Short-Vessel Occlusion Might Indicate Higher Possibility of Success in Reperfusion following Mechanical Thrombectomy in Acute Middle Cerebral Artery Occlusion
Conclusion: In acute MCA occlusion, larger diameter of the distal end and shorter length of the occluded vessel on FD-CT MIP images might indicate a higher possibility of achieving TICI 2b/3 following mechanical thrombectomy.Cerebrovasc Dis Extra 2021;11:131 –136 (Source: Cerebrovascular Diseases Extra)
Source: Cerebrovascular Diseases Extra - November 12, 2021 Category: Neurology Source Type: research
Accession Site Does Not Influence the Risk of Stroke after Diagnostic Coronary Angiography or Intervention: Results from a Large Prospective Registry
Conclusion: Observational data from a large prospective registry indicate that accession site has no influence on the risk of periprocedural TIA/stroke after cardiac catheterization.Cerebrovasc Dis Extra 2021;11:122 –130 (Source: Cerebrovascular Diseases Extra)
Source: Cerebrovascular Diseases Extra - October 28, 2021 Category: Neurology Source Type: research
Stroke Care in Pakistan
Increasing incidence of stroke and lack of infrastructure in both urban and rural areas needs immediate attention in Pakistan. There is a high proportion of young stroke with poor stroke outcomes. Acute stroke care is scarce in Pakistan due to the small number of neurologists (1 neurologist per 1 million population), few stroke units, and limited availability of alteplase (recombinant tissue plasminogen activator) in the country.Cerebrovasc Dis Extra 2021;11:118 –121 (Source: Cerebrovascular Diseases Extra)
Source: Cerebrovascular Diseases Extra - October 25, 2021 Category: Neurology Source Type: research
The Feasibility of Mechanical Thrombectomy on Single-Plane Angiosuite: An In-Depth Analysis of Procedure Time
Conclusion: MT performed on the SP angiosuite tended to prolong the time for guiding catheter placement. However, there was no difference in the overall procedure time, recanalization rate, or outcome between BP and SP angiosuites. Therefore, if the BP angiosuite is not available, the use of the SP angiosuite should be encouraged.Cerebrovasc Dis Extra 2021;11:112 –117 (Source: Cerebrovascular Diseases Extra)
Source: Cerebrovascular Diseases Extra - October 15, 2021 Category: Neurology Source Type: research
Women and Stroke: Different, yet Similar
Conclusion: Our data, from a single comprehensive stroke unit from South India, suggest that stroke in women are different, yet similar in many ways to men. Guideline-based treatment can result in comparable short-term outcomes, irrespective of admission stroke severity.Cerebrovasc Dis Extra 2021;11:106 –111 (Source: Cerebrovascular Diseases Extra)
Source: Cerebrovascular Diseases Extra - October 8, 2021 Category: Neurology Source Type: research
Self-Efficacy Is a Modifiable Factor Associated with Frailty in Those with Minor Stroke: Secondary Analysis of 200 Cohort Respondents
Conclusion: The result from this study showed that self-efficacy was significantly associated with frailty after stroke. Our findings suggest that self-efficacy may play a role in frailty progression among stroke survivors.Cerebrovasc Dis Extra 2021;11:99 –105 (Source: Cerebrovascular Diseases Extra)
Source: Cerebrovascular Diseases Extra - October 8, 2021 Category: Neurology Source Type: research
Attack Interval Is the Key to the Likely Pathogenesis of Multiple Transient Ischemic Attacks
Conclusion: Attack intervals of multiple TIAs may be correlated with the underlying pathogenesis of ischemia. Two motor deficits within an hour are more likely to suggest a SVD etiology.Cerebrovasc Dis Extra 2021;11:92 –98 (Source: Cerebrovascular Diseases Extra)
Source: Cerebrovascular Diseases Extra - September 30, 2021 Category: Neurology Source Type: research
Left Atrial Enlargement on Non-Gated CT Is Associated with Large Vessel Occlusion in Acute Ischaemic Stroke
Conclusion: Our study provides preliminary data to suggest LAE is more prevalent in the LVO stroke subgroup at presentation and can be reliably assessed on non-gated CT in the hyperacute setting. These findings have potential implications for stratifying secondary management and may prompt a more rigorous pursuit of occult AF or other cardiac causes of stroke.Cerebrovasc Dis Extra 2021;11:87 –91 (Source: Cerebrovascular Diseases Extra)
Source: Cerebrovascular Diseases Extra - September 22, 2021 Category: Neurology Source Type: research
The Benefit of Endovascular Thrombectomy for Stroke on Functional Outcome Is Sustained at 12 Months
Conclusion: Three-month functional independence was sustained at 12 months, indicating that EVT remains beneficial for patients with AIS in the longer term.Cerebrovasc Dis Extra 2021;11:81 –86 (Source: Cerebrovascular Diseases Extra)
Source: Cerebrovascular Diseases Extra - August 6, 2021 Category: Neurology Source Type: research
Warning Signs in the Era of Unruptured Intracranial Aneurysms: Report on 2 Cases of Fatal Aneurysmal Hemorrhage
Conclusion: These cases suggested that treatment should be started as soon as possible, when a UIA is diagnosed based on a short-term period of severe headaches or when a UIA is observed and then severe headaches appear. There is no straightforward guideline for treatment timing in these patients. However, in this era of UIAs, the significance of sentinel headaches should be reevaluated. Given the incidence of headaches in the general population and the very low risk of aneurysm rupture, there may be a tendency to neglect the role of headache as a possible warning sign.Cerebrovasc Dis Extra 2021;11:77 –80 (Source: Cerebr...
Source: Cerebrovascular Diseases Extra - July 20, 2021 Category: Neurology Source Type: research
Endovascular Treatment in Acute Ischemic Stroke Adoption and Practice: A Single-Center Indonesian Experience
Indonesia is facing increasing stroke prevalence in the past 5 years. Ischemic stroke imposes economic and productivity burden if it is not addressed properly. Endovascular treatment studies are conducted in developed countries where facilities and cost do not count in therapy consideration if it is indicated. Developing countries like Indonesia should work hard to provide the best hyperacute stroke care with protocol deviation and limitation. This is the first review on endovascular treatment practice in a top single-center hospital in Indonesia. Further improvement is needed to catch up with state-of-the-art hyperacute i...
Source: Cerebrovascular Diseases Extra - July 20, 2021 Category: Neurology Source Type: research
Stroke Burden and Stroke Services in Bangladesh
Cerebrovasc Dis Extra 2021;11:69 –71 (Source: Cerebrovascular Diseases Extra)
Source: Cerebrovascular Diseases Extra - July 9, 2021 Category: Neurology Source Type: research
Superb Microvascular Imaging Ultrasound for Cervical Carotid Artery Stenosis for Prediction of the Development of Microembolic Signals on Transcranial Doppler during Carotid Exposure in Endarterectomy
Conclusion: Preoperative cervical carotid artery SMI ultrasound predicts the development of MES on TCD during exposure of the carotid arteries in CEA.Cerebrovasc Dis Extra 2021;11:61 –68 (Source: Cerebrovascular Diseases Extra)
Source: Cerebrovascular Diseases Extra - May 25, 2021 Category: Neurology Source Type: research
Cerebral Venous Thrombosis Associated with COVID-19 Infection: An Observational, Multicenter Study
Conclusion: COVID-19-related CVT is more common among males at older ages when compared to previously reported non-COVID-19-related CVT cases. CVT should be suspected in COVID-19 patients presenting with headache or seizures. Mortality is high, but functional neurological outcome is good among survivors.Cerebrovasc Dis Extra 2021;11:55 –60 (Source: Cerebrovascular Diseases Extra)
Source: Cerebrovascular Diseases Extra - May 11, 2021 Category: Neurology Source Type: research
Stroke Burden and Services in the Philippines
Cerebrovasc Dis Extra 2021;11:52 –54 (Source: Cerebrovascular Diseases Extra)
Source: Cerebrovascular Diseases Extra - May 11, 2021 Category: Neurology Source Type: research
