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Recurrent stroke in a patient with vitamin B12 deficiency and MTHFR mutation
We report an unusual case of recurrent stroke in a patient with vitamin B12 deficiency who was also homozygous for the methylene tetrahydrofolate reductase (MTHFR) gene mutation. The patient was a 35-year-old male vegetarian with no known medical history who initially presented with global aphasia, slurred speech, right facial weakness, and right-sided hemiplegia and was found to have a stroke (NIH Stroke Scale score of 25). At that time a CT scan of the head ruled out intracranial hemorrhage and a CT angiogram of the head and neck was done. The patient was found to have occlusion of the M1 segment of the left middle cereb...
Source: Neurology Clinical Practice - February 12, 2017 Category: Neurology Authors: Zacharia, G., Shani, D., Ortiz, R. A. Tags: Stroke in young adults, Stroke prevention, Hematologic, All Cerebrovascular disease/Stroke Case Source Type: research

Acute Ischemic Stroke as a Presenting Feature of Multiple Myeloma (P3.279)
Conclusions:Stroke is a leading and preventable cause of disability in the US adult population. The majority of strokes are due to atherosclerotic vascular or cardioembolic disease. Understanding the diagnostic work up of stroke and recognizing rare etiologies like MM is important for stroke prevention. This brings to light the importance of recognizing stroke as an initial presenting feature of multiple myeloma and of multiple myeloma as an important treatable etiology of stroke.Disclosure: Dr. Chung has nothing to disclose. Dr. Ramamoorthy has nothing to disclose. Dr. Kar has nothing to disclose.
Source: Neurology - April 17, 2017 Category: Neurology Authors: Chung, S., Ramamoorthy, R., Kar, J. Tags: Cerebrovascular Disease Case Reports II Source Type: research

A pediatric institutional acute stroke protocol improves timely access to stroke treatment
AimWe aimed to evaluate whether an institutional acute stroke protocol (ASP) could accelerate the diagnosis and secondary treatment of pediatric stroke. MethodWe initiated an ASP in 2005. We compared 209 children (125 males, 84 females; median age 4.8y, interquartile range [IQR] 1.2–9.3y, range 0.09–17.7y) diagnosed with arterial ischemic stroke ‘pre‐protocol’ (1992–2004) to 112 children (60 males, 52 females; median age 5.8y, IQR 1.0–11.4y, range 0.08–17.7y) diagnosed ‘post‐protocol’ (2005–2012) for time‐to‐diagnosis, mode of diagnostic imaging, and time‐to‐treatment with antithrombotic med...
Source: Developmental Medicine and Child Neurology - July 31, 2016 Category: Child Development Authors: Melissa Shack, Andrea Andrade, Priyanka P Shah ‐Basak, Manohar Shroff, Mahendranath Moharir, Ivanna Yau, Rand Askalan, Daune MacGregor, Mubeen F Rafay, Gabrielle A deVeber Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Case report: Rapid improvement of crossed cerebellar diaschisis after intravascular laser irradiation of blood in a case of stroke
Rationale: Crossed cerebellar diaschisis (CCD) is a poor prognostic factor after stroke because without immediate cerebral reperfusion no further improvements in the patient's condition can be achieved. We investigated the clinical effects of intravascular laser irradiation therapy (ILIB) on CCD and evaluated the therapeutic effect in the sub-acute post-stroke stage. Patient concerns: The 77-year-old male with cerebral infarction in the territory of the right anterior cerebral artery only underwent conservative treatment including hydration and aspirin in the acute post-stroke stage. Diagnosis: He was diagnosed as stroke...
Source: Medicine - January 1, 2017 Category: Internal Medicine Tags: Research Article: Clinical Case Report Source Type: research

Stroke in the acute setting
Acute stroke and transient ischaemic attack (TIA) are focal neurological syndromes of vascular origin and should be treated as medical emergencies. Brain imaging with computed tomography or magnetic resonance imaging is required to distinguish ischaemic stroke from intracerebral haemorrhage, recognize non-stroke pathologies that mimic stroke and guide investigation into the underlying mechanism. Acute interventions of benefit in ischaemic stroke include intravenous thrombolysis with alteplase given within 4.5 hours of onset, endovascular thrombectomy within 6 hours of onset in selected patients, stroke unit care and aspirin.
Source: Medicine - January 22, 2017 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Keith W. Muir Tags: Acute medicine II Source Type: research

A Review of the Role of Transthoracic and Transesophageal Echocardiography, Computed Tomography, and Magnetic Resonance Imaging in Cardioembolic Stroke
Med Sci Monit. 2022 Jun 22;28:e936365. doi: 10.12659/MSM.936365.ABSTRACTStroke is a major source of morbidity and mortality worldwide, accounting for the second largest cause of mortality and the third greatest cause of disability. Stroke is frequently preceded by a transient ischemic attack (TIA). The etiologies of 20-30% of ischemic strokes are unknown, and thus are termed "cryptogenic strokes". About 25% of ischemic strokes are cardioembolic. Strokes occur at a rate of around 2% per year in individuals with heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF), with a strong correlation between stroke risk and the degree...
Source: Medical Science Monitor - June 22, 2022 Category: Research Authors: Sergiu Florin Arnautu Diana Aurora Arnautu Ana Lascu Andrei A Hajevschi Ciprian Ilie Ilie Rosca Abhinav Sharma Dragos Catalin Jianu Source Type: research

E-132 Successful mechanical thrombectomy in an 11-year-old patient with emergent large vessel occlusion acute ischemic stroke related to congenital complete heart block and recent covid-19 infection
ConclusionsThis is a first known report of a successful mechanical thrombectomy in a pediatric patient due to a large vessel occlusion related to congenital complete heart block and recent COVID-19 infection.Disclosures J. Ansari: None. D. Mata Canadas: None. M. Ayub: None. J. Caskey: None. P. Simoncini: None. R. Riel-Romero: None. P. Sharma: None. D. Jordan: None. H. Cuellar: None.
Source: Journal of NeuroInterventional Surgery - July 30, 2023 Category: Neurosurgery Authors: Ansari, J., Mata Canadas, D., Ayub, M., Caskey, J., Simoncini, P., Riel-Romero, R., Sharma, P., Jordan, D., Cuellar, H. Tags: SNIS 20th annual meeting electronic poster abstracts Source Type: research

Safe use of alteplase in a 10 months old infant with cardio-embolic stroke.
We present an infant with cardioembolic stroke treated with alteplase. He had hypoplastic left heart syndrome since birth. He underwent Norwood operation, followed by bidirectional cavopulmonary anastomosis at 3 months. On aspirin therapy he was well until heart failure developed at the age of 9 months with 2 thrombi in the right ventricle. During the course of enoxaparin therapy sudden acute left-sided haemiplegia occurred. The emergency brain CT scan was normal. Informed consent was obtained from parents after explaining the alteplase treatment protocol and possible complications. Alteplase was administered i.v. accordin...
Source: European Journal of Paediatric Neurology - April 19, 2013 Category: Neurology Authors: Rener-Primec Z, Svigelj V, Vesel S, Lovrič D, Skofljanec A Tags: Eur J Paediatr Neurol Source Type: research

Dabigatran etexilate: management in acute ischemic stroke.
Abstract A 54-year-old man treated with dabigatran experienced new onset of a stroke with a score of 9 on the National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale. Administration of recombinant tissue plasminogen activator (rtPA) was not recommended because of the dabigatran therapy. Angiography showed occlusion of the left middle cerebral artery by an embolic thrombus. Suction thrombectomy achieved flow through the inferior division of the artery. Computed tomography of the head showed possible intracranial hemorrhage, and dabigatran reversal was attempted with prothrombin complex concentrate and recombinant factor VIIa. C...
Source: American Journal of Critical Care - March 1, 2013 Category: Nursing Authors: Javedani PP, Horowitz BZ, Clark WM, Lutsep HL Tags: Am J Crit Care Source Type: research

A Case of Lenticulostriate Stroke Due to Minor Closed Head Injury in a 2-Year-Old Child: Role of Mineralizing Angiopathy
Conclusions Some infants can present with the onset of stroke-like symptoms after minor head injuries. Presence of linear calcifications of the basal ganglia noticed on brain computed tomography in many of these patients suggests that mineralizing angiopathy may be a predisposing factor for lenticulostriate stroke after minor closed head injury in infants. Brain magnetic resonance imaging to further delineate possible cerebral infarction is indicated.
Source: Pediatric Emergency Care - December 1, 2018 Category: Emergency Medicine Tags: Illustrative Cases Source Type: research

Acute Ischemic Stroke in Pregnancy
Stroke is an uncommon but serious potential complication of pregnancy. The management of acute ischemic stroke in pregnant women remains a complex challenge that extends beyond the limits of clinical trial evidence. Patient 1 was a 29-year-old woman 27 weeks into her first pregnancy, without remarkable past medical history or vascular risk factors. She was admitted 1 h after sudden onset of a left total anterior circulation syndrome (National Institute of Health Stroke Scale [NIHSS] score of 23). CT and angio-CT scans were normal. Thrombolysis was performed, with mild clinical improvement. Brain MRI showed multi-territoria...
Source: Case Reports in Neurology - February 8, 2019 Category: Neurology Source Type: research

Acute prolonged motor aura resembling ischemic stroke after COVID − 19 vaccination (CoronaVac): the first case report
In this study, we present the first case of stroke mimic after CoronaVac vaccination. After negative imaging studies had been performed repeatedly, we reach a conclusion that stroke is unlikely to be the cause. Presumably, this phenomenon could possibly have abnormal functional imaging study. Therefore, we believed that it might be due to cortical spreading depression, like migraine aura, which we had conducted a literature review.
Source: The Journal of Headache and Pain - August 12, 2021 Category: Neurology Source Type: research

COVID-19 Infection and Recurrent Stroke in Young Patients With Protein S Deficiency: A Case Report
Conclusions: SARS-CoV-2 infection potentializes the prothrombotic effect and vascular inflammation by accentuating protein S deficit. The place of steroids seems justifiable in the presence of symptoms of vasculitis in brain imaging.
Source: The Neurologist - November 1, 2021 Category: Neurology Tags: Case Report/Case Series Source Type: research

Effect of Alteplase Thrombolysis on Coagulation Function and Nerve Function of Patients with Ischemic Stroke
CONCLUSION: Alteplase thrombolysis showed benefits in mitigating the coagulation function and nerve function damage of patients with ischemic stroke, especially within 3 hours after the onset, with a high safety profile.PMID:35586691 | PMC:PMC9110162 | DOI:10.1155/2022/9440271
Source: Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine - May 19, 2022 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Hong-Ying Zhao Guo-Tao Yang Hui-Fang Zhang Wen-Hao Wang Source Type: research