Low Pulse Pressure After Acute Ischemic Stroke is Associated With Unfavorable Outcomes: The Taiwan Stroke Registry
Journal Volume
6
Journal Issue
6
Date Issued
2017
Author(s)
Yin J.-H.
Liu C.-H.
Sun M.-H.
Lee J.-T.
Sun Y.
Hsu C.-S.
Sun M.-C.
Lin C.-H.
Chen C.-H.
Lien L.-M.
Muo C.-H.
Hsu C.Y.
Taiwan Stroke Registry Investigators
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Pulse pressure (PP) is related to cardiac function, arterial stiffness, fluid status, and vascular events. This study aimed to explore the prognostic role of PP upon admission in patients with acute ischemic stroke (AIS) based on a nation-wide stroke registry. METHODS AND RESULTS: <0.0001). Compared with patients with a PP of 50 to 69 mm Hg, the odds ratios for unfavorable outcomes were 1.24 (95% CI, 1.14-1.36) with a PP of 30 to 49 mm Hg and 1.85 (95% CI, 1.50-2.28) with a PP of <30 mm Hg. Moreover, the prognostic impact of PP upon admission was similar across all AIS subtypes. CONCLUSIONS: Low PP upon admission was associated with unfavorable patient outcomes in AIS.
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journal article