Stroke; a journal of cerebral circulation
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The aim of this study is to estimate the risk of ischemic stroke during a 3-year follow-up period after a tuberculosis diagnosis using a nationwide, population-based study and a retrospective cohort design. ⋯ We conclude that patients with a tuberculosis diagnosis are at an increased risk for ischemic stroke but not hemorrhagic stroke in the next 3 years. Further research is necessary to investigate these findings in tuberculosis-endemic areas.
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We have previously reported the difference in length of stay and hospital charges for patients with cerebral aneurysms treated with either clipping or coiling at our institution. We now report an analysis of the same comparison at a national level conducted using the Nationwide Inpatient Sample database. ⋯ The results of this nationwide analysis differed from the findings of our single institution study. Clipping compared to coiling was associated with significantly longer lengths of stay and significantly higher total hospital charges for both ruptured and unruptured aneurysm patients.