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  1. Article ; Online: Impact of healthcare-associated infections within 7-days of acute stroke on health outcomes and risk of care-dependency: a multi-centre registry-based cohort study.

    Fluck, David / Fry, Christopher H / Robin, Jonathan / Affley, Brendan / Kakar, Puneet / Sharma, Pankaj / Han, Thang S

    Internal and emergency medicine

    2024  

    Abstract: Healthcare-associated infections (HCAIs) in patients admitted with acute conditions remain a major challenge to healthcare services. Here, we assessed the impact of HCAIs acquired within 7-days of acute stroke on indicators of care-quality outcomes and ... ...

    Abstract Healthcare-associated infections (HCAIs) in patients admitted with acute conditions remain a major challenge to healthcare services. Here, we assessed the impact of HCAIs acquired within 7-days of acute stroke on indicators of care-quality outcomes and dependency. Data were prospectively collected (2014-2016) from the Sentinel Stroke National Audit Programme for 3309 patients (mean age = 76.2 yr, SD = 13.5) admitted to four UK hyperacute stroke units (HASU). Associations between variables were assessed by multivariable logistic regression (odds ratios, 95% confidence intervals), adjusted for age, sex, co-morbidities, pre-stroke disability, swallow screening, stroke type and severity. Within 7-days of admission, urinary tract infection (UTI) and pneumonia occurred in 7.6% and 11.3% of patients. Female (UTI only), older age, underlying hypertension, atrial fibrillation, previous stroke, pre-stroke disability, intracranial haemorrhage, severe stroke, and delay in swallow screening (pneumonia only) were independent risk factors of UTI and pneumonia. Compared to patients without UTI or pneumonia, those with either or both of these HCAIs were more likely to have prolonged stay (> 14-days) on HASU: 5.1 (3.8-6.8); high risk of malnutrition: 3.6 (2.9-4.5); palliative care: 4.5 (3.4-6.1); in-hospital mortality: 4.8 (3.8-6.2); disability at discharge: 7.5 (5.9-9.7); activity of daily living support: 1.6 (1.2-2.2); and discharge to care-home: 2.3 (1.6-3.3). In conclusion, HCAIs acquired within 7-days of an acute stroke led to prolonged hospitalisation, adverse health consequences and risk of care-dependency. These findings provide valuable information for timely intervention to reduce HCAIs, and minimising subsequent adverse outcomes.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-03-22
    Publishing country Italy
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2454173-4
    ISSN 1970-9366 ; 1828-0447
    ISSN (online) 1970-9366
    ISSN 1828-0447
    DOI 10.1007/s11739-024-03543-5
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  2. Article ; Online: Urinary incontinence indicates mortality, disability, and infections in hospitalised stroke patients.

    Fry, Christopher H / Fluck, Adam / Affley, Brendan / Kakar, Puneet / Sharma, Pankaj / Fluck, David / Han, Thang S

    BJU international

    2024  Volume 133, Issue 5, Page(s) 604–613

    Abstract: Objectives: To assess the impact of urinary incontinence (UI) on health outcomes over the entire spectrum of acute stroke severity (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale [NIHSS] scores: 0-42), due to a paucity of data on patients with milder ... ...

    Abstract Objectives: To assess the impact of urinary incontinence (UI) on health outcomes over the entire spectrum of acute stroke severity (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale [NIHSS] scores: 0-42), due to a paucity of data on patients with milder strokes.
    Patients and methods: Data were prospectively collected (2014-2016) from the Sentinel Stroke National Audit Programme (1593 men, 1591 women; mean [SD] age 76.8 [13.3] years) admitted to four UK hyperacute stroke units (HASUs). Relationships between variables were assessed by multivariable logistic regression. Data were adjusted for age, sex, comorbidities, pre-stroke disability and intra-cranial haemorrhage, and presented as odds ratios with 95% confidence intervals.
    Results: Amongst patients with no symptoms or a minor stroke (NIHSS scores of 0-4), compared to patients without UI, patients with UI had significantly greater risks of poor outcomes including: in-hospital mortality; disability at discharge; in-hospital pneumonia; urinary tract infection within 7 days of admission; prolonged length of stay on the HASU; palliative care by discharge; activity of daily living (ADL) support, and new discharge to care home. In patients with more moderate stroke (NIHSS score of 5-15) the same outcomes were identified; being at greater risk for patients with UI, except for palliative care by discharge and ADL support. With the highest stroke severity group (NIHSS score of 16-48) all outcomes were identified except in-patient mortality, pneumonia, and ADL support. However, odds ratios diminished as NIHSS scores increased.
    Conclusions: Urinary incontinence is a useful indicator of poor short-term outcomes in older patients with an acute stroke, but irrespective of stroke severity. This provides valuable information to healthcare professionals to identify at-risk individuals.
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Female ; Male ; Urinary Incontinence/epidemiology ; Urinary Incontinence/mortality ; Aged ; Stroke/mortality ; Stroke/complications ; Stroke/epidemiology ; Aged, 80 and over ; Hospital Mortality ; Hospitalization/statistics & numerical data ; Middle Aged ; Urinary Tract Infections/mortality ; Urinary Tract Infections/epidemiology ; Prospective Studies ; Severity of Illness Index ; Disability Evaluation ; United Kingdom/epidemiology ; Length of Stay/statistics & numerical data
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-02-28
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
    ZDB-ID 1462191-5
    ISSN 1464-410X ; 1464-4096 ; 1358-8672
    ISSN (online) 1464-410X
    ISSN 1464-4096 ; 1358-8672
    DOI 10.1111/bju.16320
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  3. Article ; Online: Sex-specific independent risk factors of urinary incontinence in acute stroke patients: A multicentre registry-based cohort study.

    Fluck, Adam / Fry, Christopher H / Affley, Brendan / Kakar, Puneet / Sharma, Pankaj / Fluck, David / Han, Thang S

    Neurourology and urodynamics

    2024  Volume 43, Issue 4, Page(s) 818–825

    Abstract: Background: The presence of urinary incontinence (UI) in acute stroke patients indicates poor outcomes in men and women. However, there is a paucity and inconsistency of data on UI risk factors in this group and hence we conducted a sex-specific ... ...

    Abstract Background: The presence of urinary incontinence (UI) in acute stroke patients indicates poor outcomes in men and women. However, there is a paucity and inconsistency of data on UI risk factors in this group and hence we conducted a sex-specific analysis to identify risk factors.
    Methods: Data were collected prospectively (2014-2016) from the Sentinel Stroke National Audit Program for patients admitted to four UK hyperacute stroke units. Relevant risk factors for UI were determined by stepwise multivariable logistic regression, presented as odds ratios (OR) and 95% confidence intervals (CI).
    Results: The mean (±SD) age of UI onset in men (73.9 year ± 13.1; n = 1593) was significantly earlier than for women (79.8 year ± 12.9; n = 1591: p < 0.001). Older age between 70 and 79 year in men (OR = 1.61: CI = 1.24-2.10) and women (OR = 1.55: CI = 1.12-2.15), or ≥80 year in men (OR = 2.19: CI = 1.71-2.81), and women (OR = 2.07: CI = 1.57-2.74)-reference: <70 year-both predicted UI. In addition, intracranial hemorrhage (reference: acute ischemic stroke) in men (OR = 1.64: CI = 1.22-2.20) and women (OR = 1.75: CI = 1.30-2.34); and prestroke disability (mRS scores ≥ 4) in men (OR = 1.90: CI = 1.02-3.5) and women (OR = 1.62: CI = 1.05-2.49) (reference: mRS scores < 4); and stroke severity at admission: NIHSS scores = 5-15 in men (OR = 1.50: CI = 1.20-1.88) and women (OR = 1.72: CI = 1.37-2.16), and NIHSS scores = 16-42 in men (OR = 4.68: CI = 3.20-6.85) and women (OR = 3.89: CI = 2.82-5.37) (reference: NIHSS scores = 0-4) were also significant. Factors not selected were: a history of congestive heart failure, hypertension, atrial fibrillation, diabetes and previous stroke.
    Conclusions: We have identified similar risk factors for UI after stroke in men and women including age >70 year, intracranial hemorrhage, prestroke disability and stroke severity.
    MeSH term(s) Male ; Humans ; Female ; Cohort Studies ; Ischemic Stroke/complications ; Stroke ; Risk Factors ; Urinary Incontinence/complications ; Intracranial Hemorrhages/complications ; Registries
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-03-07
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Multicenter Study ; Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 604904-7
    ISSN 1520-6777 ; 0733-2467
    ISSN (online) 1520-6777
    ISSN 0733-2467
    DOI 10.1002/nau.25440
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  4. Article ; Online: Preventive medicine in the older patient: a United kingdom perspective.

    Kakar, Puneet

    International journal of preventive medicine

    2012  Volume 3, Issue 6, Page(s) 379–385

    Abstract: Preventive Medicine in the elderly is often regarded as a redundant concept and pre-existing opinions are barriers in the provision of this service. This article explores the concepts of preventive medicine in the elderly from a United Kingdom ... ...

    Abstract Preventive Medicine in the elderly is often regarded as a redundant concept and pre-existing opinions are barriers in the provision of this service. This article explores the concepts of preventive medicine in the elderly from a United Kingdom perspective and examines current trends, opinions and sets out a path for the future. In particular it focusses on the theories of morbidity associated with ageing, economic viability of providing preventive medicine care for the older person and attempts to seek redress for the current situation.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2012-05-03
    Publishing country Iran
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2574680-7
    ISSN 2008-8213 ; 2008-7802
    ISSN (online) 2008-8213
    ISSN 2008-7802
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  5. Article ; Online: Preventive medicine in the older patient

    Puneet Kakar

    International Journal of Preventive Medicine, Vol 3, Iss 6, Pp 379-

    A United Kingdom perspective

    2012  Volume 385

    Abstract: Preventive Medicine in the elderly is often regarded as a redundant concept and pre-existing opinions are barriers in the provision of this service. This article explores the concepts of preventive medicine in the elderly from a United Kingdom ... ...

    Abstract Preventive Medicine in the elderly is often regarded as a redundant concept and pre-existing opinions are barriers in the provision of this service. This article explores the concepts of preventive medicine in the elderly from a United Kingdom perspective and examines current trends, opinions and sets out a path for the future. In particular it focusses on the theories of morbidity associated with ageing, economic viability of providing preventive medicine care for the older person and attempts to seek redress for the current situation.
    Keywords Preventive medicine ; ethical ; compression of morbidity ; Medicine ; R
    Language English
    Publishing date 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z
    Publisher Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
    Document type Article ; Online
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  6. Article ; Online: Adverse stroke outcomes amongst UK ethnic minorities: a multi-centre registry-based cohort study of acute stroke.

    Fluck, David / Fry, Christopher H / Gulli, Giosue / Affley, Brendan / Robin, Jonathan / Kakar, Puneet / Sharma, Pankaj / Han, Thang S

    Neurological sciences : official journal of the Italian Neurological Society and of the Italian Society of Clinical Neurophysiology

    2023  Volume 44, Issue 6, Page(s) 2071–2080

    Abstract: Objective: Socioeconomic and health inequalities persist in multicultural western countries. Here, we compared outcomes following an acute stroke amongst ethnic minorities with Caucasian patients.: Methods: Data were prospectively collected (2014- ... ...

    Abstract Objective: Socioeconomic and health inequalities persist in multicultural western countries. Here, we compared outcomes following an acute stroke amongst ethnic minorities with Caucasian patients.
    Methods: Data were prospectively collected (2014-2016) from the Sentinel Stroke National Audit Programme for 3309 patients who were admitted with an acute stroke in four UK hyperacute stroke units. Associations between variables were examined by chi-squared tests and multivariable logistic regression, adjusted for age, sex, prestroke functional limitations and co-morbidities, presented as odds ratios (OR) with 95% CI.
    Results: There were 3046 Caucasian patients, 95 from ethnic minorities (mostly South Asians, Blacks, mixed race and a few in other ethnic groups) and 168 not stated. Compared with Caucasian patients, those from ethnic minorities had a proportionately higher history of diabetes (33.7% vs 15.4%, P < 0.001), but did not differ in other chronic conditions, functional limitations or sex distribution. Their age of stroke onset was younger both in women (76.8 year vs 83.2 year, P < 0.001) and in men (69.5 year vs 75.9 year, P = 0.002). They had greater risk for having a stroke before the median age of 79.5 year: OR = 2.15 (1.36-3.40) or in the first age quartile (< 69 year): OR = 2.91 (1.86-4.54), requiring palliative care within the first 72 h: OR = 3.88 (1.92-7.83), nosocomial pneumonia or urinary tract infection within the first 7 days of admission: OR = 1.86 (1.06-3.28), and in-hospital mortality: OR = 2.50 (1.41-4.44).
    Conclusions: Compared with Caucasian patients, those from ethnic minorities had earlier onset of an acute stroke by about 5 years and a 2- to fourfold increase in many stroke-related adverse outcomes and death.
    MeSH term(s) Male ; Humans ; Female ; Cohort Studies ; Ethnic and Racial Minorities ; Stroke/epidemiology ; Registries ; United Kingdom/epidemiology
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-02-01
    Publishing country Italy
    Document type Multicenter Study ; Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2016546-8
    ISSN 1590-3478 ; 1590-1874
    ISSN (online) 1590-3478
    ISSN 1590-1874
    DOI 10.1007/s10072-023-06640-z
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  7. Article ; Online: Determination of independent risk factors for early healthcare-associated infections acquired after acute stroke admission: A multi-centre registry-based cohort study.

    Fluck, David / Fry, Christopher H / Robin, Jonathan / Affley, Brendan / Kakar, Puneet / Sharma, Pankaj / Han, Thang S

    Journal of stroke and cerebrovascular diseases : the official journal of National Stroke Association

    2023  Volume 32, Issue 12, Page(s) 107402

    Abstract: Objective: Healthcare-associated infections (HCAIs) in patients admitted with acute conditions pose a serious risk to patients and a major challenge to healthcare services. However, there is a lack of consistency in reporting aetiological risk factors, ... ...

    Abstract Objective: Healthcare-associated infections (HCAIs) in patients admitted with acute conditions pose a serious risk to patients and a major challenge to healthcare services. However, there is a lack of consistency in reporting aetiological risk factors, particularly in acute stroke patients. Here, we determined independent risk factors of two common HCAIs (urinary tract infection and pneumonia) acquired within 7-days of admission after an acute stroke.
    Methods: Data were prospectively collected (2014-2016) from the Sentinel Stroke National Audit Programme for 3,309 patients (mean age=76.2yr, SD=13.5) admitted to four UK hyperacute stroke units. Associations between variables were assessed by forward stepwise multivariable logistic regression (odds ratios, 95 % confidence intervals).
    Results: The rate of urinary tract infection and/or pneumonia occurring within 7-days of admission was 15.0 %. The risk of urinary tract infection and/or pneumonia was increased amongst women: OR = 1.35 (1.08-1.68); patients from ethnic minority backgrounds: OR = 1.77 (1.01-3.10); patients aged 70-79 years: OR = 2.08 (1.42-3.06), and ≥80 years: OR = 3.20 (2.26-4.55); history of hypertension: OR = 1.59 (1.27-1.98); history of atrial fibrillation: OR = 1.67 (1.32-2.12); pre-stroke disability: OR = 2.08 (1.44-3.00); intracranial haemorrhage: OR = 1.41 (1.07-1.86); severe stroke: OR = 3.21 (2.32-4.45); swallow screening within 4-72 h: OR = 1.42 (1.08-1.86); swallow screening beyond 72 h: OR = 1.70 (1.08-2.70). History of congestive heart failure, diabetes and previous stroke did not significantly associate with HCAIs.
    Conclusions: A profile of independent risk factors for two common HCAIs in acute stroke was identified. These findings provide valuable information for timely intervention to reduce HCAIs, and the ability to minimise subsequent adverse outcomes.
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Female ; Aged ; Cohort Studies ; Ethnicity ; Minority Groups ; Stroke/diagnosis ; Stroke/epidemiology ; Stroke/therapy ; Risk Factors ; Pneumonia/diagnosis ; Pneumonia/epidemiology ; Cross Infection ; Urinary Tract Infections/diagnosis ; Urinary Tract Infections/epidemiology ; Registries ; Delivery of Health Care
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-10-07
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Multicenter Study ; Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 1131675-5
    ISSN 1532-8511 ; 1052-3057
    ISSN (online) 1532-8511
    ISSN 1052-3057
    DOI 10.1016/j.jstrokecerebrovasdis.2023.107402
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  8. Article ; Online: Comparison of characteristics, management and outcomes in hospital-onset and community-onset stroke: a multi-centre registry-based cohort study of acute stroke.

    Fluck, David / Fry, Christopher H / Rankin, Suzanne / Gulli, Giosue / Affley, Brendan / Robin, Jonathan / Kakar, Puneet / Sharma, Pankaj / Han, Thang S

    Neurological sciences : official journal of the Italian Neurological Society and of the Italian Society of Clinical Neurophysiology

    2022  Volume 43, Issue 8, Page(s) 4853–4862

    Abstract: Objective: Hospital-onset stroke (HOS) is associated with poorer outcomes than community-onset stroke (COS). Previous studies have variably documented patient characteristics and outcome measures; here, we compare in detail characteristics, management ... ...

    Abstract Objective: Hospital-onset stroke (HOS) is associated with poorer outcomes than community-onset stroke (COS). Previous studies have variably documented patient characteristics and outcome measures; here, we compare in detail characteristics, management and outcomes of HOS and COS.
    Methods: A total of 1656 men (mean age ± SD = 73.1 years ± 13.2) and 1653 women (79.3 years ± 13.0), with data prospectively collected (2014-2016) from the Sentinel Stroke National Audit Programme, were admitted with acute stroke in four UK hyperacute stroke units (HASU). Associations between variables were examined by chi-squared tests and multivariable logistic regression (COS as reference).
    Results: There were 272 HOS and 3037 COS patients with mean ages of 80.2 years ± 12.5 and 76.4 years ± SD13.5 and equal sex distribution. Compared to COS, HOS had higher proportions ≥ 80 years (64.0% vs 46.4%), congestive heart failure (16.9% vs 4.9%), atrial fibrillation (25.0% vs 19.7%) and pre-stroke disability (9.6% vs 5.1%), and similar history of stroke, hypertension, diabetes, stroke type and severity of stroke. After age, sex and co-morbidities adjustments, HOS had greater risk of pneumonia: OR (95%CI) = 1.9 (1.3-2.6); malnutrition: OR = 2.2 (1.7-2.9); immediate thrombolysis complications: OR = 5.3 (1.5-18.2); length of stay on HASU > 3 weeks: OR = 2.5 (1.8-3.4); post-stroke disability: OR = 1.8 (1.4-2.4); and in-hospital mortality: OR = 1.8 (1.2-2.4), as well as greater support at discharge including palliative care: OR = 1.9 (1.3-2.8); nursing care: OR = 2.0 (1.3-4.0), help for daily living activities: OR = 1.6 (1.1-2.2); and joint-care planning: OR = 1.5 (1.1-1.9).
    Conclusions: This detailed analysis of underlying differences in subject characteristics between patients with HOS or COS and adverse consequences provides further insights into understanding poorer outcomes associated with HOS.
    MeSH term(s) Aged, 80 and over ; Atrial Fibrillation ; Cohort Studies ; Female ; Hospitals ; Humans ; Male ; Registries ; Stroke/complications ; Stroke/epidemiology ; Stroke/therapy
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-03-23
    Publishing country Italy
    Document type Journal Article ; Multicenter Study
    ZDB-ID 2016546-8
    ISSN 1590-3478 ; 1590-1874
    ISSN (online) 1590-3478
    ISSN 1590-1874
    DOI 10.1007/s10072-022-06015-w
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  9. Article: Association of risk of malnutrition with adverse outcomes and early support on discharge in acute stroke patients without prestroke disability: A multicenter, registry‐based cohort study

    Fluck, David / Fry, Christopher H. / Gulli, Giosue / Affley, Brendan / Robin, Jonathan / Kakar, Puneet / Sharma, Pankaj / Han, Thang S.

    Nutrition in clinical practice. 2022 Oct., v. 37, no. 5

    2022  

    Abstract: BACKGROUND: Malnutrition in hospitals remains highly prevalent. As part of quality improvement initiatives, the Royal College of Physicians recommends nutrition screening for all patients admitted with acute stroke. We aimed to examine the associations ... ...

    Abstract BACKGROUND: Malnutrition in hospitals remains highly prevalent. As part of quality improvement initiatives, the Royal College of Physicians recommends nutrition screening for all patients admitted with acute stroke. We aimed to examine the associations of patients at risk of malnutrition with poststroke outcomes. METHODS: We analyzed prospectively collected data from four hyperacute stroke units (HASUs) (2014–2016). Nutrition status was screened in 2962 acute stroke patients without prestroke disability (1515 men, [mean ± SD] 73.5 years ± 13.1; 1447 women, 79.2 ± 13.0 years). The risk of malnutrition was tested against stroke outcomes and adjusted for age, sex, and comorbidities. RESULTS: Risk of malnutrition was identified in 25.8% of patients). Compared with well‐nourished patients, those at risk of malnutrition had, within 7 days of admission, increased risk of stay on the HASU of >14 days (odds ratio [OR]: 9.9 [7.3–11.5]), disability on discharge (OR: 8.1 [6.6–10.0]), worst level of consciousness in the first 7 days (score ≥ 1) (OR: 7.5 [6.1–9.3]), mortality (OR: 5.2 [4.0–6.6], pneumonia (OR: 5.1 [3.9–6.7]), and urinary tract infection (OR: 1.5 [1.1–2.0]). They also required palliative care (OR: 12.3 [8.5–17.8]), discharge to new care home (OR: 3.07 [2.18–4.3]), activities of daily living support (OR: 1.8 [1.5–2.3]), planned joint care (OR: 1.5 [1.2–1.8]), and weekly visits (OR: 1.4 [1.1–1.8]). CONCLUSION: Patients at risk of malnutrition more commonly have multiple adverse outcomes after acute stroke and greater need for early support on discharge.
    Keywords cohort studies ; consciousness ; malnutrition ; mortality ; nutritional status ; odds ratio ; pneumonia ; risk ; stroke ; urinary tract diseases
    Language English
    Dates of publication 2022-10
    Size p. 1233-1241.
    Publishing place John Wiley & Sons, Ltd
    Document type Article
    Note JOURNAL ARTICLE
    ZDB-ID 645074-x
    ISSN 1941-2452 ; 0884-5336
    ISSN (online) 1941-2452
    ISSN 0884-5336
    DOI 10.1002/ncp.10790
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  10. Article ; Online: Adverse consequences of immediate thrombolysis-related complications: a multi-centre registry-based cohort study of acute stroke.

    Han, Thang S / Gulli, Giosue / Fry, Christopher H / Affley, Brendan / Robin, Jonathan / Fluck, David / Kakar, Puneet / Sharma, Pankaj

    Journal of thrombosis and thrombolysis

    2021  Volume 53, Issue 1, Page(s) 218–227

    Abstract: Complications following thrombolysis for stroke are well documented, and mostly concentrated on haemorrhage. However, the consequences of patients who experience any immediate thrombolysis-related complications (TRC) compared to patients without ... ...

    Abstract Complications following thrombolysis for stroke are well documented, and mostly concentrated on haemorrhage. However, the consequences of patients who experience any immediate thrombolysis-related complications (TRC) compared to patients without immediate TRC have not been examined. Prospectively collected data from the Sentinel Stroke National Audit Programme were analysed. Thrombolysis was performed in 451 patients (52.1% men; 75.3 years ± 13.2) admitted with acute ischaemic stroke (AIS) in four UK centres between 2014 and 2016. Adverse consequences following immediate TRC were assessed using logistic regression, adjusted for age, sex and co-morbidities. Twenty-nine patients (6.4%) acquired immediate TRC. Compared to patients without, individuals with immediate TRC had greater adjusted risks of: moderately-severe or severe stroke (National Institutes of Health for Stroke Scale score ≥ 16) at 24-h (5.7% vs 24.7%, OR 3.9, 95% CI 1.4-11.1); worst level of consciousness (LOC) in the first 7 days (score ≥ 1; 25.0 vs 60.7, OR 4.6, 95% CI 2.1-10.2); urinary tract infection or pneumonia within 7-days of admission (13.5% vs 39.3%, OR 3.2, 95% CI 1.3-7.7); length of stay (LOS) on hyperacute stroke unit (HASU) ≥ 2 weeks (34.7% vs 66.7%, OR 5.2, 95% CI 1.5-18.4); mortality (13.0% vs 41.4%, OR 3.7, 95% CI 1.6-8.4); moderately-severe or severe disability (modified Rankin Scale  score ≥ 4) at discharge (26.8% vs 65.5%, OR 4.7, 95% CI 2.1-10.9); palliative care by discharge date (5.1% vs 24.1%, OR 5.1, 95% CI 1.7-15.7). The median LOS on the HASU was longer (7 days vs 30 days, Kruskal-Wallis test: χ
    MeSH term(s) Brain Ischemia/complications ; Cohort Studies ; Female ; Fibrinolytic Agents/adverse effects ; Humans ; Male ; Registries ; Stroke/etiology ; Thrombolytic Therapy/adverse effects ; Treatment Outcome
    Chemical Substances Fibrinolytic Agents
    Language English
    Publishing date 2021-07-13
    Publishing country Netherlands
    Document type Journal Article ; Multicenter Study
    ZDB-ID 1230645-9
    ISSN 1573-742X ; 0929-5305
    ISSN (online) 1573-742X
    ISSN 0929-5305
    DOI 10.1007/s11239-021-02523-2
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