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Performing Duplex within 72 Hours of Transient Ischemic Attack May Decrease Mortality, the Israeli National Program

Yaron Niv1,2, Michael Kuniavsky1, Olga Bronshtein1

  • 1Israeli National Program for Quality Indicators (INPQ), Ministry of Health, Jerusalem, Israel.

The Israel Medical Association Journal : IMAJ
|February 9, 2022
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Promptly performing carotid artery duplex scans within 72 hours of transient ischemic attack (TIA) diagnosis significantly reduces mortality. This crucial diagnostic imaging helps identify stenosis and plaque, guiding timely interventions to prevent strokes.

Area of Science:

  • Vascular Neurology
  • Diagnostic Imaging
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Transient ischemic attack (TIA) is a critical warning sign for cerebrovascular accident (stroke).
  • Diagnostic imaging, specifically carotid artery duplex ultrasound, plays a vital role in identifying stenosis and atherosclerotic plaque.
  • Early detection and intervention, such as endarterectomy, are key to reducing stroke risk after TIA.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the performance rates of carotid artery duplex scans performed within 72 hours of TIA diagnosis.
  • To assess the impact of timely duplex scans on patient outcomes.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of patients admitted to emergency departments with TIA diagnoses (ICD9 codes).
  • Inclusion criteria: patients over 18 years old admitted for TIA.
Keywords:
cerebrovascular accident (CVA), duplex, Israeli National Program for Quality Indicators (INPQ), quality indicators, transient ischemic attack (TIA)

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  • Data collection focused on the proportion of patients undergoing duplex ultrasound within 72 hours of admission and 30-day mortality rates.

    • Main Results:

    • Performance rates for duplex scans within 72 hours improved from 58% in 2015 to 83% in 2018.
    • Over 21,538 TIA patients were analyzed from 2015-2018; 72.9% received duplex within 72 hours.
    • Patients undergoing duplex within 72 hours had a significantly lower 30-day mortality rate (0.81% vs. 2.37%), a 65.82% reduction.

    Conclusions:

    • Performing carotid artery duplex scans within 72 hours of TIA diagnosis is associated with a significant reduction in mortality.
    • Timely diagnostic imaging following TIA is crucial for improving patient survival and potentially preventing future strokes.