International Journal of Neurorehabilitation

James C Grotta

Publications

• Research Article
  Acute Intravenous Tissue Plasminogen Activator Therapy does not Impact Community Discharge after Inpatient Rehabilitation
  Author(s): Nneka L Ifejika, Farhaan Vahidy, Linda A Aramburo-Maldonado, Chunyan Cai, Melvin R Sline, James C Grotta and Sean I SavitzNneka L Ifejika, Farhaan Vahidy, Linda A Aramburo-Maldonado, Chunyan Cai, Melvin R Sline, James C Grotta and Sean I Savitz
  
  Background and purpose: Discharge status and acute re-hospitalization are used as indicators of stroke severity and recovery. Intravenous t-PA (tissue plasminogen activator) is one of two treatments shown to have a positive impact. Stroke rehabilitation patients are an important population who will end up integrated back into the community, institutionalized or hospitalized due to late stroke complications. We sought to determine factors contributing to post rehabilitation discharge and acute re-hospitalization, in particular, the impact of t-PA therapy. Methods: Retrospective analysis of census data from ischemic stroke patients on the UTHealth Stroke/ Neurorehabilitation Services at Memorial Hermann Hospital - Texas Medical Center between Jan 2011 and Nov 2013, discharged to the Community, SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility) or AC.. Read More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2376-0281.1000183

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