Publications by authors named "Selina Ancheta"

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  • The study assessed the trends and factors influencing the prescription of dual antiplatelet therapy (DAPT) for patients with mild noncardioembolic ischemic stroke in Florida from 2010 to 2022.
  • Of 283,264 stroke patients analyzed, 72,597 had mild strokes, with DAPT prescriptions rising from 25.7% to 52.8% over the study period.
  • Key factors linked to higher DAPT use included previous antiplatelet therapy, large-artery atherosclerosis, diabetes, and hyperlipidemia, while female sex and being non-Hispanic Black were associated with lower prescription rates.
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Objective: Timely ventriculostomy placement is critical in the management of neurosurgical emergencies. Prompt external ventricular drain (EVD) placement has been shown to improve long-term patient outcomes and decrease the length of ICU and hospital stays. Successful and efficient EVD placement requires seamless coordination among multiple healthcare teams.

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