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Early High-dosage Atorvastatin Treatment Improved Serum Immune-inflammatory Markers and Functional Outcome in Acute Ischemic Strokes Classified as Large Artery Atherosclerotic Stroke: A Randomized Trial
Abstract: Statins have beneficial effects on cerebral circulation and brain parenchyma during ischemic stroke and reperfusion. The primary hypothesis of this randomized parallel trial was that treatment with 80 mg/day of atorvastatin administered early at admission after acute atherosclerotic ischemic stroke could reduce serum levels of markers of immune-inflammatory activation of the acute phase and that this immune-inflammatory modulation could have a possible effect on prognosis of ischemic stroke evaluated by some outcome indicators. We enrolled 42 patients with acute ischemic stroke classified as large arteries ath...
Source: Medicine - March 1, 2016 Category: Internal Medicine Tags: Research Article: Clinical Trial/Experimental Study Source Type: research

Safety of intravenous thrombolysis for acute ischaemic stroke including concomitant neoplastic disease sufferers – experience from Poland
ConclusionIntravenous thrombolysis performed in Caucasian stroke patients with past or current neoplastic diseases, but not in the course of chemo‐ and radiotherapy, can be a safe and effective method of treatment. In making decision on the thrombolytic treatment, the risk of bleeding complications and the life expectancy should be assessed.
Source: International Journal of Clinical Practice - February 27, 2015 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: P. Sobolewski, W. Brola, W. Szczuchniak, M. Fudala, A. Sobota Tags: Original Paper Source Type: research

Potential advantages of Chinese medicine Taohong Siwu Decoction (桃红四物汤) combined with tissue-plasminogen activator for alleviating middle cerebral artery occlusion-induced embolic stroke in rats
Conclusions A combination of low-dose rt-PA and TSD after embolic stroke reduced infarct volume, improved cerebral blood flow and provided neuroprotection and these effects were associated with reduction of apoptosis and attenuation of HIF-1α, TNF-α and iNOS expression. These results provide a positive contribution to better understand the therapeutic value of the combination of TSD with rt-PA in ischemic stroke and may support further clinical evaluation.
Source: Chinese Journal of Integrative Medicine - September 24, 2014 Category: Internal Medicine Source Type: research

An Autopsy Case of Lambl's Excrescences with Trousseau Syndrome that Caused Cardioembolic Stroke.
Authors: Hirayama T, Morioka H, Fujiwara H, Iwamoto K, Kiyozuka T, Takeo H, Ikeda K, Kano O Abstract The frequency and risk of embolism by Lambl's excrescences (LEs) remain unclear. We herein report an autopsy case of LEs that caused cardioembolic stroke. A 74-year-old man with colon cancer was hospitalized for ischemic stroke. His D-dimer levels were elevated. Thus, a diagnosis of ischemic stroke with Trousseau syndrome was made. At the autopsy, we found LEs in the aortic valves and thromboembolism of the brain blood vessels. This finding demonstrated that fibrin clots had adhered to the LEs because of coagulation...
Source: Internal Medicine - August 14, 2020 Category: Internal Medicine Tags: Intern Med Source Type: research

The resolution of carotid arterial thrombus by oral anticoagulation after IV thrombolysis for chemotherapy-induced stroke: A case report
Rationale: Cancer-related stroke has been regarded as an emerging subtype of ischemic event. Acute treatment for this subtype may include the antiplatelet agents, anticoagulants, or endovascular intervention. Patient concerns: A 63-year-old woman with sudden-onset right hemiparesis and conscious change was sent to our emergency department. The patient had underlying sigmoid adenocarcinoma and received chemotherapy FOLFIRI (FOL, folinic acid; F, fluorouracil; and IRI, irinotecan) with targeted therapy cetuximab following lower anterior resection since the diagnosis was made. Diagnoses: Brain magnetic resonance angio...
Source: Medicine - August 28, 2020 Category: Internal Medicine Tags: Research Article: Clinical Case Report Source Type: research

Embolic Stroke Due to a Mural Thrombus in the Ascending Aorta Following Cisplatin-based Chemotherapy.
Authors: Ochiai Y, Tsunogae M, Ueda M Abstract A 59-year-old woman with small-cell lung carcinoma achieved tumor disappearance after cisplatin-based chemotherapy (CBC) and radiation treatment but subsequently experienced right hemiparesis and aphasia. Brain magnetic resonance imaging revealed a left middle cerebral artery territory acute infarction and left internal carotid artery occlusion. Ultrasonography revealed a mobile thrombus in the left common and internal carotid arteries, and contrast computed tomography revealed a mural thrombus in the ascending aorta. Based on these findings, embolic stroke due to aort...
Source: Internal Medicine - October 24, 2020 Category: Internal Medicine Tags: Intern Med Source Type: research

Cerebral ischemic events in patients with pancreatic cancer: A retrospective cohort study of 17 patients and a literature review
Abstract: Stroke is a dramatic complication of pancreatic cancer with mechanisms related to oncological disease. A better description of the characteristics of cerebrovascular events would help better understand the pathogeny and protect vulnerable patients. We thus conducted a descriptive analysis of clinical, biological, and radiological features of patients from our centers and literature. We reviewed consecutive cases of patients who presented cerebrovascular events and pancreatic cancer in 4 stroke units in Lorrain (France) between January 1, 2009 and March 31, 2015, and all reported cases of literature. We identifie...
Source: Medicine - June 1, 2016 Category: Internal Medicine Tags: Research Article: Observational Study Source Type: research

Efficacy and mechanism of acupuncture for ischemic poststroke depression: Study protocol for a multicenter single-blinded randomized sham-controlled trial
Conclusion: The present research is designed to investigate efficacy and mechanism of traditional acupuncture therapy on ischemic PSD, also to explore the correlation between cerebra metabolic and serologic factors, and ischemic PSD. With this research, we are looking forward to find out an appropriate alternative nondrug therapy for PSD people to alleviate the adverse effects and drug dependence caused by antidepressants.
Source: Medicine - February 1, 2019 Category: Internal Medicine Tags: Research Article: Study Protocol Clinical Trial Source Type: research

Fatal antiphospholipid syndrome following endoscopic transnasal-transsphenoidal surgery for a pituitary tumor: A case report
Conclusion: If patients have a history of cerebral stroke in their early life, such as a young stroke, the APS and higher risk of developing fatal APS after major surgery should be considered. The optimal management of APS remains controversial. The best treatment strategies are only early diagnosis and aggressive therapies combing of anticoagulant, corticosteroid, and plasma exchange. The intravenous immunoglobulin is prescribed for patients with refractory APS.
Source: Medicine - January 1, 2017 Category: Internal Medicine Tags: Research Article: Clinical Case Report Source Type: research

Role of MRI in Cerebral Venous Thrombosis
ConclusionDural venous occlusion can occur due to many factors as thrombosis, inflammatory conditions of the brain and tumors. Cerebral venous thrombosis (CVT) has long been a neglected entity because of complexities in diagnosis and non-specific clinical presentation. Conventional MRI and phase contrast MRV in conjugation with recent techniques such SWI& DWI were considered more accurate diagnostic tool, non invasive, non ionizing, with high resolution in evaluating patients with suspected cerebral venous occlusion or thrombosis. It is also considered very useful to demonstrate brain parenchymal affection, the age or ...
Source: QJM - October 1, 2021 Category: Internal Medicine Source Type: research

Portable disposable ultrathin endoscopy tested through percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy
Conclusions: Our study shows that portable DUE in facilities without endoscopy equipment may be clinically feasible.
Source: Medicine - November 1, 2016 Category: Internal Medicine Tags: Research Article: Clinical Trial/Experimental Study Source Type: research

Seizure syndrome as a first manifestation of solitary tumor-like mass lesion of PACNS: Two case reports
Rationale: Primary angiitis of the central nervous system (PACNS) is an inflammatory disease involving cerebrovascular and parenchymal, and solitary tumor-like mass lesion of PACNS (TLML-PACNS) is frequently misdiagnosed as neoplastic or other inflammatory diseases. However, seizure syndrome as a first manifestation of TLML-PACNS has rarely reported before. Patient concerns: Here, we report 2 cases of seizure syndrome, which was the first sign that presented prior to the diagnosis of TLML-PACNS by brain biopsy. Diagnoses: A mass lesion in the white and gray matters was detected by magnetic resonance imaging. The patholog...
Source: Medicine - March 1, 2017 Category: Internal Medicine Tags: Research Article: Clinical Case Report Source Type: research

Palliative Care in Neurology
Palliative medicine is a specialty that focuses on improving the quality of life for patients with serious or advanced medical conditions, and it is appropriate at any stage of disease, including at the time of diagnosis. Neurologic conditions tend to have high symptom burdens, variable disease courses, and poor prognoses that affect not only patients but also their families and caregivers. Patients with a variety of neurologic conditions such as Parkinson disease, dementia, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, brain tumors, stroke, and acute neurologic illnesses have substantial unmet needs that can be addressed through a combi...
Source: Mayo Clinic Proceedings - October 1, 2017 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Maisha T. Robinson, Robert G. Holloway Tags: Symposium on neurosciences Source Type: research

Effects of Flower Buds Extract of Tussilago farfara on Focal Cerebral Ischemia in Rats and Inflammatory Response in BV2 Microglia
ConclusionsFF extract has a neuroprotective effect in ischemic stroke by the decrease of brain infarction, and the inhibition of neuronal death and microglial activation-mediated inflammatory responses.
Source: Chinese Journal of Integrative Medicine - August 8, 2018 Category: Internal Medicine Source Type: research

Acute basilar artery occlusion with recurrent shivering: A case report
Rationale: Shivering is an important physiological response of the body that causes muscle tremors to maintain temperature homeostasis. Traumatic brain injuries that affect the hypothalamus cause hypothermia, and physical removal of suprasellar tumors causes thermoregulation imbalance. However, no study has reported shivering due to ischemic stroke. Patient concerns: A 58-year-old male patient was admitted to our emergency department to evaluate severe stenosis of the basilar artery. While waiting for further examination, he exhibited coarse shivering and severe dysarthria. Diagnosis: Brain computed tomography angi...
Source: Medicine - September 25, 2020 Category: Internal Medicine Tags: Research Article: Clinical Case Report Source Type: research