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Frequency of New Pulmonary Neoplasm Incidentally Detected by Computed Tomography Angiography in Acute Stroke Patients—A Single-Center Study
Incidental findings of suspect lung opacities are common in computed tomography (CT)–based thorax examinations, especially in high-risk patients, such as stroke patients. Screening with CT of the thorax has detected lung cancer in approximately .31%-1.20% of high-risk populations. The aim of the present study was to report the frequency of suspect lung opacities on routine acute stroke imaging.
Source: Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases - March 25, 2015 Category: Neurology Authors: Line Bentsen, Anders Christensen, Inger Havsteen, Hanne Hansen, Christian Ovesen, Hanne Christensen Source Type: research

A Case of Perioperative Stroke Caused by Tumour Embolus. (P6.244)
CONCLUSIONS: Tumour embolism has previously been described with primary and secondary lung neoplasms, as well as cardiac tumours. Although rare, this should be considered as a potential cause of perioperative stroke in patients after cancer surgery.Study Supported by: Non-applicable.Disclosure: Dr. Hughes has nothing to disclose. Dr. Hunter has nothing to disclose. Dr. Campbell has nothing to disclose. Dr. Brady has nothing to disclose. Dr. Herron has nothing to disclose. Dr. Smyth has nothing to disclose. Dr. Rennie has nothing to disclose. Dr. Hunt has received personal compensation for activities with Eisai Inc., UCB Ph...
Source: Neurology - April 9, 2014 Category: Neurology Authors: Hughes, S., Hunter, A., Campbell, J., Brady, A., Herron, B., Smyth, G., Rennie, I., Hunt, S. Tags: Cerebrovascular Disease and Interventional Neurology: Case Reports Source Type: research

Acute ischaemic stroke and myocardial infarction after chemotherapy with vinorelbine for non-small cell lung cancer: a case report.
We report about a 70-year-old male with metastatic non-small cell lung cancer who received vinorelbine as an outpatient. The patient presents with a cardiovascular risk profile. He was admitted to the hospital 3 days later with acute left-sided hemiplegia and hemianopia. Brain computed tomography (CT) demonstrated acute right hemispheric ischaemic stroke. Nine days after admission, the patient additionally suffered ST elevation myocardial infarction. A coronary angiogram demonstrated high grade stenosis of the right coronary artery treated with two bare-metal stents. Caution should be noted in patients who present with a c...
Source: Journal of Chemotherapy - November 18, 2015 Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: J Chemother Source Type: research

Ischemic stroke caused by giant cell arteritis associated with pulmonary adenocarcinoma
We describe a 77-year-old man with a sudden onset of dizziness, vomiting, and gait disturbances. Following imaging studies, a diagnosis of bulbar ischemic stroke with left vertebral artery stenosis was made. Based on a history of polymyalgia rheumatica, on laboratory tests, and brain digital subtraction angiography, a diagnosis of GCA was advanced and the patient underwent high-dose steroidal therapy. After a total body 18-FGD PET imaging, a pulmonary adenocarcinoma was found.Vertebral artery involvement is a rare but important occurrence in GCA as it carries a high mortality rate, and may require a vigorous therapeutic ap...
Source: Journal of Clinical Neuroscience - November 5, 2019 Category: Neuroscience Source Type: research

CT diagnostic reference levels based on clinical indications: results of a large-scale European survey
ConclusionsThis is the first study reporting on feasibility of establishing CT DRLs based on CI using European data. Resulting values will serve as a baseline for comparison with local radiological practice, national authorities when DRLs are set/updated, or as a guideline for local DRL establishment.Key Points•First study reporting on the feasibility of establishing CT diagnostic reference levels based on clinical indication using data collected across Europe.•Only one-fourth of the hospitals had CT machines less than 5 years old.•Large dose variations were observed among hospitals and CT protocols were quite differ...
Source: European Radiology - January 15, 2021 Category: Radiology Source Type: research

Diagnostic reference levels and median doses for common clinical indications of CT: findings from an international registry
ConclusionsDRLs for CTDIvol and DLP for EUCLID clinical indications from diverse organizations were established and can contribute to dose optimization. These values were usually significantly higher in the US than in Europe.Key Points•Registry data were used to create benchmarks for 10 common indications for CT identified by the European Society of Radiology.•Observed US radiation doses were higher than European for 9 of 10 indications (except chronic sinusitis).•The presented diagnostic reference levels and median doses highlight potentially unnecessary variation in radiation dose.
Source: European Radiology - October 13, 2021 Category: Radiology Source Type: research

Endovascular repair for retrograde type A intramural hematoma with focal intimal disruption in descending aorta
CONCLUSIONS: TEVAR provides a safe and effective treatment strategy for selected patients with retrograde type A IMH, and FID developed in descending aorta could be the possible treatment target. However, RAAD remains one of the most serious postoperative complications of concern.PMID:34422353 | PMC:PMC8339735 | DOI:10.21037/jtd-21-574
Source: Journal of Thoracic Disease - August 23, 2021 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Jiehua Li Xiaolong Zhang Yuan Peng Lunchang Wang Tun Wang Xin Li Hao He Quanming Li Chang Shu Source Type: research

Nomograms Based on the Advanced Lung Cancer Inflammation Index for the Prediction of Coronary Artery Disease and Calcification
CONCLUSIONS: ALI is an independent predictor of CAD, CAC, and CAD with CAC. Our ALI-based nomograms can provide accurate and individualized risk predictions for patients with suspected CAD.PMID:34786986 | DOI:10.1177/10760296211060455
Source: Clinical Lung Cancer - November 17, 2021 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Wenjun Fan Ying Zhang Yixiang Liu Zhenjiang Ding Yueqiao Si Fei Shi Jingyi Liu Lixian Sun Source Type: research

Endovascular Management of Life-Threatening Hemoptysis in Primary Lung Cancer: A Retrospective Study
ConclusionEndovascular treatment for primary lung cancer-related hemoptysis is effective but not uneventful.
Source: CardioVascular and Interventional Radiology - June 13, 2023 Category: Radiology Source Type: research