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Tartarin H, Morotti A, Van Etten ES, Hausman-Kedem M, Charidimou A, Jouvent E, Susen S, Cordonnier C, Pasi M, Boulouis G. Uncommon Causes of Nontraumatic Intracerebral Hemorrhage. Stroke 2024; 55:1416-1427. [PMID: 38572651 DOI: 10.1161/strokeaha.123.043917] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/05/2024]
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Nontraumatic intracerebral hemorrhage is an important health issue. Although common causes such as hypertension and cerebral amyloid angiopathy predominantly affect the elderly, there exists a spectrum of uncommon etiologies that contribute to the overall incidence of intracerebral hemorrhage. The identification of these rare causes is essential for targeted clinical management, informed prognostication, and strategic secondary prevention where relevant. This topical review explores the uncommon intracerebral hemorrhage causes and provides practical clues for their clinical and imaging identification. By expanding the clinician's differential diagnosis, this review aims to bridge the gap between standard intracerebral hemorrhage classification systems and the nuanced reality of clinical practice.
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- Hugo Tartarin
- Diagnostic and Interventional Neuroradiology, University Hospital, Tours, France (H.T., G.B.)
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- Neurology Unit, Department of Clinical and Experimental Sciences, University of Brescia, Italy (A.M.)
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- Department of Neurology, Leiden University Medical Center, the Netherlands (E.S.V.E.)
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- Pediatric Neurology Institute, Dana-Dewk Children's Hospital, Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center, Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv Unisversity, Israel (M.H.-K.)
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- Neurology Department, Lariboisière Hosp, APHP and Université Paris Cité, France (E.J.)
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- Hematology and Transfusion Department, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Lille, France (S.S.)
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- Univ. Lille, Inserm, CHU Lille, U1172 - LilNCog - Lille Neuroscience and Cognition, France (C.C.)
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- Stroke unit, CHU Tours, Centre Val de Loire, France (M.P.)
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- Diagnostic and Interventional Neuroradiology, University Hospital, Tours, France (H.T., G.B.)
- INSERM 1253 iBrain, Tours, Centre Val de Loire, France (G.B.)
- CIC-IT 14.15, Tours, Centre Val de Loire, France (G.B.)
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Florez-Perdomo WA, Reyes Bello JS, García-Ballestas E, Moscote-Salazar LR, Barthélemy EJ, Janjua T, Maurya VP, Agrawal A. "Aneurysmal Subarachnoid Hemorrhage and Cocaine Consumption: A Systematic Review and Metanalysis". World Neurosurg 2024; 184:241-252.e2. [PMID: 38072159 DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2023.12.020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/23/2023] [Accepted: 12/04/2023] [Indexed: 01/14/2024]
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BACKGROUND The use of cocaine can lead to a variety of neurologic complications, including cerebral vasoconstriction, ischemia, aneurysm formation, and aneurysm rupture. A previous study has shown that cocaine use is associated with an increased risk of subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH). This study conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis of observational studies to assess the association between cocaine use and the risk of poor neurological outcomes and mortality in patients with SAH. METHODS A systematic review and meta-analysis were performed following the meta-analysis of observational studies in epidemiology (MOOSE) declaration for systematic reviews and the Cochrane Manual of Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guidelines. Randomized controlled trials (RCTs), nonrandomized clinical trials, and prospective and retrospective cohort studies that reported data about adults who suffered Aneurysmal Subarachnoid Hemorrhage (aSAH) after having consumed cocaine recreationally were included. Variables such as mortality, vasospasm, seizures, re-bleeding, and complications were analyzed. RESULTS After a thorough selection process, 14 studies involving 116,141 patients, of which 2227 had a history of cocaine consumption, were included in the analysis. There was a significant increase in overall unfavorable outcomes in aSAH patients with a history of cocaine use (OR 5.51 CI 95% [4.26-7.13] P = <0.0001; I2 = 78%), with higher mortality and poor neurologic outcomes. There were no significant differences in the risk of hydrocephalus, seizures, or re-bleeding. Cocaine use was found to increase the risk of vasospasm and overall complications. CONCLUSIONS This study insinuates that cocaine use is associated with worse clinical outcomes in aSAH patients. Despite the cocaine users did not exhibit a higher risk of certain complications such as hydrocephalus and seizures, they had an increased risk of vasospasm and overall complications. These findings highlight the importance of addressing the issue of cocaine consumption as a primary preventive measure to decrease the incidence of aSAH and improve patient outcomes.
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- William Andres Florez-Perdomo
- Department of Neurocritical Care, Colombian Clinical Research Group in Neurocritical Care, Bogota, Colombia; Department of Research, European Stroke Organization (ESO), Basel, Switzerland.
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- Department of Neurocritical Care, Colombian Clinical Research Group in Neurocritical Care, Bogota, Colombia
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- Department of Neurocritical Care, Colombian Clinical Research Group in Neurocritical Care, Bogota, Colombia
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- Department of Neurosurgery, SUNY Downstate Health sciences University, Brooklin, New York, USA
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- Department of Critical Care, Neurocritical Care Unit, Regions Hospital Saint Paul, Saint Paul, Minnessota, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Sanjay Gandhi Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences, Lucknow, India
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- Department of Neurosurgery, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Bhopal, India
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Rendon LF, Malta S, Leung J, Badenes R, Nozari A, Bilotta F. Cocaine and Ischemic or Hemorrhagic Stroke: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Clinical Evidence. J Clin Med 2023; 12:5207. [PMID: 37629248 PMCID: PMC10455873 DOI: 10.3390/jcm12165207] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/11/2023] [Revised: 07/30/2023] [Accepted: 08/03/2023] [Indexed: 08/27/2023] Open
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Cocaine consumption has increased over the last decade. The potent sympathomimetic effects of the drug can lead to serious neurovascular complications in the form of ischemic stroke (IS), intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH), or subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH). This systematic review and meta-analysis were designed to describe the clinical features and outcomes of patients suffering from IS, ICH, or SAH occurring in the context of cocaine use. The PubMed, Embase, Cochrane, and Web of Science libraries were queried in December 2022. Studies were included if they provided information regarding the epidemiology, clinical presentation, or outcomes in cocaine-associated strokes. Odds ratios (OR) were pooled using a random-effects model. A total of 36 papers were included. Strokes associated with cocaine use were more prevalent in younger populations and those of African American descent. Cocaine use increased the odds of IS, ICH, or SAH (OR = 5.05, p < 0.001). The odds of mortality (OR = 1.77, p = 0.0021), vasospasm (OR = 2.25, p = 0.0037), and seizures (OR = 1.61, p < 0.001) were also worse when strokes were associated with cocaine use. In addition to counseling patients on the benefits of drug cessation, clinicians should remain vigilant of the potential complications in patients who are hospitalized with cocaine-associated strokes.
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- Luis F. Rendon
- Department of Anesthesiology, Boston Medical Center, Boston, MA 02118, USA; (L.F.R.); (S.M.); (J.L.); (A.N.)
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Boston Medical Center, Boston, MA 02118, USA; (L.F.R.); (S.M.); (J.L.); (A.N.)
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Boston Medical Center, Boston, MA 02118, USA; (L.F.R.); (S.M.); (J.L.); (A.N.)
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- Department Anesthesiology and Surgical-Trauma Intensive Care, Hospital Clínico Universitario de Valencia, University of Valencia, 46010 Valencia, Spain
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Boston Medical Center, Boston, MA 02118, USA; (L.F.R.); (S.M.); (J.L.); (A.N.)
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care, Sapienza University of Rome, 00185 Rome, Italy;
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RCVS: by clinicians for clinicians-a narrative review. J Neurol 2023; 270:673-688. [PMID: 36305970 PMCID: PMC9615630 DOI: 10.1007/s00415-022-11425-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/20/2022] [Revised: 10/12/2022] [Accepted: 10/13/2022] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVE Reversible cerebral vasoconstriction syndrome may be underdiagnosed. It can be accompanied by various complications, mainly intracerebral hemorrhage and ischemic stroke. The clinical presentation of this condition varies according to its localization. The aims of this review are to raise awareness of the disease, especially in the presence of corresponding risk factors; to connect its precipitating factors, pathophysiology, and complications; and to compare various differential diagnoses of vasoconstriction. METHODS A review of the literature in PubMed/MEDLINE and Google Scholar was conducted from May 1997 until May 2022. RESULTS Reversible cerebral vasoconstriction syndrome, which is a clinical-radiological syndrome, is mainly characterized by the occurrence of thunderclap headache and widespread vasoconstriction. The most common precipitating factors are the use of vasoactive substances and postpartum status. The pathophysiology is currently assumed to include two mechanisms: sympathetic overactivity and endothelial dysfunction. From these mechanisms, it is possible to derive potential complications as well as the most important differential diagnoses: posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome, convexity subarachnoid hemorrhage, ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke, and primary angiitis of the central nervous system. CONCLUSION In general, the outcome of reversible cerebral vasoconstriction syndrome is very good. Vasospasm as well as thunderclap headache attacks can be fully reversible, and > 90% of patients are functionally independent at discharge.
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Chen SP, Wang SJ. Pathophysiology of reversible cerebral vasoconstriction syndrome. J Biomed Sci 2022; 29:72. [PMID: 36127720 PMCID: PMC9489486 DOI: 10.1186/s12929-022-00857-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/28/2022] [Accepted: 09/14/2022] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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Reversible cerebral vasoconstriction syndrome (RCVS) is a complex neurovascular disorder being recognized during the past two decades. It is characterized by multiple abrupt severe headaches and widespread cerebral vasoconstrictions, with potential complications such as ischemic stroke, convexity subarachnoid hemorrhage, intracerebral hemorrhage and posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome. The clinical features, imaging findings, and dynamic disease course have been delineated. However, the pathophysiology of RCVS remains elusive. Recent studies have had substantial progress in elucidating its pathogenesis. It is now believed that dysfunction of cerebral vascular tone and impairment of blood–brain barrier may play key roles in the pathophysiology of RCVS, which explains some of the clinical and radiological manifestations of RCVS. Some other potentially important elements include genetic predisposition, sympathetic overactivity, endothelial dysfunction, and oxidative stress, although the detailed molecular mechanisms are yet to be identified. In this review, we will summarize what have been revealed in the literature and elaborate how these factors could contribute to the pathophysiology of RCVS.
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- Shih-Pin Chen
- Department of Neurology, Neurological Institute, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei, 11217, Taiwan. .,Institute of Clinical Medicine, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei, Taiwan. .,Division of Translational Research, Department of Medical Research, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan. .,Brain Research Center & School of Medicine, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei, Taiwan.
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- Department of Neurology, Neurological Institute, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei, 11217, Taiwan. .,Brain Research Center & School of Medicine, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei, Taiwan.
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Reversible cerebral vasoconstriction syndrome: review of neuroimaging findings. Radiol Med 2022; 127:981-990. [PMID: 35932443 PMCID: PMC9362037 DOI: 10.1007/s11547-022-01532-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/15/2022] [Accepted: 07/22/2022] [Indexed: 12/04/2022]
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Reversible cerebral vasoconstriction syndrome (RCVS) is a group of disorders characterized by segmental narrowing and dilatation of medium-to-large cerebral arteries, clinically presenting with recurrent episodes of sudden-onset thunderclap headaches, with or without focal neurological deficits. Cerebral vasoconstriction is typically reversible, with spontaneous resolution within 3 months. Although the syndrome has generally a benign course, patients with neurological deficits may experience worse outcome. The main imaging finding is segmental constriction of intracranial arteries, which can be associated with subarachnoid hemorrhage and/or ischemic foci. Other possible findings are intracranial hemorrhage, subdural bleeding and cerebral edema. The latter may have a pattern which can resemble that of posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome, a condition that can overlap with RCVS. New imaging techniques, such as vessel wall imaging and arterial spin labeling, are proving useful in RCVS and are giving new insights into the pathophysiology of this condition. In this paper, we aim to review neuroimaging findings of RCVS.
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Guo Y, Zhang Y, Hou Y, Guo P, Wang X, Zhang S, Yang P. Anticonstriction Effect of MCA in Rats by Danggui Buxue Decoction. Front Pharmacol 2021; 12:749915. [PMID: 34867357 PMCID: PMC8634798 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2021.749915] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/30/2021] [Accepted: 09/29/2021] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Objective: Danggui Buxue decoction (DBD), consisting of Angelicae Sinensis Radix (ASR) and Astragali Radix (AR), is a famous prescription with the function of antivasoconstriction. This study intends to probe its mechanisms on the relaxation of the middle cerebral artery (MCA). Methods: Vascular tension of rat MCA was measured using a DMT620 M system. First, the identical series of concentrations of DBD, ASR, and AR were added into resting KCl and U46619 preconstricted MCA. According to the compatibility ratio, their dilatation effects were further investigated on KCl and U46619 preconstricted vessels. Third, four K+ channel blockers were employed to probe the vasodilator mechanism on KCl-contracted MCA. We finally examined the effects of DBD, ASR, and AR on the vascular tone of U46619-contracted MCA in the presence or absence of Ca2+. Results: Data suggested that DBD, ASR, and AR can relax on KCl and U46619 precontracted MCA with no effects on resting vessels. The vasodilator effect of ASR was greater than those of DBD and AR on KCl-contracted MCA. For U46619-contracted MCA, ASR showed a stronger vasodilator effect than DBD and AR at low concentrations, but DBD was stronger than ASR at high concentrations. Amazingly, the vasodilator effect of DBD was stronger than that of AR at all concentrations on two vasoconstrictors which evoked MCA. The vasodilator effect of ASR was superior to that of DBD at a compatibility ratio on KCl-contracted MCA at low concentrations, while being inferior to DBD at high concentrations. However, DBD exceeded AR in vasodilating MCA at all concentrations. For U46619-constricted MCA, DBD, ASR, and AR had almost identical vasodilation. The dilation of DBD and AR on KCl-contracted MCA was independent of K+ channel blockers. However, ASR may inhibit the K+ channel opening partially through synergistic interactions with Gli and BaCl2. DBD, ASR, and AR may be responsible for inhibiting [Ca2+]out, while ASR and AR can also inhibit [Ca2+]in. Conclusion: DBD can relax MCA with no effects on resting vessels. The mechanism may be related to ASR’s inhibition of KATP and Kir channels. Meanwhile, the inhibition of [Ca2+]out by DBD, ASR, and AR as well as the inhibition of [Ca2+]in by ASR and AR may contribute to dilate MCA.
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- Ying Guo
- School of Basic Medical College, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China.,Chengdu Fifth People's Hospital, Chengdu, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, Innovative Institute of Chinese Medicine and Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, Innovative Institute of Chinese Medicine and Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, Innovative Institute of Chinese Medicine and Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China.,Chengdu Integrated TCM and Western Medicine Hospital, Chengdu, China
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- Chengdu Fifth People's Hospital, Chengdu, China
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Garg A, Starr M, Rocha M, Ortega-Gutierrez S. Early Risk of Readmission Following Hospitalization for Reversible Cerebral Vasoconstriction Syndrome. Neurology 2021; 96:e2912-e2919. [PMID: 33952654 PMCID: PMC8253564 DOI: 10.1212/wnl.0000000000012107] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/15/2020] [Accepted: 03/11/2021] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE For evaluation of 90-day readmissions after an inpatient admission for reversible cerebral vasoconstriction syndrome (RCVS), hospitalizations due to RCVS were identified from the Nationwide Readmissions Database from 2016 to 2017. METHODS The primary outcome of interest was nonelective readmission within 90 days of index hospitalization discharge. Survival analysis was performed, and multivariable Cox proportional hazards regression was used to determine the factors associated with readmission. RESULTS Among the 1,157 hospitalizations due to RCVS during the study period (mean ± SD age 48.6 ± 16.1 years, women 76.4%), 164 (14.2%) patients had nonelective readmission within 90 days of discharge. The most common reasons for readmissions included acute cerebrovascular events (18.9%), continued or recurrent symptoms of RCVS (13.4%), infections (11.6%), and headache (9.8%). Diabetes, history of tobacco use, opioid use, and longer length of index hospitalization were independent predictors of 90-day readmission. For readmissions, the mean (SD) length of stay was 5.2 (6.1) days, and the mean (SD) cost per hospitalization was $14,214 ($15,140). There was no in-hospital mortality; however, 37.2% of patients were not discharged to home. CONCLUSION Nearly 14% of patients with RCVS are readmitted within 90 days of discharge, and a significant proportion of these readmissions are due to the ongoing/recurrent symptoms or neurologic sequelae of RCVS. Given that these patients are at a risk of early recurrence/worsening of their symptoms, an early postdischarge follow-up plan may need to be integrated into their care.
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- Aayushi Garg
- From the Department of Neurology (A.G.) and Department of Neurology, Neurosurgery, and Radiology (S.O.-G.), University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City; and Department of Neurology (M.S., M.R.), University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, PA
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- From the Department of Neurology (A.G.) and Department of Neurology, Neurosurgery, and Radiology (S.O.-G.), University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City; and Department of Neurology (M.S., M.R.), University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, PA
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- From the Department of Neurology (A.G.) and Department of Neurology, Neurosurgery, and Radiology (S.O.-G.), University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City; and Department of Neurology (M.S., M.R.), University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, PA
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- From the Department of Neurology (A.G.) and Department of Neurology, Neurosurgery, and Radiology (S.O.-G.), University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City; and Department of Neurology (M.S., M.R.), University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, PA.
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Singhal AB. Re: Predictors and outcomes of hemorrhagic stroke in reversible cerebral vasoconstriction syndrome (Garg et al., Volume 421, 117312, February 15, 2021). J Neurol Sci 2021; 424:117427. [PMID: 33810880 DOI: 10.1016/j.jns.2021.117427] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/03/2021] [Accepted: 03/25/2021] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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- Aneesh B Singhal
- Department of Neurology, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA, United States.
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Garg A, Ortega-Gutierrez S. Reply to the letter to the editor regarding "predictors and outcomes of hemorrhagic stroke in reversible cerebral vasoconstriction syndrome". J Neurol Sci 2021; 424:117429. [PMID: 33867163 DOI: 10.1016/j.jns.2021.117429] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/24/2021] [Accepted: 03/25/2021] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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- Aayushi Garg
- Department of Neurology, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City, IA, USA
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- Department of Neurology, Neurosurgery, and Radiology, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City, IA, USA.
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Garg A, Starr M, Rocha M, Ortega-Gutierrez S. Predictors and outcomes of ischemic stroke in reversible cerebral vasoconstriction syndrome. J Neurol 2021; 268:3020-3025. [PMID: 33646329 DOI: 10.1007/s00415-021-10456-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/05/2021] [Revised: 02/08/2021] [Accepted: 02/09/2021] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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INTRODUCTION The clinical factors predisposing to ischemic stroke in reversible cerebral vasoconstriction syndrome (RCVS) are unclear. In this observational cross-sectional study, we aimed to evaluate the risk factors and clinical outcomes associated with the development of ischemic stroke in patients with RCVS. METHODS We utilized the Nationwide Readmissions Database 2016-2017 to identify all hospitalizations with RCVS, with or without acute ischemic stroke. Independent predictors of and clinical outcomes associated with ischemic stroke were analyzed using logistic regression. RESULTS Among 1065 hospitalizations for RCVS (mean ± SD age 49.0 ± 16.7 years, female 69.7%), 267 (25.1%) had ischemic stroke. Patients with ischemic stroke were more likely to have hypertension (OR 2.33, 95% CI 1.51-3.60), diabetes (OR 1.81, 95% CI 1.11-2.98), and tobacco use (OR 1.64, 95% CI 1.16-2.33) and were less likely to have a history of migraine (OR 0.56, 95% CI 0.35-0.90). Ischemic stroke was associated with higher odds of cerebral edema (OR 3.15, 95% CI 1.31-7.57) and respiratory failure (OR 2.39, 95% CI 1.28-4.44). Patients with ischemic stroke also had longer hospital stay by a mean duration of 6.7 days, P < 0.001, higher hospital charges by a mean of $72,961, P < 0.001, and a higher likelihood of not being discharged to home (OR 3.57, 95% CI 2.39-5.33). They had higher in-hospital mortality rate; however, the difference was not statistically significant. CONCLUSION Ischemic stroke affects nearly 25% of patients with RCVS and is associated with adverse clinical outcomes. RCVS patients with cerebrovascular risk factors might have a higher predisposition for developing ischemic lesions during the disease process.
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- Aayushi Garg
- Department of Neurology, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City, IA, USA
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- Department of Neurology, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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- Department of Neurology, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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- Department of Neurology, Neurosurgery, and Radiology, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, 200 Hawkins Dr, Iowa City, IA, 52242, USA.
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