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A Novel Index in the Prediction of Pneumonia Following Acute Ischemic Stroke

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  • Aleksandra Szylińska

    (Department of Medical Rehabilitation and Clinical Physiotherapy, Pomeranian Medical University, 71-204 Szczecin, Poland
    These authors contributed equally to this work.)

  • Marta Bott-Olejnik

    (Department of Neurology, Regional Specialist Hospital in Gryfice, 72-300 Gryfice, Poland
    These authors contributed equally to this work.)

  • Paweł Wańkowicz

    (Department of Medical Rehabilitation and Clinical Physiotherapy, Pomeranian Medical University, 71-204 Szczecin, Poland)

  • Dariusz Karoń

    (Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Therapy, Regional Specialist Hospital in Gryfice, 72-300 Gryfice, Poland)

  • Iwona Rotter

    (Department of Medical Rehabilitation and Clinical Physiotherapy, Pomeranian Medical University, 71-204 Szczecin, Poland
    These authors contributed equally to this work.)

  • Katarzyna Kotfis

    (Department of Anesthesiology, Intensive Therapy and Acute Intoxications, Pomeranian Medical University, 71-204 Szczecin, Poland
    These authors contributed equally to this work.)

Abstract

Background: The aim of our study was to search for predictive factors and to develop a model (index) for the risk of pneumonia following acute ischemic stroke. Material and methods: This study is an analysis of prospectively collected data from the neurology department of a district general hospital in Poland, comprising 1001 patients suffering from an acute ischemic stroke. Based on the medical data, the formula for the prediction of pneumonia was calculated. Results: Multivariate assessment for pneumonia occurrence was performed using the new PNEUMOINDEX. The study showed a significant increase in pneumonia risk with an increasing PNEUMOINDEX (OR non-adjusted = 2.738, p < 0.001). After accounting for age and comorbidities as confounders, the effect of the Index on pneumonia changed marginally (OR = 2.636, p < 0.001). Conclusions: This study presents factors that show a significant association with the occurrence of pneumonia in patients with acute ischemic stroke. The calculated PNEUMOINDEX consists of data obtained at admission, namely NYHA III and IV heart failure, COPD, generalized atherosclerosis, NIHHS score on admission, and CRP/Hgb ratio, and shows high prediction accuracy in predicting hospital-acquired pneumonia in ischemic stroke patients.

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  • Aleksandra Szylińska & Marta Bott-Olejnik & Paweł Wańkowicz & Dariusz Karoń & Iwona Rotter & Katarzyna Kotfis, 2022. "A Novel Index in the Prediction of Pneumonia Following Acute Ischemic Stroke," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 19(22), pages 1-11, November.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:19:y:2022:i:22:p:15306-:d:977961
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