A5085992746- Acute Ischemic Stroke Management
- Stroke Rehabilitation and Recovery
- Cerebrovascular and Carotid Artery Diseases
- Renal and Vascular Pathologies
- Neurological Disease Mechanisms and Treatments
- Retinal and Optic Conditions
- Neurological Disorders and Treatments
- Congenital Heart Disease Studies
- Photoacoustic and Ultrasonic Imaging
Duke University
2021
Duke Medical Center
2014-2017
Duke University Hospital
2014-2016
Objective: In Kenya, stroke comprises a common neurologic emergency. Being able to identify the subtypes (IS= ischemic stroke, HS=hemorrhagic stroke) and etiology is critical component in appropriate management. Understanding current provider knowledge base important formulating future management strategies. Background: Ischemic has been on rise now constitutes an cause of morbidity worldwide, including Kenya. In 2010, most global burden younger population low income economies was due HS....
Background: Poststroke patients with residual deficits that do not require inpatient rehabilitation are at an increased risk of adverse events during transition care especially readmission within 30 days discharge. However, using as a marker for successful discharge is misleading lack does always translate into measure patient wellbeing. Identifying specific needs instead allows targeted interventions in improving the process and satisfaction. Methods: This QI project analyzed issues...
Background: Decompressive hemicraniectomy (DHC), performed in select patients with malignant infarction (MCI), reduces mortality. However, there is conflicting evidence surrounding the use of DHC improving disability outcomes this patient population. This part due to differing definitions functional recovery prior studies. The purpose study characterize a cohort ischemic stroke who underwent and compare data pooled from three major trials published for (DECIMAL, DESTINY, HAMLET). Methods:...