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Oral direct thrombin inhibitor as an alternative in the management of cerebral venous thrombosis: a series of 15 patients
ConclusionsWe report the largest series of cerebral vein thrombosis patients treated with dabigatran. Clinical outcome was excellent in most patients and not different from other studies. Dabigatran could possibly be considered an alternative to warfarin; nevertheless, further prospective assessment with randomized controlled studies is warranted.
Source: International Journal of Stroke - February 1, 2015 Category: Neurology Authors: Marcelo D. Mendonça, Raquel Barbosa, Vera Cruz‐e‐Silva, Sofia Calado, Miguel Viana‐Baptista Tags: Research Source Type: research

Imaging of occlusive thrombi in acute ischemic stroke
Thrombi, or clots, often occlude proximal segments of the cerebral arterial circulation in acute ischemic stroke. Thromboembolic occlusion or thrombi superimposed on atherosclerotic plaque are the principal focus of acute stroke therapies such as thrombolysis or thrombectomy. We review the imaging characteristics of thrombi on multimodal computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging, angiography, and ultrasonography, summarizing recent studies that facilitate therapeutic decision‐making from these noninvasive studies. Information about the location, size, and imaging characteristics can be ascertained using these te...
Source: International Journal of Stroke - December 26, 2014 Category: Neurology Authors: Gregory G. Gasparian, Nerses Sanossian, Mark S. Shiroishi, David S. Liebeskind Tags: Review Source Type: research

Advantages of susceptibility‐weighted magnetic resonance sequences in the visualization of intravascular thrombi in acute ischemic stroke
ConclusionsSWAN was more sensitive than T2* in the visualization of SVS in the intracranial arteries during the acute phase of ischemic stroke. Our study shows that the low number of SVS visualized using T2* in previous studies is probably related to a lack of sensitivity of the sequence, rather than to the nature or age of the thrombus. The greater sensitivity of SWAN seems to be linked to the visualization of SVS in cases of small thrombi.
Source: International Journal of Stroke - October 1, 2014 Category: Neurology Authors: R. Allibert, C. Billon Grand, F. Vuillier, F. Cattin, E. Muzard, A. Biondi, T. Moulin, E. Medeiros Tags: Short Report Source Type: research

Processes of early stroke care and hospital costs
ConclusionsEarly care in agreement with key guidelines recommendations for the management of patients with stroke may be associated with hospital savings.
Source: International Journal of Stroke - December 19, 2013 Category: Neurology Authors: Marie Louise Svendsen, Lars H. Ehlers, Heidi H. Hundborg, Annette Ingeman, Søren P. Johnsen Tags: Research Source Type: research

Reperfusion after 4·5 hours reduces infarct growth and improves clinical outcomes
ConclusionsThrombolysis 4·5–6 h after stroke onset reduced infarct growth and increased the rate of reperfusion, which was associated with good neurological and functional outcome.
Source: International Journal of Stroke - November 21, 2013 Category: Neurology Authors: Miguel R. Picanço, Søren Christensen, Bruce C. V. Campbell, Leonid Churilov, Mark W. Parsons, Patricia M. Desmond, P. Alan Barber, Christopher R. Levi, Christopher F. Bladin, Geoffrey A. Donnan, Stephen M. Davis, Tags: Research Source Type: research

Translational perspectives on perfusion–diffusion mismatch in ischemic stroke
Magnetic resonance imaging has tremendous potential to illuminate ischemic stroke pathophysiology and guide rational treatment decisions. Clinical applications to date have been largely limited to trials. However, recent analyses of the major clinical studies have led to refinements in selection criteria and improved understanding of the potential implications for the risk vs. benefit of thrombolytic therapy. In parallel, preclinical studies have provided complementary information on the evolution of stroke that is difficult to obtain in humans due to the requirement for continuous or repeated imaging and pathological veri...
Source: International Journal of Stroke - October 1, 2013 Category: Neurology Authors: Bruce C. V. Campbell, I. Mhairi Macrae Tags: Review Source Type: research

Evaluation of plasma d‐dimer plus fibrinogen in predicting acute CVST
Conclusionsd‐dimer may serve as an important screening tool to determine the urgency of obtaining magnetic resonance imaging/magnetic resonance venography or digital subtraction angiography in patients presenting with clinical symptoms that are suspected of cerebral venous sinus thrombosis. Furthermore, d‐dimer in combination with fibrinogen may increase the predictive value of acute cerebral venous sinus thrombosis.
Source: International Journal of Stroke - March 19, 2013 Category: Neurology Authors: Ran Meng, Xiaoying Wang, Mohammed Hussain, David Dornbos, Lu Meng, Yu Liu, Yan Wu, Mingming Ning, Buonanno Ferdinando S, Eng H. Lo, Yuchuan Ding, Xunming Ji Tags: Research Source Type: research

Worse stroke outcome in atrial fibrillation is explained by more severe hypoperfusion, infarct growth, and hemorrhagic transformation
ConclusionAtrial fibrillation is associated with greater volumes of more severe baseline hypoperfusion, leading to higher infarct growth, more frequent severe hemorrhagic transformation and worse stroke outcomes.
Source: International Journal of Stroke - March 12, 2013 Category: Neurology Authors: Hans T. H. Tu, Bruce C. V. Campbell, Soren Christensen, Patricia M. Desmond, Deidre A. De Silva, Mark W. Parsons, Leonid Churilov, Maarten G. Lansberg, Michael Mlynash, Jean‐Marc Olivot, Matus Straka, Roland Bammer, Gregory W. Albers, Geoffrey A. Donnan Tags: Research Source Type: research