Development and validation of an interpretable risk prediction model for perioperative ischemic stroke in noncardiac, nonvascular, and nonneurosurgical patients: a retrospective study

BackgroundPerioperative stroke is a severe complication for patients undergoing non-cardiac, non-vascular, and non-neurosurgical surgeries, resulting in significant morbidity and mortality. Despite its clinical relevance, effective predictive models for stroke risk in this population are scarce. Thi...

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Main Authors: Xuhui Cong, Xuli Zou, Ruilou Zhu, Yubao Li, Lu Liu, Jiaqiang Zhang
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Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2025-07-01
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Xuli Zou
Ruilou Zhu
Yubao Li
Lu Liu
Jiaqiang Zhang
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description BackgroundPerioperative stroke is a severe complication for patients undergoing non-cardiac, non-vascular, and non-neurosurgical surgeries, resulting in significant morbidity and mortality. Despite its clinical relevance, effective predictive models for stroke risk in this population are scarce. This study seeks to develop and validate an interpretable predictive model that incorporates essential perioperative variables to assess stroke risk. The goal is to enhance risk stratification and support more informed clinical decision-making.MethodsA retrospective cohort study included 106,328 patients aged 18 years or older who underwent non-cardiac, non-vascular, and non-neurosurgical surgeries at our institution. The development cohort comprised 74,429 patients, with 140 perioperative stroke incidents, while the validation cohort consisted of 31,899 patients, with 59 incidents. Risk factors for perioperative stroke were identified using univariable logistic regression analysis. The Least Absolute Shrinkage and Selection Operator (LASSO) regression method was applied to select variables, followed by the development, validation, and performance evaluation of the predictive model using multivariate logistic regression analysis.ResultsThe prediction model, developed using nine variables including demographic information, medical history, and pre- and post-operative data, demonstrated strong discriminatory power in predicting perioperative stroke (AUC = 0.869; 95% CI, 0.827–0.910). It also exhibited an excellent fit with the validation cohort (Hosmer–Lemeshow test, χ2 = 6.877, P = 0.650). Additionally, the SHAP (Shapley Additive Explanations) interpretability model was integrated to enhance the model’s transparency, allowing clinicians to better understand the contribution of each predictor. Decision curve analysis confirmed the model’s significant net benefit, further validating its clinical utility.ConclusionThis study developed and validated a robust predictive model for perioperative stroke risk in patients undergoing non-cardiac, non-vascular, and non-neurosurgical procedures. Despite its retrospective design, the model exhibited strong performance and clinical relevance. It provides a solid foundation for future multi-center studies aimed at refining and expanding its applicability.
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spelling doaj-art-863e8cbdfd9d4a879b85a07a96192ad52025-08-20T03:09:35ZengFrontiers Media S.A.Frontiers in Physiology1664-042X2025-07-011610.3389/fphys.2025.16284751628475Development and validation of an interpretable risk prediction model for perioperative ischemic stroke in noncardiac, nonvascular, and nonneurosurgical patients: a retrospective studyXuhui Cong0Xuli Zou1Ruilou Zhu2Yubao Li3Lu Liu4Jiaqiang Zhang5Department of Anesthesia and Perioperative Medicine, Zhengzhou University People’s Hospital and Henan Provincial People’s Hospital, Zhengzhou, Henan, ChinaDepartment of Anesthesia and Perioperative Medicine, Zhengzhou University People’s Hospital and Henan Provincial People’s Hospital, Zhengzhou, Henan, ChinaDepartment of Anesthesia and Perioperative Medicine, Zhengzhou University People’s Hospital and Henan Provincial People’s Hospital, Zhengzhou, Henan, ChinaXinxiang Medical University, Xinxiang, Henan, ChinaZhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, ChinaDepartment of Anesthesia and Perioperative Medicine, Zhengzhou University People’s Hospital and Henan Provincial People’s Hospital, Zhengzhou, Henan, ChinaBackgroundPerioperative stroke is a severe complication for patients undergoing non-cardiac, non-vascular, and non-neurosurgical surgeries, resulting in significant morbidity and mortality. Despite its clinical relevance, effective predictive models for stroke risk in this population are scarce. This study seeks to develop and validate an interpretable predictive model that incorporates essential perioperative variables to assess stroke risk. The goal is to enhance risk stratification and support more informed clinical decision-making.MethodsA retrospective cohort study included 106,328 patients aged 18 years or older who underwent non-cardiac, non-vascular, and non-neurosurgical surgeries at our institution. The development cohort comprised 74,429 patients, with 140 perioperative stroke incidents, while the validation cohort consisted of 31,899 patients, with 59 incidents. Risk factors for perioperative stroke were identified using univariable logistic regression analysis. The Least Absolute Shrinkage and Selection Operator (LASSO) regression method was applied to select variables, followed by the development, validation, and performance evaluation of the predictive model using multivariate logistic regression analysis.ResultsThe prediction model, developed using nine variables including demographic information, medical history, and pre- and post-operative data, demonstrated strong discriminatory power in predicting perioperative stroke (AUC = 0.869; 95% CI, 0.827–0.910). It also exhibited an excellent fit with the validation cohort (Hosmer–Lemeshow test, χ2 = 6.877, P = 0.650). Additionally, the SHAP (Shapley Additive Explanations) interpretability model was integrated to enhance the model’s transparency, allowing clinicians to better understand the contribution of each predictor. Decision curve analysis confirmed the model’s significant net benefit, further validating its clinical utility.ConclusionThis study developed and validated a robust predictive model for perioperative stroke risk in patients undergoing non-cardiac, non-vascular, and non-neurosurgical procedures. Despite its retrospective design, the model exhibited strong performance and clinical relevance. It provides a solid foundation for future multi-center studies aimed at refining and expanding its applicability.https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fphys.2025.1628475/fullprediction modelrisk assessmentperioperative strokenoncardiacnonvascularand nonneurosurgical procedures
spellingShingle Xuhui Cong
Xuli Zou
Ruilou Zhu
Yubao Li
Lu Liu
Jiaqiang Zhang
Development and validation of an interpretable risk prediction model for perioperative ischemic stroke in noncardiac, nonvascular, and nonneurosurgical patients: a retrospective study
Frontiers in Physiology
prediction model
risk assessment
perioperative stroke
noncardiac
nonvascular
and nonneurosurgical procedures
title Development and validation of an interpretable risk prediction model for perioperative ischemic stroke in noncardiac, nonvascular, and nonneurosurgical patients: a retrospective study
title_full Development and validation of an interpretable risk prediction model for perioperative ischemic stroke in noncardiac, nonvascular, and nonneurosurgical patients: a retrospective study
title_fullStr Development and validation of an interpretable risk prediction model for perioperative ischemic stroke in noncardiac, nonvascular, and nonneurosurgical patients: a retrospective study
title_full_unstemmed Development and validation of an interpretable risk prediction model for perioperative ischemic stroke in noncardiac, nonvascular, and nonneurosurgical patients: a retrospective study
title_short Development and validation of an interpretable risk prediction model for perioperative ischemic stroke in noncardiac, nonvascular, and nonneurosurgical patients: a retrospective study
title_sort development and validation of an interpretable risk prediction model for perioperative ischemic stroke in noncardiac nonvascular and nonneurosurgical patients a retrospective study
topic prediction model
risk assessment
perioperative stroke
noncardiac
nonvascular
and nonneurosurgical procedures
url https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fphys.2025.1628475/full
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