Abhishek Lunagariya, MD
Assistant Professor

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Abhishek Lunagariya, MD
Assistant Professor
He is double board certified in Neurology as well as Vascular Neurology. He has been invited to various national-international conferences to talk about his clinical research/ opinion. He has been also invited for "Neurology on the Hill", a platform to increase awareness of prominent healthcare issues among Senators/ House Representatives. He takes interest in healthcare advocacy and outreach at local as well as national level. He enjoys photography and travelling.
Research Focus
Hyper- acute Stroke CareStroke Epidemiology
Disparities in Stroke Care across the USA
Stroke prevention
Healthcare advocacy and outreach.
Department
Neurology
Position
Assistant Professor
Articles
- Cureus
Multidisciplinary Approach and Outcomes of Tele-neurology: A Review
11 2019 - New England Journal of Medicine
Clopidogrel and Aspirin in Acute Ischemic Stroke and High-Risk TIA.
379, p. 215-225 2018 - Cureus
Temporal Arteritis Presenting as an Isolated Bilateral Abducens Nerve Palsy: A Rare Case of a 65-year-old Male
10 2018 - Cureus
Burden of Arrhythmias in Epilepsy Patients: A Nationwide Inpatient Analysis of 1.4 Million Hospitalizations in the United States
9 2017 - Neurology India
Symptomatic improvement of traumatic dysgeusia from an occipital nerve block
63, p. 259 2015
Publications
- Stroke
Nationwide Differences in Care and Outcomes of Acute Ischemic Stroke
50 Suppl_1, p. A86 2019 - Anals of Neurology
Beneficial Effects of Hypercholesterolemia to Reduce Mortality, Disability, and Burden of Post-Stroke Epilepsy, Stroke Associated Pneumonia, and Major Bleeding among Acute Ischemic Stroke Patients-An Outcome Study of Paradoxical Effect
84, p. S52-S53 2018 - Neurology
Recent Nationwide Trends in Transcranial Doppler Utilization During Acute Ischemic Stroke Hospitalizations
88, p. 296 2018 - Neurology
Burden Of Recreational And Prescription Drugs Substance Abuse In Epilepsy And Seizure Hospitalizations
88, p. 240 2018 - Neurology
Time Intervals of Symptomatic Intracereberal Hemorrhage (sICH) after Tissue Plasminogen Activator (rt-PA) Treatment
90 , p. 241 2018 - Neurology
Recreational Use Of Marijuana and Stroke: A Nationwide Outcome Study
90 , p. 204 2018 - Neurology
Anticoagulant Use Is Not Associated With Higher Post tPA Hemorrhagic Conversion
90 , p. 240 2018 - Stroke
Shades of White: Correlation of Hyperacute DWI Intensity With Last Known Well Time
49, p. 23 2018 - Stroke
Early and Late Vascular Events and Fatality amongst Transient Ischemic Attack Hospitalization
49, p. 317 2018 - Stroke
Substantial Rise in tPA Utilization for Acute Ischemic Stroke in the United States Corresponds with Significant Improvement in Outcomes
49, p. 84 2018 - Stroke
Current Practices and Discharge Outcome of Endovascular Coiling and Clipping Amongst Hemorrhagic Stroke Patients
49 Suppl_1, p. 4 2018 - Stroke
The Sustained DeyeCOM Sign as a Predictor of Large Vessel Occlusion
49 Suppl_1, p. 59 2018 - Stroke
Anticoagulant Use is Not Associated With Higher Post tPA Hemorrhagic Conversion
49, p. 66 2018 - Stroke
Predictors of Hemorrhagic Conversion with IV tPA for Acute Ischemic Stroke
49, p. 347 2018 - Neurology
Modifiable Factors are a Major Cause of Non-traumatic Intracerebral Hemorrhage in Young Adults
90 15 , p. 255 2018 - Neurology
Transcranial Doppler Utilization in Non-Traumatic Intracerebral Hemorrhage: A Nationwide Cross-Sectional Analysis of Predictors and Outcomes
88, p. 260 2017 - Neurology
Giant-Cell Arteritis Presenting as Isolated Bilateral CN-VI Palsies: A Rare Case Report of a 65 Year Male
88, p. 378 2017 - Stroke
Epidemiological Characteristics and Outcomes of Takayasu’s Arteritis in Acute Ischemic Stroke Hospitalization
48, p. 192 2017 - Stroke
Trends and Outcomes of Intracranial Hemorrhage in HIV Positive Population
48, p. 217 2017 - Anals of Neurology
Sporadic DEPDC-5 Mutation with p. R389H Variant Induced Focal Epilepsy: A Case Report of a 6-Year-Old Child
82, p. 60-61 2017 - Neurology
Temporal Trends of Post-Stroke Early Seizures or Epilepsy During Acute Ischemic Stroke Hospitalizations and Its Impact on Clinical Outcomes
86 , p. 062 2016 - Neurology
Effect of Annual Hospital Procedure Volume on Outcomes after Mechanical Thrombectomy in Acute Ischemic Stroke Patients
86 16 , p. 006 2016 - Neurology
Burden and Outcomes of Acute Ischemic Stroke in Patients with Cirrhosis
86, p. 218 2016 - Neurology
Predictors of In-Hospital Ischemic Stroke During Acute Myocardial Infarction Hospitalizations
86, p. 43 2016 - Neurology
Ethical Dilemma: A National Perspective on Utilization of Do-Not-Resuscitate Orders in Status Epilepticus
86, p. 355 2016 - Neurology
Obesity Paradox in Patients Hospitalized for Acute Ischemic Stroke: An Analysis of Nationwide Inpatient Sample Data
86, p. 008 2016 - Anals of Neurology
Gastrointestinal Bleeding in Acute Ischemic Stroke: Recent Trend and Predictors
78, p. 31-32 2015 - Anals of Neurology
Outcomes of Intracranial Hemorrhage Among Bone Marrow Transplantation Hospitalization
78 2015 - Anals of Neurology
Temporal Trend and Predictors of Stroke Associated Pneumonia After Acute Ischemic Stroke
78, p. 31 2015 - Anals of Neurology
Endovascular Mechanical Thrombectomy Outcomes Among Obese and Smokers Hospitalized with Acute Ischemic Stroke
78, p. 98 2015 - Other
A Quality Improvement Project to Decrease Urinary Tract Infections Related Re-admissions. Detroit Medical Center QuESST 2014 - Neuropsychopharmacology
Brain Volume Changes in Adult Bipolar Depression patients with Lithium Treatment. 2011
Editing and Reviews
- Neurology India
Primary meningeal melanocytoma of the middle cranial fossa is extremely rare.
63 2 2015
Presentations
- Nationwide Differences in Care And Outcomes Of Acute Ischemic Stroke.Presented at: National Institute of Health (NIH) StrokeNet Trainee Presentation Session. Cincinnati, OH. 2018
- How to manage Acute Stroke in Pre-hospital Phase: From Basics to Recent Advances.Presented at: San Diego EMS annual meeting. San Diego, CA. 2018
- Utilization, Outcomes and Safety of IV tPA for Acute Ischemic Stroke during pregnancy.Presented at: American Academy of Neurology (AAN) 2018 Annual Meeting 2018
- Substantial Rise in tPA Utilization for Acute Ischemic Stroke in the United States Corresponds with Significant Improvement in Outcomes.Presented at: International Stroke Conference 2018, Los Angeles, CA. 2018
- Ethical dilemma: A National Perspective on Utilization of Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) Orders in Status Epilepticus.Presented at: Florida Society of Neurology (FSN) Annual Meeting 2016, Lake Buena Vista, FL. 2016
- Obesity Paradox in Patients Hospitalized for Acute Ischemic Stroke: An Analysis of Nationwide Inpatient Sample Data.Presented at: American Academy of Neurology (AAN) 2016 Annual Meeting, Vancouver, BC, Canada. 2016
- Effect of Annual Hospital Procedure Volume on Outcome after Mechanical Thrombectomy in Acute Ischemic Stroke Patients:Presented at: American Academy of Neurology (AAN) 2016 Annual Meeting, Vancouver, BC, Canada 2016
- Severe axonal polyneuropathy secondary to Thiamine deficiency post gastric bypass procedure: A care of 36 year old female.Presented at: Neurology Grand-rounds, McKnight Brain Institute at University of Florida, Gainesville, FL. 2015
- Atypical presentation of Myasthenia Gravis in otherwise healthy young female.Atypical presentation of Myasthenia Gravis in otherwise healthy young female.Presented at: Neurology Grand-rounds, McKnight Brain Institute at University of Florida, Gainesville, FL. 2014
- Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) practice to achieve dual accreditation at Texas Heart Institute/ St. Luke’s Episcopal HospitalPresented at: Quality Improvement Grand-rounds: St Luke's Episcopal Hospital; Houston, TX. 2011
- The Affordable Care Act from a physician's perspective: Will it deliver on the hype?Presented at: The Political Influence on Managed Care Grand-rounds: Dept of Healthcare Administration, Texas Medical Center; Houston, TX. 2010
- Evolution, Current Practice and Future of Tele Medicine: Review on Challenges and Opportunities.Presented at: Healthcare Information Management Grand-rounds: Dept of Healthcare Administration, Texas Medical Center; Houston, TX. 2010