Safety and efficacy of stent-assisted coil embolization with periprocedural dual antiplatelet therapy for the treatment of acutely ruptured intracranial aneurysms
ConclusionSAC with periprocedural DAPT could be a safe and effective treatment strategy for acutely ruptured aneurysms. Moreover, it might have a protective effect on postprocedural cerebral infarction without increasing the risk of symptomatic hemorrhagic complications. (Source: Acta Neurochirurgica)
Source: Acta Neurochirurgica - May 15, 2024 Category: Neurosurgery Source Type: research
Anterior spinal cord syndrome from a spinal epidural hematoma following removal of an epidural catheter
ConclusionAnterior spinal cord syndrome (ASCS) represents an uncommon neurologic manifestation of SEH, which is typically characterized by a triad of back pain and sensory and motor deficits. Although the initial CT scan was necessary to diagnose the postvascular surgery complication, it did not immediately detect the SEH. In cases of ASCS subsequent to thoracic epidural placement and removal, MRI is the preferred imaging modality for precise diagnosis and assessment of the need for surgical intervention. Despite adherence to anticoagulation guidelines, patients undergoing neuraxial anesthesia may face an elevated risk of ...
Source: Canadian Journal of Anesthesia - May 15, 2024 Category: Anesthesiology Source Type: research
Full-moon coronary calcification as detected with computed tomography angiography in chronic total occlusion percutaneous coronary intervention
We examined the association of “full moon” calcification as identified by CCTA, on clinical and procedural outcomes of chronic total occlusion (CTO) percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). We studied patients who underwent elective CTO PCI in two European centers and had pre-procedural CCTA. The primary endpoint was the ina bility to cross the lesion and/or the need for extensive debulking techniques. (Source: The American Journal of Cardiology)
Source: The American Journal of Cardiology - May 15, 2024 Category: Cardiology Authors: Giuseppe Panuccio, Gerald S. Werner, Salvatore De Rosa, Daniele Torella, David M. Leistner, Patrick T. Siegrist, Arash Haghikia, Carsten Skurk, Kambis Mashayekhi, Ulf Landmesser, Youssef S. Abdelwahed Source Type: research
Comparison of three diagnostic strategies for suspicion of pulmonary embolism: planar ventilation-perfusion scan (V/Q), CT pulmonary angiography (CTPA) and single photon emission CT ventilation-perfusion scan (SPECT V/Q): a protocol of a randomised controlled trial
We present the design of a randomised multicentre, international management study comparing SPECT V/Q with validated strategies.
Material and methods
We will include a total of 3672 patients with suspected PE requiring chest imaging, randomised into three different groups, each using a different diagnostic strategy based on SPECT V/Q, CTPA and planar V/Q scan. Randomisation will be unbalanced (2:1:1), with twice as many patients in SPECT V/Q arm (n=1836) as in CTPA and planar V/Q arms (n=918 in each). Our primary objective will be to determine whether a diagnostic strategy based on SPECT V/Q is non-inferior to previously ...
Source: BMJ Open - May 15, 2024 Category: General Medicine Authors: Le Pennec, R., Le Roux, P.-Y., Robin, P., Couturaud, F., Righini, M., Le Gal, G., Salaun, P.-Y. Tags: Open access, Cardiovascular medicine Source Type: research
Predicting Coronary Artery Severity in Patients Undergoing Coronary Computed Tomographic Angiography: Insights from Pan-Immune Inflammation Value and Atherogenic Index of Plasma
Coronary computed tomographic angiography (CCTA) is pivotal in diagnosing coronary artery disease (CAD). We explored the link between CAD severity and two biomarkers, Pan-Immune Inflammation Value (PIV) and Atherogenic Index of Plasma (AIP), in stable CAD patients. (Source: Nutrition, Metabolism, and Cardiovascular Diseases : NMCD)
Source: Nutrition, Metabolism, and Cardiovascular Diseases : NMCD - May 15, 2024 Category: Nutrition Authors: Ay şe İrem Demirtola, Mehmet Akif Erdöl, Anar Mammadli, Ahmet Göktuğ Ertem, Çağrı Yayla, Adnan Burak Akçay Source Type: research
EULAR recommendations for the use of imaging in large vessel vasculitis in clinical practice: 2023 update
Conclusions
The 2023 EULAR recommendations provide up-to-date guidance for the role of imaging in the diagnosis and assessment of patients with LVV. (Source: Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases)
Source: Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases - May 15, 2024 Category: Rheumatology Authors: Dejaco, C., Ramiro, S., Bond, M., Bosch, P., Ponte, C., Mackie, S. L., Bley, T. A., Blockmans, D., Brolin, S., Bolek, E. C., Cassie, R., Cid, M. C., Molina-Collada, J., Dasgupta, B., Nielsen, B. D., De Miguel, E., Direskeneli, H., Duftner, C., Hocevar, A. Tags: ARD, EULAR papers Recommendation Source Type: research
NoiseNet, a fully automatic noise assessment tool that can identify non-diagnostic CCTA examinations
In conclusion, NoiseNet can perform noise and SNR measurements with high accuracy. Noise and SNR impact image quality and automatic measurements may be used to identify CCTA studies with low image quality. (Source: The International Journal of Cardiovascular Imaging)
Source: The International Journal of Cardiovascular Imaging - May 15, 2024 Category: Radiology Source Type: research
Safety and efficacy of stent-assisted coil embolization with periprocedural dual antiplatelet therapy for the treatment of acutely ruptured intracranial aneurysms
ConclusionSAC with periprocedural DAPT could be a safe and effective treatment strategy for acutely ruptured aneurysms. Moreover, it might have a protective effect on postprocedural cerebral infarction without increasing the risk of symptomatic hemorrhagic complications. (Source: Acta Neurochirurgica)
Source: Acta Neurochirurgica - May 15, 2024 Category: Neurosurgery Source Type: research
Blood –urea–nitrogen-to-serum–albumin ratio in predicting the value of patients with contrast-induced nephropathy for coronary heart disease
ConclusionsWhen patients are receiving CAG/PCI, BAR is a simple-to-use marker that can be used independently to predict the presence of CIN. (Source: International Urology and Nephrology)
Source: International Urology and Nephrology - May 14, 2024 Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research
Fibromuscular dysplasia of the renal arteries: what do we know in 2024?
Nephrol Ther. 2024 May 15;20(2):131-139. doi: 10.1684/ndt.2024.70.ABSTRACTFibromuscular dysplasia (FMD) is a rare nonatherosclerotic, noninflammatory vascular disease affecting mostly renal and carotid arteries and is the second most frequent cause of renal artery stenosis. The symptomatology is dominated by arterial hypertension due to the frequent involvement of the renal arteries and depends on the location of the lesions. Most of the cases are middle-aged women of Caucasian origin. There are two subtypes based on angiographic aspect: multifocal FMD (80% of the cases) and focal FMD (rarer with a more balanced sex ratio)...
Source: Nephrologie and Therapeutique - May 14, 2024 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Corentin Tournebize Sandrine Lemoine Caroline Pelletier Source Type: research
Estimation of the rupture point of the craniovertebral junction intradural arteriovenous fistula with vessel wall magnetic resonance image and its pathological findings: A case report
CONCLUSION: Recently, VW-MRI has been reported to show an association between the enhancement of varices in dural AVF and rupture cases. VW-MRI, especially the enhanced MSDE method, may be useful in estimating the ruptured point in arteriovenous shunt disease.PMID:38742004 | PMC:PMC11090560 | DOI:10.25259/SNI_163_2024 (Source: Surgical Neurology International)
Source: Surgical Neurology International - May 14, 2024 Category: Neurosurgery Authors: Masahiro Tanaka Atsushi Kuge Ryozo Saito Kosuke Sasaki Tetsu Yamaki Rei Kondo Yukihiko Sonoda Source Type: research
Thrombectomy and stenting of pseudoaneurysm from transcarotid artery revascularization
CONCLUSION: The TCAR procedure offers a novel method for revascularization of carotid lesions; it does include its complications. While generally safe, access site complications such as pseudoaneurysms can always occur. Knowledge of this risk allows for appropriate surveillance and management should it occur.PMID:38742006 | PMC:PMC11090603 | DOI:10.25259/SNI_71_2024 (Source: Surgical Neurology International)
Source: Surgical Neurology International - May 14, 2024 Category: Neurosurgery Authors: Jason H Boulter Michael F Stiefel Eyal Ben-Aire Albert J Schuette Source Type: research
Fatal convexity and interhemispheric acute subdural hematoma from a falx meningioma: A case report
CONCLUSION: Hemorrhagic meningiomas can easily be missed with plain CT, and the enhancement effect of CTA and tumor shadow on digital subtraction angiography may not be observed during the acute phase. Surgery for nontraumatic ASDH should be performed considering the possibility that a meningioma causes it.PMID:38742007 | PMC:PMC11090548 | DOI:10.25259/SNI_54_2024 (Source: Surgical Neurology International)
Source: Surgical Neurology International - May 14, 2024 Category: Neurosurgery Authors: Tatsuya Tanaka May Pyae Kyaw Satoshi Anai Yukinori Takase Yukari Takase Tatsuya Abe Akira Matsuno Source Type: research
Extracranial internal carotid artery-dissecting aneurysm having a re-entry tear and causing lower cranial nerve palsies treated with flow-diverting stent: A case report
CONCLUSION: Herein, an extracranial ICA -DA with a re-entry tear that caused lower cranial nerve palsy did not improve after five weeks of conservative treatment. FDS placement promptly resolved the aneurysm and symptoms. Thus, FDS placement may be an effective treatment option for extracranial ICA-DAs with re-entry tears or lower cranial nerve palsies.PMID:38741991 | PMC:PMC11090541 | DOI:10.25259/SNI_57_2024 (Source: Surgical Neurology International)
Source: Surgical Neurology International - May 14, 2024 Category: Neurosurgery Authors: Nobuyuki Izutsu Naoki Nishizawa Shin Nakajima Yonehiro Kanemura Tomohiko Ozaki Katsunori Asai Tomoki Kidani Koji Kobayashi Yosuke Fujimi Toshiyuki Fujinaka Source Type: research
Biolimus-coated versus paclitaxel-coated balloons for coronary in-stent restenosis (BIO ASCEND ISR): a randomised, non-inferiority trial
CONCLUSIONS: This head-to-head comparison of a novel BCB shows similar angiographic outcomes in the treatment of coronary DES-ISR compared with a clinically proven PCB. (ClinicalTrials.gov: NCT04733443).PMID:38742581 | DOI:10.4244/EIJ-D-24-00295 (Source: EuroIntervention)
Source: EuroIntervention - May 14, 2024 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Yundai Chen Lei Gao Qin Qin Jun Zhang Shaobin Jia Mingxing Wu Yong He Guosheng Fu Jinghua Liu Hui Chen Qian Tong Zaixin Yu Jian An Chunguang Qiu Biao Xu Yu Cao Changqian Wang Genshan Ma Source Type: research
