Clinical Characteristics, Risk factors, and Outcomes of Posterior Circulation Stroke: A retrospective study between younger and older adults in Saudi Arabia
Posterior circulation stroke (PCS) may be less prevalent than its anterior counterpart but contributes to substantial morbidity and mortality. The aim was to characterize PCS's demographics, clinical presentation, management, and outcomes between younger and older adults in Saudi Arabia. (Source: Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases)
Source: Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases - March 14, 2024 Category: Neurology Authors: Mohammed Aldriweesh, Abdulaziz Aldbas, Osama Khojah, Faisal Yanbawi, Edi Shafaay, Ghadeer Aljahdali, Mohammed Alshalhoub, Mohammed Khalid Bukhari, Yousef Qari, Manar Almuntashri, Aljoharah Alshaikh, Naser Alotaibi, Makki Almuntashri, Ali Al Khathaami, Ser Source Type: research

Assessing Left Atrial Size and Pump Function in Ischemic Stroke Patients: Is Cardiac MRI Superior to Transthoracic Echocardiography?
Current guidelines recommend transthoracic echocardiography (TTE) following an ischemic stroke as the primary technique to identify cardiac abnormalities associated with an increased risk of cerebral embolism. It is unclear whether cardiac magnetic resonance imaging (cMRI), a technique shown to provide increased imaging resolution, may also enhance the cardiac assessment of ischemic stroke patients. We compared cMRI with TTE in the evaluation of LA size and pump function in a cohort of 44 patients with ischemic stroke. (Source: Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases)
Source: Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases - March 12, 2024 Category: Neurology Authors: Maxwell Isaac, Senthil A. Kumar, Gregory F. Petroski, Alex Shinn, Ashir Mehra, Camilo R. Gomez Source Type: research

ABO Blood Type and Thromboembolic Complications after Intracerebral Hemorrhage: an exploratory analysis
Non-O blood types are known to be associated with thromboembolic complications (TECs) in population-based studies. TECs are known drivers of morbidity and mortality in intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH) patients, yet the relationships of blood type on TECs in this patient population are unknown. We sought to explore the relationships between ABO blood type and TECs in ICH patients. (Source: Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases)
Source: Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases - March 11, 2024 Category: Neurology Authors: Natasha Ironside, Kara Melmed, Ching-Jen Chen, Nisha Dabhi, Setareh Omran, Soojin Park, Sachin Agarwal, E. Sander Connolly, Jan Claassen, Eldad A. Hod, David Roh Source Type: research

The impact of sex on stroke care: from epidemiology to outcome
Carotid stenosis and atrial fibrillation are key risk factors for development of hemispheric strokes. In this review we aim to identify sex-specific differences in the pathophysiology and treatment of these risk factors and areas for future study. (Source: Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases)
Source: Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases - March 9, 2024 Category: Neurology Authors: Kathryn Grimes, Prachi Mehndiratta, Seemant Chaturvedi Source Type: research

Uncommon Optic Nerve Arteriovenous Malformation: A Case Report and Literature Review
: The rapid progress in imaging techniques has led to an upsurge in the incidence of optic nerve arteriovenous malformations (AVMs) diagnoses. Nevertheless, a comprehensive integration addressing their diagnostic and therapeutic attributes remains elusive. (Source: Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases)
Source: Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases - March 7, 2024 Category: Neurology Authors: Jiebo Li, Fuxin Lin, Mingpei Zhao, Dezhi Kang, Yuanxiang Lin, Dengliang Wang Tags: Case Report Source Type: research

Trends in American Indian/Alaskan Native Self-Reported Stroke Prevalence and Associated Modifiable Risk Factors in the United States from 2011-2021
Stroke prevalence varies by race/ethnicity, as do the risk factors that elevate the risk of stroke. Prior analyses have suggested that American Indian/Alaskan Natives (AI/AN) have higher rates of stroke and vascular risk factors. (Source: Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases)
Source: Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases - March 7, 2024 Category: Neurology Authors: Tyria Heath, Neha Shrishail, Ka-Ho Wong, Karen C Johnston, Richa Sharma, John P Ney, Kevin N. Sheth, Adam H. de Havenon Source Type: research

Computed tomography perfusion deficit volume predicts the functional outcome of endovascular therapy for basilar artery occlusion
To investigate the relationship between baseline computed tomography perfusion deficit volumes and functional outcomes in patients with basilar artery occlusion (BAO) undergoing endovascular therapy. (Source: Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases)
Source: Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases - March 7, 2024 Category: Neurology Authors: Yiying Pan, Pengjun Chen, Shunyang Chen, Yanjun Li, Junhe Wang, Shuiwei Xia, Jie Rao, Ruijie Gao, Chenying Lu, Jiansong Ji Source Type: research

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Procedural blood pressure and contrast extravasation on dual energy computed tomography after endovascular stroke treatment.
: Blood brain barrier disruption (BBBD) can be visualized by contrast extravasation (CE) after endovascular treatment (EVT) in patients with acute ischemic stroke. Elevated blood pressure is a risk factor for BBBD. However, the association between procedural blood pressure and CE post-EVT is unknown. (Source: Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases)
Source: Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases - March 6, 2024 Category: Neurology Authors: M.M.Q Robbe, F.M.E Pinckaers, R.G.C Santegoeds, M.J Bos, R.J van Oostenbrugge, W.H van Zwam, J. Staals, A.A. Postma Source Type: research

Angiographic demonstration of a cutoff sign as an unfavorable prognostic indicator for patients with acute ischemic stroke undergoing mechanical thrombectomy
The aim was to investigate whether the angiographic demonstration of a cutoff sign on the initial angiogram could predict recanalization and prognosis in acute ischemic stroke patients treated by endovascular thrombectomy. (Source: Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases)
Source: Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases - March 4, 2024 Category: Neurology Authors: Wei Zhang, Wei Zhang, Tongtong Liu, Dayong Shen, Qingyun Li Source Type: research

Advances in Neurovascular Research: Scientific Highlights from the 2024 International Stroke Conference
The 2024 annual International Stroke Conference (ISC), one of the largest meetings dedicated to the science, prognosis, and treatment of cerebrovascular diseases and brain health, took place in Phoenix, Arizona, United States, between February 7-9, 2024. In the following sections, we summarize the salient aspects of the most relevant studies presented at the 2024 ISC. (Source: Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases)
Source: Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases - March 3, 2024 Category: Neurology Authors: Joseph R. Geraghty, Fernando D. Testai Source Type: research

MicroRNA-7 Attenuates Secondary Brain Injury Following Experimental Intracerebral Hemorrhage via Inhibition of NLRP3
Intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH), a prevalent condition in neurosurgery, constitutes approximately 10-15% of all stroke types. Its global annual incidence surpasses 200 million cases, and the associated high disability and mortality rates pose substantial burdens on families and society.1 Presently, the mechanisms driving brain damage in ICH remain incompletely deciphered, and adequate medical interventions to enhance patient prognosis are yet to be established. Mechanisms of brain tissue damage following ICH include hematoma mass effect, excitotoxicity, oxidative stress, and inflammatory reactions. (Source: Journal of Strok...
Source: Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases - March 2, 2024 Category: Neurology Authors: Bo Luo, Lin Li, Xu-Dong Song, Hua-Xuan Chen, De-Bo Yun, Lin Wang, Yuan Zhang Source Type: research

Unveiling the Evolving Landscape of Stroke Care Costs: A Time-Driven Analysis
In this study, we aim to calculate the annual cumulative and per-patient cost of stroke. (Source: Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases)
Source: Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases - February 29, 2024 Category: Neurology Authors: Bill Hum, Kamil Taneja, Sean Bunachita, Hadi Ashor, Jeeyong Shin, Anshel Bright, Ryan Wang, Karan Patel Source Type: research