Publications by authors named "Carla Colom"
Introduction: Previous studies have reported differences in the management and outcome of women stroke patients in comparison with men. We aim to analyze sex and gender differences in the medical assistance, access to treatment and outcome of acute stroke patients in Catalonia.
Patients And Methods: Data were obtained from a prospective population-based registry of stroke code activations in Catalonia (CICAT) from January/2016 to December/2019.
Article Synopsis
- The study investigates the impact of vascular imaging (VI) on patient workflows at local stroke centers (LSCs) in managing large vessel occlusion (LVO) strokes, using data from the RACECAT Trial.
- It compares outcomes for patients with and without VI upon arrival at LSCs, focusing on transfer rates, thrombectomy candidacy, and workflow times.
- Results indicate that VI acquisition leads to fewer unnecessary transfers and improved outcomes in thrombectomy procedures, suggesting its potential benefits need further research across different settings.
Background And Purpose: In real-world practice, the benefit of mechanical thrombectomy (MT) is uncertain in stroke patients with very favorable or poor prognostic profiles at baseline. We studied the effectiveness of MT versus medical treatment stratifying by different baseline prognostic factors.
Methods: Retrospective analysis of 2,588 patients with an ischemic stroke due to large vessel occlusion nested in the population-based registry of stroke code activations in Catalonia from January 2017 to June 2019.