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Observational studyJournal of neurology2021

Predictors and outcomes of ischemic stroke in reversible cerebral vasoconstriction syndrome.

Aayushi Garg, Matthew Starr, Marcelo Rocha, Santiago Ortega-Gutierrez

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Observational study in Journal of neurology, 2021. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.

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0.9field-weighted citation impact, top 28% of its field
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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

3 citing papers in PubMed, 8 citations in OpenAlex.

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  3. Reversible cerebral vasoconstriction syndrome: literature review.The Egyptian journal of neurology, psychiatry and neurosurgery · 2023
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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

4 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.

Aayushi GargDepartment of Neurology, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City, IA, USA.
Matthew StarrDepartment of Neurology, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA, USA.
Marcelo RochaDepartment of Neurology, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA, USA.
Santiago Ortega-GutierrezDepartment of Neurology, Neurosurgery, and Radiology, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, 200 Hawkins Dr, Iowa City, IA, 52242, USA. santy-ortega@uiowa.edu.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-3408-1297
University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics · USUniversity of Pittsburgh Medical Center · US

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

introductionThe clinical factors predisposing to ischemic stroke in reversible cerebral vasoconstriction syndrome (RCVS) are unclear. In this observational cross-sectional study, we aimed to evaluate the risk factors and clinical outcomes associated with the development of ischemic stroke in patients with RCVS.

methodsWe utilized the Nationwide Readmissions Database 2016-2017 to identify all hospitalizations with RCVS, with or without acute ischemic stroke. Independent predictors of and clinical outcomes associated with ischemic stroke were analyzed using logistic regression.

resultsAmong 1065 hospitalizations for RCVS (mean ± SD age 49.0 ± 16.7 years, female 69.7%), 267 (25.1%) had ischemic stroke. Patients with ischemic stroke were more likely to have hypertension (OR 2.33, 95% CI 1.51-3.60), diabetes (OR 1.81, 95% CI 1.11-2.98), and tobacco use (OR 1.64, 95% CI 1.16-2.33) and were less likely to have a history of migraine (OR 0.56, 95% CI 0.35-0.90). Ischemic stroke was associated with higher odds of cerebral edema (OR 3.15, 95% CI 1.31-7.57) and respiratory failure (OR 2.39, 95% CI 1.28-4.44). Patients with ischemic stroke also had longer hospital stay by a mean duration of 6.7 days, P < 0.001, higher hospital charges by a mean of $72,961, P < 0.001, and a higher likelihood of not being discharged to home (OR 3.57, 95% CI 2.39-5.33). They had higher in-hospital mortality rate; however, the difference was not statistically significant.

conclusionIschemic stroke affects nearly 25% of patients with RCVS and is associated with adverse clinical outcomes. RCVS patients with cerebrovascular risk factors might have a higher predisposition for developing ischemic lesions during the disease process.

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Brain IschemiaIschemic StrokeStrokeVasospasm, IntracranialAdultAgedFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedVasoconstrictionCerebral edemaDiabetesDispositionHypertensionRCVSTobacco

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