impairments were identified using logistic regression analysis.Results
Thirty-five (36.8%) stroke survivors had balance impairment, and age, gender, and poststroke duration were statistically significant determinants. Stroke survivors aged less than 40 years (odds ratio [OR]?=?.14 [confidence interval [CI]?=?.20-.94]) and 40-59 years (OR?=?.23 [CI?=?.06-.81]) had a lower likelihood of having balance impairment compared to stroke survivors aged 60 years and above. Similarly, males had a lower likelihood of having balance impairment (OR?=?1.60 [CI?=?.05-.55]) compared to females while those in the acute/subacute phase of stroke had a 7-fold likelihood of having balance impairment (OR?=?7.74 [CI?=?2.63-22.79]) compared to those with chronic stroke.Conclusions
Poststroke balance impairment appears to be significantly influenced by stroke survivors’ age, gender, and poststroke duration. Hence, these variables should be considered when planning rehabilitation strategies for improving balance after stroke. 相似文献19.
Joel Neves Briard Rahel T. Zewude Mahesh P. Kate Brian H. Rowe Brian Buck Ken Butcher Laura C. Gioia 《Journal of stroke and cerebrovascular diseases》2018,27(10):2738-2745
Background
Despite the use of validated prehospital stroke scales, stroke mimics are frequent among patients transported by Emergency Medical Services to the Emergency Department. We aimed to describe the frequency and characteristics of neurological and non-neurological mimics transported to a comprehensive stroke center for acute stroke evaluation.Methods
This was a retrospective analysis of a database consisting of all consecutive patients with suspected stroke transported to the Emergency Department of a comprehensive stroke center during an 18-month period. Hospital charts and neuroimaging were utilized to adjudicate the final diagnosis (acute stroke, stroke mimic, and specific underlying diagnoses).Results
Nine hundred fifty patients were transported with suspected stroke, among whom 405 (42.6%) were stroke mimics (age 66.9 ± 17.1 years; 54% male). Neurological mimics were diagnosed in 223 (55.1%) patients and mimics were non-neurological in 182. The most common neurological diagnoses were seizures (19.7%), migraines (18.8%), and peripheral neuropathies (11.2%). Cardiovascular (14.6%) and psychiatric (11.9%) diagnoses were common non-neurological mimics. Patients with neurological mimics were younger (64.1 ± 17.3 years versus 70.5 ± 16.1 years, P < .001) and had less vascular risk factors than non-neurological mimics. The proportion of non-neurological mimics remained high (38%) despite the use of a prehospital stroke identification scale.Conclusions
Stroke mimics are common among patients transported by Emergency Medical Services to a comprehensive stroke center for suspected stroke, with a considerable proportion being non-neurological in origin. Studies refining triage and transport of suspected acute stroke may be warranted to minimize the number of mimics transported by to a comprehensive stroke center for acute stroke evaluation. 相似文献20.
Carla Anciones Alicia de Felipe Asier de Albóniga-Chindurza Fernado Acebrón Hector Pián Jaime Masjuán Iñigo Corral 《Journal of stroke and cerebrovascular diseases》2018,27(11):3289-3293