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ASPECT Score and Its Application to Vasospasm in Aneurysmal Subarachnoid Haemorrhage: a Case –Control Study
AbstractDelayed cerebral ischaemia (DCI) is a significant complication of aneurysmal subarachnoid haemorrhage (aSAH) and is strongly associated with poorer outcome. The Alberta Stroke Program Early Computer Tomography (ASPECT) score is an established scoring tool, used in acute ischaemic stroke, to quantify early ischaemic changes on CT head scans. We aim to identify if ASPECT scoring correlates with functional outcome in DCI following aSAH. Retrospective case –control study. Inclusion criteria: admission to the Department of Neurosurgery at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (a tertiary neurosurgical centre in the Unite...
Source: Translational Stroke Research - August 9, 2022 Category: Neurology Source Type: research

Intracranial vascular imaging detects arterial wall abnormalities in persons with treated HIV infection
Conclusion: In persons at moderate-to-high cardiovascular risk, HIV infection, even when well controlled, may be associated with a greater burden of intracranial large artery disease and, specifically, of ICAD. Studies of the mechanisms underlying higher rates of ischemic stroke in PWH should include evaluation for intracranial large artery disease. VW-MRI provides added value as an adjunct to traditional luminal imaging when evaluating cerebrovascular risk in PWH.
Source: AIDS - December 14, 2021 Category: Infectious Diseases Tags: CLINICAL SCIENCE: CONCISE COMMUNICATIONS Source Type: research

Apical Lung Exam on CTA Aids COVID-19 Screen in Stroke Patients
THURSDAY, Oct. 29, 2020 -- For patients presenting with acute ischemic stroke (AIS), apical lung assessment on computed tomography angiography (CTA) may be useful as part of the screening approach for COVID-19, according to a study published online...
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - October 29, 2020 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news

Brain CT perfusion improves intracranial vessel occlusion detection on CT angiography
ConclusionThe performance of intracranial vessel occlusion detection on CTA was improved with the availability of brain CT perfusion maps due to the improved detection of distal and posterior circulation vessel occlusions.
Source: Journal of Neuroradiology - July 10, 2018 Category: Radiology Source Type: research

Brain CT Perfusion Improves Intracranial Vessel Occlusion Detection on CT Angiography
Conclusion The performance of intracranial vessel occlusion detection on CTA was improved with the availability of brain CT perfusion maps due to the improved detection of distal and posterior circulation vessel occlusions.
Source: Journal of Neuroradiology - April 3, 2018 Category: Radiology Source Type: research

Subtraction multiphase CT angiography: A new technique for faster detection of intracranial arterial occlusions
ConclusionSubMPCTA is a novel technique that aids in identifying small intracranial vessel occlusions in the suspected AIS patient. SubMPCTA increases confidence in interpretation and reduces the time taken to detect intracranial vessel occlusions.Key Points• SubMPCTA processes MPCTA data to better demonstrate intracranial arterial occlusions.• SubMPCTA increases confidence and speed of interpretation of MPCTA studies.• SubMPCTA may aid in rapidly differentiating acute ischaemic stroke from stroke mimics.
Source: European Radiology - March 2, 2018 Category: Radiology Source Type: research

Healing through music
The last time I had a mammogram, I got a big surprise — and it was a good one. A string quartet was playing just outside the doors of the breast imaging center, and my thoughts immediately shifted from “What are they going to find on the mammogram?” to “Is that Schubert, or Beethoven?” By the time my name was called, I had almost forgotten why I was there. The unexpected concert was the work of Holly Chartrand and Lorrie Kubicek, music therapists and co-coordinators of the Environmental Music Program at Massachusetts General Hospital. But bringing music to hospital corridors is just a sideline for music therapist...
Source: New Harvard Health Information - November 5, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Beverly Merz Tags: Behavioral Health Mental Health Pain Management Surgery Source Type: news

Addition of Hyperacute MRI Aids in Patient Selection, Decreasing the Use of Endovascular Stroke Therapy Clinical Sciences
Conclusions— Implementation of hyperacute MRI protocol decreases the number of endovascular stroke interventions by half. Further investigation of MRI use for patient selection is warranted.
Source: Stroke - January 27, 2014 Category: Neurology Authors: Wisco, D., Uchino, K., Saqqur, M., Gebel, J. M., Aoki, J., Alam, S., George, P., Newey, C. R., Man, S., Tateishi, Y., McNeil, J., Winfield, M., Cheng-Ching, E., Hui, F. K., Toth, G., Bain, M., Rasmussen, P. A., Masaryk, T., Ruggieri, P., Hussain, M. S. Tags: Acute Cerebral Infarction, Computerized tomography and Magnetic Resonance Imaging Clinical Sciences Source Type: research