June 14, 2018: Lack of early improvement in acute ICH predicts poor outcome--Results from VISTA and PREDICT

It is unclear what threshold for early neurologic deterioration or improvement following intracerebral hemorrhage may predict long-term outcomes for these patients. Using data from the PREDICT and VISTA cohorts, Dr. Yogendrakumar and his team sought to evaluate what change in NIHSS is sufficient to predict long-term disability in patients with ICH. Drs. Yogendrakumar and Dowlatshahi discuss the results of their investigation with Dr. Siegler in this week's episode of the NCS podcast. NCS offers free CE credits for the NCS Podcast Series episodes. Listen to any of the posted episodes, complete a five question survey, and claim your credits here! Credits are available for physicians, pharmacists, nurses, and non-physicians. The NCS Podcast is the official podcast of the Neurocritical Care Society. Our senior producer is Jim Siegler. Our production staff includes Joshua Levine, Becca Stickney, Michael Brogan, Starane Shepherd, Benjamin Miller, and Ramani Balu. Music by Lee Rosevere. Yogendrakumar V, Smith EE, Demchuk AM, et al. Lack of Early Improvement Predicts Poor Outcome Following Acute Intracerebral Hemorrhage. Critical care medicine. 2018;46:e310-e317.