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Langanay L, Gonzalez Sanchez R, Hamroun A, Dauchet L, Amouyel P, Dallongeville J, Meirhaeghe A, Gauthier V. Ischemic stroke subtypes: risk factors, treatments, and 1-month prognosis - The Lille, France Stroke Registry. J Stroke Cerebrovasc Dis 2024; 33:107761. [PMID: 38723923 DOI: 10.1016/j.jstrokecerebrovasdis.2024.107761] [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: 03/13/2024] [Revised: 05/02/2024] [Accepted: 05/05/2024] [Indexed: 05/23/2024] Open
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OBJECTIVES First, this registry-based study aimed to comprehensively analyze patients' medical histories and treatments based on ischemic strokes' etiology. We focused on the management of atrial fibrillation among patients diagnosed with cardioembolic stroke. Then, our objective was to identify prognostic factors associated with 28-day mortality. MATERIALS AND METHODS All ischemic strokes occurring in adults between 2014 and 2021 in Lille, France, were categorized using the TOAST classification. Comparative analyses of patients' medical characteristics were conducted across subtypes. Survival rates within 28 days post-stroke were assessed, and factors influencing mortality were identified using a multivariate Cox model. RESULTS 1912 ischemic strokes were recorded, due to cardioembolism (36%), large-artery atherosclerosis (9%), small-artery occlusion (9%), other determined causes (6%), or undetermined causes (39%). The median NIHSS score after cardioembolic stroke (6, IQR: 3-13) was twice that after small-artery occlusion (3, IQR: 2-5). Among patients with cardioembolic stroke, 26% were diagnosed post-admission with atrial fibrillation. For the 42% diagnosed pre-admission, only 54% had prior prescriptions for oral anticoagulants. Reperfusion therapies were administered in 21% of cases, with significant variations across subtypes. Mortality rates were higher after cardioembolic strokes (17%) than after small-artery occlusions (3%). Prognostic factors included etiology, high NIHSS score, atrial fibrillation, and previous heparin prescription. CONCLUSIONS While atrial fibrillation was underdiagnosed and undertreated, patients with cardioembolic stroke exhibited high severity and elevated mortality rates. Etiology emerged as an independent predictor of early mortality, regardless of NIHSS score upon admission. These findings underscore the importance of targeted prevention to improve patient outcomes after ischemic stroke.
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- Léonie Langanay
- Lille University, Lille University Hospital, INSERM U1167 - RID-AGE, Institut Pasteur de Lille, U1167, 1 rue du Pr Calmette, Lille 59019, France
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- Lille University, Lille University Hospital, INSERM U1167 - RID-AGE, Institut Pasteur de Lille, U1167, 1 rue du Pr Calmette, Lille 59019, France
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- Lille University, Lille University Hospital, INSERM U1167 - RID-AGE, Institut Pasteur de Lille, U1167, 1 rue du Pr Calmette, Lille 59019, France
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- Lille University, Lille University Hospital, INSERM U1167 - RID-AGE, Institut Pasteur de Lille, U1167, 1 rue du Pr Calmette, Lille 59019, France
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- Lille University, Lille University Hospital, INSERM U1167 - RID-AGE, Institut Pasteur de Lille, U1167, 1 rue du Pr Calmette, Lille 59019, France
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- Lille University, Lille University Hospital, INSERM U1167 - RID-AGE, Institut Pasteur de Lille, U1167, 1 rue du Pr Calmette, Lille 59019, France
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- Lille University, Lille University Hospital, INSERM U1167 - RID-AGE, Institut Pasteur de Lille, U1167, 1 rue du Pr Calmette, Lille 59019, France.
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- Lille University, Lille University Hospital, INSERM U1167 - RID-AGE, Institut Pasteur de Lille, U1167, 1 rue du Pr Calmette, Lille 59019, France
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de Goes ACG, Souza KAS, Tunes G, Alencar AP, Varella AC, Gooden TE, Thomas NG, Lip GY, Santos IS, Lotufo PA, Benseñor IM, Goulart AC. Predictive value of functional disability scales among stroke survivors: A long-term mortality evaluation in a Brazilian stroke cohort. J Stroke Cerebrovasc Dis 2024; 33:107487. [PMID: 37980846 DOI: 10.1016/j.jstrokecerebrovasdis.2023.107487] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/03/2023] [Revised: 11/06/2023] [Accepted: 11/13/2023] [Indexed: 11/21/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE To assess the influence of two functional scales- Modified Rankin Scale (m-RS) and Modified Katz Index (m-Katz Index) on long-term mortality in a stroke cohort. MATERIAL AND METHODS Among 760 stroke survivors (median age: 66 (IQR:56-75), 56.4 % women) m-Katz Index and m-RS scales applied at 1 and 6 months after stroke, were investigated in relation to 12-years of all-cause mortality. Kaplan-Meier survival curves were computed, and time-varying covariate Cox regression models were fitted to calculate hazard ratios (HRs) with 95 % confidence intervals (CIs) in all sample and by sex. The prognostic ability of the fitted models was computed for each model by six different measures. RESULTS After 12 years of follow-up (median survival time: 7.3 years), 311 participants died. Overall survival curves show lower survival rates among those with the highest levels of disability/dependence (all log-rank p-values <0.0001). These findings were confirmed in all regression models for both sexes, particularly in men who had higher levels of dependence on Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) by m-Katz Index and severe disability by m-RS and presented the highest HR of dying (HR: 3.34 (95 %CI: 2.27-4.92) and HR: 4.94 (95 % CI: 3.15-7.75), respectively). CONCLUSIONS Both the m-Katz Index and the m-RS scale were good predictors of long-term mortality, which is of importance for guiding the functional rehabilitation of stroke patients. Besides, high levels of disability and dependence were implicated with high mortality risks, regardless of sex.
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- Ana Cristina G de Goes
- Center for Clinical and Epidemiological Research, Hospital Universitário, Universidade de São Paulo, Av. Lineu Prestes 2565, Butantan - Cidade Universitária, São Paulo, SP CEP 05508-900, Brazil.
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- Center for Clinical and Epidemiological Research, Hospital Universitário, Universidade de São Paulo, Av. Lineu Prestes 2565, Butantan - Cidade Universitária, São Paulo, SP CEP 05508-900, Brazil
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- Institute of Mathematics and Statistics, Universidade de São Paulo, Brazil
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- Institute of Mathematics and Statistics, Universidade de São Paulo, Brazil
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- Center for Clinical and Epidemiological Research, Hospital Universitário, Universidade de São Paulo, Av. Lineu Prestes 2565, Butantan - Cidade Universitária, São Paulo, SP CEP 05508-900, Brazil
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- Institute for Applied Health Research, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, UK
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- Institute for Applied Health Research, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, UK
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- Liverpool Centre for Cardiovascular Science at University of Liverpool, Liverpool John Moores University and Liverpool Heart & Chest Hospital, Liverpool, UK; Department of Clinical Medicine, Danish Center for Clinical Health Services Research, Aalborg University, Aalborg, Denmark
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- Center for Clinical and Epidemiological Research, Hospital Universitário, Universidade de São Paulo, Av. Lineu Prestes 2565, Butantan - Cidade Universitária, São Paulo, SP CEP 05508-900, Brazil; School of Medicine, Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Center for Clinical and Epidemiological Research, Hospital Universitário, Universidade de São Paulo, Av. Lineu Prestes 2565, Butantan - Cidade Universitária, São Paulo, SP CEP 05508-900, Brazil; School of Medicine, Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Center for Clinical and Epidemiological Research, Hospital Universitário, Universidade de São Paulo, Av. Lineu Prestes 2565, Butantan - Cidade Universitária, São Paulo, SP CEP 05508-900, Brazil; School of Medicine, Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Center for Clinical and Epidemiological Research, Hospital Universitário, Universidade de São Paulo, Av. Lineu Prestes 2565, Butantan - Cidade Universitária, São Paulo, SP CEP 05508-900, Brazil; Department of Epidemiology, School of Public Health, Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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Zhang D, Liu Z, Liu P, Zhang H, Guo W, Lu Q, Huang C, Wang J, Chang Q, Zhang M, Huo Y, Wang Y, Lin X, Wang F, Wu S. Association of baseline fasting plasma glucose with 1-year mortality in non-diabetic patients with acute cerebral infarction: a multicentre observational cohort study. BMJ Open 2023; 13:e069716. [PMID: 37673451 PMCID: PMC10496696 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2022-069716] [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: 10/30/2022] [Accepted: 08/23/2023] [Indexed: 09/08/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVES Evidence on the association between fasting blood glucose and mortality in non-diabetic patients who had a stroke is limited. We aimed to investigate the association of baseline fasting plasma glucose (FPG) with 1 year all-cause mortality in non-diabetic patients with acute cerebral infarction (ACI). DESIGN A multicentre prospective cohort study. SETTING Four grade A tertiary hospitals in the Xi'an district of China. PARTICIPANTS A total of 1496 non-diabetic patients within 7 days of ACI were included. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES The outcome was 1 year all-cause mortality. Baseline FPG was analysed as a continuous variable and was divided into four quartiles (group Q1-group Q4). We used multivariable Cox regression analyses, curve fitting and Kaplan-Meier (K-M) analyses to explore the association of baseline FPG with 1 year all-cause mortality in non-diabetic patients with ACI. RESULTS After controlling for confounders, multivariable Cox regression analyses indicated a 17% increase in 1 year all-cause mortality for every 1 mmol/L of baseline FPG increase (HR=1.17, 95% CI 1.02 to 1.35, p=0.030). Patients from the Q4 group had 2.08 times increased hazard of 1 year all-cause mortality compared with the Q1 group (HR=2.08, 95% CI 1.13 to 3.82, p=0.019), while the survival rate of patients in group Q4 was decreased compared with that in other groups (p<0.001). The curve fitting revealed a positive but non-linear association of baseline FPG with 1-year all-cause mortality in non-diabetic patients with ACI. CONCLUSION In non-diabetic patients with ACI, elevated baseline FPG is an independent risk factor for 1-year all-cause mortality, and the two are positively and non-linearly associated. These results suggest that high FPG should be seen as a concern in non-diabetic patients with ACI.
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- Dandan Zhang
- Department of Neurology, Xi'an No.1 Hospital, The First Affiliated Hospital of Northwest University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China
- Xi'an Key Laboratory for Innovation and Translation of Neuroimmunological Diseases, Xi'an No.1 Hospital, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China
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- Department of Neurology, Xi'an No.1 Hospital, The First Affiliated Hospital of Northwest University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China
- Xi'an Key Laboratory for Innovation and Translation of Neuroimmunological Diseases, Xi'an No.1 Hospital, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China
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- Department of Neurology, Xi'an No.1 Hospital, The First Affiliated Hospital of Northwest University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China
- Xi'an Key Laboratory for Innovation and Translation of Neuroimmunological Diseases, Xi'an No.1 Hospital, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China
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- Department of Neurology, Xi'an No.1 Hospital, The First Affiliated Hospital of Northwest University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China
- College of Life Science, Northwest University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China
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- Department of Neurology, Xi'an No.1 Hospital, The First Affiliated Hospital of Northwest University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China
- Xi'an Key Laboratory for Innovation and Translation of Neuroimmunological Diseases, Xi'an No.1 Hospital, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China
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- Department of Neurology, Xi'an No.1 Hospital, The First Affiliated Hospital of Northwest University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China
- Xi'an Key Laboratory for Innovation and Translation of Neuroimmunological Diseases, Xi'an No.1 Hospital, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China
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- Xi'an Key Laboratory for Innovation and Translation of Neuroimmunological Diseases, Xi'an No.1 Hospital, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China
- Traditional Chinese Medicine, Xi'an No.1 Hospital, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China
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- Department of Neurology, Xi'an No.1 Hospital, The First Affiliated Hospital of Northwest University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China
- Xi'an Key Laboratory for Innovation and Translation of Neuroimmunological Diseases, Xi'an No.1 Hospital, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China
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- Department of Neurology, Xi'an No.1 Hospital, The First Affiliated Hospital of Northwest University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China
- Xi'an Key Laboratory for Innovation and Translation of Neuroimmunological Diseases, Xi'an No.1 Hospital, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China
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- Department of Neurology, Xi'an No.1 Hospital, The First Affiliated Hospital of Northwest University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China
- Xi'an Key Laboratory for Innovation and Translation of Neuroimmunological Diseases, Xi'an No.1 Hospital, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China
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- Department of Neurology, Xi'an No.1 Hospital, The First Affiliated Hospital of Northwest University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China
- Xi'an Key Laboratory for Innovation and Translation of Neuroimmunological Diseases, Xi'an No.1 Hospital, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China
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- Department of Neurology, Xi'an No.1 Hospital, The First Affiliated Hospital of Northwest University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China
- Xi'an Key Laboratory for Innovation and Translation of Neuroimmunological Diseases, Xi'an No.1 Hospital, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China
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- Department of Neurology, Xi'an No.1 Hospital, The First Affiliated Hospital of Northwest University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China
- Xi'an Key Laboratory for Innovation and Translation of Neuroimmunological Diseases, Xi'an No.1 Hospital, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China
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- Department of Neurology, Xi'an No.1 Hospital, The First Affiliated Hospital of Northwest University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China
- Xi'an Key Laboratory for Innovation and Translation of Neuroimmunological Diseases, Xi'an No.1 Hospital, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China
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- Department of Neurology, Xi'an No.1 Hospital, The First Affiliated Hospital of Northwest University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China
- Xi'an Key Laboratory for Innovation and Translation of Neuroimmunological Diseases, Xi'an No.1 Hospital, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China
- College of Life Science, Northwest University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China
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Boutros CF, Khazaal W, Taliani M, Said Sadier N, Salameh P, Hosseini H. One-year recurrence of stroke and death in Lebanese survivors of first-ever stroke: Time-to-Event analysis. Front Neurol 2022; 13:973200. [PMID: 36452174 PMCID: PMC9702576 DOI: 10.3389/fneur.2022.973200] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/19/2022] [Accepted: 10/14/2022] [Indexed: 12/03/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND To date, despite the application of secondary prevention worldwide, first-ever stroke survivors remain at imminent risk of stroke recurrence and death in the short and long term. The present study aimed to assess the cumulative risk rates and identify baseline differences and stroke characteristics of Lebanese survivors. METHODS A prospective longitudinal study was conducted among survivors ≥18 years old who were followed-up for 15 months through a face-to-face interview. Kaplan-Meier method was used to calculate the cumulative rates of stroke mortality and recurrence. Cox-regression univariate and multivariable analyses were performed to identify the predictors of both outcomes. RESULTS Among 150 subjects (mean age 74 ± 12 years; 58.7% men vs. 44.3% women; 95.3% with ischemic stroke vs. 4.3% with intracerebral hemorrhage), high cumulative risk rates of stroke recurrence (25%) and death (21%) were highlighted, especially in the acute phase. Survival rates were lesser in patients with stroke recurrence compared to those without recurrence (Log rank test p < 0.001). Older age was the main predictor for both outcomes (p < 0.02). Large artery atherosclerosis was predominant in patients with stroke recurrence and death compared to small vessel occlusion (p < 0.02). Higher mental component summary scores of quality of life were inversely associated with stroke recurrence (p < 0.01). Lebanese survivors exhibited the highest percentages of depression and anxiety; elevated Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS) scores were seen in those with stroke recurrence and those who died (≥80% with mean HADS scores ≥8). Lower Mini-Mental State Examination scores at the acute phase increased the risk of both outcomes by 10% (p < 0.03). Three out of 13 mortalities (23.1%) were presented with early epileptic seizures (p = 0.012). High educational level was the protective factor against stroke recurrence (p = 0.019). Administration of intravenous thrombolysis decreased the risk of both outcomes by 10% (p > 0.05). CONCLUSION Higher rates of stroke recurrence and death were observed in the first year following a stroke in Lebanon. Various factors were identified as significant determinants. Thus, health care providers and officials in Lebanon can use these findings to implement effective preventive strategies to best address the management of these factors to reduce the stroke burden and improve the short and long-term prognosis of stroke survivors.
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- Celina F. Boutros
- Institut Mondor de Recherche Biomédicale (IMRB)-INSERM U955, Ecole Doctorale Science de la Vie et de la Santé, Université Paris-Est Créteil, Paris, France
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- Faculty of Medical Sciences, Neuroscience Research Center, Lebanese University, Hadath, Lebanon
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- Faculty of Medical Sciences, Neuroscience Research Center, Lebanese University, Hadath, Lebanon
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- Faculty of Medical Sciences, Neuroscience Research Center, Lebanese University, Hadath, Lebanon
- College of Health Sciences, Abu Dhabi University, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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- Institut National de Santé Publique, Epidémiologie Clinique et Toxicologie (INSPECT-LB), Beirut, Lebanon
- Faculty of Pharmacy, Lebanese University, Hadath, Lebanon
- University of Nicosia Medical School, Nicosia, Cyprus
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- Institut Mondor de Recherche Biomédicale (IMRB)-INSERM U955, Ecole Doctorale Science de la Vie et de la Santé, Université Paris-Est Créteil, Paris, France
- Institut National de Santé Publique, Epidémiologie Clinique et Toxicologie (INSPECT-LB), Beirut, Lebanon
- Hôpital Henri Mondor, AP-HP, Créteil, France
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Gifford A, Biffi A, Gelaye B, Chemali Z. Shedding Light on the Causes and Characteristics of Stroke in Lebanon: A Systematic Review of Literature. J Geriatr Psychiatry Neurol 2022; 35:655-662. [PMID: 34555937 DOI: 10.1177/08919887211044753] [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] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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BACKGROUND The prevalence and severity of stroke in Lebanon has increased over the past decade and stroke is currently the second leading cause of death in the country. METHODS We systematically reviewed existing research on stroke prevalence, risk factors, mortality and morbidity of stroke, stroke treatment, and stroke education to assess the epidemiology of stroke in Lebanon. A literature search was conducted on the PubMed database for articles presenting data in any of these 5 categories in Lebanon, as well as articles discussing the Middle East and North Africa region generally. RESULTS A high prevalence of modifiable risk factors (cigarette and waterpipe smoking) and risk factors that could be mitigated by lifestyle changes (obesity and hypertension) were found in Lebanon. Stroke mortality rates and risk factors of mortality were consistent with global trends, though the cost of treatment in Lebanon was significantly higher than in other developing nations. CONCLUSION Urgent public health initiatives are needed to educate the public about the dangers of modifiable stroke risk factors and to reduce the burden of stroke in Lebanon.
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- Abbott Gifford
- Department of Psychology, Colorado College, Colorado Springs, CO, USA.,Department of Psychiatry, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA, USA.,Departments of Neurology, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA, USA.,Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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- Harvard T. H. Chan School of Public Health, MA, USA.,The Chester M. Pierce, M.D. Division of Global Psychiatry, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA, USA.,Departments of Neurology, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA, USA.,Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA.,The Chester M. Pierce, M.D. Division of Global Psychiatry, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA, USA
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Malaeb D, Dia N, Haddad C, Hallit S, Sacre H, Barakat M, Mansour S, Salameh P, Hosseini H. Factors associated with knowledge and awareness of stroke among the Lebanese population: A cross-sectional study. F1000Res 2022; 11:425. [PMID: 35677174 PMCID: PMC9160706 DOI: 10.12688/f1000research.108734.2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 07/08/2022] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Background: Evaluation of the knowledge about stroke in the general population is extremely vital as it prevents stroke development, limits complications, and achieves better quality of life. We assume that the general Lebanese population lacks awareness about stroke and its associated complications. This study aims to evaluate stroke knowledge and determine the factors associated with stroke awareness among the general Lebanese population. Methods: This cross-sectional study assessed respondents’ sociodemographic characteristics and the identification of risk factors, warning signs, stroke consequences, and early response to stroke symptoms. A total of 551 Lebanese adults without a history of stroke filled in an online self-reported questionnaire publicly shared on social applications. Logistic regression analysis was performed to identify the factors associated with poor knowledge of stroke. Results: Among the 551 participants enrolled, 403 (74.2%) were females and 312 (56.7%) were under 30 years of age. Females compared to males and employed compared to unemployed had significantly higher odds of identifying at least one risk factor (OR=4.3 [95%CI=1.1;16.8] and 6 [95%CI=1.2;29.6], respectively). Also, when compared to unemployed, employed participants had significantly higher odds of recognizing at least one of the early stroke symptoms (OR=3.3 [95%CI=1.2;8.9]) and identifying at least one of the stroke consequences (OR=5.3 [95%CI=1.1;25.9]). Reaching a university level of education compared to a school level was associated with significantly higher odds (OR=2.3 [95%CI=1.1;4.8]) of taking a patient to a hospital. Conclusion: Well-educated, employed, and female participants were more knowledgeable about stroke. Tailored interventions focusing on individuals with inadequate stroke literacy are needed. Further studies, more representative of the general Lebanese population with a larger sample size, are necessary to confirm our findings.
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- Diana Malaeb
- School of Pharmacy, Lebanese International University, Beirut, Lebanon
- Life Sciences and Health Department, Paris-Est University, Paris, France
- College of Pharmacy, Gulf Medical University, Ajman, United Arab Emirates
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- School of Pharmacy, Lebanese International University, Beirut, Lebanon
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- Research department, Psychiatric Hospital of the Cross, JalEddib, Lebanon
- INSERM, Univ. Limoges, CH Esquirol, IRD, U1094 tropical Neuroepidemiology, Institute of Epidemiology and Tropical Neurology, GEIST, Limoges, France
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- Research department, Psychiatric Hospital of the Cross, JalEddib, Lebanon
- School of Medicine and Medical Sciences, Holy Spirit University of Kaslik, Jounieh, P.O Box 446, Lebanon
- Psychology Department, College of Humanities, Effat University, Jaddah, 21478, Saudi Arabia
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- Epidémiologie Clinique et Toxicologie, INSPECT-LB: Institut National de Santé Publique, Beirut, Lebanon
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy and Therapeutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, Applied Science Private University, Amman, Jordan
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- School of Pharmacy, Lebanese International University, Beirut, Lebanon
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- Epidémiologie Clinique et Toxicologie, INSPECT-LB: Institut National de Santé Publique, Beirut, Lebanon
- Faculty of Pharmacy, Lebanese University, Hadat, Lebanon
- University of Nicosia Medical School, Nicosia, Cyprus
- School of Medicine, Lebanese American University, Byblos, Lebanon
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- Stroke Unit, Service de Neurologie, CHU Henri Mondor- 94010, Créteil Cedex, France
- UPE-C, Faculté de Santé, Université Paris-Est Créteil, Paris, France
- INSERM U955-E01, IMRB, Créteil, France
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Naouri D, Allain S, Fery-Lemonier E, Wolff V, Derex L, Raynaud P, Costemalle V. Social inequalities and gender differences in health care management of acute ischemic strokes in France. Eur J Neurol 2022; 29:3255-3263. [PMID: 35789144 DOI: 10.1111/ene.15490] [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: 04/05/2022] [Revised: 06/28/2022] [Accepted: 06/29/2022] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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INTRODUCTION There are regional disparities in access to stroke units in France. Several studies have shown that living in disadvantaged areas is associated with higher frequency of stroke, worse severity at presentation, increased level of dependency, and higher mortality rates. However, few studies have explored the association between an individual's socioeconomic characteristics and stroke care. Our study aimed to determine if living standards are associated with stroke unit access for patients admitted to hospital for acute ischemic stroke. METHODS Using the EDP-Santé French administrative database, we selected all patients admitted to hospital for acute ischemic stroke between 2014 and 2017. Acute ischemic stroke corresponded to hospital stay with ICD-10 codes I63 or I64 as the main diagnosis. Multivariate logistic regression was used to identify if standard of living was associated with likelihood of admission to a stroke unit. RESULTS We identified 14 123 acute-care episodes, corresponding to 335 273 episodes in the general population when appropriately weighted. Of these, 52.9 % were admitted to a stroke unit. Being in the first (i.e., poorest) living standard quartile was associated with lower likelihood of admission to a stroke unit compared with the fourth (i.e., wealthiest) quartile, and was associated with a higher likelihood of paralysis and language disorder, and death at 1 year. CONCLUSION A low living standard was associated with lower likelihood of admission to a stroke unit as well as a greater chance of paralysis and aphasia at the end of hospitalization and a higher possibility of death at 1 year after stroke. Greater access to stroke units in disadvantaged people should be promoted.
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- D Naouri
- Department for Research, Studies, Evaluation and Statistics (DREES), French Health and Social Affairs Ministry, Paris, France
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- Department for Research, Studies, Evaluation and Statistics (DREES), French Health and Social Affairs Ministry, Paris, France
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- Department for Research, Studies, Evaluation and Statistics (DREES), French Health and Social Affairs Ministry, Paris, France
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- Société Française de Neuro-Vasculaire (SFNV).,Service de neuro-vasculaire, Hôpital de Hautepierre, Strasbourg.,UR3072, Université de Strasbourg, Strasbourg
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- Société Française de Neuro-Vasculaire (SFNV).,Stroke center, neurology department, neurological hospital, Hospices Civils de Lyon, France.,Research on Healthcare Performance (RESHAPE) U 1290 - INSERM, Université de Lyon, France
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- Department for Research, Studies, Evaluation and Statistics (DREES), French Health and Social Affairs Ministry, Paris, France
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- Department for Research, Studies, Evaluation and Statistics (DREES), French Health and Social Affairs Ministry, Paris, France
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Al Alawi AM, Al Busaidi I, Al Shibli E, Al-Senaidi AR, Al Manwari S, Al Busaidi I, Muhanna F, Al Qassabi A. Health outcomes after acute ischemic stroke:retrospective and survival analysis from Oman. Ann Saudi Med 2022; 42:269-275. [PMID: 35933604 PMCID: PMC9357299 DOI: 10.5144/0256-4947.2022.269] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Stroke mortality and related functional disability have been declining over the last two decades, but stroke continues to represent the second leading cause of cardiovascular death worldwide and the number one cause for acquired long-term disability. OBJECTIVES Assess short- and long-term health outcomes after acute ischemic stroke and analyze factors associated with poor survival and functional outcomes. DESIGN Retrospective and survival analysis SETTING: Inpatient unit at a tertiary care referral hospital. PATIENTS AND METHODS All patients admitted with acute ischemic stroke from 1 January 2017 to 31 August 2018 were included in the study. Functional status was assessed using the modified Rankin Scale (mRS). Other demographic and clinical variables were obtained from medical records. Data were analyzed by multivariable logistic regression, Cox proportional hazards, and the Kaplan-Meier method. Long-term follow-up data, including mortality and mRS was collected by follow-up phone call. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES Functional dependency and factors associated with mortality. SAMPLE SIZE AND CHARACTERISTICS 110 with mean age of 67.0 (14.7) years; 59 patients (53.6%) were males. RESULTS Hypertension (75.5%), diabetes mellitus (54.6%), and dyslipidemia (29.1%) were common. Sixty-five patients (59.1%) had mRS >2 upon discharge including 18 patients (16.4%) who died during the hospital stay. The cumulative mortality rate was 25.4% (28/110) at 12 months and 30.0% (33/110) at 24 months. Twenty-nine stroke survivors (29/70, 41.4%) remained physically dependent (mRS >2) at the end of follow-up. Old age, atrial fibrillation, history of prior stroke, chronic kidney disease, and peripheral arterial disease were associated with increased mortality and functional dependence. CONCLUSIONS Patients in Oman with acute ischemic stroke tend to have a high comorbidity burden, and their functional dependency and mortality are higher compared to patients from developed countries. Therefore, evidence-based measures such as establishing stroke units are essential to improve the health outcomes of patients with acute ischemic stroke. LIMITATIONS Retrospective at single center. CONFLICT OF INTEREST None.
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- Abdullah M Al Alawi
- From the Department of Medicine, College of Medicine and Health Science, Sultan Qaboos University Hospital, Muscat, Oman.,From the Internal Medicine Program, Oman Medical Speciality Board, Al-Athaiba, Muscat, Oman
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- From the Internal Medicine Program, Oman Medical Speciality Board, Al-Athaiba, Muscat, Oman
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- From the Internal Medicine Program, Oman Medical Speciality Board, Al-Athaiba, Muscat, Oman
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- From the Department of Medicine, College of Medicine and Health Science, Sultan Qaboos University Hospital, Muscat, Oman
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- From the Department of Medicine, College of Medicine and Health Science, Sultan Qaboos University Hospital, Muscat, Oman
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- From the Department of Medicine, College of Medicine and Health Science, Sultan Qaboos University Hospital, Muscat, Oman
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- From the Department of Medicine, College of Medicine and Health Science, Sultan Qaboos University Hospital, Muscat, Oman
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- From the Department of Medicine, College of Medicine and Health Science, Sultan Qaboos University Hospital, Muscat, Oman
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Malaeb D, Dia N, Haddad C, Hallit S, Sacre H, Barakat M, Mansour S, Salameh P, Hosseini H. Factors associated with knowledge and awareness of stroke among the Lebanese population: A cross-sectional study. F1000Res 2022; 11:425. [PMID: 35677174 PMCID: PMC9160706 DOI: 10.12688/f1000research.108734.1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 07/08/2022] [Indexed: 10/24/2023] Open
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Background: Evaluation of the knowledge about stroke in the general population is extremely vital as it prevents stroke development, limits complications, and achieves better quality of life. We assume that the general Lebanese population lacks awareness about stroke and its associated complications. This study aims to evaluate stroke knowledge and determine the factors associated with stroke awareness among the general Lebanese population. Methods: This cross-sectional study assessed respondents' sociodemographic characteristics and the identification of risk factors, warning signs, stroke consequences, and early response to stroke symptoms. A total of 551 Lebanese adults without a history of stroke filled in an online self-reported questionnaire publicly shared on social applications. Logistic regression analysis was performed to identify the factors associated with poor knowledge of stroke. Results: Among the 551 participants enrolled, 403 (74.2%) were females and 312 (56.7%) were under 30 years of age. Females compared to males and employed compared to unemployed had significantly higher odds of identifying at least one risk factor (OR=4.3 [95%CI=1.1;16.8] and 6 [95%CI=1.2;29.6], respectively). Also, when compared to unemployed, employed participants had significantly higher odds of recognizing at least one of the early stroke symptoms (OR=3.3 [95%CI=1.2;8.9]) and identifying at least one of the stroke consequences (OR=5.3 [95%CI=1.1;25.9]). Reaching a university level of education compared to a school level was associated with significantly higher odds (OR=2.3 [95%CI=1.1;4.8]) of taking a patient to a hospital. Conclusion: Well-educated, employed, and female participants were more knowledgeable about stroke. Tailored interventions focusing on individuals with inadequate stroke literacy are needed. Further studies, more representative of the general Lebanese population with a larger sample size, are necessary to confirm our findings.
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- Diana Malaeb
- School of Pharmacy, Lebanese International University, Beirut, Lebanon
- Life Sciences and Health Department, Paris-Est University, Paris, France
- College of Pharmacy, Gulf Medical University, Ajman, United Arab Emirates
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- School of Pharmacy, Lebanese International University, Beirut, Lebanon
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- Research department, Psychiatric Hospital of the Cross, JalEddib, Lebanon
- INSERM, Univ. Limoges, CH Esquirol, IRD, U1094 tropical Neuroepidemiology, Institute of Epidemiology and Tropical Neurology, GEIST, Limoges, France
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- Research department, Psychiatric Hospital of the Cross, JalEddib, Lebanon
- School of Medicine and Medical Sciences, Holy Spirit University of Kaslik, Jounieh, P.O Box 446, Lebanon
- Psychology Department, College of Humanities, Effat University, Jaddah, 21478, Saudi Arabia
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- Epidémiologie Clinique et Toxicologie, INSPECT-LB: Institut National de Santé Publique, Beirut, Lebanon
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy and Therapeutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, Applied Science Private University, Amman, Jordan
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- School of Pharmacy, Lebanese International University, Beirut, Lebanon
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- Epidémiologie Clinique et Toxicologie, INSPECT-LB: Institut National de Santé Publique, Beirut, Lebanon
- Faculty of Pharmacy, Lebanese University, Hadat, Lebanon
- University of Nicosia Medical School, Nicosia, Cyprus
- School of Medicine, Lebanese American University, Byblos, Lebanon
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- Stroke Unit, Service de Neurologie, CHU Henri Mondor- 94010, Créteil Cedex, France
- UPE-C, Faculté de Santé, Université Paris-Est Créteil, Paris, France
- INSERM U955-E01, IMRB, Créteil, France
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Mansour S, Youness M, Cherri S, Salameh P, Hallit S, Malaeb D, Hosseini H. Assessment of the incidence and risk factors of early poststroke seizures in Lebanese patients. Brain Behav 2021; 11:e02204. [PMID: 34664795 PMCID: PMC8613415 DOI: 10.1002/brb3.2204] [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] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/05/2020] [Revised: 04/03/2021] [Accepted: 05/11/2021] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Early seizures have been recognized as serious complications of ischemic strokes where the data are limited among Lebanese patients. This study aimed to assess the incidence and risk factors of early seizures postischemic stroke and to determine the effect of early seizures on functional outcome among Lebanese stroke patients. METHODS This was a retrospective observational study conducted between January 2017 and March 2020 on patients with acute ischemic strokes at two tertiary hospitals in Lebanon. Data were collected from patients' medical records at each site through a well-designed data collection sheet. Early seizures were defined as seizures occurring within 7 days after acute stroke. Functional outcome was assessed at discharge, according to modified Rankin scale (mRS). RESULTS Of 140 enrolled patients, early seizure developed in 12 patients (8.6%) with mean age of 68.42 ± 9.89 years and 8 (67%) were females. Independent risk factors for early seizure development were female gender and cortical involvement. Moreover, early seizure development was not associated with higher disability and mortality at hospital discharge. CONCLUSION The findings of the study highlight that early seizures occurred more commonly in patients with cortical involvement and female gender. In addition, early seizures did not impair functional outcome in our study, however; further studies are needed to predict patients at risk of early seizure so that appropriate prevention and treatment strategies can be implemented promptly.
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- Sara Mansour
- School of Pharmacy, Lebanese International University, Beirut, Lebanon
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- Department of Neurology, Al Rassoul Al Aazam Hospital, Beirut, Lebanon
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- School of Pharmacy, Lebanese International University, Beirut, Lebanon
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- INSPECT-LB: Institut National de Santé Publique, Epidémiologie Clinique et Toxicologie, Beirut, Lebanon.,Faculty of Pharmacy, Lebanese University, Hadath, Lebanon.,University of Nicosia Medical School, Nicosia, Cyprus
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- INSPECT-LB: Institut National de Santé Publique, Epidémiologie Clinique et Toxicologie, Beirut, Lebanon.,Faculty of Medicine & Medical Sciences, Holy Spirit University of Kaslik (USEK), Jounieh, Lebanon.,Research Department, Psychiatric Hospital of the Cross, Jal Eddib, Lebanon
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- School of Pharmacy, Lebanese International University, Beirut, Lebanon.,Life Sciences and Health Department, Paris-Est Créteil University, Paris, France
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- Stroke Unit, Service de Neurologie, CHU Henri Mondo - 94010, Créteil Cedex, France.,UPE-C, Université Paris-Est Créteil, Faculté de Santé, Paris, France.,INSERM U955-E01, IMRB, Créteil, France
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Beyene N, Fanta K, Tatiparthi R. Pharmacotherapy Pattern and Treatment Outcomes of Stroke Patients Admitted to Jimma University Medical Center, Ethiopia. PATIENT-RELATED OUTCOME MEASURES 2021; 12:267-275. [PMID: 34393535 PMCID: PMC8357615 DOI: 10.2147/prom.s307291] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/22/2021] [Accepted: 07/22/2021] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Background Despite the fact that stroke has been reported as one of the top three leading causes of death and morbidity in Ethiopia, there are limited data regarding the management of stroke and clinical outcomes. Hence, the present study aimed to evaluate the pharmacotherapy of stroke and factors associated with poor treatment outcomes. Methods A retrospective cross-sectional study was conducted at Jimma University Medical Center (JUMC) among adult stroke patients managed from 2014 to 2017. Clinical characteristics, treatment, and outcomes data were analyzed by using SPSS version 21. Multivariable logistic regression was performed to identify the predictors of poor treatment outcomes. Two-sided P < 0.05 was accepted as statistically significant. Results A total of 153 illegible patient cases were included in this study. The majority, 111 (72.5%), were male and the mean age of the patients was 57±13.7 years. Among 153 stroke patients, 112 (73.2%) patients presented with ischemic stroke. Aspirin and statins (78.6%) were the most commonly used treatment among ischemic stroke patients, whereas enalapril was used in about (43%) of stroke patients to treat high blood pressure. About 61 (40%) stroke patients had poor treatment outcomes; of this, 36 (23.5%) died in hospital. Older age (AOR = 1.034; 95% CI: 1.003–1.069), history of heart failure (AOR = 4.26; 95% CI: 1.58–11.48), loss of consciousness diabetes (AOR = 3.05 95% CI: 1.25–7.44), and aspiration pneumonia (AOR = 5.94; 95% CI: 2.46–14.32) were significantly associated with poor treatment outcomes. Conclusion Overall, treatment of stroke patients was sub-optimal and almost half of the patients had poor treatment outcomes. Availing of thrombolytic therapy, devising appropriate preventive measures of risk factors (hypertension), and decreasing preventable complication such as aspiration pneumonia could improve patient outcomes.
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- Nigatu Beyene
- School of Pharmacy, Institute of Health, Jimma University, Jimma, Oromia, Ethiopia
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, Institute of Health, Jimma University, Jimma, Oromia, Ethiopia
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Khazaal W, Taliani M, Boutros C, Abou-Abbas L, Hosseini H, Salameh P, Sadier NS. Psychological Complications at 3 Months Following Stroke: Prevalence and Correlates Among Stroke Survivors in Lebanon. Front Psychol 2021; 12:663267. [PMID: 34177717 PMCID: PMC8222528 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2021.663267] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/02/2021] [Accepted: 05/13/2021] [Indexed: 02/02/2023] Open
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Introduction: Stroke continues to be a common and debilitating medical condition which has a significant effect on public health as the second primary source of mortality and the third major root of disability worldwide. A wide range of complications affecting the survivor's life and interfering with the recovery process usually follows stroke; anxiety and depression are considered one of the major complications post-stroke. This study sought to investigate the short-term psychological consequences of stroke among Lebanese survivors and to identify their correlates. Methods: This study is a prospective observational epidemiological study. 143 stroke patients admitted to hospitals in Mount Lebanon and Beirut between February and May 2018.were included in this study. Assessments of complications were carried out at 3 months post-stroke by completing a 30-min face-to-face interview questionnaire. The survey included the socio-demographic -characteristics of the patients, their lifestyle, health indicators, the severity of stroke, and the post-stroke consequences disturbing their quality of life. Results: Complications were recorded for 117 stroke survivors (mean age, 72.46 years; 60.7% male). The analysis of results 3 months post stroke showed that 29 survivors suffered from neuropathic pain (24.8%), 110 (94%) suffered from fatigue, and 81 (69.2%) from cognitive impairment. High rates of anxiety (51.3%), and depression (76.1%) were recorded as well. Multivariate logistic regression confirmed that there is a significant association between depression and the following variables: anxiety (OR = 4.814, p-value = 0.017), pain (OR = 6.868, p-value = 0.002), and physical activity, which acts as a protective factor against depression (OR = 0.261; p-value = 0.029). However, the results of the multivariate logistic regression analysis for anxiety indicated that immobility-related complications increase the risk of anxiety by 8.457 in sedentary duration longer than 12 h (ORa = 8.457, p-value = 0.01). Furthermore, patients with neuropathic pain (24.8%) are 3.858 times more likely to have anxiety compared to patients without neuropathic pain (ORa = 3.858, p-value = 0.019). Conclusion: Using a patient-centered structure more interventions should take place to evaluate stroke survivors' outcomes, and organize rehabilitation services that deal with stroke consequences, particularly high anxiety and depression levels, which are prevalent and persistent among the Lebanese stroke survivors.
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- Walaa Khazaal
- Neuroscience Research Center, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Lebanese University, Hadath, Lebanon
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- Neuroscience Research Center, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Lebanese University, Hadath, Lebanon
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- Institut Mondor de Recherche Biomedicale (IMRB)-Inserm U955, Ecole Doctorale Science de la Vie et de la Santé, Université Paris-Est, Creteil, Paris, France
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- Neuroscience Research Center, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Lebanese University, Hadath, Lebanon
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- Institut Mondor de Recherche Biomedicale (IMRB)-Inserm U955, Ecole Doctorale Science de la Vie et de la Santé, Université Paris-Est, Creteil, Paris, France
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, Lebanese University, Hadath, Lebanon.,Institut National de Sante Publique, Epidémiologie Clinique et Toxicologie (INSPECT-LB), Beirut, Lebanon.,University of Nicosia Medical school, Nicosia, Cyprus
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- Neuroscience Research Center, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Lebanese University, Hadath, Lebanon.,College of Health Sciences, Abu Dhabi University, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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Gauthier V, Cottel D, Amouyel P, Dallongeville J, Meirhaeghe A. Large disparities in 28-day case fatality by stroke subtype: data from a French stroke registry between 2008 and 2017. Eur J Neurol 2021; 28:2208-2217. [PMID: 33942445 PMCID: PMC8252764 DOI: 10.1111/ene.14876] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/19/2021] [Accepted: 04/14/2021] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE The objectives of the present analysis were to assess 28-day stroke case fatality according to the stroke aetiology and to identify associated factors. METHODS All stroke events in adults aged ≥35 years between 2008 and 2017 were collected in a population-based stroke registry in northern France. RESULTS Out of a total of 2933 strokes, there were 479 (16%) haemorrhagic strokes and 2454 (84%) ischaemic strokes; the 28-day case fatality rates were 48% and 15%, respectively. Three-quarters of the 28-day case fatalities occurred within 6 days of the event for haemorrhagic strokes and within 16.5 days for ischaemic strokes. After an ischaemic stroke, the case fatality rate was higher for women (18%) than for men (12%, p < 0.0001); however, this difference disappeared after adjustment for age. Cardioembolic strokes (34%) and strokes of undetermined cause (33%) were the most common ischaemic subtypes, with case fatality rates of 16% and 18%, respectively. Large artery atherosclerosis (11%) and lacunar strokes (10%) were less common, and both types had a case fatality rate of 3%. Age at the time of the event and stroke severity were both significantly associated with case fatality. For some types of stroke, a history of cardiovascular events and residence in a nursing home were associated with a poor prognosis. Medical care in a neurology ward was inversely associated with case fatality, for all stroke subtypes. CONCLUSIONS In northern France, post-stroke case fatality remains high, especially for haemorrhagic stroke. Being treated in a neurology ward improved survival by around 80%.
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- Victoria Gauthier
- Facteurs de Risque et Déterminants Moléculaires des Maladies Liées au Vieillissement, INSERM, CHU Lille, Institut Pasteur de Lille, Univ. Lille, Lille, France
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- Facteurs de Risque et Déterminants Moléculaires des Maladies Liées au Vieillissement, INSERM, CHU Lille, Institut Pasteur de Lille, Univ. Lille, Lille, France
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- Facteurs de Risque et Déterminants Moléculaires des Maladies Liées au Vieillissement, INSERM, CHU Lille, Institut Pasteur de Lille, Univ. Lille, Lille, France
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- Facteurs de Risque et Déterminants Moléculaires des Maladies Liées au Vieillissement, INSERM, CHU Lille, Institut Pasteur de Lille, Univ. Lille, Lille, France
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- Facteurs de Risque et Déterminants Moléculaires des Maladies Liées au Vieillissement, INSERM, CHU Lille, Institut Pasteur de Lille, Univ. Lille, Lille, France
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Sha L, Xu T, Ge X, Shi L, Zhang J, Guo H. Predictors of death within 6 months of stroke onset: A model with Barthel index, platelet/lymphocyte ratio and serum albumin. Nurs Open 2021; 8:1380-1392. [PMID: 33378600 PMCID: PMC8046075 DOI: 10.1002/nop2.754] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/28/2020] [Revised: 11/15/2020] [Accepted: 12/07/2020] [Indexed: 01/23/2023] Open
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AIMS To develop and internally validate a nomogram to predict the risk of death within 6 months of onset of stroke in Chinese. Identifying risk factors with potentially direct effects on the nomogram will improve the quality of risk assessment and help nurses implement preventive measures based on patient-specific risk factors. DESIGN A retrospective study. METHODS We performed a least absolute shrinkage and selection operator (LASSO) regression modelling and multivariate logistic regression analysis to establish a prediction model of death risk in stroke patients within 6 months of onset. LASSO and time-dependent Cox regression models were further used to analyse the 6-month survival of stroke patients. Data were collected from 21 October 2013-6 May 2019. RESULTS The independent predictors of the nomogram were Barthel index (odds ratio (OR) = 0.980, 95% confidence interval (CI) = 0.961-0.998, p = .03), platelet/lymphocyte ratio (OR = 1.005, 95% CI = 1.000-1.010, p = .04) and serum albumin (OR = 0.854, 95% CI = 0.774-0.931, p < .01). This model showed good discrimination and consistency, and its discrimination evaluation C-statistic was 0.879 in the training set and 0.891 in the internal validation set. The DCA indicated that the nomogram had a higher overall net benefit over most of the threshold probability range. The time-dependent Cox regression model established the impact of the time effect of the age variable on survival time. CONCLUSIONS Our results identified three predictors of death within 6 months of stroke in Chinese. These predictors can be used as risk assessment indicators to help caregivers performing clinical nursing work, and in clinical practice, it is suggested that nurses should evaluate the self-care ability of stroke patients in detail. The constructed nomogram can help identify patients at high risk of death within 6 months, so that intervention can be performed as early as possible.
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- Ling Sha
- Nursing Division of the Department of NeurologyNanjing Drum Tower Hospital Affiliated to Nanjing University Medical SchoolNanjingChina
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- Nursing Division of the Department of NeurologyNanjing Drum Tower Hospital Affiliated to Nanjing University Medical SchoolNanjingChina
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- Nursing Division of the Department of NeurologyNanjing Drum Tower Hospital Affiliated to Nanjing University Medical SchoolNanjingChina
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- Nursing Division of the Department of NeurologyNanjing Drum Tower Hospital Affiliated to Nanjing University Medical SchoolNanjingChina
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- Nursing Division of the Department of NeurologyNanjing Drum Tower Hospital Affiliated to Nanjing University Medical SchoolNanjingChina
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- Nursing Division of the Department of NeurologyNanjing Drum Tower Hospital Affiliated to Nanjing University Medical SchoolNanjingChina
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