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Zhang D, Qin H, Chen W, Xiang J, Jiang M, Zhang L, Zhou K, Hu Y. Utilizing network pharmacology, molecular docking, and animal models to explore the therapeutic potential of the WenYang FuYuan recipe for cerebral ischemia-reperfusion injury through AGE-RAGE and NF-κB/p38MAPK signaling pathway modulation. Exp Gerontol 2024; 191:112448. [PMID: 38697555 DOI: 10.1016/j.exger.2024.112448] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/21/2024] [Revised: 04/13/2024] [Accepted: 04/29/2024] [Indexed: 05/05/2024]
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BACKGROUND Stroke is a debilitating condition with high morbidity, disability, and mortality that significantly affects the quality of life of patients. In China, the WenYang FuYuan recipe is widely used to treat ischemic stroke. However, the underlying mechanism remains unknown, so exploring the potential mechanism of action of this formula is of great practical significance for stroke treatment. OBJECTIVE This study employed network pharmacology, molecular docking, and in vivo experiments to clarify the active ingredients, potential targets, and molecular mechanisms of the WenYang FuYuan recipe in cerebral ischemia-reperfusion injury, with a view to providing a solid scientific foundation for the subsequent study of this recipe. MATERIALS AND METHODS Active ingredients of the WenYang FuYuan recipe were screened using the traditional Chinese medicine systems pharmacology database and analysis platform. Network pharmacology approaches were used to explore the potential targets and mechanisms of action of the WenYang FuYuan recipe for the treatment of cerebral ischemia-reperfusion injury. The Middle Cerebral Artery Occlusion/Reperfusion 2 h Sprague Dawley rat model was prepared, and TTC staining and modified neurological severity score were applied to examine the neurological deficits in rats. HE staining and Nissl staining were applied to examine the pathological changes in rats. Immunofluorescence labeling and Elisa assay were applied to examine the expression levels of certain proteins and associated factors, while qRT-PCR and Western blotting were applied to examine the expression levels of linked proteins and mRNAs in disease-related signaling pathways. RESULTS We identified 62 key active ingredients in the WenYang FuYuan recipe, with 222 highly significant I/R targets, forming 138 pairs of medication components and component-targets, with the top five being Quercetin, Kaempferol, Luteolin, β-sitosterol, and Stigmasterol. The key targets included TP53, RELA, TNF, STAT1, and MAPK14 (p38MAPK). Targets related to cerebral ischemia-reperfusion injury were enriched in chemical responses, enzyme binding, endomembrane system, while enriched pathways included lipid and atherosclerosis, fluid shear stress and atherosclerosis, AGE-RAGE signaling in diabetic complications. In addition, the main five active ingredients and targets in the WenYang FuYuan recipe showed high binding affinity (e.g. Stigmasterol and MAPK14, total energy <-10.5 Kcal/mol). In animal experiments, the WenYang FuYuan recipe reduced brain tissue damage, increased the number of surviving neurons, and down-regulated S100β and RAGE protein expression. Moreover, the relative expression levels of key targets such as TP53, RELA and p38MAPK mRNA were significantly down-regulated in the WenYang FuYuan recipe group, and serum IL-6 and TNF-a factor levels were reduced. After WenYang FuYuan recipe treatment, the AGE-RAGE signaling pathway and downstream NF-kB/p38MAPK signaling pathway-related proteins were significantly modulated. CONCLUSION This study utilized network pharmacology, molecular docking, and animal experiments to identify the potential mechanism of the WenYang FuYuan recipe, which may be associated with the regulation of the AGE-RAGE signaling pathway and the inhibition of target proteins and mRNAs in the downstream NF-kB/p38MAPK pathway.
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- Ding Zhang
- Guangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanning, China
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- Guangxi University of Chinese Medicine First Affiliated Hospital, Nanning, China
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- Guangxi University of Chinese Medicine First Affiliated Hospital, Nanning, China
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- Guangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanning, China
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- Guangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanning, China
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- Guangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanning, China
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- Guangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanning, China
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- Guangxi University of Chinese Medicine First Affiliated Hospital, Nanning, China.
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Bao Y, Ning B. The effect of stent retriever mechanical thrombectomy combined with tirofiban in treating acute ischemic stroke. Int J Neurosci 2024:1-8. [PMID: 38597661 DOI: 10.1080/00207454.2024.2341921] [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: 02/27/2024] [Accepted: 04/07/2024] [Indexed: 04/11/2024]
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OBJECTIVE To analyze the effectiveness of stent retriever mechanical thrombectomy combined with tirofiban in treating acute ischemic stroke. METHODS Markedly effective is defined as an SIS score of over 90, effective is indicated by an SIS score of between 50-90, and a score of below 50 suggests ineffective treatment results. RESULTS ①The treatment's overall effectiveness in the observation group (91.30%) was significantly higher than that in the control group (75.56%) (p < 0.05). ②The vascular recanalization rate in the observation group (89.13%) was significantly higher than that in the control group (71.11%) (p < 0.05). ③The stent retrieval operation count (2.41 ± 0.23) was significantly lower in the observation group than in the control group (1.29 ± 0.16) (p < 0.05). ④ After treatment, the platelet aggregation rate (10.74 ± 3.95) and NIHSS scores (6.58 ± 1.04) were significantly lower, and the Barthel index (77.86 ± 7.21) was significantly higher in the observation group compared to the control group (26.47 ± 5.12, 7.75 ± 2.36, 68.12 ± 6.15) (p < 0.05). All platelet aggregation rate, NIHSS scores and Barthel Index showed significant improvement after treatment when compared to those before treatment (p < 0.05). CONCLUSION The combined application of stent retriever mechanical thrombectomy and tirofiban in acute ischemic stroke treatment shows promising effectiveness. Compared to stent retriever alone, tirofiban adjunctive therapy enhances vascular recanalization, reduces retrieval procedures, shortens treatment duration, inhibits platelet aggregation, and improves neurological function recovery, daily living activities, and prognosis. Moreover, it doesn't significantly increase symptom-related risks.
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Liu C, Li F, Chen L, Huang J, Sang H, Nguyen TN, Saver JL, Abdalkader M, Kong W, Yang J, Guo C, Gong C, Huang L, Pan Y, Wang X, Chen Y, Qiu Z, Zi W. Effects of tirofiban on large vessel occlusion stroke are modified by etiology and renal function. Ann Clin Transl Neurol 2024; 11:618-628. [PMID: 38156359 DOI: 10.1002/acn3.51982] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/09/2023] [Revised: 12/05/2023] [Accepted: 12/16/2023] [Indexed: 12/30/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE Renal function can modify the outcomes of large vessel occlusion (LVO) stroke across stroke etiologies in disparate degrees. The presence of renal function deficit can also impair the pharmacokinetics of tirofiban. Hence, this study aimed to investigate the roles of renal function in determining efficacy and safety of intravenous tirofiban before endovascular treatment (EVT) for acute ischemic stroke patients with large vessel occlusion (LVO). METHODS This study was a post hoc exploratory analysis of the RESCUE-BT trial. The primary outcome was the proportion of patients achieving functional independence (modified Rankin scale 0-2) at 90 days, and the primary safety outcome was the rate of symptomatic intracranial hemorrhage (sICH). RESULTS Among 908 individuals with available serum creatinine, decreased estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) status was noted more commonly in patients with cardioembolic stroke (CE), while large artery atherosclerosis (LAA) was predominant in patients with normal renal function. In LAA with normal renal function, tirofiban was associated with higher rates of functional independence at 90 days (41.67% vs 59.80%, p = 0.003). However, for LVO patients with renal dysfunction, tirofiban did not improve functional outcomes for any of the etiologies (LAA, p = 0.876; CE, p = 0.662; others, p = 0.894) and significantly increased the risk of sICH among non-LAA patients (p = 0.020). Mediation analysis showed tirofiban reduced thrombectomy passes (12.27%) and drug/placebo to recanalization time (14.25%) mediated its effects on functional independence. CONCLUSION This present study demonstrated the importance of evaluating renal function before administering intravenous tirofiban among patients with LVO who are planned to undergo EVT.
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- Chang Liu
- Department of Neurology, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Neurology, Xinqiao Hospital and The Second Affiliated Hospital, Army Medical University (Third Military Medical University), Chongqing, China
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- Department of Neurology, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Neurology, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Neurology, Affiliated Hangzhou First People's Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Neurology, Boston Medical Center, Boston University Chobanian and Avedisian School of Medicine, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Neurology, University of California in Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, USA
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- Department of Radiology, Boston Medical Center, Boston University Chobanian and Avedisian School of Medicine, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Department of Neurology, Xinqiao Hospital and The Second Affiliated Hospital, Army Medical University (Third Military Medical University), Chongqing, China
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- Department of Neurology, Xinqiao Hospital and The Second Affiliated Hospital, Army Medical University (Third Military Medical University), Chongqing, China
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- Department of Neurology, Xinqiao Hospital and The Second Affiliated Hospital, Army Medical University (Third Military Medical University), Chongqing, China
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- Department of Neurology, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Neurology, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Neurology, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Neurology, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Neurology, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Neurology, The 903rd Hospital of The Chinese People's Liberation Army, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Neurology, Xinqiao Hospital and The Second Affiliated Hospital, Army Medical University (Third Military Medical University), Chongqing, China
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Brake A, Heskett C, Alam N, Fry L, Le K, Mahnken JD, Abraham M. Glycoprotein inhibitors as a first line rescue treatment after unsuccessful recanalization of endovascular thrombectomy: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Interv Neuroradiol 2024:15910199241226470. [PMID: 38204180 DOI: 10.1177/15910199241226470] [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: 01/12/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Intracranial atherosclerotic disease (ICAD) is a major cause of stroke with a high rate of re-occlusion following mechanical thrombectomy (MT). Among the available rescue options, glycoprotein IIb/IIIa inhibitors (GPI) have shown promise as a potential therapeutic strategy. This systematic review and meta-analysis examine studies exploring the use of glycoprotein inhibitors as a first-line treatment for refractory occlusion or high-grade stenosis following EVT in the setting of ICAD. METHODS A systematic review and meta-analysis were performed. Studies using GPI as the first-line rescue treatment (GPI-rt) after failed thrombectomy or in the setting with high-grade stenosis (>50%) were included. The primary outcome of interest was good clinical outcomes (defined as a modified Rankin Scale (mRS) score of 0-2 at 90 days). Secondary outcomes of interest were successful recanalization (TICI 2b-3), symptomatic intracranial hemorrhage (sICH), and mortality by 90 days. RESULTS Our study processed 2111 articles, which yielded eight relevant studies for review, four single and four double arm. These studies comprised 763 patients, divided into GPI-rt (535 patients) and non-GPI-rt (228 patients) cohorts. The GPI-rt group had higher rates of mRS ≤ 2 at 90 days (58.5% vs 38.9%, p = 0.002) and lower mortality rates (7.8% vs 17.5%, p = 0.04) compared to the non-GPI-rt cohort. mTICI 2b-3 rates and rates of sICH were not significantly different between the cohorts. CONCLUSIONS First line GPI-rt demonstrates significant clinical benefit and significantly lower mortality without a rise in rates of sICH. GPI are a potential first line rescue treatment of ICAD.
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- Aaron Brake
- Department of Neurology, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City, IA, USA
- University of Kansas School of Medicine, Kansas City, KS, USA
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- University of Kansas School of Medicine, Kansas City, KS, USA
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- Department of Biostatistics & Data Science, University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, KS, USA
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- University of Kansas School of Medicine, Kansas City, KS, USA
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- University of Kansas School of Medicine, Kansas City, KS, USA
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- Department of Biostatistics & Data Science, University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, KS, USA
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- Department of Neurology, University of Kansas Health System, Kansas City, KS, USA
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Desai H, Al-Salihi MM, Morsi RZ, Vayani OR, Kothari SA, Thind S, Carrión-Penagos J, Baskaran A, Tarabichi A, Bonderski VA, Siegler JE, Hahn M, Coleman ER, Brorson JR, Mendelson SJ, Mansour A, Dabus G, Hurley M, Prabhakaran S, Linfante I, Kass-Hout T. Intravenous cangrelor use for neuroendovascular procedures: a two-center experience and updated systematic review. Front Neurol 2023; 14:1304599. [PMID: 38116108 PMCID: PMC10728671 DOI: 10.3389/fneur.2023.1304599] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/29/2023] [Accepted: 11/10/2023] [Indexed: 12/21/2023] Open
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Background The optimal antiplatelet therapy regimen for certain neuroendovascular procedures remains unclear. This study investigates the safety and feasibility of intravenous dose-adjusted cangrelor in patients undergoing acute neuroendovascular interventions. Methods We conducted a retrospective chart review of all consecutive patients on intravenous cangrelor for neuroendovascular procedures between September 1, 2020, and March 13, 2022. We also conducted an updated systematic review and meta-analysis using PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, Embase and the Cochrane Library up to February 22, 2023. Results In our cohort, a total of 76 patients were included [mean age (years): 57.2 ± 18.2, males: 39 (51.3), Black: 49 (64.5)]. Cangrelor was most used for embolization and intracranial stent placement (n = 24, 32%). Approximately 44% of our patients had a favorable outcome with a modified Rankin Scale (mRS) score of 0 to 2 at 90 days (n = 25/57); within 1 year, 8% of patients had recurrent or new strokes (n = 5/59), 6% had symptomatic intracranial hemorrhage [sICH] (4/64), 3% had major extracranial bleeding events (2/64), and 3% had a gastrointestinal bleed (2/64). In our meta-analysis, 11 studies with 298 patients were included. The pooled proportion of sICH and intraprocedural thromboembolic complication events were 0.07 [95% CI 0.04 to 1.13] and 0.08 [95% CI 0.05 to 0.15], respectively. Conclusion Our study found that intravenous cangrelor appears to be safe and effective in neuroendovascular procedures, with low rates of bleeding and ischemic events. However, further research is needed to compare different dosing and titration protocols of cangrelor and other intravenous agents.
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- Harsh Desai
- Department of Neurology, University of Chicago, Chicago, IL, United States
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- Department of Neurological Surgery, School of Medicine and Public Health, University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI, United States
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- Department of Neurology, University of Chicago, Chicago, IL, United States
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- Pritzker School of Medicine, University of Chicago, Chicago, IL, United States
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- Department of Neurology, University of Chicago, Chicago, IL, United States
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- Department of Neurology, University of Chicago, Chicago, IL, United States
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- Department of Neurology, University of Chicago, Chicago, IL, United States
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- Department of Neurology, DENT Neurologic Institute, Amherst, NY, United States
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- Department of Neurology, University of Chicago, Chicago, IL, United States
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- Department of Neurology, Stony Brook University Hospital, Stony Brook, NY, United States
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- Department of Neurology, University of Chicago, Chicago, IL, United States
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- Department of Neurology, University of Chicago, Chicago, IL, United States
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- Department of Neurology, University of Chicago, Chicago, IL, United States
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- Department of Neurology, Baptist Cardiac and Vascular Institute, Miami, FL, United States
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- Department of Radiology, University of Chicago, Chicago, IL, United States
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- Department of Neurology, University of Chicago, Chicago, IL, United States
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- Department of Neurology, Baptist Cardiac and Vascular Institute, Miami, FL, United States
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- Department of Neurology, University of Chicago, Chicago, IL, United States
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Lu WZ, Lin HA, Hou SK, Bai CH, Lin SF. Efficacy and safety of tirofiban in patients with acute ischemic stroke treated with endovascular thrombectomy: A frequentist and Bayesian meta-analysis. Vascul Pharmacol 2023; 153:107244. [PMID: 37992511 DOI: 10.1016/j.vph.2023.107244] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/30/2022] [Revised: 08/10/2023] [Accepted: 11/13/2023] [Indexed: 11/24/2023]
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BACKGROUND Tirofiban is an antiplatelet treatment approved for acute coronary syndrome, but it has not been rigorously evaluated for efficacy and safety in patients with acute ischemic stroke (AIS) treated with endovascular thrombectomy (EVT). METHODS Electronic databases were systematically searched for studies conducted from January 1, 2015, to July 31, 2021, that evaluated tirofiban administration for patients with AIS treated with EVT in comparison with control. Risk ratios (RRs) and confidence intervals (CIs) were estimated for favorable functional outcomes (FFOs), mortality, and symptomatic intracranial hemorrhage (SICH), each 90 days after AIS. Bayesian hierarchical modeling was performed to obtain posterior RR and its 95% highest posterior density (HPD) for validation. RESULTS Compared with controls, tirofiban users exhibited increased FFOs (RR, 1.18; 95% CI, 1.08-1.30), decreased mortality (RR, 0.77; 95% CI, 0.64-0.92), and no difference in SICH (RR, 0.97; 95% CI, 0.77-1.23). Tirofiban users in the postbolus infusion subgroup exhibited increased FFOs (RR, 1.20; 95% CI, 1.07-1.35), decreased mortality (RR, 0.71; 95% CI, 0.58-0.88), and no increase in SICH (RR, 0.97; 95% CI, 0.72-1.29). The bolus-only subgroup showed no differences in FFO, mortality, or SICH between the tirofiban and control groups. Consistent results were obtained for posterior density of FFO (posterior RR, 1.20; 95% HPD, 1.06-1.34), mortality (posterior RR, 0.77; 95% HPD, 0.63-0.92), and SICH (posterior RR, 0.98; 95% HPD, 0.71-1.26). CONCLUSION For patients with AIS treated with EVT, tirofiban improved FFOs, decreased mortality, and did not increase SICH compared with controls; postbolus infusion for administering tirofiban was more favored than the bolus-only regimen.
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- Wei-Zhen Lu
- Department of Emergency Medicine, Taipei Medical University-Shuang Ho Hospital, New Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Taipei Medical University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan; Department of Emergency Medicine, School of Medicine, College of Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Taipei Medical University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan; Department of Emergency Medicine, School of Medicine, College of Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- School of Public Health, College of Public Health, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan; Department of Public Health, School of Medicine, College of Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Taipei Medical University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan; School of Public Health, College of Public Health, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan; Department of Public Health, School of Medicine, College of Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan.
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Liu C, Yang X, Liu M, Wang J, Li G. Systematic review and meta-analysis of the efficacy and safety of adjunctive use of tirofiban in patients treated with endovascular therapy for acute ischemic stroke at different embolic sites. Medicine (Baltimore) 2023; 102:e35091. [PMID: 37800797 PMCID: PMC10553052 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000035091] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/18/2023] [Accepted: 08/15/2023] [Indexed: 10/07/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND The use of tirofiban as an adjunct to endovascular therapy (EVT) for acute ischemic stroke has been controversial. We aimed to assess the differences in safety and efficacy of EVT adjuvant to tirofiban in patients with anterior circulation stroke (ACS) and posterior circulation stroke (PCS). METHODS We systematically searched Pubmed, Embase, Cochrane Library, and Web of Science. Cohort studies and randomized controlled trials that compared treatment with tirofiban combined with EVT and EVT alone were included in our meta-analysis. The safety outcomes were symptomatic intracranial hemorrhage, and 3-month mortality. The efficacy outcomes were good functional outcome, excellent functional outcome, and successful recanalization (mTICI ≥ 2b). We performed subgroup analyses of anterior and posterior circulation strokes. RESULTS We included 15 studies with 4608 patients. For safety outcomes, tirofiban significantly reduced 3-month mortality in the ACS subgroup (odd ratio [OR] = 0.80, 95% confidence interval [CI] = 0.65-0.98, P = .03) without increasing the rate of symptomatic intracranial hemorrhage (OR = 1.12, 95% CI = 0.88-1.44, P = .35). In the PCS subgroup, tirofiban significantly reduced 3-month mortality (OR = 0.63, 95% CI = 0.50-0.80, P = .0001) and symptomatic intracranial hemorrhage (OR = 0.60, 95% CI = 0.37-0.95, P = .03). For efficacy outcomes, in the ACS subgroup, tirofiban significantly improved good functional outcome (OR = 1.24, 95% CI = 1.06-1.45, P = .008) but did not improve recanalization (OR = 1.17, 95% CI = 0.93-1.47, P = .17) and excellent functional outcome (OR = 1.19, 95% CI = 0.97-1.46, P = .10). In the PCS subgroup, tirofiban significantly improved recanalization rate (OR = 1.94, 95% CI = 1.43-2.65, P < .0001) and did not improve good functional outcome (OR = 1.03, 95% CI = 0.81-1.30, P = .81) and excellent functional outcome (OR = 0.84, 95% CI = 0.58-1.20, P = .34). CONCLUSION In acute ischemic stroke patients undergoing EVT, tirofiban improves good functional outcomes in ACS patients and increases recanalization rates in PCS patients on the 1 hand, reduces mortality, and does not increase the risk of symptomatic intracranial hemorrhage on the other. Tirofiban is safe and effective in both anterior circulation stroke and posterior circulation stroke patients undergoing EVT. More large multicentre randomized controlled studies are needed in the future.
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- Chenxi Liu
- Department of Neurology, The Frist Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Neurology, Hechuan District People’s Hospital, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Neurology, Zhongshan Hospital Affiliated to Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Neurology, Chongqing University Central Hospital, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Neurology, The Frist Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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Al-Salihi MM, Ayyad A, Al-Jebur MS, Al-Salihi Y, Saha R, Morsi RZ, Kass-Hout T, Kasab SA, Spiotta AM. Safety and efficacy of tirofiban in the management of stroke: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Clin Neurol Neurosurg 2023; 232:107867. [PMID: 37423089 DOI: 10.1016/j.clineuro.2023.107867] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/27/2023] [Revised: 06/01/2023] [Accepted: 06/28/2023] [Indexed: 07/11/2023]
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BACKGROUND About 30 % of stroke patients have experienced unsuccessful reperfusion following endovascular therapy. Mechanical thrombectomy instruments may contribute to this by stimulating platelet aggregation. Tirofiban is a selective and rapidly activated antagonist of the platelets nonpeptide glycoprotein IIb/IIIa receptors that can reversibly suppress platelet aggregation. But, data from the medical literature are conflicting regarding its safety and efficacy for stroke patients. Hence, this study was designed to assess the safety and efficacy of tirofiban in stroke patients. METHODS Five major databases (PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, Embase, and Cochrane library) were searched till December 2022. The Cochrane tool was used for risk of bias assessment, and the RevMan 5.4 was utilized for data analysis. RESULTS Seven RCTs with 2088 stroke patients were included. Tirofiban significantly increased the number of patients with mRS 0 score after 90 days than control; RR= 1.39, 95 %CI [1.15, 1.69]; p = 0.0006. Additionally, it reduced the NIHSS score after seven days; MD= -0.60, 95 %CI [-1.14, -0.06]; p = 0.03. However, tirofiban increased the incidence of intracranial haemorrhage (ICH); RR= 1.22, 95 %CI [1.03, 1.44]; p = 0.02. Other assessed outcomes showed insignificant results. CONCLUSIONS Tirofiban was associated with a higher mRS 0 score after three months and a lower NIHSS score after seven days. However, it is associated with higher ICH. Multicentric trials are required to provide more convincing proof of its utility.
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- Mohammed Maan Al-Salihi
- Department of Neurological Surgery, School of Medicine and Public Health, University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI, USA; College of Medicine/ University of Baghdad, Baghdad, Iraq; Department of Neurosurgery, Hamad General Hospital, Doha, Qatar.
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Hamad General Hospital, Doha, Qatar; Department of Neurosurgery, Saarland University, Homburg, Germany
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- Department of Neurology, Virginia Commonwealth University, VA, USA
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- Department of Neurology, University of Chicago, Chicago, IL, USA
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- Department of Neurology, University of Chicago, Chicago, IL, USA
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- Department of Neurology, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC, USA
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Szepanowski RD, Haupeltshofer S, Vonhof SE, Frank B, Kleinschnitz C, Casas AI. Thromboinflammatory challenges in stroke pathophysiology. Semin Immunopathol 2023:10.1007/s00281-023-00994-4. [PMID: 37273022 DOI: 10.1007/s00281-023-00994-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/13/2023] [Accepted: 04/27/2023] [Indexed: 06/06/2023]
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Despite years of encouraging translational research, ischemic stroke still remains as one of the highest unmet medical needs nowadays, causing a tremendous burden to health care systems worldwide. Following an ischemic insult, a complex signaling pathway emerges leading to highly interconnected thrombotic as well as neuroinflammatory signatures, the so-called thromboinflammatory cascade. Here, we thoroughly review the cell-specific and time-dependent role of different immune cell types, i.e., neutrophils, macrophages, T and B cells, as key thromboinflammatory mediators modulating the neuroinflammatory response upon stroke. Similarly, the relevance of platelets and their tight crosstalk with a variety of immune cells highlights the relevance of this cell-cell interaction during microvascular dysfunction, neovascularization, and cellular adhesion. Ultimately, we provide an up-to-date overview of therapeutic approaches mechanistically targeting thromboinflammation currently under clinical translation, especially focusing on phase I to III clinical trials.
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- R D Szepanowski
- Department of Neurology, University Hospital Essen, Essen, Germany
- Center for Translational Neuro- and Behavioral Sciences (C-TNBS), Essen, Germany
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- Department of Neurology, University Hospital Essen, Essen, Germany
- Center for Translational Neuro- and Behavioral Sciences (C-TNBS), Essen, Germany
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- Department of Neurology, University Hospital Essen, Essen, Germany
- Center for Translational Neuro- and Behavioral Sciences (C-TNBS), Essen, Germany
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- Department of Neurology, University Hospital Essen, Essen, Germany
- Center for Translational Neuro- and Behavioral Sciences (C-TNBS), Essen, Germany
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- Department of Neurology, University Hospital Essen, Essen, Germany.
- Center for Translational Neuro- and Behavioral Sciences (C-TNBS), Essen, Germany.
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- Department of Neurology, University Hospital Essen, Essen, Germany
- Center for Translational Neuro- and Behavioral Sciences (C-TNBS), Essen, Germany
- Department of Pharmacology and Personalised Medicine, Faculty of Health, Medicine, and Life Sciences, Maastricht University, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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Ma A, Detaram HD, Steinfort B, Harrington T, Nguyen TN, Abdalkader M, Siopis G, Bath PM, Dhillon PS, Podlasek A, Qureshi AI, Qiu Z, Krishnan K. Antiplatelet Therapy in Neurointervention. Semin Neurol 2023; 43:466-479. [PMID: 37562452 DOI: 10.1055/s-0043-1771383] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/12/2023]
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The aim of this review is to provide an overview of the use of antiplatelet medication in neurointervention, with a focus on the clinical indications for antiplatelet use in both preventing and reducing platelet aggregation. This review will cover current antiplatelet medications, pharmacokinetics, and pharmacodynamics. We will provide an overview of different endovascular devices and discuss the antiplatelet regimes in neurointervention, highlighting gaps in evidence and scope for future studies.Two randomized controlled trials have evaluated antiplatelet use in the setting of acute large vessel occlusion stroke, with neither demonstrating benefit in their overall cohorts. Evidence on antiplatelet medication for both acute and elective stenting for acute stroke and treatment of cerebral aneurysms is currently based on large case series, and practice in neurointervention has increasingly utilized dual antiplatelet regimes with clopidogrel and second-line agents like prasugrel and ticagrelor. Clopidogrel function testing has an increasing role in neurointerventional procedures, particularly for high metal surface area stents such as the braided flow diverter type stents. Intravenous glycoprotein IIB/IIIA inhibitors have been utilized for both acute bridging and rescue therapy.Antiplatelet decision making is complex, and there are few randomized control trials to guide clinical practice. Comparative trials to guide decision making remain important in both the acute and elective settings. Standardised protocols incorporating platelet function testing may play a role in assisting decision making until more robust clinical evidence is available, particularly in the context of acute neurointerventional stenting for stroke and ruptured cerebral aneurysms.
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- Alice Ma
- Department of Neurosurgery, Royal North Shore Hospital, St. Leonards, New South Wales, Australia
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Royal North Shore Hospital, St. Leonards, New South Wales, Australia
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Royal North Shore Hospital, St. Leonards, New South Wales, Australia
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- Department of Radiology, Boston Medical Centre, Boston, Massachusetts
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- Faculty of Medicine Nursing and Health Sciences, Monash University, Clayton, Victoria, Australia
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- Stroke Trials Unit, University of Nottingham, Nottingham, United Kingdom
- Stroke, Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, Nottingham, United Kingdom
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- Department of Interventional Neuroradiology, Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, Nottingham, United Kingdom
- TIME, Imaging Science and Technology, University of Dundee, Dundee, Scotland, United Kingdom
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- Department of Interventional Neuroradiology, Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, Nottingham, United Kingdom
- TIME, Imaging Science and Technology, University of Dundee, Dundee, Scotland, United Kingdom
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- Zeenat Qureshi Stroke Institute and Department of Neurology, University of Missouri, Columbia, Missouri
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- Department of Neurology, Xinqiao Hospital and The Second Affiliated Hospital, Army Medical University (Third Military Medical University), Chongqing, People's Republic of China
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- Stroke Trials Unit, University of Nottingham, Nottingham, United Kingdom
- Stroke, Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, Nottingham, United Kingdom
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Successful endovascular thrombectomy 8 days after onset of acute ischemic stroke: A case report. Heliyon 2023; 9:e13259. [PMID: 36816246 PMCID: PMC9932645 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e13259] [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: 06/26/2022] [Revised: 12/19/2022] [Accepted: 01/23/2023] [Indexed: 01/26/2023] Open
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Endovascular thrombectomy (EVT) is the recommended option for acute ischemic stroke (AIS) patients with large vessel occlusion (LVO) that within 6 h onset of stroke. The EVT treatment time window has been extended to 24 h in carefully selected patients by DAWN trial. Recent evidences indicated that some patients presented beyond 24 h still potentially benefit from EVT treatment. Herein, we describe one case of successful delayed EVT in a 50-year-old male AIS patient with an 8-day history of left middle cerebral artery occlusion. Before surgery, CT perfusion demonstrated a marked left hypoperfusion with penumbra volume of 127 mL and ischemic core volume of 10 mL. EVT was performed with complete recanalization and significant improvement in his neurological deficits at 90-days post-surgery follow-up. In future, more randomized clinical trials are warranted to further confirm the safety, efficacy, as well as the applicable population of delayed EVT.
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Pan X, Xu M, Fei Y, Lin S, Lin Y, Zou J, Yang J. Influence of tirofiban on stroke outcome after mechanical thrombectomy in acute vertebrobasilar artery occlusion. BMC Neurol 2022; 22:460. [PMID: 36494796 PMCID: PMC9733212 DOI: 10.1186/s12883-022-02996-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/11/2022] [Accepted: 11/30/2022] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Even undergoing mechanical thrombectomy (MT), patients with acute vertebrobasilar artery occlusion (AVBAO) still have a high rate of mortality. Tirofiban is a novel antiplatelet agent which is now widely empirically used in acute ischemic stroke (AIS). In this study, we aimed to evaluate the safety and efficacy of tirofiban as adjunctive therapy for MT in AVBAO. METHODS From October 2016 to July 2021, consecutive AVBAO patients receiving MT were included in the prospective stroke registry. The short-term outcomes were (1) symptomatic intracerebral hemorrhage (sICH); (2) in-hospital death; (3) National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) at discharge. The Long-term outcomes were: (1) modified Rankin Scale (mRS) at 3 months; (2) death at 3 months. RESULTS A total of 130 eligible patients were included in the study, 64 (49.2%) patients received tirofiban. In multivariate regression analysis, no significant differences were observed in all outcomes between the tirofiban and non-tirofiban group [sICH (adjusted OR 0.96; 95% CI, 0.12-7.82, p = 0.97), in-hospital death (adjusted OR 0.57; 95% CI, 0.17-1.89, p = 0.36), NIHSS at discharge (95% CI, -2.14-8.63, p = 0.24), mRS (adjusted OR 1.20; 95% CI, 0.40-3.62, p = 0.75), and death at 3 months (adjusted OR 0.83; 95% CI, 0.24-2.90, p = 0.77)]. CONCLUSIONS In AVBAO, tirofiban adjunctive to MT was not associated with an increased risk of sICH. Short-term (in-hospital death, NIHSS at discharge) and long-term outcomes (mRS and death at 3 months) seem not to be influenced by tirofiban use.
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- Xiding Pan
- grid.89957.3a0000 0000 9255 8984Department of Pharmacy, Nanjing First Hospital, Nanjing Medical University, 68 Changle Road, Nanjing, China ,Department of Pharmacy, Nanjing First Hospital, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, China ,grid.89957.3a0000 0000 9255 8984Department of Neurology, Nanjing First Hospital, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- grid.89957.3a0000 0000 9255 8984Department of Neurology, Nanjing First Hospital, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- grid.89957.3a0000 0000 9255 8984Department of Pharmacy, Nanjing First Hospital, Nanjing Medical University, 68 Changle Road, Nanjing, China ,Department of Pharmacy, Nanjing First Hospital, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, China
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- grid.254147.10000 0000 9776 7793School of Basic Medicine and Clinical Pharmacy, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, China
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- grid.414880.1International Clinical Research Center & Department of Neurology, Clinical Medical College and The First Affiliated Hospital of Chengdu Medical College, Chengdu, China
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- grid.89957.3a0000 0000 9255 8984Department of Pharmacy, Nanjing First Hospital, Nanjing Medical University, 68 Changle Road, Nanjing, China ,Department of Pharmacy, Nanjing First Hospital, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, China
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- grid.414880.1International Clinical Research Center & Department of Neurology, Clinical Medical College and The First Affiliated Hospital of Chengdu Medical College, Chengdu, China ,Department of Neurology, Sichuan Provincial People’s Hospital, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, 32 Second Section of Yihuanxi Road, Chengdu, China
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Yang X, Yang J, Sun D, Wang A, Tong X, Jia B, Miao Z. Comparison of predictors of failure of early neurological improvement after successful endovascular treatment for posterior and anterior circulation large vessel occlusion: Data from ANGEL-ACT registry. Interv Neuroradiol 2022:15910199221133164. [PMID: 36266940 DOI: 10.1177/15910199221133164] [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: 11/15/2022] Open
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PURPOSE To identify and compare the predictors of failure of early neurological improvement (fENI)after successful EVT for anterior circulation large vessel occlusion (ACLVO) and posterior circulation LVO (PCLVO). METHODS Subjects were selected from the ANGEL-ACT registry. fENI was defined as unchanged or worsened in National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale score (NIHSS) between admission and 24 h after EVT. Predictors of fENI after successful EVT (mTICI 2b-3) were determined via center-adjusted analyses. Univariable and multivariable comparisons between ACLVO and PCLVO were performed. RESULTS A total of 1447 patients, 1128 were with ACLVO, and 319 were with PCLVO. Among the patients with ACLVO, there were 409 patients (36.3%) with fENI and 719 patients (63.7%) with ENI. We observed that pre-stroke mRS scale score of 2 (odd ratio[OR] 95% confidence interval[CI], 6.93[1.99-24.10], P = 0.002), initial NIHSS score (OR per point[95%CI], 0.97[0.95-0.99], P = 0.012), diabetes (OR[95%CI], 1.56[1.08-2.25], P = 0.017), previous ICH (OR[95%CI] 9.21[1.76-48.15], P = 0.008), local anesthesia (OR[95%CI] 1.63[1.10-2.42], P = 0.014), onset-to-puncture time (OR[95%CI], 1.001[1.000-1.001], P = 0.009), symptomatic ICH (OR[95%CI] 3.90[2.27-6.69], P < 0.001), and continued use of tirofiban within 2 h after EVT (OR[95%CI], 0.69[0.51-0.93], P = 0.014) were independent predictors of fENI of ACLVO after EVT. Among the patients with PCLVO, there were 112 patients (35.1%) with fENI and 207 patients (64.9%) with ENI. In contrast, admission SBP (OR[95%CI], 0.98[0.97-0.99], P = 0.012), and vascular dissection within 2 h after EVT (OR[95%CI], 7.23[1.33-39.13], P = 0.022) were independent predictors of fENI of PCLVO after EVT. CONCLUSION In selected patients, successful EVT can lead to similar outcomes in PCLVO and ACLVO. Some predictors of fENI in both anterior circulation and posterior circulation were identified in our study, which should be highly considered in the clinical practice in LVO patients undergoing EVT.
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- Xinguang Yang
- Department of Neurology, 56713Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hospital, 56713Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Neurology, 220741the Second Affiliated Hospital of GuangZhou Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- 571014Department of Interventional Neuroradiology, 105738Beijing Tiantan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- China National Clinical Research Center for Neurological Diseases, 105738Beijing Tiantan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- 571014Department of Interventional Neuroradiology, 105738Beijing Tiantan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- 571014Department of Interventional Neuroradiology, 105738Beijing Tiantan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- 571014Department of Interventional Neuroradiology, 105738Beijing Tiantan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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Kim JH, Choi JI. Feasibility of rescue stenting technique in patients with acute ischemic stroke due to middle cerebral artery occlusion after failed thrombectomy: A single-center retrospective experience. PLoS One 2022; 17:e0274842. [PMID: 36166451 PMCID: PMC9514649 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0274842] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/06/2022] [Accepted: 09/02/2022] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
Abstract
Background
Despite remarkable advancements in intra-arterial mechanical thrombectomy (IAT), recanalization failure rates up to 24% have been reported. Recently, permanent stent placement (rescue stent, RS) during IAT has been suggested as an optional modality for better reperfusion and outcomes in these patients. However, previous studies were limited owing to non-standardized procedure protocols and small sample sizes. Here, we aimed to determine the efficacy and safety of RS in patients with acute ischemic stroke (AIS) with middle cerebral artery (MCA) occlusion.
Methods
Of the 243 patients in our IAT database (2015–2021), 183 were identified as having MCA occlusion alone. Among them, we extracted 53 patients in whom the IAT failed to show thrombolysis in cerebral ischemia (TICI) scores of 2A or worse. Intraoperatively, RS was deployed in 22 patients (RS group), whereas 31 patients (no-stent group) received IAT without stenting. The baseline characteristics and radiologic and clinical outcomes were reviewed. Comparisons between the groups and multivariate logistic analyses for recanalization and good functional outcomes (modified Rankin Scale 0–2) were performed.
Results
No baseline differences were noted (RS vs. no-stent); however, the recanalization outcomes (59.1% vs. 25.8%, p = 0.15) and proportion of good modified Rankin Scale scores (45.5% vs. 19.4%, p = 0.041) were better in the RS group. The parameters of symptomatic ICH (9.7% vs. 9.4%) and mortality (6.5% vs. 5.7%) showed no significant difference. In the multivariate analyses, ‘hypertension’ and ‘RS deployment’ were identified as significantly associated factors with recanalization and good prognosis.
Conclusion
In select patients with MCA occlusion AIS after failed IAT, the RS technique can be an optional rescue treatment modality for acquiring better functional outcomes and delayed recanalization.
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- Jang Hun Kim
- Department of Neurosurgery, Korea University Anam Hospital, Korea University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Korea University Ansan Hospital, Korea University College of Medicine, Gyeonggi-do, Korea
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Ma G, Sun X, Cheng H, Burgin WS, Luo W, Jia W, Liu Y, He W, Geng X, Zhu L, Chen X, Shi H, Xu H, Zhang L, Wang A, Mo D, Ma N, Gao F, Song L, Huo X, Deng Y, Liu L, Luo G, Jia B, Tong X, Liu L, Ren Z, Miao Z. Combined Approach to Eptifibatide and Thrombectomy in Acute Ischemic Stroke Because of Large Vessel Occlusion: A Matched-Control Analysis. Stroke 2022; 53:1580-1588. [PMID: 35105182 DOI: 10.1161/strokeaha.121.036754] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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BACKGROUND In patients undergoing mechanical thrombectomy (MT), adjunctive antithrombotic might improve angiographic reperfusion, reduce the risk of distal emboli and reocclusion but possibly expose patients to a higher intracranial hemorrhage risk. This study evaluated the safety and efficacy of combined MT plus eptifibatide for acute ischemic stroke. METHODS This was a propensity-matched analysis of data from 2 prospective trials in Chinese populations: the ANGEL-ACT trial (Endovascular Treatment Key Technique and Emergency Workflow Improvement of Acute Ischemic Stroke) in 111 hospitals between November 2017 and March 2019, and the EPOCH trial (Eptifibatide in Endovascular Treatment of Acute Ischemic Stroke) in 15 hospitals between April 2019 and March 2020. The primary efficacy outcome was good outcome (modified Rankin Scale score 0-2) at 3 months. Secondary efficacy outcomes included the distribution of 3-month modified Rankin Scale scores and poor outcome (modified Rankin Scale score 5-6) and successful recanalization. The safety outcomes included any intracranial hemorrhage, symptomatic intracranial hemorrhage, and 3-month mortality. Mixed-effects logistic regression models were used to account for within-hospital clustering in adjusted analyses. RESULTS Eighty-one combination arm EPOCH subjects were matched with 81 ANGEL-ACT noneptifibatide patients. Compared with the no eptifibatide group, the eptifibatide group had significantly higher rates of successful recanalization (91.3% versus 81.5%; P=0.043) and 3-month good outcomes (53.1% versus 33.3%; P=0.016). No significant difference was found in the remaining outcome measures between the 2 groups. All outcome measures of propensity score matching were consistent with mixed-effects logistic regression models in the total population. CONCLUSIONS This matched-control study demonstrated that MT combined with eptifibatide did not raise major safety concerns and showed a trend of better efficacy outcomes compared with MT alone. Overall, eptifibatide shows potential as a periprocedural adjunctive antithrombotic therapy when combined with MT. Further randomized controlled trials of MT plus eptifibatide should be prioritized. REGISTRATION URL: https://www.clinicaltrials.gov; Unique identifier: NCT03844594 (EPOCH), NCT03370939 (ANGEL-ACT).
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- Gaoting Ma
- Department of Interventional Neuroradiology, Beijing Tiantan Hospital, Capital Medical University, China (G.M., X.S., D.M., N.M., F.G., L.S., X.H., Y.D., L.L., G.L., B.J., X.Y., Z.M.)
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- Department of Interventional Neuroradiology, Beijing Tiantan Hospital, Capital Medical University, China (G.M., X.S., D.M., N.M., F.G., L.S., X.H., Y.D., L.L., G.L., B.J., X.Y., Z.M.)
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Anyang People's Hospital, China (H.C., L.Z.)
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- Department of Neurology, Morsani College of Medicine University of South Florida, Tampa (W.S.B.)
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- Department of Neurology, Huizhou Municipal Central Hospital, China (W.L.)
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- Department of Neurology, Beijing Shijingshan Teaching Hospital, Capital Medical University, China (W.J.)
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- Department of Neurology, Shenzhen Hospital, Southern Medical University, China (Y.L.)
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- Department of Neurology, Xinxiang Central Hospital, China (W.H.)
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- Department of Neurology, Beijing Luhe Hospital, Capital Medical University, China (X.G.)
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Anyang People's Hospital, China (H.C., L.Z.).,Department of Cerebral Vascular Diseases, Interventional Center, Henan Provincial People's Hospital, Zhengzhou, China (L.Z.)
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- Department of Neurology, Zhongshan Hospital Xiamen University, China (X.C.)
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- Department of Neurosurgery, the First Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, China (H.S.)
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- Department of Interventional Radiology, the First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, China (H.X,)
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- China National Clinical Research Center for Neurological Diseases, Beijing Tiantan Hospital, Capital Medical University (A.W.)
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- Department of Interventional Neuroradiology, Beijing Tiantan Hospital, Capital Medical University, China (G.M., X.S., D.M., N.M., F.G., L.S., X.H., Y.D., L.L., G.L., B.J., X.Y., Z.M.)
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- Department of Interventional Neuroradiology, Beijing Tiantan Hospital, Capital Medical University, China (G.M., X.S., D.M., N.M., F.G., L.S., X.H., Y.D., L.L., G.L., B.J., X.Y., Z.M.)
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- Department of Interventional Neuroradiology, Beijing Tiantan Hospital, Capital Medical University, China (G.M., X.S., D.M., N.M., F.G., L.S., X.H., Y.D., L.L., G.L., B.J., X.Y., Z.M.)
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- Department of Interventional Neuroradiology, Beijing Tiantan Hospital, Capital Medical University, China (G.M., X.S., D.M., N.M., F.G., L.S., X.H., Y.D., L.L., G.L., B.J., X.Y., Z.M.)
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- Department of Interventional Neuroradiology, Beijing Tiantan Hospital, Capital Medical University, China (G.M., X.S., D.M., N.M., F.G., L.S., X.H., Y.D., L.L., G.L., B.J., X.Y., Z.M.)
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- Department of Interventional Neuroradiology, Beijing Tiantan Hospital, Capital Medical University, China (G.M., X.S., D.M., N.M., F.G., L.S., X.H., Y.D., L.L., G.L., B.J., X.Y., Z.M.)
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- Department of Interventional Neuroradiology, Beijing Tiantan Hospital, Capital Medical University, China (G.M., X.S., D.M., N.M., F.G., L.S., X.H., Y.D., L.L., G.L., B.J., X.Y., Z.M.).,Department of Neurology, Beijing Tiantan Hospital, Capital Medical University, China (L.L.)
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- Department of Interventional Neuroradiology, Beijing Tiantan Hospital, Capital Medical University, China (G.M., X.S., D.M., N.M., F.G., L.S., X.H., Y.D., L.L., G.L., B.J., X.Y., Z.M.)
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- Department of Interventional Neuroradiology, Beijing Tiantan Hospital, Capital Medical University, China (G.M., X.S., D.M., N.M., F.G., L.S., X.H., Y.D., L.L., G.L., B.J., X.Y., Z.M.)
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- Department of Neurosurgery, University of South Florida, Tampa (Z.R.)
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- Department of Interventional Neuroradiology, Beijing Tiantan Hospital, Capital Medical University, China (G.M., X.S., D.M., N.M., F.G., L.S., X.H., Y.D., L.L., G.L., B.J., X.Y., Z.M.)
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Guo Y, Zhao K, Guo X, Yang M. Antiplatelet therapy and outcomes following endovascular therapy for acute ischemic stroke: A systemic review and meta-analysis. J Clin Neurosci 2021; 90:332-344. [PMID: 34275572 DOI: 10.1016/j.jocn.2021.06.013] [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: 03/13/2021] [Revised: 05/31/2021] [Accepted: 06/12/2021] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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OBJECTIVE The outcomes of antiplatelet therapy (APT) in patients with acute ischemic stroke (AIS) receiving endovascular therapy (EVT) remains controversial. Thus, we sought to make a systematic review and meta-analysis of recent clinical trials to confirm the safety and efficacy of APT. METHODS All of clinical trails were systematically retrieved from PubMed, Embase and Cochrane. The endpoints or main outcome measures included symptomatic intracranial hemorrhage (sICH), 3-month mortality, successful recanalisation (SR) and 3-month functional independence (FI). Odd ratios (ORs) with their 95% confidence intervals (CIs) were calculated to synthesize effect size by using random-effects models. Sensitivity analysis was performed via calculation of rest data owiting one by one. RESULTS 23 articles were included after screening. APT as an adjunct to EVT was associated with a higher likelihood of pooled successful recanalisation (OR 1.46, 95% CI 1.07-2.00) and 3-month FI (OR 1.24, 95% CI 1.01-1.51), no associated with sICH and 3-month mortality. However, Sensitivity analysis indicated that the association between APT and SR and 3-month FI were unstable. For patients with prior use of APT or receiving intravenous thrombolysis before EVT, no associated were found between APT and all of endpoints above. CONCLUSION Although adjuvant APT appears to increase the number of SR and 3-month FI, the results were unstable. Randomised controlled trials are needed to confirm the efficacy.
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- Yu Guo
- Graduate School, Qinghai University, Xining, Qinghai 810016, China
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- Graduate School, Qinghai University, Xining, Qinghai 810016, China
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- Biomedical Engineering Research Center, Kunming Medical University, Kunming, Yunnan 650504, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Qinghai Provincial People's Hospital, Xining, Qinghai 810007, China.
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