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[Hospital care for stroke patients in the Valencian Region using the basic minimum data set from the International

D Geffner-Sclarsky1

  • 1Hospital General de Castellon, 12004 Castello de la Plana, Spain. dgeffners@yahoo.es

Revista De Neurologia
|May 17, 2006
PubMed

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Cerebrovascular diseases (CVD) accounted for 2.6% of hospital admissions in the Valencian Region in 2001. Cerebral infarction was the most common diagnosis, with varying mortality rates across different CVD types.

Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Public Health
  • Epidemiology

Context:

  • Cerebrovascular diseases (CVD) represent a significant public health burden.
  • Understanding the epidemiology of CVD is crucial for effective healthcare management.
  • This study analyzes CVD admissions within the Valencian Region's hospital network.

Purpose:

  • To determine the incidence and characteristics of cerebrovascular disease (CVD) admissions.
  • To analyze the types of CVD, patient demographics, and outcomes.
  • To assess the utility of the Basic Minimum Data Set (BMDS) for epidemiological research.

Summary:

  • A total of 10,558 patients with CVD were discharged in 2001, representing 2.6% of admissions.
  • Cerebral infarction (CI) was the most frequent diagnosis (49.5%), followed by transient ischemic attacks (TIA; 18.5%), cerebral hemorrhage (ICH; 13.4%), and subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH; 3%).
  • Mortality rates varied significantly, with SAH and ICH having the highest rates (30.1% and 33.9%, respectively), while CI and TIA had lower rates (11.7% and 2.7%).

Impact:

  • The Basic Minimum Data Set (BMDS) provides valuable epidemiological data for healthcare management.
  • Findings highlight the need for targeted interventions and resource allocation for different CVD types.
  • This research contributes to the understanding of CVD burden and informs public health strategies in the region.
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