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Combined lysis of thrombus with ultrasound and systemic tissue plasminogen activator for emergent revascularization in acute ischemic stroke (CLOTBUST‐ER): design and methodology of a multinational phase 3 trial
ConclusionsSince intravenous recombinant tissue‐plasminogen‐activator remains the only medical therapy to reverse ischemic stroke applicable in the emergency department, our trial will determine if the additional use of transcranial ultrasound improves functional outcomes in patients with severe acute ischemic stroke (NCT#01098981).
Source: International Journal of Stroke - June 29, 2015 Category: Neurology Authors: Peter D. Schellinger, Andrei V. Alexandrov, Andrew D. Barreto, Andrew M. Demchuk, Georgios Tsivgoulis, Martin Kohrmann, John Alleman, Virginia Howard, George Howard, Anne W. Alexandrov, Gordon Brandt, Carlos A. Molina, Tags: Protocol Source Type: research

Clinical Outcome of Ischemic Stroke in Old Patients Versus Oldest-Old
Background: It is unclear whether very old patients benefit from stroke unit. The aim of our work was to compare the clinical outcome of patients with ischemic stroke aged either 70 or 80 (G 1) versus oldest-old greater than or equal to 81years (G 2). Methods: Of 1187 patients admitted with stroke during 5 years in our stroke unit, we included 252 patients with independent functional status (modified Rankin scale, [mRS] ≤ 2) before the stroke. All patients underwent clinical examination, blood test, electrocardiography, brain imaging, and cerebrovascular ultrasound.
Source: Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases - September 29, 2018 Category: Neurology Authors: Dolores Cocho, Sulema Yarleque, Anuncia Boltes, Jordi Espinosa, Jordi Ciurans, Claustre Pont-Sunyer, Jordi Pons Source Type: research

Premature atherosclerosis: A major contributor to early-onset ischemic stroke
Atherosclerosis is an age-dependent process. The prevalence of large-artery atherosclerosis in case series of ischemic stroke in young adults has been substantially less than in older adults.1–4 Historically, data on the role of atherosclerosis in early-onset stroke have been limited for a variety of reasons. First, multi-institutional studies often have inconsistent evaluations of the cerebral vasculature, particularly the intracranial circulation. Second, studies may not report evidence for proximal atherosclerosis less severe than necessary to meet criteria for etiology. Emerging data, however, show a high inciden...
Source: Neurology - April 1, 2013 Category: Neurology Authors: Kittner, S. J., Singhal, A. B. Tags: Stroke in young adults, Ultrasound, Prevalence studies, Risk factors in epidemiology EDITORIALS Source Type: research

CLOTBUST-Hands Free: Initial Safety Testing of a Novel Operator-Independent Ultrasound Device in Stroke-Free Volunteers Clinical Sciences
Conclusions— Our novel device was well tolerated by stroke-free volunteers and did not cause any neurological dysfunction nor did it affect blood brain barrier integrity. The safety and efficacy of the device are now being tested in stroke patients receiving intravenous tissue-type plasminogen activator in phase II–III clinical trials.
Source: Stroke - May 24, 2013 Category: Neurology Authors: Barlinn, K., Barreto, A. D., Sisson, A., Liebeskind, D. S., Schafer, M. E., Alleman, J., Zhao, L., Shen, L., Cava, L. F., Rahbar, M. H., Grotta, J. C., Alexandrov, A. V. Tags: Other Treatment, Acute Cerebral Infarction, Doppler ultrasound, Transcranial Doppler etc. Clinical Sciences Source Type: research

Vitreous Hemorrhage as a Complication of IV-tPA Therapy in a Patient with Acute Stroke (P4.227)
CONCLUSIONS: To our knowledge, this is the first case report of vitreous hemorrhage following acute stroke therapy with IV-tPA. This underscores the risk of intraocular hemorrhage in patients with retinal neovascularization that could occur with other retinal vascular disorders such as diabetic retinopathy. The decision to proceed with IV-tPA in the presence of retinal neovascularization should be made on a case-by-case basis and further discussion with the patient.Disclosure: Dr. Shah has nothing to disclose. Dr. Verstraeten has nothing to disclose. Dr. Wright has nothing to disclose. Dr. Rana has nothing to disclose.
Source: Neurology - April 9, 2014 Category: Neurology Authors: Shah, L., Verstraeten, T., Wright, D., Rana, S. Tags: Cerebrovascular Disease and Interventional Neurology: Acute Stroke Thrombolysis Source Type: research

Predictors of Restenosis Following Carotid Angioplasty and Stenting Brief Reports
Conclusions— Carotid restenosis after carotid angioplasty is associated with ipsilateral stroke occurrence. In our sample, hypertension, angioplasty without stent, and impaired vasoreactivity identify patients at high risk of restenosis and could help to select patients for follow-up ultrasonography imaging.
Source: Stroke - July 24, 2016 Category: Neurology Authors: Zapata-Arriaza, E., Moniche, F., Gonzalez, A., Bustamante, A., Escudero-Martinez, I., De la Torre Laviana, F. J., Prieto, M., Mancha, F., Montaner, J. Tags: Angiography, Ultrasound, Stent, Ischemic Stroke, Atherosclerosis Brief Reports Source Type: research

Recent Nationwide Trends in Transcranial Doppler Utilization During Acute Ischemic Stroke Hospitalizations (P4.296)
Conclusions:Over the last decade there has been a slight but steady decrease in the use of TCD during AIS hospitalizations in the US. Future studies should examine the cost-utility of TCD, especially with the advent of endovascular stroke treatment systems.Disclosure: Dr. Liu has nothing to disclose. Dr. Lunagariya has nothing to disclose. Dr. Patel has nothing to disclose. Dr. Patel has nothing to disclose. Dr. Feng has nothing to disclose. Dr. Ovbiagele has nothing to disclose.
Source: Neurology - April 17, 2017 Category: Neurology Authors: Liu, Y., Lunagariya, A., Patel, U., Patel, A., Feng, W., Ovbiagele, B. Tags: In-Hospital Stroke Care Source Type: research

Certification criteria for stroke units in Germany : Update 2018.
This article describes the revised criteria for certified stroke units (SU) in Germany that will apply from 1 October 2018. Due to the high level of quality only minor adjustments and specifications were necessary in many places and the majority of criteria remained unchanged. For the first time a uniform personnel quota of ≥1.75 full-time staff per monitor bed is defined, which is a better reflection of the treatment reality. The evidence-based process of acute vascular imaging using computed tomography angiography (CTA) and alternatively magnetic resonance angiography (MRA) is now defined as a minimum rate of≥20 % ...
Source: Der Nervenarzt - October 29, 2018 Category: Neurology Authors: Nabavi DG, Koennecke HC, Ossenbrink M, Grau A, Busse O, die Stroke Unit Kommission, den Zertifizierungsausschuss der DSG, den Vorstand der DSG, den Zertifizierungsausschuss der DSG Tags: Nervenarzt Source Type: research

One-Year Progression of Moderate Asymptomatic Carotid Stenosis Predicts the Risk of Vascular Events Brief Reports
Conclusions— One-year moderate asymptomatic carotid stenosis progression is related to higher risk of vascular events, including ipsilateral stroke.
Source: Stroke - February 25, 2013 Category: Neurology Authors: Balestrini, S., Lupidi, F., Balucani, C., Altamura, C., Vernieri, F., Provinciali, L., Silvestrini, M. Tags: Carotid Stenosis, Doppler ultrasound, Transcranial Doppler etc., Risk Factors for Stroke Brief Reports Source Type: research

Free Floating Left Atrial Ball Thrombus: A Rare Cause of Stroke
We report a case of cardioembolic stroke as a result of free floating left atrial ball thrombus presenting as a complication of rheumatic mitral valve disease. This case highlights that, in all patients with a history of structural heart disease, atrial fibrillation, or rheumatic fever, prompt cardiac ultrasound to exclude free floating atrial thrombus is essential.
Source: Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases - September 10, 2012 Category: Neurology Authors: Oliver J. Rider, Aneil Malhotra, James D. Newton Tags: Case Reports Source Type: research

Effectiveness of clot-buster enhanced by ultrasound device in stroke patients
A study led by researchers at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth) showed that a hands-free ultrasound device combined with a clot-busting drug was safe for ischemic stroke patients. The results of the phase II pilot study were reported in the American Heart Association journal Stroke. Lead author is Andrew D. Barreto, M.D., assistant professor of neurology in the Stroke Program at the UTHealth Medical School. Principal investigator is James C. Grotta, M.D., professor and chair of the Department of Neurology at the UTHealth Medical School, the Roy M...
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - October 27, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Stroke Source Type: news

Diagnosis and acute management of perinatal arterial ischemic stroke
Perinatal arterial ischemic stroke (PAIS) can be an unrecognized cause of short- and long-term neurologic disability. Focal clonic seizure in the newborn period is the most common clinical presentation of PAIS. MRI is optimal in diagnosing PAIS; negative cranial ultrasound or CT does not rule out PAIS. Given the low rate of recurrence in combination with risk factors thought to be isolated to the maternal-fetal unit, anticoagulation or antiplatelet treatment is usually not recommended. The majority of newborns with PAIS do not go on to develop epilepsy, although further research is warranted in this area. Long-term morbidi...
Source: Nature Clinical Practice - October 13, 2014 Category: Neurology Authors: Armstrong-Wells, J., Ferriero, D. M. Tags: Childhood stroke, Pediatric stroke; see Cerebrovascular Disease/ Childhood stroke, Neonatal Clinical and Ethical Challenges Source Type: research

Incremental Predictive Value of Carotid Inflammation in Acute Ischemic Stroke Brief Reports
Conclusions— Culprit carotid arteries show higher thermal heterogeneity compared with nonculprit carotid arteries in patients with acute ischemic stroke and bilateral carotid plaques. MWR has incremental value in culprit carotid artery discrimination.
Source: Stroke - December 22, 2014 Category: Neurology Authors: Toutouzas, K., Benetos, G., Drakopoulou, M., Deligianni, C., Spengos, K., Stefanadis, C., Siores, E., Tousoulis, D. Tags: Acute Cerebral Infarction, Carotid Stenosis, Doppler ultrasound, Transcranial Doppler etc., Other imaging Brief Reports Source Type: research

Strain sonoelastographic evaluation of biceps muscle intrinsic stiffness after botulinum toxin-A injection.
CONCLUSIONS: Strain EUS is a promising diagnostic tool for assessing stiffness in spastic muscles, in establishing the treatment plan and monitoring the effectiveness of the therapeutic modality. PMID: 27211845 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Topics in Stroke Rehabilitation - May 22, 2016 Category: Neurology Authors: Aşkın A, Kalaycı ÖT, Bayram KB, Tosun A, Demirdal ÜS, Atar E, İnci MF Tags: Top Stroke Rehabil Source Type: research

Sickle Mice Are Sensitive to Hypoxia/Ischemia-Induced Stroke but Respond to Tissue-Type Plasminogen Activator Treatment Basic Sciences
Conclusions—Sickle mice are sensitive to hypoxia/ischemia-induced cerebral infarct but benefit from thrombolytic treatment. An increased resistive index in carotid arteries may be an early marker of sickle cell vasculopathy.
Source: Stroke - November 27, 2017 Category: Neurology Authors: Yu-Yo Sun, Jolly Lee, Henry Huang, Mary B. Wagner, Clinton H. Joiner, David R. Archer, Chia-Yi Kuan Tags: Animal Models of Human Disease, Basic Science Research Original Contributions Source Type: research