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Recurrent Extracranial Internal Carotid Artery Vasospasm Diagnosed by Serial Magnetic Resonance Angiography and Superselective Transarterial Injection of a Calcium Channel Blocker
In conclusion, we recommend intensive radiologic follow-up at the acute stage and therapeutic catheter angiography when the bilateral lesion is evident because bilateral occlusion of the ICA could lead to a catastrophic condition.
Source: Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases - March 21, 2014 Category: Neurology Authors: Yoshiteru Shimoda, Miki Fujimura, Naoto Kimura, Masayuki Ezura, Hiroshi Uenohara, Teiji Tominaga Tags: Case Reports Source Type: research

The Case Files: When a Spade is Not a Spade
Turrin, Danielle DO; Sattler, Steven DO; Amodeo, Dana DO A 25-year-old Hispanic man presented to the emergency department with a complaint of three days of left-sided precordial chest pain. He described the pain as a constant 6/10 with pressure-like discomfort radiating to his left arm and the left side of his neck. He also experienced nausea, but denied any provocative or palliative factors. He said he had not experienced anything similar to this before. He had no family history of heart disease, acute myocardial infarction, or sudden cardiac death. He admitted to a 1.5 pack-per-day smoking history and social alcohol use,...
Source: The Case Files - August 26, 2014 Category: Emergency Medicine Tags: Blog Posts Source Type: research

Impact of diabetes duration on the extent and severity of coronary atheroma burden and long-term clinical outcome in asymptomatic type 2 diabetic patients: evaluation by Coronary CT angiography
Conclusion In asymptomatic diabetic patients, longer diabetes duration is associated with a higher prevalence, extent, and severity of CAD as well as risk of MACCE. Moreover, greater CAD burden increases the risk of MACCE independent of co-existing CAD risk factors.
Source: European Journal of Echocardiography - September 15, 2015 Category: Cardiology Authors: Kim, J.-J., Hwang, B.-H., Choi, I. J., Choo, E.-H., Lim, S., Kim, J.-K., Koh, Y.-S., Kim, D.-B., Jang, S.-W., Cho, E. J., Lee, J. M., Kim, P.-J., Cho, J.-H., Jung, J. I., Seung, K.-B., Min, J. K., Chang, K. Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLES Source Type: research

Principles and Clinical Application of Dual-energy Computed Tomography in the Evaluation of Cerebrovascular Disease
Charlie Chia-Tsong Hsu, Gigi Nga Chi Kwan, Dalveer Singh, Jit Pratap, Trevor William WatkinsJournal of Clinical Imaging Science 2016 6(1):27-27Dual-energy computed tomography (DECT) simultaneously acquires images at two X-ray energy levels, at both high- and low-peak voltages (kVp). The material attenuation difference obtained from the two X-ray energies can be processed by software to analyze material decomposition and to create additional image datasets, namely, virtual noncontrast, virtual contrast also known as iodine overlay, and bone/calcium subtraction images. DECT has a vast array of clinical applications in imagin...
Source: Journal of Clinical Imaging Science - June 28, 2016 Category: Radiology Authors: Charlie Chia-Tsong HsuGigi Nga Chi KwanDalveer SinghJit PratapTrevor William Watkins Source Type: research

The Need for a Rational Approach to Vasoconstrictive Syndromes: Transcranial Doppler and Calcium Channel Blockade in Reversible Cerebral Vasoconstriction Syndrome
Conclusion: Though small, our cohort demonstrates potential utility of TCD to monitor RCVS, and relative superiority of extended-release verapamil over other calcium channel blockers, illustrating the need for larger randomized trials. Case Rep Neurol 2016;8:161 –171
Source: Case Reports in Neurology - July 29, 2016 Category: Neurology Source Type: research

E-043 Reversible Cerebral Vasoconstriction Syndrome: Non-invasive Imaging Findings and Angiographic Evaluation
We present indirect findings on non-invasive imaging, such as transient cerebral edema, convexal subarachnoid hemorrhage, intraparenchymal hemorrhage and cerebral. Direct signs of single or multivessel arterial vasoconstriction are seen on CTA, MRA and confirmed on DSA. Reversibility of the vasoconstriction is demonstrated after intra-arterial administration of calcium channel blocker. Conditions such as diffuse atherosclerotic arterial narrowing, vasculitis, posterior reversible encephalopathy, cerebral edema secondary to venous congestion and vasospasm secondary to aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage were among the pathol...
Source: Journal of NeuroInterventional Surgery - July 28, 2016 Category: Neurosurgery Authors: de Macedo Rodrigues, K., Hito, R., Takhtani, D., Lozano, J., Wakhloo, A., Puri, A. Tags: Electronic poster abstracts Source Type: research

Reversible cerebral vasoconstriction syndrome: A rare pediatric cause of thunderclap headaches.
We report on a case of a 13-year-old boy presenting with acute severe headaches, triggered by physical exertion. His past medical history was uneventful. Moderate headache persisted between exacerbations for 4 weeks. He secondarily presented with signs of intracranial hypertension. Brain magnetic resonance angiography (MRA) revealed multifocal narrowing of the cerebral arteries. A glucocorticoid treatment was started based on the hypothesis of primary angiitis of the CNS. The symptoms rapidly improved, and repeat angiography at 3 months showed no vasoconstriction. Although pediatric cases are rare, RCVS should be considere...
Source: Archives de Pediatrie - September 13, 2016 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Trolliet M, Sevely A, Albucher JF, Nasr N, Hachon Lecamus C, Deiva K, Cheuret E Tags: Arch Pediatr Source Type: research

Cost-effectiveness analysis of new generation coronary CT scanners for difficult-to-image patients
ConclusionThe use of NGCCT might be considered cost-effective in both populations since it is cost-saving compared to ICA and generates similar effects.
Source: The European Journal of Health Economics - September 19, 2016 Category: Health Management Source Type: research

Success of Intravenous Infusion of Verapamil for Refractory Vasospasm in aneurysmal Subarachnoid Hemorrhage (P2.291)
Conclusions:This report indicates that intravenous continuous infusion of verapamil may be used for rescue therapy in transiently responsive cerebral vasospasm to IA verapamil. This therapy did not seem to compromise hemodynamic stability or increase ICP.Disclosure: Dr. Mehta has nothing to disclose. Dr. Kulhari has nothing to disclose. Dr. Z Arango has nothing to disclose. Dr. Suhan has nothing to disclose. Dr. DeCarvalho has nothing to disclose. Dr. Patel has nothing to disclose. Dr. Kirmani has nothing to disclose.
Source: Neurology - April 17, 2017 Category: Neurology Authors: Mehta, S., Kulhari, A., Arango, A., Suhan, L., DeCarvalho, B., Patel, A., Kirmani, J. F. Tags: Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Intracranial Aneurysm, and Other Cerebrovascular Malformations Source Type: research

Modified Dual-Energy Algorithm for Calcified Plaque Removal: Evaluation in Carotid Computed Tomography Angiography and Comparison With Digital Subtraction Angiography
Objectives: Computed tomography angiography (CTA) is a valuable tool for the assessment of carotid artery stenosis. However, blooming artifacts from calcified plaques might result in an overestimation of the stenosis grade. The aim of this study was to investigate a new dual-energy computed tomography (DECT) technique with a modified 3-material decomposition algorithm for calcium removal in extracranial carotid artery stenosis. Materials and Methods: In this retrospective, institutional review board-approved study, 30 calcified carotid plaques in 22 patients (15 men; mean age, 73 ± 10 years) with clinical suspicion of st...
Source: Investigative Radiology - October 11, 2017 Category: Radiology Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research

Aortic Root Calcification Score as an Independent Factor for Predicting Major Adverse Cardiac Events in Familial Hypercholesterolemia.
CONCLUSIONS: ARC was significantly associated with future MACE in Japanese patients with heterozygous FH. ARC may start to develop, on average, at 17.4 and 19.7 years of age in males and females, respectively, with heterozygous FH. PMID: 29321389 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Journal of Atherosclerosis and Thrombosis - January 14, 2018 Category: Cardiology Tags: J Atheroscler Thromb Source Type: research

The Case Files: When a Spade is Not a Spade
Turrin, Danielle DO; Sattler, Steven DO; Amodeo, Dana DO A 25-year-old Hispanic man presented to the emergency department with a complaint of three days of left-sided precordial chest pain. He described the pain as a constant 6/10 with pressure-like discomfort radiating to his left arm and the left side of his neck. He also experienced nausea, but denied any provocative or palliative factors. He said he had not experienced anything similar to this before. He had no family history of heart disease, acute myocardial infarction, or sudden cardiac death. He admitted to a 1.5 pack-per-day smoking history and social alcohol us...
Source: The Case Files - August 26, 2014 Category: Emergency Medicine Tags: Blog Posts Source Type: research

Transcatheter aortic valve implantation in bicuspid anatomy: procedural results with two different types of valves.
CONCLUSIONS: Postprocedural aortic regurgitation is still an issue in BAV undergone TAVI when: 1) the annulus is big; 2) when we are using self-expandable valves; and 3) in type 0 valves. Lotus valve, with a higher radial force put in a small annuls seems associated to better procedural outcomes in this subset of patients. PMID: 29512361 [PubMed - in process]
Source: Minerva Cardioangiologica - March 9, 2018 Category: Cardiology Tags: Minerva Cardioangiol Source Type: research

Impact of Indoxyl Sulfate on Coronary Plaques in Patients on Hemodialysis.
This study aimed to interpret the association between serum IS levels and coronary plaque burden (CPB) or CAC.A total of 30 consecutive patients on hemodialysis, who underwent 320-row coronary multidetector computed tomography (MDCT) angiography for suspected coronary artery disease, were enrolled in this prospective study. Coronary artery percent atheroma volume (a CPB marker) and percent calcium volume (a CAC marker) assessed using MDCT were evaluated. Furthermore, various oxidative and inflammatory markers typified by serum IS levels at a dialysis-free day were measured. Using these data, we investigated correlation bet...
Source: International Heart Journal - May 11, 2018 Category: Cardiology Tags: Int Heart J Source Type: research

The Role of Serum Calcium Level in Intracerebral Hemorrhage Hematoma Expansion: Is There Any?
AbstractSpontaneous intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH) is a devastating form of stroke, with a high rate of mortality and morbidity. Even with the best current medical or surgical interventions, outcomes remain poor. The location and initial hematoma volume are strong predictors of mortality. Hematoma expansion (HE) is a further marker of poor prognosis that may be at least partly preventable. Several risk factors for HE have been identified, including baseline ICH volume, anticoagulation, and computed tomography angiography spot signs. Recent studies have shown the correlation of serum calcium (Ca++) levels on admission with ...
Source: Neurocritical Care - June 27, 2018 Category: Neurology Source Type: research