Key result
High ABCD2 scores (≥3) were not significantly associated with in-hospital recurrent TIA or ischemic stroke compared to low scores (5.1% vs 0%; p=0.37).
Why the study?
Does a high ABCD2 score predict in-hospital ischemic events and the need for interventions in patients admitted following a TIA?
Cohort (n=249)
Does a high ABCD2 score predict in-hospital ischemic events and the need for interventions in patients admitted following a TIA?
Absolute Event Rate: 5.1% vs 0%
p-value: p=0.37
Higher ABCD2 scores may predict early ischemic events after TIA but do not predict the need for intervention, suggesting that relying on low scores for outpatient management could delay necessary treatments.
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High ABCD2 scores were not associated with in-hospital events; leaves open its role in guiding admission decisions after TIA.
Cutting et al. (2016) conducted a cohort in Transient Ischemic Attack (n=249). High ABCD2 scores (≥3) vs. Low ABCD2 scores (<3) was evaluated on In-hospital recurrent TIA or ischemic stroke (p=0.37). High ABCD2 scores (≥3) were not significantly associated with in-hospital recurrent TIA or ischemic stroke compared to low scores (5.1% vs 0%; p=0.37).
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