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Assessment of BNP and BDNF results in elective endovascular cerebral aneurysm treatment
ConclusionsAfter elective endovascular cerebral aneurysm treatment, the BNP values in serum decreased significantly, and the BDNF values in serum did not change significantly.
Source: Irish Journal of Medical Science - September 29, 2021 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research

Audit of inpatient acute stroke services in a university teaching hospital, 2020
DiscussionUsing national and international  audit data as an institutional benchmark provides a standard with which a service can be compared to highlight areas for improvement. We identified mood screening, swallow screening, thrombectomy rates, length of stay and time to neuroimaging as key areas for development in our centre. We are cur rently completing a process map to determine cause, effect, and solutions, and we will implement change using PDSA methodology as per SQUIRE 2.0 guidelines. The results of the re-audit cycle for 2020 will be available in 2021 to inform our progress. Ongoing quality improvement is esse...
Source: Irish Journal of Medical Science - March 16, 2021 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research

Moyamoya disease and moyamoya syndrome in Ireland: patient demographics, mode of presentation and outcomes of EC-IC bypass surgery
ConclusionsMoyamoya is rare but occurs in Caucasians in Ireland. It most commonly presents with ischaemic symptoms. Surgical intervention in the form of direct and indirect bypass is an effective treatment in the majority of cases.
Source: Irish Journal of Medical Science - June 18, 2020 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research

A systematic review of the clinical effectiveness of emergency endovascular therapy using mechanical thrombectomy in acute ischaemic stroke: implications for service delivery
ConclusionsThe trials published most recently have acted as a ‘watershed’ for mechanical thrombectomy, and while there are significant caveats, the data suggests that mechanical thrombectomy needs to be factored into the planning and delivery of services for the management of patients with acute ischaemic stroke in Ireland.
Source: Irish Journal of Medical Science - September 15, 2018 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research

Thrombolysis for stroke in Ireland: increasing access and maintaining safety in a challenging environment
ConclusionStroke thrombolysis is being effectively and safely provided in acute stroke services in Ireland despite regular involvement of non-specialist staff. There is still potential to improve thrombolysis rate.
Source: Irish Journal of Medical Science - July 17, 2017 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research