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Hu Y, Jiang X, Li Y, Yang C, Ma M, Fang J, He L. Endovascular Treatment With or Without Intravenous Thrombolysis for Acute Ischemic Stroke Due to Tandem Occlusion: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. J Am Heart Assoc 2024; 13:e034829. [PMID: 39206729 DOI: 10.1161/jaha.124.034829] [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: 02/02/2024] [Accepted: 07/16/2024] [Indexed: 09/04/2024]
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BACKGROUND Endovascular treatment (EVT) has been demonstrated to be effective for patients with tandem occlusion. The efficacy and safety of intravenous thrombolysis before EVT in patients with tandem occlusion remain debatable. METHODS AND RESULTS We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis with PubMed, EMBASE, and the Cochrane Library from inception to September 2023. The primary outcome was functional independence, defined as a modified Rankin Scale score of 0 to 2 at 90 days. The secondary outcomes included the successful recanalization rate, symptomatic intracerebral hemorrhage, and mortality at 90 days. In total, 9 studies with 1838 enrolled participants were identified. Our results showed that, compared with treatment with EVT alone, intravenous thrombolysis before EVT was associated with a greater proportion of functional independence at 90 days (odds ratio [OR], 1.39 [95% CI, 1.14-1.69]; P=0.001), a greater rate of successful recanalization (OR, 1.45 [95% CI, 1.11-1.89]; P=0.007) and decreased mortality (OR, 0.68 [95% CI, 0.50-0.93]; P=0.02). Furthermore, there was no significant difference in symptomatic intracerebral hemorrhage between the intravenous thrombolysis plus EVT group and the EVT alone group (OR, 1.16 [95% CI, 0.79-1.70]; P=0.45). CONCLUSIONS In patients with acute ischemic stroke and tandem occlusion, intravenous thrombolysis before EVT was associated with a greater rate of favorable functional outcomes and successful recanalization and a lower mortality rate without an increased risk of symptomatic intracerebral hemorrhage compared with patients receiving EVT alone.
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- Yaowen Hu
- Department of Neurology West China Hospital, Sichuan University Chengdu Sichuan China
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- Department of Neurology West China Hospital, Sichuan University Chengdu Sichuan China
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- Department of Neurology West China Hospital, Sichuan University Chengdu Sichuan China
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- Department of Neurology West China Hospital, Sichuan University Chengdu Sichuan China
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- Department of Neurology West China Hospital, Sichuan University Chengdu Sichuan China
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- Department of Neurology West China Hospital, Sichuan University Chengdu Sichuan China
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- Department of Neurology West China Hospital, Sichuan University Chengdu Sichuan China
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Ferraù L, Giammello F, Tessitore A, Casella C, Iatì D, Ciacciarelli A, Tudisco V, Gardin A, Vinci SL, Musolino RF, La Spina P, Toscano A. Predictors of Good Functional Outcome in Patients with Tandem Occlusion After Revascularization Treatment: Single-Center Experience with 12-Month Follow-Up. World Neurosurg 2024; 188:e382-e389. [PMID: 38823443 DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2024.05.120] [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: 04/15/2024] [Revised: 05/18/2024] [Accepted: 05/20/2024] [Indexed: 06/03/2024]
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OBJECTIVE The optimal management and procedural strategy for tandem occlusion (TO) in acute ischemic stroke are still unclear, as is the long-term outcome of these patients. The aim of this study was to evaluate predictors of good functional outcome in patients with TO through the analysis of demographics, clinical, and radiological data with a 1-year follow-up. METHODS We collected data on 100 patients with TO who underwent revascularization treatments in our comprehensive stroke center. We divided patients into 2 groups: those with good functional outcome, defined as a modified Rankin Scale 0-2, and those with poor functional outcome, defined as a modified Rankin Scale 3-6 at 3, 6, and 12-month follow-up. Moreover, we investigated which variables were able to influence mortality. RESULTS At multivariate analysis, endovascular treatment with mechanical thrombectomy combined with emergent cervical carotid artery stenting was an independent predictor of good functional outcome at 6 and 12 months (adjusted odds ratio [aOR] 4.3, confidence interval [CI] 1.49-12.31, P = 0.007) (aOR 3.5, CI 1.25-9.61, P = 0.017) and was associated with a lower rate of mortality at 3 and 6 months follow-up (aOR 0.14, CI 0.04-0.57, P = 0.006 and aOR 0.296, CI 0.97-0.902, P = 0.032, respectively). Furthermore, smoking habit was associated with a better outcome at 3-month follow-up (aOR 10.7, CI 2.2-51.6, P = 0.003) but not at 6- and 12-month. CONCLUSIONS Our research, conducted in a small sample size of patients with acute ischemic stroke due to TO of anterior circulation, found that acute stent placement seems to be safe, improving clinical outcome, and it is associated with low rate of mortality at long-term follow-up.
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- Ludovica Ferraù
- Stroke Unit, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Messina, Messina, Italy
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- Stroke Unit, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Messina, Messina, Italy; Neurology and Stroke Unit, Neuchâtel Hospital Network (RHNe), Neuchâtel, Switzerland.
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- Neuroradiology Unit, Department of Biomedical, Dental Science and Morphological and Functional Images, University of Messina, Messina, Italy
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- Stroke Unit, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Messina, Messina, Italy
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- Neuroradiology Unit, Department of Biomedical, Dental Science and Morphological and Functional Images, University of Messina, Messina, Italy
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- Stroke Unit, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Messina, Messina, Italy; Department of Translational and Precision Medicine, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Stroke Unit, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Messina, Messina, Italy
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- Stroke Unit, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Messina, Messina, Italy
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- Neuroradiology Unit, Department of Biomedical, Dental Science and Morphological and Functional Images, University of Messina, Messina, Italy
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- Stroke Unit, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Messina, Messina, Italy
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- Stroke Unit, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Messina, Messina, Italy
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- Stroke Unit, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Messina, Messina, Italy
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Mendes GN, Jacquin G, Katsanos AH, Singh N, Stotts G, Ferguson DB, Yip S, Poppe AY. Safety of acute internal carotid artery stenting during endovascular thrombectomy in patients with acute ischemic stroke: a retrospective analysis of the OPTIMISE registry. J Neurointerv Surg 2024:jnis-2024-021915. [PMID: 38937083 DOI: 10.1136/jnis-2024-021915] [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: 05/01/2024] [Accepted: 06/14/2024] [Indexed: 06/29/2024]
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BACKGROUND The optimal management of tandem carotid lesions during endovascular thrombectomy (EVT) remains uncertain. The safety and efficacy of acute carotid artery stenting (aCAS) are debated, including safety concerns such as procedural complications and symptomatic intracerebral hemorrhage (sICH). We aimed to assess aCAS safety among EVT-treated patients using a large Canadian registry. METHODS We retrospectively analyzed the OPTIMISE registry and compared adult patients undergoing EVT and aCAS versus EVT only. The primary outcome was a composite of in-hospital death, long-term care facility destination at discharge, sICH, or any EVT-related procedural complications. Secondary outcomes included individual components of the primary outcome, EVT workflow times, final modified Thrombolysis in Cerebral Ischemia score and 90-day modified Rankin Scale score. Statistical significance was evaluated by a multivariate logistic regression model. RESULTS 4205 patients were included (330 with EVT-aCAS and 3875 with EVT-only). Both groups were similar with regard to baseline National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale score, Alberta Stroke Program Early CT Score and use of IV thrombolysis, but differed in age (EVT-aCAS group 67.2±12.1 years vs EVT-only group 71.3±14.1 years, P<0.001), proportion of women (28.2% vs 53.3%, P<0.001), and occlusion location (internal carotid artery terminus 44% vs 16%, P<0.001). The EVT-aCAS group showed a non-significant increase in odds of composite safety outcomes (adjusted OR 1.35 (95% CI 0.97 to 1.84), P=0.06) with a significantly higher proportion of procedural complications (10.0% vs 6.2%, P=0.002). CONCLUSION In a large national registry, EVT-aCAS was associated with a higher proportion of unfavorable safety outcomes, driven by more frequent procedural complications. Further research is needed to clarify the role of aCAS in tandem occlusion stroke.
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- George Nilton Mendes
- Neurosciences Axis, Centre de Recherche du CHUM, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
- Neurosciences, Centre Hospitalier de L'Universite de Montreal, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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- Neurosciences Axis, Centre de Recherche du CHUM, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
- Neurosciences, Centre Hospitalier de L'Universite de Montreal, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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- Medicine (Neurology), McMaster University Faculty of Health Sciences, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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- Internal Medicine (Neurology), University of Manitoba Max Rady College of Medicine, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
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- Medicine, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
- Ottawa Hospital Research Institute, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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- Diagnostic Radiology, Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
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- Medicine (Neurology), The University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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- Neurosciences Axis, Centre de Recherche du CHUM, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
- Neurosciences, Centre Hospitalier de L'Universite de Montreal, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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Ingleton A, Raseta M, Chung RE, Kow KJH, Weddell J, Nayak S, Jadun C, Hashim Z, Qayyum N, Ferdinand P, Natarajan I, Roffe C. Is intraprocedural intravenous aspirin safe for patients who require emergent extracranial stenting during mechanical thrombectomy? Stroke Vasc Neurol 2024; 9:279-288. [PMID: 37788913 PMCID: PMC11221300 DOI: 10.1136/svn-2022-002267] [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: 12/23/2022] [Accepted: 09/06/2023] [Indexed: 10/05/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Intraoperative antiplatelet therapy is recommended for emergent stenting during mechanical thrombectomy (MT). Most patients undergoing MT are also given thrombolysis. Antiplatelet agents are contraindicated within 24 hours of thrombolysis. We evaluated outcomes and complications of patients stented with and without intravenous aspirin during MT. METHODS All patients who underwent emergent extracranial stenting during MT at the Royal Stoke University Hospital, UK between 2010 and 2020, were included. Patients were thrombolysed before MT, unless contraindicated. Aspirin 500 mg intravenously was given intraoperatively at the discretion of the operator. Symptomatic intracranial haemorrhage (sICH) and the National Institutes for Health Stroke Scale score (NIHSS) were recorded at 7 days, and mortality and functional recovery (modified Rankin Scale: mRS ≤2) at 90 days. RESULTS Out of 565 patients treated by MT 102 patients (median age 67 IQR 57-72 years, baseline median NIHSS 18 IQR 13-23, 76 (75%) thrombolysed) had a stent placed. Of these 49 (48%) were given aspirin and 53 (52%) were not. Patients treated with aspirin had greater NIHSS improvement (median 8 IQR 1-16 vs median 3 IQR -9-8 points, p=0.003), but there were no significant differences in sICH (2/49 (4%) vs 9/53 (17%)), mRS ≤2 (25/49 (51%) vs 19/53 (36%)) and mortality (10/49 (20%) vs 12/53 (23%)) with and without aspirin. NIHSS improvement (median 12 IQR 4-18 vs median 7 IQR -7-10, p=0.01) was greater, and mortality was lower (4/33 (12%) vs 6/15 (40%), p=0.05) when aspirin was combined with thrombolysis, than for aspirin alone, with no increase in bleeding. CONCLUSION Our findings based on registry data derived from routine clinical care suggest that intraprocedural intravenous aspirin in patients undergoing emergent stenting during MT does not increase sICH and is associated with good clinical outcomes, even when combined with intravenous thrombolysis.
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- Adam Ingleton
- Neurosciences, University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust, Stoke-on-Trent, UK
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- Statistics and Mathematical Modelling, Department of Molecular Genetics, Erasmus Medical Center, Rotterdam, Zuid-Holland, The Netherlands
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- Radiology, University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust, Stoke-on-Trent, UK
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- Radiology, University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust, Stoke-on-Trent, UK
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- School of Medicine, Keele University, Keele, Staffordshire, UK
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- Interventional Radiology, University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust, Stoke-on-Trent, UK
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- Interventional Radiology, University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust, Stoke-on-Trent, UK
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- Interventional Radiology, University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust, Stoke-on-Trent, UK
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- Interventional Radiology, University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust, Stoke-on-Trent, UK
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- Neurosciences, University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust, Stoke-on-Trent, UK
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- Neurosciences, University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust, Stoke-on-Trent, UK
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- Neurosciences, University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust, Stoke-on-Trent, UK
- Stroke Research, Keele University, Keele, Staffordshire, UK
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Deliktas Y, Derraz I, Finitsis S, Caroff J, Bourcier R, Soize S, Moulin S, Richard S, Marnat G, Hoferica M, Cognard C, Desilles JP, Anadani M, Olivot JM, Casolla B, Consoli A, Lapergue B, Gory B. Clinical and safety outcomes of acute stenting plus thrombectomy for carotid tandem lesions with large ischemic core. J Neurointerv Surg 2024:jnis-2024-021517. [PMID: 38839283 DOI: 10.1136/jnis-2024-021517] [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: 02/24/2024] [Accepted: 05/14/2024] [Indexed: 06/07/2024]
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BACKGROUND We evaluated the clinical and safety outcomes of emergent carotid artery stenting (eCAS) plus endovascular thrombectomy (EVT) among patients with anterior tandem lesion (TL) and large ischemic core (LIC). METHODS This retrospective study included consecutive stroke patients enrolled in the Endovascular Treatment in Ischemic Stroke Registry in France between January 2015 and June 2023. We compared the outcomes of carotid stenting vs no stenting in tandem lesion with pre-treatment LIC (Alberta Stroke Program Early CT Score (ASPECTS) 3-5) and stenting in tandem lesion vs thrombectomy alone for isolated intracranial occlusions with pre-treatment LIC. Primary outcome was a score of 0 to 3 on the modified Rankin scale (mRS) at 90 days. Multivariable mixed-effects logistic regression was performed. RESULTS Among 218 tandem patients with LIC, 55 were treated with eCAS plus EVT. The eCAS group had higher odds of 90-day mRS 0-3 (adjusted Odds Ratio (aOR) 2.40, 95% confidence interval (CI) 1.10 to 5.21; p=0.027). There were no differences in the risk of any intracerebral hemorrhage (OR 1.41, 95% CI 0.69 to 2.86; p=0.346), parenchymal hematoma (aOR 1.216, 95% CI 0.49 to 3.02; p=0.675), symptomatic intracerebral hemorrhage (aOR 1.45, 95% CI 0.60 to 3.48; p=0.409), or 90-day mortality (aOR 0.74, 95% CI 0.33 to 1.68; p=0.472). eCAS was associated with a higher rate of carotid patency at day 1 (aOR 3.54, 95% CI 1.14 to 11.01; p=0.028). Safety outcomes were similar between EVT+eCAS group in TL-LIC and EVT alone group in isolated intracranial occlusions with LIC. CONCLUSION eCAS appears to be a safe and effective strategy in patients with TL and LIC volume.
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- Yakub Deliktas
- Diagnostic and Therapeutic Neuroradiology, CHRU Nancy, Nancy, France
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- Neuroradiology, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Montpellier, Montpellier, France
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- Neuroradiology, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Ahepa Hospital, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Interventional Neuroradiology - NEURI Brain Vascular Center, Hôpital Bicêtre, Le Kremlin Bicêtre, France
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- Interventional and Diagnostic Neuroradiology, Bordeaux University Hospital, Bordeaux, France
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- Diagnostic and Therapeutic Neuroradiology, Hôpital Purpan, Toulouse, France
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- Diagnostic and Therapeutic Neuroradiology, Hôpital Purpan, Toulouse, France
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- Interventional Neuroradiology, Fondation Ophtalmologique Adolphe de Rothschild, Paris, France
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- Department of Neurosciences, Intent Medical Group, NorthShore University HealthSystem, Arlington Heights, Illinois, USA
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- Diagnostic and Interventional Neuroradiology, Hôpital Foch, Suresnes, France
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- Diagnostic and Therapeutic Neuroradiology, CHRU Nancy, Nancy, France
- Université de Lorraine, INSERM U1254, IADI, Nancy, France
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Mujanovic A, Dobrocky T, Pfeilschifter W, Remonda L, Caroff J, Behme D, Seiffge DJ, Cereda CW, Kägi G, Leyon J, Piechowiak EI, Costalat V, Wagner J, Chabert E, Meinel TR, Jansen O, Alonso A, Loehr C, Liebeskind DS, Gralla J, Fischer U, Kaesmacher J. Value of intravenous alteplase before thrombectomy among patients with tandem lesions and emergent carotid artery stenting: A subgroup analysis of the SWIFT DIRECT trial. Eur J Neurol 2024; 31:e16256. [PMID: 38409874 PMCID: PMC11235868 DOI: 10.1111/ene.16256] [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: 11/21/2023] [Revised: 01/26/2024] [Accepted: 02/07/2024] [Indexed: 02/28/2024]
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BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE The value of intravenous thrombolysis (IVT) in eligible tandem lesion patients undergoing endovascular treatment (EVT) is unknown. We investigated treatment effect heterogeneity of EVT + IVT versus EVT-only in tandem lesion patients. Additional analyses were performed for patients undergoing emergent internal carotid artery (ICA) stenting. METHODS SWIFT DIRECT randomized IVT-eligible patients to either EVT + IVT or EVT-only. Primary outcome was 90-day functional independence (modified Rankin Scale score 0-2) after the index event. Secondary endpoints were reperfusion success, 24 h intracranial hemorrhage rate, and 90-day all-cause mortality. Interaction models were fitted for all predefined outcomes. RESULTS Among 408 included patients, 63 (15.4%) had a tandem lesion and 33 (52.4%) received IVT. In patients with tandem lesions, 20 had undergone emergent ICA stenting (EVT + IVT: 9/33, 27.3%; EVT: 11/30, 36.7%). Tandem lesion did not show treatment effect modification of IVT on rates of functional independence (tandem lesion EVT + IVT vs. EVT: 63.6% vs. 46.7%, non-tandem lesion EVT + IVT vs. EVT: 65.6% vs. 58.2%; p for interaction = 0.77). IVT also did not increase the risk of intracranial hemorrhage among tandem lesion patients (tandem lesion EVT + IVT vs. EVT: 34.4% vs. 46.7%, non-tandem lesion EVT + IVT vs. EVT: 33.5% vs. 26.3%; p for interaction = 0.15). No heterogeneity was noted for other endpoints (p for interaction > 0.05). CONCLUSIONS No treatment effect heterogeneity of EVT + IVT versus EVT-only was observed among tandem lesion patients. Administering IVT in patients with anticipated emergent ICA stenting seems safe, and the latter should not be a factor to consider when deciding to administer IVT before EVT.
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- Adnan Mujanovic
- Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Neuroradiology, University Hospital Bern InselspitalUniversity of BernBernSwitzerland
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- Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Neuroradiology, University Hospital Bern InselspitalUniversity of BernBernSwitzerland
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- Department of Neurology, University Hospital FrankfurtGoethe UniversityFrankfurt am MainGermany
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- Department of NeuroradiologyCantonal Hospital AarauAarauSwitzerland
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- Department of Interventional Neuroradiology, NEURI Brain Vascular Center, Bicêtre HospitalParis‐Saclay UniversityLe Kremlin‐BicêtreFrance
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- Department for Neuroradiology, Otto von Guericke University Hospital MagdeburgUniversity of MagdeburgMagdeburgGermany
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- Department of Neurology, University Hospital Bern InselspitalUniversity of BernBernSwitzerland
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- Stroke Center, Neurology, Neurocenter of Southern Switzerland (EOC)LuganoSwitzerland
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- Department of NeurologyCantonal Hospital St. Gallen, University of St. GallenSt. GallenSwitzerland
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- Department of NeuroradiologySt. George's University HospitalLondonUK
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- Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Neuroradiology, University Hospital Bern InselspitalUniversity of BernBernSwitzerland
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- Department of NeuroradiologyUniversity Hospital MontpellierMontpellierFrance
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- Department of NeurologyKepler University Hospital, Johannes Kepler University LinzLinzAustria
- Department of Neurology, Evangelisches Klinikum GelsenkirchenAcademic Hospital University Essen‐DuisburgGelsenkirchenGermany
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- Department of NeuroradiologyUniversity Hospital Clermont‐FerrandClermont‐FerrandFrance
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- Department of Neurology, University Hospital Bern InselspitalUniversity of BernBernSwitzerland
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- Department of Radiology and NeuroradiologyUniversity Hospital Schleswig‐Holstein, University of KielKielGermany
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- Department of Neurology, Medical Faculty MannheimUniversity of HeidelbergMannheimGermany
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- Department of Radiology and NeuroradiologyKlinikum VestRecklinghausenGermany
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- Department of Neurology and Comprehensive Stroke Center, David Geffen School of MedicineUniversity of California, Los AngelesLos AngelesUSA
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- Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Neuroradiology, University Hospital Bern InselspitalUniversity of BernBernSwitzerland
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- Department of Neurology, University Hospital Bern InselspitalUniversity of BernBernSwitzerland
- Department of NeurologyUniversity Hospital Basel, University of BaselBaselSwitzerland
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- Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Neuroradiology, University Hospital Bern InselspitalUniversity of BernBernSwitzerland
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Nayak S, Grant L, Demetriou V, Raseta M. Development of a Novel Statistical Model for Predicting Clinical Outcomes in Stroke Patients With Tandem Occlusions After Endovascular Therapy. Cureus 2024; 16:e59703. [PMID: 38841049 PMCID: PMC11150731 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.59703] [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] [Accepted: 05/05/2024] [Indexed: 06/07/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Tandem occlusions are intracranial large vessel occlusions (LVOs) with a concomitant ipsilateral extracranial internal carotid artery occlusion and can cause more severe stroke symptoms. AIM To develop a simple, rigorously cross-validated novel tool to predict clinical outcomes following tandem occlusion in patients with acute LVO stroke, based on data that are easily available to clinicians. To have used machine learning approaches to utilize the available information from clinical and angiographic data to make predictive models able to distinguish between mortality versus survival and good (modified Rankin Scale (mRS) ≤ 2) versus unfavorable neurological outcomes (mRs ≥ 3) Materials and methods: Retrospective data from 87 consecutive patients with anterior circulation stroke and tandem occlusions who underwent mechanical thrombectomy and stenting between December 2009 and January 2020 were analyzed. Patients were stratified into three groups based on the location of their LVO, and these groups were compared using statistical tests. Predictive models were built and cross-validated 1000 times to estimate their predictive power, measured by accuracy and area under the receiver operating curve (AUROC). RESULTS For distinguishing good outcome (mRS ≤ 2) versus poor outcome (mRS ≥ 3), the model comprised age, initial National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) score, Alberta Stroke Program Early CT Score (ASPECTS), NIHSS at 24 hours, NIHSS at discharge and intracranial haemorrhage and yielded an accuracy of 83% and the AUROC of 0.91. For mortality prediction, the model comprised age, initial NIHSS, intravenous thrombolysis, NIHSS at 24 hours and NIHSS at discharge and yielded an accuracy of 91% and an AUROC of 0.94. CONCLUSIONS Models developed exhibit strong predictive performance and can distinguish between both the instances of survival versus mortality and good versus poor outcome with an aim to support clinicians in deciding on optimal management for these complex patients. The developed model will help identify those at risk of poorer outcomes and the prospective better selection of patients with acute ischaemic large vessel stroke secondary to tandem occlusions.
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- Sanjeev Nayak
- Neuroradiology, Royal Stoke University Hospital, Stoke-on-Trent, GBR
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- Radiology, Newcastle Teaching Hospitals, Newcastle upon Tyne, GBR
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- Neuroradiology, Newcastle Teaching Hospitals, Newcastle upon Tyne, GBR
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- Department of Molecular Genetics, Erasmus University Medical Center, Rotterdam, NLD
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Khanafer A, Henkes H, Bücke P, Hennersdorf F, Bäzner H, Forsting M, von Gottberg P. Triple platelet inhibition in intracranial thrombectomy with additional acute cervical stent angioplasty due to tandem lesion: a retrospective single-center analysis. BMC Neurol 2024; 24:99. [PMID: 38500074 PMCID: PMC10946095 DOI: 10.1186/s12883-024-03597-0] [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: 01/09/2024] [Accepted: 03/11/2024] [Indexed: 03/20/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Acute stroke treatment with intracranial thrombectomy and treatment of ipsilateral carotid artery stenosis/occlusion ("tandem lesion", TL) in one session is considered safe. However, the risk of stent restenosis after TL treatment is high, and antiplatelet therapy (APT) preventing restenosis must be well balanced to avoid intracranial hemorrhage. We investigated the safety and 90-day outcome of patients receiving TL treatment under triple-APT, focused on stent-patency and possible disadvantageous comorbidities. METHODS Patients receiving TL treatment in the setting of acute stroke between 2013 and 2022 were analyzed regarding peri-/postprocedural safety and stent patency after 90 days. All patients received intravenous eptifibatide and acetylsalicylic acid and one of the three drugs prasugrel, clopidogrel, or ticagrelor. Duplex imaging was performed 24 h after treatment, at discharge and 90 days, and digital subtraction angiography was performed if restenosis was suspected. RESULTS 176 patients were included. Periprocedural complications occurred in 2.3% of the patients at no periprocedural death, and in-hospital death in 13.6%. Discharge mRS score was maintained or improved at the 90-day follow-up in 86%, 4.54% had an in-stent restenosis requiring treatment at 90 days. No recorded comorbidity considered disadvantageous for stent patency showed statistical significance, the duration of the endovascular procedure had no significant effect on outcome. CONCLUSION In our data, TL treatment with triple APT resulted in a low restenosis rate, low rates of sICH and a comparably high number of patients with favorable outcome. Aggressive APT in the initial phase may therefore have the potential to prevent recurrent stroke better than restrained platelet inhibition. Comorbidities did not influence stent patency.
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- Ali Khanafer
- Neuroradiological Clinic, Neurozentrum, Klinikum Stuttgart, Stuttgart, Germany
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- Neuroradiological Clinic, Neurozentrum, Klinikum Stuttgart, Stuttgart, Germany
- Institute for Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology and Neuroradiology, University Hospital Essen, Essen, Germany
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- Department of Neurology, Inselspital, Bern University Hospital, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland
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- Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Neuroradiology, University of Tübingen, Tübingen, Germany
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- Neurological Clinic, Neurozentrum, Klinikum Stuttgart, Stuttgart, Germany
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- Institute for Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology and Neuroradiology, University Hospital Essen, Essen, Germany
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- Neuroradiological Clinic, Neurozentrum, Klinikum Stuttgart, Stuttgart, Germany.
- Klinik für Neuroradiologie, Klinikum Stuttgart, Kriegsbergstr. 60, 70174, Stuttgart, Germany.
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Bala F, Almekhlafi M, Singh N, Alhabli I, Ademola A, Coutts SB, Deschaintre Y, Khosravani H, Appireddy R, Moreau F, Phillips S, Gubitz G, Tkach A, Catanese L, Dowlatshahi D, Medvedev G, Mandzia J, Pikula A, Shankar J, Williams H, Field TS, Manosalva A, Siddiqui M, Zafar A, Imoukhoude O, Hunter G, Benali F, Horn M, Hill MD, Shamy M, Sajobi TT, Buck BH, Swartz RH, Menon BK, Poppe AY. Safety and efficacy of tenecteplase versus alteplase in stroke patients with carotid tandem lesions: Results from the AcT trial. Int J Stroke 2024; 19:322-330. [PMID: 37731173 PMCID: PMC10903116 DOI: 10.1177/17474930231205208] [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: 07/26/2023] [Accepted: 09/05/2023] [Indexed: 09/22/2023]
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BACKGROUND Carotid tandem lesions ((TL) ⩾70% stenosis or occlusion) account for 15-20% of acute stroke with large vessel occlusion. AIMS We investigated the safety and efficacy of intravenous tenecteplase (0.25 mg/kg) versus intravenous alteplase (0.9 mg/kg) in patients with carotid TL. METHODS This is a substudy of the alteplase compared with the tenecteplase trial. Patients with ⩾70% stenosis of the extracranial internal carotid artery (ICA) and concomitant occlusion of the intracranial ICA, M1 or M2 segments of the middle cerebral artery on baseline computed tomography angiography (CTA) were included. Primary outcome was 90-day-modified Rankin Scale (mRS) 0-1. Secondary outcomes were mRS 0-2, mortality, and symptomatic ICH (sICH). Angiographic outcomes were successful recanalization (revised Arterial Occlusive Lesion (rAOL) 2b-3) on first and successful reperfusion (eTICI 2b-3) on final angiographic acquisitions. Multivariable mixed-effects logistic regression was performed. RESULTS Among 1577 alteplase versus tenecteplase randomized controlled trial (AcT) patients, 128 (18.8%) had carotid TL. Of these, 93 (72.7%) underwent intravenous thrombolysis plus endovascular thrombectomy (IVT + EVT), while 35 (27.3%) were treated with IVT alone. In the IVT + EVT group, tenecteplase was associated with higher odds of 90-day-mRS 0-1 (46.0% vs. 32.6%, adjusted OR (aOR) 3.21; 95% CI = 1.06-9.71) compared with alteplase. No statistically significant differences in rates of mRS 0-2 (aOR 1.53; 95% CI = 0.51-4.55), initial rAOL 2b-3 (16.3% vs. 28.6%), final eTICI 2b-3 (83.7% vs. 85.7%), and mortality (18.0% vs. 16.3%) were found. SICH only occurred in one patient. There were no differences in outcomes between thrombolytic agents in the IVT-only group. CONCLUSION In patients with carotid TL treated with EVT, intravenous tenecteplase may be associated with similar or better clinical outcomes, similar angiographic reperfusion rates, and safety outcomes as compared with alteplase.
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- Fouzi Bala
- Department of Clinical Neurosciences, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada
- Diagnostic and Interventional Neuroradiology Department, University Hospital of Tours, Tours, France
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- Department of Clinical Neurosciences, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada
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- Department of Clinical Neurosciences, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada
- Rady Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB, Canada
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- Department of Clinical Neurosciences, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada
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- Department of Clinical Neurosciences, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada
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- Department of Clinical Neurosciences, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada
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- Centre Hospitalier de l’Université de Montréal (CHUM), Montreal, QC, Canada
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- Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Division of Neurology, Department of Medicine, Queen’s University, Kingston, ON, Canada
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- Queen Elizabeth II Health Sciences Centre, Halifax, NS, Canada
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- Hamilton Health Sciences, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
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- Department of Medicine, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON, Canada
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- The University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada
- Fraser Health Authority, New Westminster, BC, Canada
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- London Health Sciences Centre, Western University, London, ON, Canada
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- Toronto Western Hospital, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB, Canada
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- Vancouver Stroke Program, Division of Neurology, The University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada
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- St. Michael’s Hospital, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK, Canada
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- Department of Clinical Neurosciences, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada
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- Department of Clinical Neurosciences, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada
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- Department of Clinical Neurosciences, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada
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- Department of Medicine, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON, Canada
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- Department of Clinical Neurosciences, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada
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- Division of Neurology, Department of Medicine, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada
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- Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Department of Clinical Neurosciences, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada
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- Centre Hospitalier de l’Université de Montréal (CHUM), Montreal, QC, Canada
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Garayzade R, Berlis A, Schiele S, Ertl M, Schneider H, Müller G, Maurer CJ. Efficacy and Safety Outcomes for Acute Ischemic Stroke Patients Treated with Intravenous Infusion of Tirofiban After Emergent Carotid Artery Stenting. Clin Neuroradiol 2024; 34:163-172. [PMID: 37796321 PMCID: PMC10881598 DOI: 10.1007/s00062-023-01350-7] [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: 04/05/2023] [Accepted: 09/14/2023] [Indexed: 10/06/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Emergent stenting of the extracranial internal carotid artery (ICA) in stroke patients requires antiplatelet therapy to prevent in-stent thrombosis with a higher risk of intracranial haemorrhage. AIM OF THE STUDY Assess the efficacy and safety of emergent carotid stenting with intravenous tirofiban in acute ischemic stroke patients. METHODS Primary endpoint: symptomatic hemorrhage. Secondary endpoints: 90-day functional outcome and mortality. RESULTS Of the 62 patients, 21 (34%) received tirofiban as a single antiplatelet, and 41 (66%) received combined therapy. Premedication with anticoagulants and antiplatelets was significantly more frequent in the tirofiban-only group. The rate of symptomatic haemorrhage was significantly lower in the tirofiban-only group than in the combined group (4.8% vs. 27%, p = 0.046). The patients with tirofiban alone had a significantly better functional outcome at day 90 than the combined group (52% vs. 24%, p = 0.028). Mortality was equal (24%) in both groups. Pre-interventional NIHSS score (p = 0.003), significant blood pressure fluctuations (p = 0.012), tandem occlusion (p = 0.023), and thrombolysis (p = 0.044) showed relevant influence on the rate of symptomatic hemorrhage in the entire patient cohort. CONCLUSIONS A single antiplatelet therapy with tirofiban regardless of the premedication may improve the functional outcome in patients with stroke due to acute extracranial carotid lesion and emergent carotid stenting with lower rates of serious intracranial haemorrhage. For patients with high pre-interventional NIHSS score, tandem occlusion and after pre-interventional thrombolysis, caution is advised. Additionally, strict blood pressure monitoring should be conducted during the first 72 h after intervention.
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- Rana Garayzade
- Department of diagnostic and interventional Radiology and Neuroradiology, Augsburg University Hospital, Augsburg, Germany.
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- Department of diagnostic and interventional Radiology and Neuroradiology, Augsburg University Hospital, Augsburg, Germany
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- Institute of Mathematics, Augsburg University, Augsburg, Germany
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- Department of Neurology, Augsburg University Hospital, Augsburg, Germany
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- Department of Neurology, Augsburg University Hospital, Augsburg, Germany
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- Institute of Mathematics, Augsburg University, Augsburg, Germany
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- Department of diagnostic and interventional Radiology and Neuroradiology, Augsburg University Hospital, Augsburg, Germany
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Sui Y, Shi Y, Yang Y, Xiao J, Zhou Y, Zhang S, Qiu Y, Xie Y, Lv Z. Bridging techniques compared with direct endovascular therapy for stroke due to tandem occlusion: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Asian J Surg 2024; 47:1339-1343. [PMID: 38042661 DOI: 10.1016/j.asjsur.2023.11.088] [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: 09/08/2023] [Revised: 11/13/2023] [Accepted: 11/17/2023] [Indexed: 12/04/2023] Open
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The superiority of the bridging strategy of intravenous thrombolysis (IVT) plus endovascular therapy (EVT) to EVT alone for the anterior circulation with tandem vascular occlusion (TO) has not been specifically addressed by a single randomized trial. Analysis of 15 studies (n = 1857 patients) revealed that 90 Day good functional outcomes (MRS≤2) were better for bridging therapy (IVT + EVT) than for dEVT (OR:1.39, 95%CI: 1.09-1.79, p = 0.008); 90-day mortality was lower for IVT + EVT than for dEVT (OR: 0.57; 95%CI: 0.40-0.81, p = 0.002) and rates of successful recanalization were higher for IVT + EVT than for dEVT (OR: 1.79, 95%CI: 1.36-2.36, p<0.0001). However, there was no significant difference in the incidence of symptomatic. intracranial hemorrhage (sICH) between groups (OR 0.91, 95%CI 0.64-1.31, p = 0.62).In conclusion, Patients receiving IVT + EVT have a better functional outcome, lower death rate and a higher rate of successful recanalization than those receiving dEVT but there was no difference in sICH risk between the two treatments.
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- Yihang Sui
- Department of Neurology, The Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University, No.25 of Taiping Street, Luzhou, 646000, Sichuan, China.
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- Department of Neurosurgery, The Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University, No.25 of Taiping Street, Luzhou, 646000, Sichuan, China.
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- Department of Neurology, The Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University, No.25 of Taiping Street, Luzhou, 646000, Sichuan, China.
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- Department of Neurology, The Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University, No.25 of Taiping Street, Luzhou, 646000, Sichuan, China
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- Department of Neurology, The Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University, No.25 of Taiping Street, Luzhou, 646000, Sichuan, China
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- Department of Neurology, The Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University, No.25 of Taiping Street, Luzhou, 646000, Sichuan, China.
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- Department of Neurology, The Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University, No.25 of Taiping Street, Luzhou, 646000, Sichuan, China
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- Department of Neurology, The Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University, No.25 of Taiping Street, Luzhou, 646000, Sichuan, China
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- Department of Neurology, The Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University, No.25 of Taiping Street, Luzhou, 646000, Sichuan, China; Laboratory of Neurological Diseases and Brain Function, Luzhou, Sichuan, 646000, China.
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Diana F, Abdalkader M, Behme D, Li W, Maurer CJ, Pop R, Hwang YH, Bartolini B, Da Ros V, Bracco S, Cirillo L, Marnat G, Katsanos AH, Kaesmacher J, Fischer U, Aguiar de Sousa D, Peschillo S, Zini A, Tomasello A, Ribo M, Nguyen TN, Romoli M. Antithrombotic regimen in emergent carotid stenting for acute ischemic stroke due to tandem occlusion: a meta-analysis of aggregate data. J Neurointerv Surg 2024; 16:243-247. [PMID: 37185107 DOI: 10.1136/jnis-2023-020204] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/14/2023] [Accepted: 04/14/2023] [Indexed: 05/17/2023]
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BACKGROUND The periprocedural antithrombotic regimen might affect the risk-benefit profile of emergent carotid artery stenting (eCAS) in patients with acute ischemic stroke (AIS) due to tandem lesions, especially after intravenous thrombolysis. We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis to evaluate the safety and efficacy of antithrombotics following eCAS. METHODS We followed PRISMA guidelines and searched MEDLINE, Embase, and Scopus from January 1, 2004 to November 30, 2022 for studies evaluating eCAS in tandem occlusion. The primary endpoint was 90-day good functional outcome. Secondary outcomes were symptomatic intracerebral hemorrhage, in-stent thrombosis, delayed stent thrombosis, and successful recanalization. Meta-analysis of proportions and meta-analysis of odds ratios were implemented. RESULTS 34 studies with 1658 patients were included. We found that the use of no antiplatelets (noAPT), single antiplatelet (SAPT), dual antiplatelets (DAPT), or glycoprotein IIb/IIIa inhibitors (GPI) yielded similar rates of good functional outcomes, with a marginal benefit of GPI over SAPT (OR 1.88, 95% CI 1.05 to 3.35, Pheterogeneity=0.31). Sensitivity analysis and meta-regression excluded a significant impact of intravenous thrombolysis and Alberta Stroke Program Early CT Score (ASPECTS). We observed no increase in symptomatic intracerebral hemorrhage (sICH) with DAPT or GPI compared with noAPT or SAPT. We also found similar rates of delayed stent thrombosis across groups, with acute in-stent thrombosis showing marginal, non-significant benefits from GPI and DAPT over SAPT and noAPT. CONCLUSIONS In AIS due to tandem occlusion, the periprocedural antithrombotic regimen of eCAS seems to have a marginal effect on good functional outcome. Overall, high intensity antithrombotic therapy may provide a marginal benefit on good functional outcome and carotid stent patency without a significant increase in risk of sICH.
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- Francesco Diana
- Interventional Neuroradiology, Vall d'Hebron University Hospital, Barcelona, Catalunya, Spain
- Stroke Research Group, Vall d'Hebron Research Institute, Barcelona, Catalunya, Spain
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- Neuroradiology, University Hospital Magdeburg, Magdeburg, Sachsen-Anhalt, Germany
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- Neurology, Hainan Medical University, Haikou, Hainan, China
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- Diagnostic and Interventional Neuroradiology, University Hospital Augsburg, Augsburg, Bayern, Germany
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- Interventional Neuroradiology, University Hospitals Strasbourg, Strasbourg, France
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- Neurology and Radiology, Kyungpook National University Hospital, Daegu, Korea (the Republic of)
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- Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, Interventional Neuroradiology Unit, CHUV - Lausanne University Hospital, Lausanne, Switzerland
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- Biomedicine and Prevention, Diagnostic Imaging Unit, Fondazione PTV Policlinico Tor Vergata, Roma, Italy
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- Neurology and Human Movement Sciences, Interventional Neuroradiology Unit, Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Senese, Siena, Italy
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- Biomedical and NeuroMotor Sciences (DIBINEM), University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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- Interventional and Diagnostic Neuroradiology, Bordeaux University Hospital, Bordeaux, France
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- Neurology Division, McMaster University/Population Health Research Institute, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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- Neurology, Inselspital, Bern University Hospital and University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland
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- Neurology, Inselspital, Bern University Hospital and University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland
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- Neurosciences and Mental Health, Neurology Service, Hospital de Santa Maria/ CHULN, University of Lisbon, Lisboa, Portugal
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- Endovascular Neurosurgery, Pia Fondazione Cardinale G Panico Hospital, Tricase, Italy
- UniCamillus International Medical University, Rome, Italy
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- Neurology and Stroke Center, Maggiore Hospital, Bologna, Italy, IRCCS Istituto Delle Scienze Neurologiche di Bologna, Bologna, Emilia-Romagna, Italy
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- Interventional Neuroradiology, Vall d'Hebron University Hospital, Barcelona, Catalunya, Spain
- Stroke Research Group, Vall d'Hebron Research Institute, Barcelona, Catalunya, Spain
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- Stroke Research Group, Vall d'Hebron Research Institute, Barcelona, Catalunya, Spain
- Stroke Unit, Neurology, Vall d'Hebron University Hospital, Barcelona, Spain
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- Radiology, Boston Medical Center, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
- Neurology, Boston University School of Medicine, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Neurology and Stroke Unit, Maurizio Bufalini Hospital, Cesena, Emilia-Romagna, Italy
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Baig AA, Waqas M, Turner RC, Kuo CC, Donnelly BM, Lai PMR, Raygor KP, Bouslama M, Lim J, Neumaier Bs J, Cappuzzo JM, Davies JM, Snyder KV, Siddiqui AH, Levy EI. A propensity score-matched comparative study of balloon guide catheters versus conventional guide catheters for concurrent mechanical thrombectomy with carotid stenting in tandem strokes: comparison of first pass effect, symptomatic intracranial hemorrhage, and 90-day functional outcomes. J Neurointerv Surg 2024; 16:124-130. [PMID: 37076277 DOI: 10.1136/jnis-2023-020114] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/19/2023] [Accepted: 03/22/2023] [Indexed: 04/21/2023]
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BACKGROUND Extensive clot burden in tandem strokes accounts for poor mechanical thrombectomy (MT) outcomes. Several studies have shown the benefit of balloon guide catheters (BGCs) in MT and carotid artery stenting. OBJECTIVE In view of this potential benefit, to investigate the safety and effectiveness of proximal flow arrest using a BGC during concurrent MT and carotid revascularization for tandem stroke treatment in a comparative, propensity score-matched (PSM) study. METHODS Patients with a tandem stroke identified from our endovascular database were dichotomized into groups treated with BGCs versus conventional guide catheters. One-to-one PSM adjustment for baseline demographics and treatment selection bias using nearest-neighbor matching was performed. Patient demographics, presentation characteristics, and procedural details were recorded. Outcomes assessed were final modified Thrombolysis in Cerebral Infarction (mTICI) grade, periprocedural symptomatic intracranial hemorrhage (sICH) rate, in-hospital mortality, and 90-day modified Rankin Scale (mRS) score. Mann-Whitney U test and multivariate logistic regression were performed to compare procedural parameters and clinical outcomes. RESULTS Concurrent carotid revascularization (stenting with/without angioplasty) and MT was performed in 125 cases (BGC: 85; no BGC: 40). After PSM (40 patients/group), the BGC group had a significantly shorter procedure duration (77.9 vs 61.5 min; OR=0.996; P=0.006), lower discharge National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale score (8.0 vs 11.0; OR=0.987; P=0.042), and higher odds of 90-day mRS 0-2 score (52.3% vs 27.5%; OR=0.34; P=0.040). On multivariate regression, the BGC group had a significantly higher first pass effect rate (mTICI 2b or 3)(OR=1.115, 95% CI 1.015 to 1.432; P=0.013) and lower periprocedural sICH rate (OR=0.615, 95% CI 0.406 to 0.932; P=0.025). No difference in in-hospital mortality was observed (OR=1.591, 95% CI 0.976 to 2.593; P=0.067). CONCLUSION BGCs used for concurrent MT-carotid revascularization with flow arrest were safe and resulted in superior clinical and angiographic outcomes in patients with a tandem stroke.
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- Ammad A Baig
- Department of Neurosurgery, Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, University at Buffalo, Buffalo, New York, USA
- Department of Neurosurgery, Gates Vascular Institute at Kaleida Health, Buffalo, New York, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, University at Buffalo, Buffalo, New York, USA
- Department of Neurosurgery, Gates Vascular Institute at Kaleida Health, Buffalo, New York, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, University at Buffalo, Buffalo, New York, USA
- Department of Neurosurgery, Gates Vascular Institute at Kaleida Health, Buffalo, New York, USA
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- Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, University at Buffalo, Buffalo, New York, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, University at Buffalo, Buffalo, New York, USA
- Department of Neurosurgery, Gates Vascular Institute at Kaleida Health, Buffalo, New York, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, University at Buffalo, Buffalo, New York, USA
- Department of Neurosurgery, Gates Vascular Institute at Kaleida Health, Buffalo, New York, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, University at Buffalo, Buffalo, New York, USA
- Department of Neurosurgery, Gates Vascular Institute at Kaleida Health, Buffalo, New York, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, University at Buffalo, Buffalo, New York, USA
- Department of Neurosurgery, Gates Vascular Institute at Kaleida Health, Buffalo, New York, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, University at Buffalo, Buffalo, New York, USA
- Department of Neurosurgery, Gates Vascular Institute at Kaleida Health, Buffalo, New York, USA
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- Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, University at Buffalo, Buffalo, New York, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, University at Buffalo, Buffalo, New York, USA
- Department of Neurosurgery, Gates Vascular Institute at Kaleida Health, Buffalo, New York, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, University at Buffalo, Buffalo, New York, USA
- Department of Neurosurgery, Gates Vascular Institute at Kaleida Health, Buffalo, New York, USA
- Department of Bioinformatics, Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, University at Buffalo, Buffalo, New York, USA
- Canon Stroke and Vascular Research Center, University at Buffalo, Buffalo, New York, USA
- Jacobs Institute, Buffalo, New York, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, University at Buffalo, Buffalo, New York, USA
- Department of Neurosurgery, Gates Vascular Institute at Kaleida Health, Buffalo, New York, USA
- Canon Stroke and Vascular Research Center, University at Buffalo, Buffalo, New York, USA
- Jacobs Institute, Buffalo, New York, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, University at Buffalo, Buffalo, New York, USA
- Department of Neurosurgery, Gates Vascular Institute at Kaleida Health, Buffalo, New York, USA
- Canon Stroke and Vascular Research Center, University at Buffalo, Buffalo, New York, USA
- Jacobs Institute, Buffalo, New York, USA
- Department Radiology, Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, University at Buffalo, Buffalo, New York, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, University at Buffalo, Buffalo, New York, USA
- Department of Neurosurgery, Gates Vascular Institute at Kaleida Health, Buffalo, New York, USA
- Canon Stroke and Vascular Research Center, University at Buffalo, Buffalo, New York, USA
- Jacobs Institute, Buffalo, New York, USA
- Department Radiology, Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, University at Buffalo, Buffalo, New York, USA
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Zapata-Arriaza E, Medina-Rodríguez M, Moniche Álvarez F, de Albóniga-Chindurza A, Aguilar-Pérez M, Ainz-Gómez L, Baena-Palomino P, Zamora A, Pardo-Galiana B, Delgado-Acosta F, Valverde Moyano R, Jiménez-Gómez E, Bravo Rey I, Oteros Fernández R, Escudero-Martínez I, Vielba-Gomez I, Morales Caba L, Díaz Pérez J, García Molina E, Mosteiro S, Castellanos Rodrigo MDM, Amaya Pascasio L, Hidalgo C, Freijo Guerrero MDM, González Díaz E, Ramírez Moreno JM, Fernández Prudencio L, Terceño Izaga M, Bashir Viturro S, Gamero-García MÁ, Jiménez Jorge S, Rosso Fernández C, Montaner J, González García A. Statistical analysis plan for the multicenter, open, randomized controlled clinical trial to assess the efficacy and safety of intravenous tirofiban vs aspirin in acute ischemic stroke due to tandem lesion, undergoing recanalization therapy by endovascular treatment (ATILA trial). Trials 2024; 25:35. [PMID: 38195586 PMCID: PMC10775524 DOI: 10.1186/s13063-023-07817-9] [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: 07/12/2023] [Accepted: 11/21/2023] [Indexed: 01/11/2024] Open
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RATIONALE In-stent reocclusion after endovascular therapy has a negative impact on outcomes in acute ischemic stroke (AIS) due to tandem lesions (TL). Optimal antiplatelet therapy approach in these patients to avoid in-stent reocclusion is yet to be elucidated. AIMS To assess efficacy and safety of intravenous tirofiban versus intravenous aspirin in patients undergoing MT plus carotid stenting in the setting of AIS due to TL. SAMPLE SIZE ESTIMATES Two hundred forty patients will be enrolled, 120 in every treatment arm. METHODS AND DESIGN A multicenter, prospective, randomized, controlled (aspirin group), assessor-blinded clinical trial will be conducted. Patients fulfilling the inclusion criteria will be randomized at MT onset to the experimental or control group (1:1). Intravenous aspirin will be administered at a 500-mg single dose and tirofiban at a 500-mcg bolus followed by a 200-mcg/h infusion during the first 24 h. All patients will be followed for up to 3 months. STUDY OUTCOMES Primary efficacy outcome will be the proportion of patients with carotid in-stent thrombosis within the first 24 h after MT. Primary safety outcome will be the rate of symptomatic intracranial hemorrhage. DISCUSSION This will be the first clinical trial to assess the best antiplatelet therapy to avoid in-stent thrombosis after MT in patients with TL. TRIAL REGISTRATION The trial is registered as NCT05225961. February, 7th, 2022.
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- Elena Zapata-Arriaza
- Stroke Unit, Neurovascular Research Program, Seville Biomedical Research Institute, Seville, Spain.
- Interventional Neuroradiology Department, Virgen del Rocío University Hospital, Neurovascular Research Laboratory, Institute of Biomedicine of Seville (IBIS), Av Manuel Siurot sn, Seville, 41013, Spain.
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- Stroke Unit, Neurovascular Research Program, Seville Biomedical Research Institute, Seville, Spain
- Neurology Department, Virgen del Rocío University Hospital, Sevilla, Spain
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- Stroke Unit, Neurovascular Research Program, Seville Biomedical Research Institute, Seville, Spain
- Neurology Department, Virgen del Rocío University Hospital, Sevilla, Spain
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- Stroke Unit, Neurovascular Research Program, Seville Biomedical Research Institute, Seville, Spain
- Neurology Department, Virgen del Rocío University Hospital, Sevilla, Spain
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- Stroke Unit, Neurovascular Research Program, Seville Biomedical Research Institute, Seville, Spain
- Interventional Neuroradiology Department, Virgen del Rocío University Hospital, Neurovascular Research Laboratory, Institute of Biomedicine of Seville (IBIS), Av Manuel Siurot sn, Seville, 41013, Spain
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- Stroke Unit, Neurovascular Research Program, Seville Biomedical Research Institute, Seville, Spain
- Neurology Department, Virgen del Rocío University Hospital, Sevilla, Spain
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- Stroke Unit, Neurovascular Research Program, Seville Biomedical Research Institute, Seville, Spain
- Neurology Department, Virgen del Rocío University Hospital, Sevilla, Spain
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- Stroke Unit, Neurovascular Research Program, Seville Biomedical Research Institute, Seville, Spain
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- Stroke Unit, Neurovascular Research Program, Seville Biomedical Research Institute, Seville, Spain
- Neurology Department, Virgen del Rocío University Hospital, Sevilla, Spain
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- Interventional Neuroradiology Department, Reina Sofía University Hospital, Córdoba, Spain
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- Interventional Neuroradiology Department, Reina Sofía University Hospital, Córdoba, Spain
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- Interventional Neuroradiology Department, La Fe University and Polytechnic Hospital, Valencia, Spain
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- Interventional Neuroradiology Department, La Fe University and Polytechnic Hospital, Valencia, Spain
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- Interventional Neuroradiology Department, Virgen de la Arrixaca University Clinical Hospital, Murcia, Spain
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- Interventional Neuroradiology Department, A Coruña University Hospital Complex, Coruña, Spain
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- Interventional Neuroradiology Department, Torrecardenas University Hospital, Almería, Spain
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- Interventional Neuroradiology Department, Cruces University Hospital, Vizcaya, Spain
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- Department of Neurology, Doctor Josep Trueta Hospital, Girona, Spain
- Interventional Neuroradiology Unit, Doctor Josep Trueta Hospital, Girona, Spain
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- Department of Neurology, Doctor Josep Trueta Hospital, Girona, Spain
- Interventional Neuroradiology Unit, Doctor Josep Trueta Hospital, Girona, Spain
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- Stroke Unit, Neurovascular Research Program, Seville Biomedical Research Institute, Seville, Spain
- Neurology Department, Virgen Macarena University Hospital, Seville, Spain
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- Clinical Research and Clinical Trials Unit (CTU), Virgen del Rocío Hospital, Seville, Spain
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- Clinical Research and Clinical Trials Unit (CTU), Virgen del Rocío Hospital, Seville, Spain
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- Stroke Unit, Neurovascular Research Program, Seville Biomedical Research Institute, Seville, Spain
- Neurology Department, Virgen Macarena University Hospital, Seville, Spain
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- Stroke Unit, Neurovascular Research Program, Seville Biomedical Research Institute, Seville, Spain
- Interventional Neuroradiology Department, Virgen del Rocío University Hospital, Neurovascular Research Laboratory, Institute of Biomedicine of Seville (IBIS), Av Manuel Siurot sn, Seville, 41013, Spain
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Pathuri SC, Johnson WC, Webb MR, Fielder TC, Al-Saiegh F, Morton RP, Rodriguez P, Birnbaum L, Mascitelli JR. Development of the Circle of Willis Score (COWS) to help guide decision making during acute tandem occlusion treatment: Preliminary analysis. Clin Neurol Neurosurg 2024; 236:108116. [PMID: 38244414 DOI: 10.1016/j.clineuro.2024.108116] [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: 11/19/2023] [Revised: 01/03/2024] [Accepted: 01/05/2024] [Indexed: 01/22/2024]
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BACKGROUND Acute tandem occlusions (TOs) are challenging to treat. Although acute carotid stenting of the proximal lesion is well tolerated, there are certain situations when the practitioner may be wary of acute stenting (bleeding concerns). OBJECTIVE The purpose of this study was to retrospectively study patients with tandem occlusions who had re-occlusion of the extracranial ICA and develop a Circle of Willis Score (COWS) to help predict which patients could forego acute stenting. METHODS This is a retrospective review of TO patients with a persistent proximal occlusion following intervention (either expected or unexpected). Pre intervention CTA and intraoperative DSA were reviewed, and each patient was assigned a score 2 (complete COW), 1a (patent A1-Acomm-A1), 1p (patent Pcomm), or 0 (incomplete COW). Findings from the DSA took precedence over the CTA. Two cohorts were created, the complete COW cohort (COWS 2) versus the incomplete COW cohort (COWS 1a,1p, or 0). Angiographic outcomes were assessed using the mTICI score (2b-3) and clinical outcomes were assessed using discharge mRS (good outcome mRS 0-3). RESULTS Of 68 TO cases, 12 had persistent proximal occlusions. There were 5/12 (42 %) patients in the complete COW cohort, and 7/12 (58 %) in the incomplete COW cohort (5/12 with scores of 1a/1p and 2/12 with a score of 0). In the complete COW cohort, there were 2 ICA-ICA and 3 ICA-MCA occlusions. In the incomplete COW cohort, there was one ICA-ICA occlusion and 6 ICA-MCA occlusions. LKW-puncture was shorter in the complete COW cohort (208 min vs. 464 min, p = 0.16). Successful reperfusion was higher in the complete COW cohort (100 % vs. 71 %). There was a trend toward better clinical outcomes in the complete COW cohort (80 % vs 29 %, p = 0.079). CONCLUSION The COWS is a simple score that may help predict a successful clinical outcome without proximal revascularization when concerned about performing an acute carotid stent during TO treatment. Evaluation in larger TO cohort is warranted.
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- Sarath C Pathuri
- Department of Neurosurgery, University of Texas Health Sciences Center San Antonio, San Antonio, TX, USA.
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- Department of Neurosurgery, University of Texas Health Sciences Center San Antonio, San Antonio, TX, USA.
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- Department of Neurosurgery, University of Texas Health Sciences Center San Antonio, San Antonio, TX, USA.
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- Department of Neurosurgery, University of Texas Health Sciences Center San Antonio, San Antonio, TX, USA.
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- Department of Neurosurgery, University of Texas Health Sciences Center San Antonio, San Antonio, TX, USA.
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- Department of Neurosurgery, University of Texas Health Sciences Center San Antonio, San Antonio, TX, USA; Department of Neurosurgery, Brooke Army Medical Center, San Antonio, TX, USA.
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- Department of Neurosurgery, University of Texas Health Sciences Center San Antonio, San Antonio, TX, USA.
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- Department of Neurosurgery, University of Texas Health Sciences Center San Antonio, San Antonio, TX, USA.
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- Department of Neurosurgery, University of Texas Health Sciences Center San Antonio, San Antonio, TX, USA.
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van Elk T, Maes L, van der Meij A, Lemmens R, Uyttenboogaart M, de Borst GJ, Zeebregts CJ, Nederkoorn PJ. Immediate Carotid Artery Stenting or Deferred Treatment in Patients With Tandem Carotid Lesions Treated Endovascularly for Acute Ischaemic Stroke. EJVES Vasc Forum 2023; 61:31-35. [PMID: 38234597 PMCID: PMC10792755 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejvsvf.2023.12.002] [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: 10/23/2023] [Revised: 11/24/2023] [Accepted: 12/14/2023] [Indexed: 01/19/2024] Open
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Fifteen to 20% of patients with an acute ischaemic stroke have a tandem lesion defined by the combination of an intracranial large vessel thrombo-embolic occlusion and a high grade stenosis or occlusion of the ipsilateral internal carotid artery. These patients tend to have worse outcomes than patients with isolated intracranial occlusions, with higher rates of disability and death. The introduction of endovascular thrombectomy to treat the intracranial lesion clearly improved the outcome compared with treatment with intravenous thrombolysis alone. However, the best treatment strategy for managing the extracranial carotid artery lesion in patients with tandem lesions remains unknown. Current guidelines recommend carotid endarterectomy for patients with transient ischaemic attack or non-disabling stroke and moderate or severe stenosis of the internal carotid artery, within two weeks of the initial event, to prevent major stroke recurrence and death. Alternatively, the symptomatic carotid artery could be treated by endovascular placement of a stent during endovascular thrombectomy (EVT). This would negate the need for a second procedure, immediately reduce the risk of stroke recurrence, increase patient satisfaction, and could be cost effective. However, the administration of dual antiplatelet therapy could potentially increase the risk of symptomatic intracranial haemorrhage in patients with acute ischaemic stroke. Randomised controlled trials evaluating the efficacy and safety of immediate carotid artery stenting during EVT in acute stroke patients with tandem lesions are currently ongoing and will impact the current guidelines regarding the treatment of patients with acute ischaemic stroke due to these tandem lesions.
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- Theodora van Elk
- Department of Neurology, University Medical Centre Groningen, Groningen, the Netherlands
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- Department of Neurology, University Hospital Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
- Department of Neurosciences, Experimental Neurology, KULeuven - University of Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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- Department of Neurology, Amsterdam University Medical Centre, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
- Department of Neurology, Leiden University Medical Centre, Leiden, the Netherlands
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- Department of Neurology, University Hospital Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
- Department of Neurosciences, Experimental Neurology, KULeuven - University of Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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- Department of Neurology, University Medical Centre Groningen, Groningen, the Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery (Division of Vascular Surgery), University Medical Centre Utrecht, Utrecht, the Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery (Division of Vascular Surgery), University Medical Centre Groningen, Groningen, the Netherlands
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- Department of Neurology, Amsterdam University Medical Centre, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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Di Donna A, Muto G, Giordano F, Muto M, Guarnieri G, Servillo G, De Mase A, Spina E, Leone G. Diagnosis and management of tandem occlusion in acute ischemic stroke. Eur J Radiol Open 2023; 11:100513. [PMID: 37609048 PMCID: PMC10440394 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejro.2023.100513] [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: 06/05/2023] [Revised: 07/31/2023] [Accepted: 08/07/2023] [Indexed: 08/24/2023] Open
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Approximately 20-30% of patients with acute ischemic stroke, caused by large intracranial vessel occlusion, have a tandem lesion, defined as simultaneous presence of high-grade stenosis or occlusion of the cervical internal carotid artery and thromboembolic occlusion of the intracranial terminal internal carotid artery or its branches, usually the middle cerebral artery. Patients with tandem lesions have usually worse outcomes than patients with single intracranial occlusions, and intravenous thrombolysis is less effective in these patients. Although endovascular thrombectomy is currently a cornerstone therapy in the management of acute ischemic stroke due to large vessel occlusion, the optimal management of extracranial carotid lesions in tandem occlusion remains controversial. Acute placement of a stent in the cervical carotid artery lesion is the most used therapeutic strategy compared with stented balloon angioplasty and thrombectomy alone without carotid artery revascularization; however, treatment strategies in these patients are often more complex than with single occlusion, so treatment decisions can change based on clinical and technical considerations. The aim of this review is to analyze the results of different studies and trials, investigating the periprocedural neurointerventional management of patients with tandem lesions and the safety, efficacy of the different technical strategies available as well as their impact on the clinical outcome in these patients, to strengthen current recommendations and thus optimize patient care.
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- Antonio Di Donna
- Unit of Interventional Neuroradiology, Department of Advanced Diagnostic and Therapeutic Technologies, A.O.R.N. Antonio Cardarelli Hospital, Via Cardarelli 1, Naples 80131, Italy
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- Division of Diagnostic and Interventional Neuroradiology, Geneva University Hospitals, 1205 Geneva, Switzerland
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- Unit of Interventional Neuroradiology, Department of Advanced Diagnostic and Therapeutic Technologies, A.O.R.N. Antonio Cardarelli Hospital, Via Cardarelli 1, Naples 80131, Italy
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- Unit of Interventional Neuroradiology, Department of Advanced Diagnostic and Therapeutic Technologies, A.O.R.N. Antonio Cardarelli Hospital, Via Cardarelli 1, Naples 80131, Italy
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- Unit of Interventional Neuroradiology, Department of Advanced Diagnostic and Therapeutic Technologies, A.O.R.N. Antonio Cardarelli Hospital, Via Cardarelli 1, Naples 80131, Italy
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- Unit of Neurorology and Stroke Unit, Department of Emergency and Acceptance, A.O.R.N. Antonio Cardarelli Hospital, Via Cardarelli 1, Naples 80131, Italy
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- Unit of Neurorology and Stroke Unit, Department of Emergency and Acceptance, A.O.R.N. Antonio Cardarelli Hospital, Via Cardarelli 1, Naples 80131, Italy
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- Unit of Neurorology and Stroke Unit, Department of Emergency and Acceptance, A.O.R.N. Antonio Cardarelli Hospital, Via Cardarelli 1, Naples 80131, Italy
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- Unit of Interventional Neuroradiology, Department of Advanced Diagnostic and Therapeutic Technologies, A.O.R.N. Antonio Cardarelli Hospital, Via Cardarelli 1, Naples 80131, Italy
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Liu C, Liu M, Yang X, Wang J, Li G. Efficacy and safety of bridging therapy versus direct thrombectomy for tandem lesions in acute stroke: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Clin Neurol Neurosurg 2023; 234:108005. [PMID: 37837908 DOI: 10.1016/j.clineuro.2023.108005] [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: 06/11/2023] [Revised: 09/28/2023] [Accepted: 09/29/2023] [Indexed: 10/16/2023]
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BACKGROUND Current studies have concluded that MT (Mechanical Thrombectomy) is safe and effective for tandem lesions (TL). However, The benefit of bridging therapy for TL is controversial. OBJECTIVE To compare efficacy and safety between bridging therapy and direct thrombectomy of tandem lesions. METHOD We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis of studies comparing bridging therapy versus direct thrombectomy among TL patients with regards to symptomatic intracerebral hemorrhage(sICH), Parenchymal hemorrhage (PH), 3-month mortality, modified Rankin Scale (mRS) score within 3 months, successful reperfusion, and excellent reperfusion. The meta-analysis of proportions was conducted with a common effects model. RESULT Five studies (n = 1198 patients) were identified for the systematic review. For safety outcomes, the bridging group had no significant difference in the rate of symptomatic intracranial hemorrhage (OR = 0.78, 95% CI = 0.49-1.25, P = 0.31) and the rate of PH (OR = 0.67, 95% CI = 0.39-1.13, P = 0.13) but significantly lower rate of 3-month mortality (OR = 0.53, 95% CI = 0.37-0.75, P = 0.0004) compared to the direct thrombectomy group. In terms of efficacy outcomes, the bridging therapy group had a significantly higher rate of 3- month good functional outcome (mRS 0-2) (OR = 1.76, 95% CI = 1.38-2.24, P < 0.00001) and successful recanalization (OR = 1.69, 95% CI = 1.27-2.25, P = 0.0003) but no significant difference in the rate of excellent recanalization(OR = 1.21, 95% CI = 0.91-1.59, P = 0.19) in patients with TL compared to direct thrombectomy group. CONCLUSION Bridging therapy is effective in improving the 3-month functional prognosis and increasing the rate of arterial recanalization without increasing the risk of intracranial hemorrhage in patients with TL compared to direct thrombectomy. A large multicentre clinical RCT is expected, as are advanced intravenous thrombolysis and endovascular thrombectomy techniques.
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- Chenxi Liu
- Department of Neurology, The Frist Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing 400016, China
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- Department of Neurology, Zhongshan Hospital Affiliated to Fudan University, Shanghai 200032, China
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- Department of Neurology, Hechuan District People's Hospital, Chongqing 401500, China
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- Department of Neurology, Chongqing University Central Hospital, Chongqing 400050, China
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- Department of Neurology, The Frist Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing 400016, China.
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Meyer L, Politi M, Alexandrou M, Roth C, Kastrup A, Mpotsaris A, Hanning U, Flottmann F, Brekenfeld C, Deb-Chatterji M, Thomalla G, Kniep H, Faizy TD, Bechstein M, Broocks G, Herzberg M, Feil K, Kellert L, Dorn F, Zeleňák K, Fiehler J, Papanagiotou P. Endovascular treatment of acute tandem lesions in patients with mild anterior circulation stroke. J Neurointerv Surg 2023; 15:e136-e141. [PMID: 36028317 DOI: 10.1136/jnis-2022-019239] [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: 06/03/2022] [Accepted: 08/06/2022] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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BACKGROUND In patients with mild strokes the risk-benefit ratio of endovascular treatment (EVT) for tandem lesions has yet to be evaluated outside of current guideline recommendations. This study investigates the frequency as well as procedural and safety outcomes in daily clinical practice. METHODS Using data from the German Stroke Registry-Endovascular Treatment (GSR-ET) we analyzed patients with anterior circulation stroke due to tandem-lesions and mild deficits. These patients were defined as ≤5 on the National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS). Recanalization was assessed with the modified Thrombolysis in Cerebral Infarction Scale (mTICI). Early neurological and long-term functional outcomes were assessed with the NIHSS change and modified Rankin scale (mRS), respectively. Safety assessment included periprocedural complications and the rate of symptomatic intracerebral hemorrhage (sICH). RESULTS A total of 61 patients met the inclusion criteria and were treated endovascularly for tandem lesions. The median age was 68 (IQR:59-76) and 32.9% (20) were female. Patients were admitted to the hospital with a median NIHSS score of 4 (IQR:2-5) and a median Alberta Stroke Programme Early CT Score (ASPECTS) of 9 (IQR:8-10). Successful recanalization (mTICI 2b-3) was observed in 86.9% (53). NIHSS decreased non-significantly (p=0.382) from baseline to two points (IQR:1-9) at discharge. Excellent (mRS≤1) and favorable (mRS≤2) long-term functional outcome at 90-days was 55.8% (29) and 69.2% (36), respectively. Mortality rates at 90-days were 9.6% (5) and sICH occurred in 8.2% (5). CONCLUSIONS EVT for tandem lesions in patients with mild anterior circulation stroke appears to be feasible but may lead to increased rates of sICH. Further studies comparing endovascular with best medical treatment (BMT) especially investigating the risk of periprocedural hemorrhagic complications, are needed.
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- Lukas Meyer
- Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Neuroradiology, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany
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- Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Neuroradiology, Hospital Bremen-Mitte gGmbH, Bremen, Germany
- Interventional Radiology Unit, Evangelismos General Hospital, Athens, Greece
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- Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Neuroradiology, Hospital Bremen-Mitte gGmbH, Bremen, Germany
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- Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Neuroradiology, Hospital Bremen-Mitte gGmbH, Bremen, Germany
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- Department of Neurology, Hospital Bremen-Mitte gGmbH, Bremen, Germany
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- Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Neuroradiology, University Hospital of Magdeburg, Magdeburg, Germany
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- Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Neuroradiology, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany
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- Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Neuroradiology, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany
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- Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Neuroradiology, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany
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- Department of Neurology, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany
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- Department of Neurology, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany
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- Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Neuroradiology, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany
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- Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Neuroradiology, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany
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- Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Neuroradiology, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany
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- Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Neuroradiology, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany
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- Department of Radiology, University Hospital Würzburg, Würzburg, Germany
- Institute of Neuroradiology, Ludwig Maximilians Universität, München, Germany
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- Department of Neurology, Ludwig Maximilians Universität, München, Germany
- Department of Neurology and Stroke, Eberhard-Karls University, Tübingen, Germany
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- Department of Neurology, Ludwig Maximilians Universität, München, Germany
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- Institute of Neuroradiology, Ludwig Maximilians Universität, München, Germany
- Department of Neuroradiology, University Hospital Bonn, Bonn, Germany
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- Clinic of Radiology, Comenius University's Jessenius Faculty of Medicine and University Hospital, Martin, Slovakia
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- Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Neuroradiology, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany
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- Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Neuroradiology, Hospital Bremen-Mitte gGmbH, Bremen, Germany
- Department of Radiology, Areteion University Hospital, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, Greece
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Galecio-Castillo M, Farooqui M, Hassan AE, Jumaa MA, Divani AA, Ribo M, Abraham M, Petersen NH, Fifi JT, Guerrero WR, Malik AM, Siegler JE, Nguyen TN, Sheth S, Yoo AJ, Linares G, Janjua N, Quispe-Orozco D, Tekle W, Zaidi SF, Sabbagh SY, Olivé-Gadea M, Barkley T, Leacy RD, Sprankle KW, Abdalkader M, Salazar-Marioni S, Soomro J, Gordon W, Turabova C, Vivanco-Suarez J, Rodriguez-Calienes A, Mokin M, Yavagal DR, Jovin T, Ortega-Gutierrez S. Clinical and Safety Outcomes of Endovascular Therapy 6 to 24 Hours After Large Vessel Occlusion Ischemic Stroke With Tandem Lesions. J Stroke 2023; 25:378-387. [PMID: 37607694 PMCID: PMC10574302 DOI: 10.5853/jos.2023.00759] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/09/2023] [Revised: 05/09/2023] [Accepted: 05/25/2023] [Indexed: 08/24/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE Effect of endovascular therapy (EVT) in acute large vessel occlusion (LVO) patients with tandem lesions (TLs) within 6-24 hours after last known well (LKW) remains unclear. We evaluated the clinical and safety outcomes among TL-LVO patients treated within 6-24 hours. METHODS This multicenter cohort was divided into two groups, based on LKW to puncture time: early window (<6 hours), and late window (6-24 hours). Primary clinical and safety outcomes were 90-day functional independence measured by the modified Rankin Scale (mRS: 0-2) and symptomatic intracranial hemorrhage (sICH). Secondary outcomes were successful reperfusion (modified Thrombolysis in Cerebral Infarction score ≥2b), first-pass effect, early neurological improvement, ordinal mRS, and in-hospital and 90-day mortality. RESULTS Of 579 patients (median age 68, 32.1% females), 268 (46.3%) were treated in the late window and 311 (53.7%) in the early window. Late window group had lower median National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale score at admission, Alberta Stroke Program Early Computed Tomography Score, rates of intravenous thrombolysis, and higher rates for perfusion imaging. After adjusting for confounders, the odds of 90-day mRS 0-2 (47.7% vs. 45.0%, adjusted odds ratio [aOR] 0.71, 95% confidence interval [CI] 0.49-1.02), favorable shift in mRS (aOR 0.88, 95% CI 0.44-1.76), and sICH (3.7% vs. 5.2%, aOR 0.56, 95% CI 0.20-1.56) were similar in both groups. There was no difference in secondary outcomes. Increased time from LKW to puncture did not predicted the probability of 90-day mRS 0-2 (aOR 0.99, 95% CI 0.96-1.01, for each hour delay) among patients presenting <24 hours. CONCLUSION EVT for acute TL-LVO treated within 6-24 hours after LKW was associated with similar rates of clinical and safety outcomes, compared to patients treated within 6 hours.
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- Department of Neurology, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City, IA, USA
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- Department of Neurology, Valley Baptist Medical Center/University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, Harlingen, TX, USA
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- Department of Neurology, University of New Mexico Health Science Center, Albuquerque, NM, USA
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- Department of Neurology, Hospital Vall d’Hebron, Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Neurology, University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, KS, USA
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- Department of Neurology, Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, CT, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Neurology and Brain Repair, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL, USA
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- Department of Neurology, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL, USA
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- Cooper Neurological Institute, Cooper University Hospital, Camden, NJ, USA
- Cooper Medical School of Rowan University, Camden, NJ, USA
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- Department of Neurology, Boston Medical Center, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Neurology, UT Health McGovern Medical School, Houston, TX, USA
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- Asia Pacific Comprehensive Stroke Institute, Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center, Pomona, CA, USA
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- Department of Neurology, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City, IA, USA
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- Department of Neurology, Valley Baptist Medical Center/University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, Harlingen, TX, USA
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- Department of Neurology, ProMedica Toledo Hospital, Toledo, OH, USA
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- Department of Neurology, University of New Mexico Health Science Center, Albuquerque, NM, USA
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- Department of Neurology, University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, KS, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY, USA
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- Texas Stroke Institute, Dallas-Fort Worth, TX, USA
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- Department of Neurology, Saint Louis University, St. Louis, MO, USA
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- Asia Pacific Comprehensive Stroke Institute, Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center, Pomona, CA, USA
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- Department of Neurology, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City, IA, USA
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- Department of Neurology and Brain Repair, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL, USA
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- Department of Neurology, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL, USA
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- Cooper Neurological Institute, Cooper University Hospital, Camden, NJ, USA
- Cooper Medical School of Rowan University, Camden, NJ, USA
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Waters MJ, Vargas J, Turk A, Chaudry I, Turner RD. Safety and efficacy of eptifibatide in acute ischemic stroke requiring extracranial carotid artery stenting. Interv Neuroradiol 2023:15910199231193928. [PMID: 37574792 DOI: 10.1177/15910199231193928] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/15/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND The antiplatelet management in acute ischemic stroke requiring carotid artery stenting is heterogenous, with no clear guidelines to direct management. OBJECTIVE To evaluate the safety and efficacy of an intravenous eptifibatide protocol in the management of acute ischemic stroke requiring emergent carotid artery stenting. METHODS We performed a retrospective analysis of consecutive patients who underwent carotid artery stenting for acute ischemic stroke at a high-volume tertiary neuroscience center, who were managed with an intravenous eptifibatide protocol. The protocol consists of an intravenous loading eptifibatide bolus (180 mcg/kg) at the time of stenting, followed by a maintenance infusion of 1 mcg/kg/min, then oral or nasogastric loading of dual antiplatelet agents. RESULTS 80 patients were included for analysis. Median presenting NIHSS was 17. Sixty-six patients (83%) had a tandem intracranial occlusion. Six (7.5%) patients developed symptomatic intracranial hemorrhage (sICH). Those who received intravenous thrombolysis were not more likely to develop sICH (10% vs 5%, p = 0.40). Those patients with a presenting ASPECTS <8 were significantly more likely to develop sICH than those with ASPECTS 8-10 (25% vs 3%, p = 0.004). CONCLUSIONS Eptifibatide may have a role in the management of acute stroke requiring carotid stenting. Caution may be required in those with established infarct on presentation imaging.
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- Michael J Waters
- Department of Neurosurgery and Neuroendovascular Surgery, Prisma Health Upstate, Greenville, SC, USA
- Departments of Neurology and Radiology, Royal Adelaide Hospital, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
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- Department of Neurosurgery and Neuroendovascular Surgery, Prisma Health Upstate, Greenville, SC, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery and Neuroendovascular Surgery, Prisma Health Upstate, Greenville, SC, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery and Neuroendovascular Surgery, Prisma Health Upstate, Greenville, SC, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery and Neuroendovascular Surgery, Prisma Health Upstate, Greenville, SC, USA
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Collette SL, Rodgers MP, van Walderveen MAA, Compagne KCJ, Nederkoorn PJ, Hofmeijer J, Martens JM, de Borst GJ, Luijckx GJR, Majoie CBLM, van der Lugt A, Bokkers RPH, Uyttenboogaart M. Management of extracranial carotid artery stenosis during endovascular treatment for acute ischaemic stroke: results from the MR CLEAN Registry. Stroke Vasc Neurol 2023; 8:229-237. [PMID: 36572506 PMCID: PMC10359798 DOI: 10.1136/svn-2022-001891] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/26/2022] [Accepted: 11/02/2022] [Indexed: 12/27/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND The optimal management of ipsilateral extracranial internal carotid artery (ICA) stenosis during endovascular treatment (EVT) is unclear. We compared the outcomes of two different strategies: EVT with vs without carotid artery stenting (CAS). METHODS In this observational study, we included patients who had an acute ischaemic stroke undergoing EVT and a concomitant ipsilateral extracranial ICA stenosis of ≥50% or occlusion of presumed atherosclerotic origin, from the Dutch Multicenter Randomized Clinical Trial of Endovascular Treatment for Acute Ischemic Stroke in the Netherlands (MR CLEAN) Registry (2014-2017). The primary endpoint was a good functional outcome at 90 days, defined as a modified Rankin Scale score ≤2. Secondary endpoints were successful intracranial reperfusion, new clot in a different vascular territory, symptomatic intracranial haemorrhage, recurrent ischaemic stroke and any serious adverse event. RESULTS Of the 433 included patients, 169 (39%) underwent EVT with CAS. In 123/168 (73%) patients, CAS was performed before intracranial thrombectomy. In 42/224 (19%) patients who underwent EVT without CAS, a deferred carotid endarterectomy or CAS was performed. EVT with and without CAS were associated with similar proportions of good functional outcome (47% vs 42%, respectively; adjusted OR (aOR), 0.90; 95% CI, 0.50 to 1.62). There were no major differences between the groups in any of the secondary endpoints, except for the increased odds of a new clot in a different vascular territory in the EVT with CAS group (aOR, 2.96; 95% CI, 1.07 to 8.21). CONCLUSIONS Functional outcomes were comparable after EVT with and without CAS. CAS during EVT might be a feasible option to treat the extracranial ICA stenosis but randomised studies are warranted to prove non-inferiority or superiority.
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- Sabine L Collette
- University Medical Centre Groningen, University of Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands
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- University Medical Centre Groningen, University of Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands
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- Amsterdam University Medical Centres, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- University Medical Centre Utrecht, University of Utrecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- University Medical Centre Groningen, University of Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands
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- Amsterdam University Medical Centres, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Erasmus MC, University Medical Centre, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- University Medical Centre Groningen, University of Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands
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- University Medical Centre Groningen, University of Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands
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Farooqui M, Zaidat OO, Hassan AE, Quispe-Orozco D, Petersen N, Divani AA, Ribo M, Abraham M, Fifi J, Guerrero WR, Malik AM, Siegler JE, Nguyen TN, Sheth S, Yoo AJ, Linares G, Janjua N, Galecio-Castillo M, Tekle WG, Ringheanu VM, Oliver M, Dawod G, Kobsa J, Prasad A, Ikram A, Lin E, Below K, Zevallos CB, Gadea MO, Qureshi A, Dajles A, Matsoukas S, Rana A, Abdalkader M, Salazar-Marioni S, Soomro J, Gordon W, Vivanco-Suarez J, Turabova C, Mokin M, Yavagal DR, Jumaa MA, Ortega-Gutierrez S. Functional and Safety Outcomes of Carotid Artery Stenting and Mechanical Thrombectomy for Large Vessel Occlusion Ischemic Stroke With Tandem Lesions. JAMA Netw Open 2023; 6:e230736. [PMID: 36857054 PMCID: PMC9978940 DOI: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2023.0736] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/09/2022] [Accepted: 01/06/2023] [Indexed: 03/02/2023] Open
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Importance Approximately 10% to 20% of large vessel occlusion (LVO) strokes involve tandem lesions (TLs), defined as concomitant intracranial LVO and stenosis or occlusion of the cervical internal carotid artery. Mechanical thrombectomy (MT) may benefit patients with TLs; however, optimal management and procedural strategy of the cervical lesion remain unclear. Objective To evaluate the association of carotid artery stenting (CAS) vs no stenting and medical management with functional and safety outcomes among patients with TL-LVOs. Design, Setting, and Participants This cross-sectional study included consecutive patients with acute anterior circulation TLs admitted across 17 stroke centers in the US and Spain between January 1, 2015, and December 31, 2020. Data analysis was performed from August 2021 to February 2022. Inclusion criteria were age of 18 years or older, endovascular therapy for intracranial occlusion, and presence of extracranial internal carotid artery stenosis (>50%) demonstrated on pre-MT computed tomography angiography, magnetic resonance angiography, or digital subtraction angiography. Exposures Patients with TLs were divided into CAS vs nonstenting groups. Main Outcomes and Measures Primary clinical and safety outcomes were 90-day functional independence measured by a modified Rankin Scale (mRS) score of 0 to 2 and symptomatic intracranial hemorrhage (sICH), respectively. Secondary outcomes were successful reperfusion (modified Thrombolysis in Cerebral Infarction score ≥2b), discharge mRS score, ordinal mRS score, and mortality at 90 days. Results Of 685 patients, 623 (mean [SD] age, 67 [12.2] years; 406 [65.2%] male) were included in the analysis, of whom 363 (58.4%) were in the CAS group and 260 (41.6%) were in the nonstenting group. The CAS group had a lower proportion of patients with atrial fibrillation (38 [10.6%] vs 49 [19.2%], P = .002), a higher proportion of preprocedural degree of cervical stenosis on digital subtraction angiography (90%-99%: 107 [32.2%] vs 42 [20.5%], P < .001) and atherosclerotic disease (296 [82.0%] vs 194 [74.6%], P = .003), a lower median (IQR) National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale score (15 [10-19] vs 17 [13-21], P < .001), and similar rates of intravenous thrombolysis and stroke time metrics when compared with the nonstenting group. After adjustment for confounders, the odds of favorable functional outcome (adjusted odds ratio [aOR], 1.67; 95% CI, 1.20-2.40; P = .007), favorable shift in mRS scores (aOR, 1.46; 95% CI, 1.02-2.10; P = .04), and successful reperfusion (aOR, 1.70; 95% CI, 1.02-3.60; P = .002) were significantly higher for the CAS group compared with the nonstenting group. Both groups had similar odds of sICH (aOR, 0.90; 95% CI, 0.46-2.40; P = .87) and 90-day mortality (aOR, 0.78; 95% CI, 0.50-1.20; P = .27). No heterogeneity was noted for 90-day functional outcome and sICH in prespecified subgroups. Conclusions and Relevance In this multicenter, international cross-sectional study, CAS of the cervical lesion during MT was associated with improvement in functional outcomes and reperfusion rates without an increased risk of sICH and mortality in patients with TLs.
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- Mudassir Farooqui
- Department of Neurology, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City
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- Department of Neurology, Saint Vincent Mercy Hospital, Toledo, Ohio
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- Department of Neurology, Valley Baptist Medical Center/University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, Harlingen
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- Department of Neurology, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City
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- Department of Neurology, Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, Connecticut
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- Department of Neurology, University of New Mexico Health Science Center, Albuquerque
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- Department of Neurology, Hospital Vall d’Hebron, Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Neurology, University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, New York
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- Department of Neurology and Brain Repair, University of South Florida, Tampa
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- Department of Neurology, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, Florida
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- Cooper Neurological Institute, Cooper University Hospital, Camden, New Jersey
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- Department of Neurology, Boston Medical Center, Boston, Massachusetts
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- Department of Neurology, UTHealth McGovern Medical School, Houston, Texas
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- Department of Neurology, Saint Louis University School of Medicine, St Louis, Missouri
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- Asia Pacific Comprehensive Stroke Institute, Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center, Pomona, California
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- Department of Neurology, Valley Baptist Medical Center/University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, Harlingen
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- Department of Clinical Research, Valley Baptist Medical Center, Harlingen, Texas
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- Department of Neurology, University of Toledo College of Medicine and Life Sciences, Toledo, Ohio
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- Department of Neurology, Weill Cornell Medicine, New York, New York
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- Department of Neurology, Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, Connecticut
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- Department of Neurology, Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, Connecticut
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- Department of Neurology, University of New Mexico Health Science Center, Albuquerque
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- Department of Neurology, Saint Vincent Mercy Hospital, Toledo, Ohio
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- Department of Neurology, Saint Vincent Mercy Hospital, Toledo, Ohio
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- Department of Neurology, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City
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- Department of Neurology, Hospital Vall d’Hebron, Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Neurology, University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City
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- Department of Neurology, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, New York
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- Cooper Neurological Institute, Cooper University Hospital, Camden, New Jersey
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- Department of Neurology, Saint Louis University School of Medicine, St Louis, Missouri
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- Department of Neurology, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City
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- Asia Pacific Comprehensive Stroke Institute, Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center, Pomona, California
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- Department of Neurology and Brain Repair, University of South Florida, Tampa
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- Department of Neurology, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, Florida
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Medina-Rodríguez M, Moniche F, de Albóniga-Chindurza A, Ortega-Quintanilla J, Ainz-Gómez L, Pardo-Galiana B, Cabezas-Rodríguez JA, Aguilar-Pérez M, Zamora A, Delgado-Acosta F, Jiménez-Gómez E, Bravo Rey I, Oteros Fernández R, Freijo Guerrero MDM, González Díaz E, Escudero-Martínez I, Morales Caba L, Vielba-Gomez I, Mosteiro S, Castellanos Rodrigo MDM, Amaya Pascasio L, Hidalgo C, Fernandez Prudencio L, Ramirez Moreno JM, Díaz Pérez J, Sanz-Fernandez G, Baena-Palomino P, Gamero-García MÁ, Jiménez Jorge S, Rosso Fernández C, Montaner J, González García A, Zapata-Arriaza E. Safety and efficacy of tirofiban in acute ischemic stroke due to tandem lesions undergoing mechanical thrombectomy: A multicenter randomized clinical trial (ATILA) protocol. Eur Stroke J 2023; 8:380-386. [PMID: 37021200 PMCID: PMC10069213 DOI: 10.1177/23969873221146383] [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: 07/22/2022] [Accepted: 11/22/2022] [Indexed: 12/30/2022] Open
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Background In-stent thrombosis after mechanical thrombectomy (MT) worsen outcomes in acute ischemic stroke (AIS) due to tandem lesions (TL). Although an optimal antiplatelet therapy is needed, the best approach to avoid in-stent thrombosis is yet to be elucidated. Hypothesis Low-dose intravenous tirofiban is superior to intravenous aspirin in avoiding in-stent thrombosis in patients undergoing MT plus carotid stenting in the setting of AIS due to TL. Methods The ATILA-trial is a multicenter, prospective, phase IV, randomized, controlled (aspirin group as control), assessor-blinded clinical trial. Patients fulfilling inclusion criteria (AIS due to TL, ASPECTS ⩾ 6, pre-stroke modified Rankin Scale ⩽2 and onset <24 h) will be randomized (1:1) at MT onset to experimental (intravenous tirofiban) or control group (intravenous aspirin). Intravenous aspirin will be administered at a 500 mg single dose and tirofiban at a 500 µg bolus followed by a 200 µg/h infusion during first 22 h. All patients will be followed up to 3 months. Sample size estimated is 240 patients. Outcomes The primary efficacy outcome is the proportion of patients with carotid in-stent thrombosis within the first 24 h after MT. The primary safety outcome is the rate of symptomatic intracranial hemorrhage. Secondary outcomes include functional independence defined as modified Rankin Scale 0-2, proportion of patients undergoing rescue therapy due to in-stent aggregation during MT and carotid reocclusion at 30 days. Discussion ATILA-trial will be the first clinical trial regarding the best antiplatelet therapy to avoid in-stent thrombosis after MT in patients with TL. Trial registration NCT0522596.
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- Manuel Medina-Rodríguez
- Stroke Unit, Neurology Department, Virgen del Rocío University Hospital, Sevilla, Spain
- Neurovascular Research Program, Seville Biomedical Research Institute, Seville, Spain
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- Stroke Unit, Neurology Department, Virgen del Rocío University Hospital, Sevilla, Spain
- Neurovascular Research Program, Seville Biomedical Research Institute, Seville, Spain
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- Neurovascular Research Program, Seville Biomedical Research Institute, Seville, Spain
- Interventional Neuroradiology Department, Virgen del Rocío University Hospital, Sevilla, Spain
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- Neurovascular Research Program, Seville Biomedical Research Institute, Seville, Spain
- Interventional Neuroradiology Department, Virgen del Rocío University Hospital, Sevilla, Spain
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- Stroke Unit, Neurology Department, Virgen del Rocío University Hospital, Sevilla, Spain
- Neurovascular Research Program, Seville Biomedical Research Institute, Seville, Spain
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- Stroke Unit, Neurology Department, Virgen del Rocío University Hospital, Sevilla, Spain
- Neurovascular Research Program, Seville Biomedical Research Institute, Seville, Spain
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- Stroke Unit, Neurology Department, Virgen del Rocío University Hospital, Sevilla, Spain
- Neurovascular Research Program, Seville Biomedical Research Institute, Seville, Spain
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- Neurovascular Research Program, Seville Biomedical Research Institute, Seville, Spain
- Interventional Neuroradiology Department, Virgen del Rocío University Hospital, Sevilla, Spain
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- Neurovascular Research Program, Seville Biomedical Research Institute, Seville, Spain
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- Interventional Neuroradiology Department, Reina Sofía University Hospital, Córdoba, Spain
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- Interventional Neuroradiology Department, Reina Sofía University Hospital, Córdoba, Spain
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- Interventional Neuroradiology Department, Cruces University Hospital, Vizcaya, Spain
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- Interventional Neuroradiology Department, La Fe University and Polytechnic Hospital, Valencia, Spain
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- Interventional Neuroradiology Department, La Fe University and Polytechnic Hospital, Valencia, Spain
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- Interventional Neuroradiology Department, A Coruña University Hospital Complex, A Coruña, Spain
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- Interventional Neuroradiology Department, Torrecardenas University Hospital, Almería, Spain
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- Interventional Neuroradiology Department, Virgen de la Arrixaca University Clinical Hospital, Murcia, Spain
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- Stroke Unit, Neurology Department, Virgen del Rocío University Hospital, Sevilla, Spain
- Neurovascular Research Program, Seville Biomedical Research Institute, Seville, Spain
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- Neurovascular Research Program, Seville Biomedical Research Institute, Seville, Spain
- Neurology Department, Virgen Macarena University Hospital, Seville, Spain
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- Clinical Research and Clinical Trials Support Unit, Virgen del Rocio University Hospital, Sevilla, Spain
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- Clinical Research and Clinical Trials Support Unit, Virgen del Rocio University Hospital, Sevilla, Spain
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- Neurovascular Research Program, Seville Biomedical Research Institute, Seville, Spain
- Neurology Department, Virgen Macarena University Hospital, Seville, Spain
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- Neurovascular Research Program, Seville Biomedical Research Institute, Seville, Spain
- Interventional Neuroradiology Department, Virgen del Rocío University Hospital, Sevilla, Spain
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- Neurovascular Research Program, Seville Biomedical Research Institute, Seville, Spain
- Interventional Neuroradiology Department, Virgen del Rocío University Hospital, Sevilla, Spain
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Sepp D, Berndt M, Mönch S, Ikenberg B, Wunderlich S, Maegerlein C, Zimmer C, Boeckh-Behrens T, Friedrich B. Outcome and risk of hemorrhage in patients with tandem lesions after endovascular treatment: A propensity score-matched case-control study. Heliyon 2023; 9:e14508. [PMID: 36942245 PMCID: PMC10024127 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e14508] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/09/2022] [Revised: 02/26/2023] [Accepted: 03/08/2023] [Indexed: 03/16/2023] Open
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Objectives Endovascular treatment of acute stroke patients with large vessel occlusions is well established. But tandem lesions of the internal carotid artery and the intracranial anterior circulation remain a challenge regarding the technical conditions and the putative higher risk of hemorrhage due to often required antiplatelet therapy.This study aims to evaluate the clinical outcome and the risk of hemorrhage after endovascular treatment of tandem lesions, with special regard to the periprocedural antiplatelet regimen. Materials and Methods In this retrospective study, we included 63 consecutive stroke patients with endovascular treated tandem lesions. One hundred eleven patients with a solitary intracranial occlusion were matched using a "propensity score-matched analysis" with the covariates sex, age, wake-up stroke, iv-thrombolysis and NIHSS. Results Rates of successful recanalization (mTICI 2b/3) and periprocedural complications were equal in both groups (P = 0.19; P = 0.35). The rate of good clinical outcome (mRS≤2) was similar, and the incidence of symptomatic hemorrhages was not significantly different (7.9% tandem lesions vs. 5.4% isolated intracranial occlusion, P = 0.51). Even intensified antiplatelet therapy in patients with tandem lesions did not increase the rate of symptomatic intracranial hemorrhages (P = 0.87). Conclusions Clinical outcome and symptomatic intracranial hemorrhages did not differ significantly between endovascular treated patients with tandem lesions and matched patients with solitary intracranial occlusions, regardless of the antiplatelet regimen. Therefore, the complex technical requirements for recanalization of a tandem lesion and the putative higher risk should not result in reluctant treatment that would decrease the chance of a good clinical outcome.
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- Dominik Sepp
- Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Neuroradiology, Klinikum rechts der Isar, School of Medicine, Technical University of Munich, Munich, Germany
- Corresponding author. Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Neuroradiology, Klinikum rechts der Isar, Technical University of Munich, Ismaninger Straße 22, 81675, Munich, Germany.
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- Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Neuroradiology, Klinikum rechts der Isar, School of Medicine, Technical University of Munich, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Neuroradiology, Klinikum rechts der Isar, School of Medicine, Technical University of Munich, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Neurology, Klinikum rechts der Isar, School of Medicine, Technical University of Munich, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Neurology, Klinikum rechts der Isar, School of Medicine, Technical University of Munich, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Neuroradiology, Klinikum rechts der Isar, School of Medicine, Technical University of Munich, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Neuroradiology, Klinikum rechts der Isar, School of Medicine, Technical University of Munich, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Neuroradiology, Klinikum rechts der Isar, School of Medicine, Technical University of Munich, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Neuroradiology, Klinikum rechts der Isar, School of Medicine, Technical University of Munich, Munich, Germany
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Yamashita S, Imahori T, Koyama J, Tanaka K, Okamura Y, Arai A, Iwahashi H, Mori T, Onobuchi K, Sasayama T. Endovascular Treatment of Tandem Atherosclerotic Cervical Internal Carotid Artery Occlusion in the Setting of Acute Ischemic Stroke. Vasc Endovascular Surg 2023; 57:137-148. [PMID: 36189731 DOI: 10.1177/15385744221130865] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/18/2023]
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BACKGROUND Among tandem occlusions, atherosclerotic cervical internal carotid artery occlusion (ACICAO) can be technically challenging and associated with its unique complications. We evaluated our experience with endovascular treatment (EVT) of ACICAO in the setting of acute ischemic stroke. METHODS In total, 154 consecutive patients who underwent EVT for acute anterior circulation stroke at our institute were retrospectively reviewed. Patients with tandem ACICAO were analyzed in this study. Procedures, recanalization rates, complications, and prognoses were evaluated. RESULTS Ten patients (6%) of all 154 patients had ACICAO. In nine (90%) of the 10 patients, cervical lesions were successfully crossed and intervened upon. Four patients underwent stenting and five underwent angioplasty alone, followed by intracranial procedure. Eight patients (80%) achieved successful recanalization following mechanical thrombectomy for intracranial occlusion. However, one patient had massive subarachnoid hemorrhage during the procedure and another patient developed massive intracranial hemorrhage after EVT, both after stenting. Four of the five patients who initially underwent angioplasty alone subsequently underwent staged endarterectomy or stenting for residual stenosis on or after the next day. The single patient in whom the cervical lesion could not be crossed and another with reocclusion after EVT underwent a rescue bypass procedure due to persistent ischemic symptoms. After 90 days, four patients (40%) were functionally independent (modified Rankin scale score 0-2). CONCLUSIONS Our experience suggests that EVT for ACICAO is technically feasible; however, it involves the potential risk of several significant complications. To avoid serious hemorrhagic complications, cervical lesions may be better treated with angioplasty alone first.
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- Shunsuke Yamashita
- Department of Neurosurgery, 38303Kobe University Graduate School of Medicine, Hyogo, Japan.,Department of Neurosurgery, 157128Toyooka Hospital, Hyogo, Japan
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- Department of Neurosurgery, 38303Kobe University Graduate School of Medicine, Hyogo, Japan.,Department of Neurosurgery, 157128Toyooka Hospital, Hyogo, Japan
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- Department of Neurosurgery, 157128Toyooka Hospital, Hyogo, Japan
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- Department of Neurosurgery, 38303Kobe University Graduate School of Medicine, Hyogo, Japan.,Department of Neurosurgery, 157128Toyooka Hospital, Hyogo, Japan
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- Department of Neurosurgery, 157128Toyooka Hospital, Hyogo, Japan
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- Department of Neurosurgery, 157128Toyooka Hospital, Hyogo, Japan
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- Department of Neurosurgery, 157128Toyooka Hospital, Hyogo, Japan
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- Department of Neurosurgery, 157128Toyooka Hospital, Hyogo, Japan
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- Department of Neurosurgery, 38303Kobe University Graduate School of Medicine, Hyogo, Japan
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Sun J, Lam C, Christie L, Blair C, Li X, Werdiger F, Yang Q, Bivard A, Lin L, Parsons M. Risk factors of hemorrhagic transformation in acute ischaemic stroke: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Front Neurol 2023; 14:1079205. [PMID: 36891475 PMCID: PMC9986457 DOI: 10.3389/fneur.2023.1079205] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/25/2022] [Accepted: 01/31/2023] [Indexed: 02/22/2023] Open
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Background Hemorrhagic transformation (HT) following reperfusion therapies for acute ischaemic stroke often predicts a poor prognosis. This systematic review and meta-analysis aims to identify risk factors for HT, and how these vary with hyperacute treatment [intravenous thrombolysis (IVT) and endovascular thrombectomy (EVT)]. Methods Electronic databases PubMed and EMBASE were used to search relevant studies. Pooled odds ratio (OR) with 95% confidence interval (CI) were estimated. Results A total of 120 studies were included. Atrial fibrillation and NIHSS score were common predictors for any intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH) after reperfusion therapies (both IVT and EVT), while a hyperdense artery sign (OR = 2.605, 95% CI 1.212-5.599, I 2 = 0.0%) and number of thrombectomy passes (OR = 1.151, 95% CI 1.041-1.272, I 2 = 54.3%) were predictors of any ICH after IVT and EVT, respectively. Common predictors for symptomatic ICH (sICH) after reperfusion therapies were age and serum glucose level. Atrial fibrillation (OR = 3.867, 95% CI 1.970-7.591, I 2 = 29.1%), NIHSS score (OR = 1.082, 95% CI 1.060-1.105, I 2 = 54.5%) and onset-to-treatment time (OR = 1.003, 95% CI 1.001-1.005, I 2 = 0.0%) were predictors of sICH after IVT. Alberta Stroke Program Early CT score (ASPECTS) (OR = 0.686, 95% CI 0.565-0.833, I 2 =77.6%) and number of thrombectomy passes (OR = 1.374, 95% CI 1.012-1.866, I 2 = 86.4%) were predictors of sICH after EVT. Conclusion Several predictors of ICH were identified, which varied by treatment type. Studies based on larger and multi-center data sets should be prioritized to confirm the results. Systematic review registration https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/prospero/display_record.php?RecordID=268927, identifier: CRD42021268927.
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- Jiacheng Sun
- Sydney Brain Centre, The Ingham Institute for Applied Medical Research, Liverpool, NSW, Australia.,South Western Sydney Clinical School, University of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- Melbourne Brain Centre at Royal Melbourne Hospital, Melbourne, VIC, Australia.,Department of Medicine, University of Melbourne, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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- Sydney Brain Centre, The Ingham Institute for Applied Medical Research, Liverpool, NSW, Australia.,Allied Health Research Unit, St Vincent's Health Network Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia.,Faculty of Health Sciences, Australian Catholic University, North Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- Sydney Brain Centre, The Ingham Institute for Applied Medical Research, Liverpool, NSW, Australia.,South Western Sydney Clinical School, University of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW, Australia.,Department of Neurology and Neurophysiology, Liverpool Hospital, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries, Brisbane, QLD, Australia
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- Melbourne Brain Centre at Royal Melbourne Hospital, Melbourne, VIC, Australia.,Department of Medicine, University of Melbourne, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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- Apollo Medical Imaging Technology Pty Ltd., Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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- Melbourne Brain Centre at Royal Melbourne Hospital, Melbourne, VIC, Australia.,Department of Medicine, University of Melbourne, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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- Sydney Brain Centre, The Ingham Institute for Applied Medical Research, Liverpool, NSW, Australia.,South Western Sydney Clinical School, University of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- Sydney Brain Centre, The Ingham Institute for Applied Medical Research, Liverpool, NSW, Australia.,South Western Sydney Clinical School, University of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW, Australia.,Department of Neurology and Neurophysiology, Liverpool Hospital, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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Filioglo A, Simaan N, Honig A, Heldner M, Pezzini A, Martinez-Majander N, Padjen V, Baumgartner P, Papanagiotou P, Salerno A, Nolte C, Nordanstig A, Engelter S, Zini A, Zedde M, Marto JP, Arnold M, Magoni M, Gensicke H, Cohen J, Leker R. Tandem occlusions involving the internal carotid and anterior cerebral arteries-A rare form of stroke: Results from the multicenter EVATRISP collaboration study. Front Neurol 2022; 13:1024891. [PMID: 36570467 PMCID: PMC9780389 DOI: 10.3389/fneur.2022.1024891] [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: 08/22/2022] [Accepted: 11/23/2022] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Background Patients with stroke secondary to isolated anterior cerebral artery (ACA) occlusions have poor outcomes. Whether tandem occlusions (TO) of the extracranial internal carotid (ICA) and the ACA carry even worse outcomes that remain unknown. Methods Patients with TO involving ICA and ACA occlusions were identified from 14 participating centers from the EndoVascular treatment And ThRombolysis in Ischemic Stroke Patients (EVATRISP) project which is a multicenter, observational, cohort study with prospective accrual of data followed by retrospective data analysis. Patients with isolated ACA stroke served as controls. Results Included were 92 patients with isolated ACA and 16 patients with ICA-ACA TO stroke. On univariate analyses, patients with TO had more severe strokes on admission [median NIHSS (IQR) 13.5 (9-21) vs. 8 (5-12), p = 0.003] and were more often treated with thrombectomy (81 vs. 40%, p = 0.002). Mortality rates were higher among TO patients (31 vs. 11%, p = 0.03). Rates of favorable functional outcomes were numerically lower among TO patients (38 vs. 60%) but the difference was not statistically significant (p = 0.09). On multivariate analyses, the presence of TO did not modify the chances for favorable outcomes. Conclusion TO stroke with ICA and isolated ACA involvement is rare and results in more severe initial neurological deficits and higher mortality compared to those seen in patients with isolated ACA stroke.
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- Andrei Filioglo
- Department of Neurology, Hadassah-Hebrew University Medical Center, Jerusalem, Israel
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- Department of Neurology, Hadassah-Hebrew University Medical Center, Jerusalem, Israel
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- Department of Neurology, Hadassah-Hebrew University Medical Center, Jerusalem, Israel
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- Department of Neurology, University Hospital Bern, Bern, Switzerland
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Sciences, University of Brescia, ASST Spedali Civili, Brescia, Italy
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- Department of Neurology, Helsinki University Hospital and Clinical Neurosciences, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland
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- Faculty of Medicine, Neurology Clinic, University Clinical Centre of Serbia, University of Belgrade, Belgrade, Serbia
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- Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Neuroradiology, Hospital Bremen-Mitte/Bremen-Ost, Bremen, Germany
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- Stroke Center, Neurology Service, Department of Clinical Neurosciences, Lausanne University Hospital, University of Lausanne, Lausanne, Switzerland
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- Department of Neurology, Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Berlin, Germany
- Center for Stroke Research, Berlin Institute of Health, Berlin, Germany
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- Department of Clinical Neurosciences, Institute of Neurosciences and Physiology, Sahlgrenska Academy at University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden
- Department of Neurology, Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Gothenburg, Sweden
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- Stroke Center and Department of Neurology, University Hospital Basel, University of Basel, Basel, Switzerland
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- Department of Neurology and Stroke Center, IRCCS Istituto delle Scienze Neurologiche di Bologna, Maggiore Hospital, Bologna, Italy
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- Neurology Unit, Stroke Unit, Azienda Unità Sanitaria Locale-IRCCS di Reggio Emilia, Reggio Emilia, Italy
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- Department of Neurology, Hospital de Egas Moniz, Centro Hospitalar Lisboa Ocidental, Lisbon, Portugal
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- Department of Neurology, University Hospital Bern, Bern, Switzerland
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Sciences, University of Brescia, ASST Spedali Civili, Brescia, Italy
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- Department of Neurology and Neurorehabilitation, University Department of Geriatric Medicine FELIX PLATTER, University of Basel, Basel, Switzerland
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Hadassah-Hebrew University Medical Center, Jerusalem, Israel
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- Department of Neurology, Hadassah-Hebrew University Medical Center, Jerusalem, Israel
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Yu M, Miao X, Huang Y, Ma L, Yin L, Ren H, Wang Z. A clinical application study of a stent placement assessment. Medicine (Baltimore) 2022; 101:e31882. [PMID: 36451472 PMCID: PMC9704916 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000031882] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/05/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Atherosclerotic acute carotid occlusion is a specific type of stroke, and controversy exists regarding the surgical strategy, that is, whether an internal carotid artery stent should be placed immediately after opening the occluded vessel. There is no objective evaluation system for this procedure. In a previous study, we summarized an evaluation decision system Emergent Carotid Artery Stent placement decision Evaluation System (ECASES) for emergency stent placement. STUDY DESIGN This is a prospective, single-center, randomized controlled trial. Patients with acute ischemic stroke caused by atherosclerotic carotid artery occlusion confirmed by imaging (computed tomography/magnetic resonance angiography/digital subtraction angiography) will be randomly divided into the study and control groups, with 101 patients in each group. The study group will undergo surgery according to the ECASES system and the control group will undergo surgery according to the operator's experience. The postoperative outcomes of the 2 groups will be compared. STUDY OUTCOMES Primary outcome: Neurological functional status (modified Rankin Scale and National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale scores) of patients 90 days postoperatively. Secondary outcomes: neurological function changes, hemorrhage events, cerebral edema, postoperative modified treatment in cerebral infarction grade, new cerebral infarction, and reocclusion of responsible vessels. DISCUSSION Currently, no prospective controlled data exist regarding the efficacy and safety of carotid stenting in the acute phase. Previously, we had developed an ECASES stent placement system for acute carotid artery occlusion. The present study will evaluate the efficacy and safety of ECASES in a randomized, double-blind prospective study and clarify its guiding significance in acute atherosclerotic carotid artery occlusion surgery.
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- Mingsheng Yu
- Department of Neurosurgery, Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, Tianjin, China
- Department of Neurosurgery, Tianjin Huanhu Hospital, Tianjin, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, Tianjin, China
- Department of Neurosurgery, Jining No.1 People’s Hospital, Jining, Shandong Province, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Tianjin Huanhu Hospital, Tianjin, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Tianjin Huanhu Hospital, Tianjin, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Tianjin Huanhu Hospital, Tianjin, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Tianjin Huanhu Hospital, Tianjin, China
- * Correspondence: Hecheng Ren, Department of Neurosurgery, Tianjin Huanhu Hospital, Tianjin 300350, China (e-mail: ); Zengguang Wang, Department of Neurosurgery, Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, Tianjin 300052, China (e-mail: )
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, Tianjin, China
- * Correspondence: Hecheng Ren, Department of Neurosurgery, Tianjin Huanhu Hospital, Tianjin 300350, China (e-mail: ); Zengguang Wang, Department of Neurosurgery, Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, Tianjin 300052, China (e-mail: )
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Zapata-Arriaza E, Medina-Rodriguez M, Ortega-Quintanilla J, De Albóniga-Chindurza A, Ainz-Gómez L, Pardo-Galiana B, Cabezas-Rodriguez JA, Lebrato-Herández L, Barragán-Prieto A, Pérez-Sánchez S, Zamora A, Montaner J, González García A, Moniche F. Relevance of Carotid Reocclusion in Tandem Lesions. J Atheroscler Thromb 2022. [PMID: 35989291 DOI: 10.5551/jat.63560] [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: 11/11/2022] Open
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AIMS Carotid reocclusion (CRO) after mechanical thrombectomy (MT) in acute ischemic stroke (AIS) due to tandem lesion (TL) or isolated internal carotid occlusion (ICO) is associated with worse clinical outcomes. Our aim was to analyze the predictors and clinical impact of CRO. METHODS A retrospective single-center analysis of all patients with anterior circulation strokes who underwent MT prospectively included in a registry between 2017 and 2020 was performed. ICO and TL as stroke causes were included. Stent deployment was left to the discretion of the interventionist. All patients received at least intravenous aspirin during MT. CRO was assessed using ultrasound within the first 24 h after MT. Efficacy and safety of stenting were assessed. RESULTS Among 1304 AIS cases, 218 (16.7%) were related to TL or ICO. Of them, 5% (n=11) were associated with internal CRO 24 h after the endovascular procedure. After adjusting per confounders, multivariate analysis showed that the independent variables associated with CRO were the TICI recanalization grade [TICI 2b-3; OR 0.1, 95% confidence interval (CI) 0.01-0.89, p=0.040], pial collateral circulation presence (OR 0.09, 95% CI 0.02-0.45, p=0.03), stent deployment during MT (OR 0.17, 95% CI 0.03-0.84, p=0.030), and general anesthesia use (OR 2.92, 95% CI 1.13-7.90, p=0.034). CRO showed a trend toward worst outcomes (modified Rankin scale 3-6) at 3 months (OR 3.4, 95% CI 0.96-12, p=0.057). After multivariate analysis, variables independently associated with worse outcomes at 90 days were intrastent platelet aggregation phenomena during endovascular therapy, admission National Institute of Health Stroke Scale, and age. Conversely, intravenous thrombolysis and TICI 2b-3 recanalization grade were identified as independent predictors of good outcomes at 90 days. CONCLUSIONS CRO has a relevant clinical impact in our study, associating lower rates of good functional outcomes at 3 months. Independent factors of CRO were the recanalization degree, presence of pial collateral circulation, use of a stent as a protective factor, and use of general anesthesia during thrombectomy.
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- Elena Zapata-Arriaza
- Interventional Neurorradiology Department, University Hospital Virgen del Rocio.,Stroke Research Program, Institute of Biomedicine of Seville, IBiS/Hospital Universitario Virgen del Rocío/CSIC/University of Seville
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- Stroke Research Program, Institute of Biomedicine of Seville, IBiS/Hospital Universitario Virgen del Rocío/CSIC/University of Seville.,Neurology department. University Hospital Virgen del Rocio
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- Interventional Neurorradiology Department, University Hospital Virgen del Rocio.,Stroke Research Program, Institute of Biomedicine of Seville, IBiS/Hospital Universitario Virgen del Rocío/CSIC/University of Seville
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- Interventional Neurorradiology Department, University Hospital Virgen del Rocio.,Stroke Research Program, Institute of Biomedicine of Seville, IBiS/Hospital Universitario Virgen del Rocío/CSIC/University of Seville
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- Stroke Research Program, Institute of Biomedicine of Seville, IBiS/Hospital Universitario Virgen del Rocío/CSIC/University of Seville.,Neurology department. University Hospital Virgen del Rocio
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- Stroke Research Program, Institute of Biomedicine of Seville, IBiS/Hospital Universitario Virgen del Rocío/CSIC/University of Seville.,Neurology department. University Hospital Virgen del Rocio
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- Stroke Research Program, Institute of Biomedicine of Seville, IBiS/Hospital Universitario Virgen del Rocío/CSIC/University of Seville.,Neurology department. University Hospital Virgen del Rocio
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- Stroke Research Program, Institute of Biomedicine of Seville, IBiS/Hospital Universitario Virgen del Rocío/CSIC/University of Seville.,Neurology department. University Hospital Virgen del Rocio
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- Stroke Research Program, Institute of Biomedicine of Seville, IBiS/Hospital Universitario Virgen del Rocío/CSIC/University of Seville.,Neurology department. University Hospital Virgen Macarena
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- Stroke Research Program, Institute of Biomedicine of Seville, IBiS/Hospital Universitario Virgen del Rocío/CSIC/University of Seville.,Neurology department. University Hospital Virgen Macarena
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- Stroke Research Program, Institute of Biomedicine of Seville, IBiS/Hospital Universitario Virgen del Rocío/CSIC/University of Seville
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- Stroke Research Program, Institute of Biomedicine of Seville, IBiS/Hospital Universitario Virgen del Rocío/CSIC/University of Seville.,Neurology department. University Hospital Virgen Macarena
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- Interventional Neurorradiology Department, University Hospital Virgen del Rocio.,Stroke Research Program, Institute of Biomedicine of Seville, IBiS/Hospital Universitario Virgen del Rocío/CSIC/University of Seville
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- Stroke Research Program, Institute of Biomedicine of Seville, IBiS/Hospital Universitario Virgen del Rocío/CSIC/University of Seville.,Neurology department. University Hospital Virgen del Rocio
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Bontinis V, Antonopoulos CN, Bontinis A, Koutsoumpelis A, Zymvragoudakis V, Rafailidis V, Giannopoulos A, Stoiloudis P, Ktenidis K. A systematic review and meta-analysis of carotid artery stenting for the treatment of cervical carotid artery dissection. Eur J Vasc Endovasc Surg 2022; 64:299-308. [PMID: 35961627 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejvs.2022.07.048] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/02/2022] [Revised: 07/14/2022] [Accepted: 07/22/2022] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To assess the efficacy and safety of carotid artery stenting for the treatment of extracranial carotid artery dissection (CAD). DATA SOURCES Systematic review using Medline, Scopus, EMBASE and Cochrane Library. REVIEW METHODS A systematic search was performed according to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic reviews and Meta-analysis (PRISMA) statement. Data from the eligible studies were extracted and meta-analyzed. Primary endpoints included postoperative mortality, cerebrovascular events (CE) and modified Rankin Score for neurologic disability (mRS) at 90 days. We performed subgroup analyses between stenting of spontaneous and traumatic CAD, primary stenting versus stenting after failed medical therapy (FMT) and stenting of CAD in the presence of tandem occlusions versus stenting of isolated extracranial CAD. RESULTS Twenty-four studies with 1,224 patients were included. Pooled post-operative mortality, CE and mRS 0-2 rates were 1.71% (95%CI:0.83-2.80), 6.45% (95%CI:2.80-11.10) and 76.13% (95%CI:64.15-86.50), respectively. The pooled stroke rate was 2.16% (95%CI:0.0-6.64). Spontaneous versus traumatic CAD mortality rates were 3.20% (95%CI:1.80-4.88) and 0.00% (95%CI:0.00-1.59) while CE rates were 14.26% (95%CI:6.28-24.36) and 1.64% (95%CI:0.0-6.08). Primary stenting and stenting after FMT mortality rates were 0.63% (95%CI:0.0-5.63) and 0.0% (95%CI:0.0-2.24), while CE rates were 5.02% (95%CI:0.38-12.63) and 3.33% (95%CI:0.12-9.03). Mortality rates for tandem occlusions and isolated extracranial CAD were 5.62% (95%CI:1.76-10.83) and 0.23% (95%CI:0.0-1.88) respectively, while CE rates were 15.28% (95%CI:6.23-26.64) and 1.88% (95%CI:0.23-4.51). The methodological index for non-randomized studies (MINORS) score was 8.66 (low). CONCLUSION Both primary stenting and stenting of spontaneous CAD yielded unfavorable results regarding stent thrombosis and stroke rates. Conversely, stenting following FMT displayed acceptable mortality and complication rates corroborating the use of stenting in the setting of CAD as a second line treatment. Due to the low quality of the included studies, definite conclusions cannot be drawn necessitating further research.
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- Vangelis Bontinis
- Department of Vascular Surgery, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, AHEPA University General Hospital, Thessaloniki, Greece.
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Attikon University Hospital, Athens, Greece
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, AHEPA University General Hospital, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, AHEPA University General Hospital, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, London, United Kingdom
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- Department of Radiology, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, School of Medicine, AHEPA University Hospital, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, AHEPA University General Hospital, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- 2nd Department of Neurology, AHEPA University Hospital, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, AHEPA University General Hospital, Thessaloniki, Greece
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Neurologic outcomes of carotid and other emergent interventions for ischemic stroke over six years with dataset enhanced by machine learning. J Vasc Surg 2022; 76:1280-1288.e2. [PMID: 35760242 DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2022.06.020] [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: 03/02/2022] [Revised: 06/04/2022] [Accepted: 06/15/2022] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Current mainstays of ischemic stroke treatment include the use of thrombolysis (tissue plasminogen activator, tPA), urgent carotid endarterectomy (uCEA) or carotid artery stenting (uCAS), and mechanical endovascular reperfusion/thrombectomy (MER). Scarce data describe the presenting stroke severity and neurologic outcomes for these acute ischemic stroke interventions, alone or in combination. The authors hypothesize that patients undergoing carotid interventions experience better functional neurologic outcomes than other stroke interventions. METHODS A comprehensive stroke center dataset was combined with data for stroke-related procedures, comorbidities, complications, and physician documentation collected from electronic medical record data. A total of 10,975 patient encounter records from January 1, 2015, through July 31, 2021, were retrieved. The presenting stroke severity was determined by vascular/stroke neurologists using the National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS). Functional neurologic outcomes were reported using the modified Rankin scale (mRS) score which quantifies the degree of neurologic disability. Because mRS values were only available for 3,627 encounters in the original dataset, the authors developed a machine learning algorithm to analyze physician documentation and assign an mRS value. Following exclusion and machine learning analysis, a total of 5,170 patient encounters were included for statistical analysis. Statistical analyses included chi-squared test, one-way ANOVA and logistic regression on 30-day complications, stroke severity, and neurologic outcomes. RESULTS Patients were divided into five cohorts: (1) uCEA or uCAS (n=189), (2) tPA alone (n=1,053), (3) MER alone (n=418), (4) tPA + MER (n=199), and (5) no intervention (n=3,311). Patients undergoing uCEA/uCAS were significantly more likely to be male, smokers, and have a history of peripheral arterial disease compared to other stroke cohorts. The length of stay was shortest for patients who only received tPA or no intervention (6 days), followed by uCEA/uCAS (7.2 days), MER (10.2 days), and tPA + MER (8.8 days) cohorts (P<.001). The 30-day mortality was highest in the MER cohort (12.2%) and lowest in the uCEA/uCAS cohort (2.6%). The uCEA/uCAS cohort compared to other cohorts had the lowest presenting stroke severity (NIHSS 4.9 vs 6.9-16), and best neurologic outcomes (mRS 1.7 vs 1.8-2.6). CONCLUSIONS Following an ischemic stroke, patients undergoing urgent carotid interventions had the lowest presenting stroke severity (NIHSS) and highest rate of independent neurologic outcomes (mRS) compared to other stroke interventions. Incoming stroke severity correlates with functional neurologic outcomes, and patients who present with an NIHSS ≤ 10 who undergo uCEA/uCAS have a high likelihood of independent neurologic functional outcome (mRS ≤2).
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Veunac L, Saliou G, Knebel JF, Bartolini B, Puccinelli F, Michel P, Hajdu SD. Revascularization of carotid artery occlusion using stenting versus non stenting in endovascular management of tandem occlusion stroke. J Clin Neurosci 2022; 98:15-20. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jocn.2022.01.036] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/02/2021] [Revised: 12/19/2021] [Accepted: 01/25/2022] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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Raynald, Sun D, Huo X, Jia B, Tong X, Ma G, Wang A, Mo D, Ma N, Gao F, Amin S, Ren Z, Miao Z. The Safety and Efficacy of Endovascular Treatment in Acute Ischemic Stroke Patients Caused by Large-Vessel Occlusion with Different Etiologies of Stroke: Data from ANGEL-ACT Registry. Neurotherapeutics 2022; 19:501-512. [PMID: 35243592 PMCID: PMC9226213 DOI: 10.1007/s13311-022-01189-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 01/13/2022] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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This study aimed to investigate the safety and efficacy of endovascular treatment (EVT) in acute ischemic stroke (AIS) patients caused by large-vessel occlusion (LVO) with different etiologies of stroke. A total of 928 AIS patients were assigned into intracranial atherosclerotic stenosis (ICAS)-LVO, cardioembolic (CE)-LVO, and artery to artery embolism (ATA)-LVO groups. The safety and efficacy endpoints were symptomatic intracranial hemorrhage (SICH) at 24 h after EVT, 90-day favorable outcomes (modified Rankin Scale (mRS) of 0-2), successful recanalization (modified thrombolysis in cerebral infarct (mTICI) 2b/3), and complete recanalization (mTICI 3). The logistic regression analysis was used to determine the associations between the safety and efficacy endpoints. There were 305 (32.9%), 535 (57.6%), and 88 (9.5%) patients in ICAS-LVO, CE-LVO, and ATA-LVO groups, respectively. No significant difference was found in the 90-day mRS and successful recanalization among the three groups. However, compared with the ICAS-LVO group, complete recanalization rate was higher in the CE-LVO (adjusted odds ratio, 4.50; 95% confidence interval (CI), 2.37-8.56) and ATA-LVO groups (aOR, 2.43; 95% CI, 1.16-5.10). The results of subgroup analysis showed a significant association between CE-LVO stroke etiology and complete recanalization in the age population < 65 years old (aOR, 14.33; 95% CI, 4.39-46.79, P = 0.019). Functional outcomes were similar among different etiologies of stroke. CE-LVO and ATA-LVO could be related to a higher rate of complete recanalization, and there was a trend of the increased risk of parenchymal hemorrhage in the CE-LVO group.
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- Raynald
- Department of Interventional Neuroradiology, Fengtai District, Beijing Tiantan Hospital, Capital Medical University, No. 119 South 4th Ring West Road, Beijing, 100070, China
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- Department of Interventional Neuroradiology, Fengtai District, Beijing Tiantan Hospital, Capital Medical University, No. 119 South 4th Ring West Road, Beijing, 100070, China
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- Department of Interventional Neuroradiology, Fengtai District, Beijing Tiantan Hospital, Capital Medical University, No. 119 South 4th Ring West Road, Beijing, 100070, China.
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- Department of Interventional Neuroradiology, Fengtai District, Beijing Tiantan Hospital, Capital Medical University, No. 119 South 4th Ring West Road, Beijing, 100070, China
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- Department of Interventional Neuroradiology, Fengtai District, Beijing Tiantan Hospital, Capital Medical University, No. 119 South 4th Ring West Road, Beijing, 100070, China
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- Department of Interventional Neuroradiology, Fengtai District, Beijing Tiantan Hospital, Capital Medical University, No. 119 South 4th Ring West Road, Beijing, 100070, China
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- China National Clinical Research Center for Neurological Diseases, Beijing Tiantan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Interventional Neuroradiology, Fengtai District, Beijing Tiantan Hospital, Capital Medical University, No. 119 South 4th Ring West Road, Beijing, 100070, China
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- Department of Interventional Neuroradiology, Fengtai District, Beijing Tiantan Hospital, Capital Medical University, No. 119 South 4th Ring West Road, Beijing, 100070, China
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- Department of Interventional Neuroradiology, Fengtai District, Beijing Tiantan Hospital, Capital Medical University, No. 119 South 4th Ring West Road, Beijing, 100070, China
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- Department of Neurology, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Cleveland Clinic Martin Health, Port St. Lucie, FL, USA
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- Department of Interventional Neuroradiology, Fengtai District, Beijing Tiantan Hospital, Capital Medical University, No. 119 South 4th Ring West Road, Beijing, 100070, China.
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Min X, Du J, Bai X, Wei T, Dmytriw AA, Patel AB, Zhang X, Xu X, Feng Y, Wang T, Wang X, Yang K, Hu W, Yi T, Chen W, Jiao L. Antegrade or Retrograde Approach for the Management of Tandem Occlusions in Acute Ischemic Stroke: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Front Neurol 2022; 12:757665. [PMID: 35095720 PMCID: PMC8790816 DOI: 10.3389/fneur.2021.757665] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/27/2021] [Accepted: 11/08/2021] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Background: Acute ischemic stroke (AIS) caused by tandem intracranial and extracranial occlusions is not rare. However, optimal strategy between antegrade (extracranial first) or retrograde (intracranial first) approaches still remains elusive. This systematic review and meta-analysis aim to compare the two approaches to provide updated clinical evidence of strategy selection. Methods: PubMed, Ovid, Web of Science, and the Cochrane Library were searched for literature comparing antegrade and retrograde approaches for patients with AIS with concomitant tandem occlusions. Outcomes including successful reperfusion [Throbolysis in Cerebral Infarction (TICI) 2b-3] and 90-day favorable outcome [modified Rankin Scale (mRS) 0-2], any intracerebral hemorrhage, symptomatic intracerebral hemorrhage, procedural complications, and mortality were evaluated. The risk of bias was assessed using the Newcastle-Ottawa Scale and illustrated in the Funnel plot. Heterogeneity was assessed by I 2 statistic. Subgroup and sensitivity analyses were also performed. Results: A total of 11 studies accounting 1,517 patients were included. 831 (55%) patients were treated with an antegrade approach and 686 (45%) patients were treated with the retrograde approach. A higher successful reperfusion rate was achieved in retrograde group than that of antegrade group [83.8 vs. 78.0%; odds ratio (OR): 0.63, 95% CI: 0.40-0.99, p = 0.04]. 90-day favorable outcome (mRS 0-2 at 90 days) also showed significantly higher in retrograde group compared with antegrade group (47.3 vs. 40.2%; OR: 0.72, 95% CI: 0.58-0.89, p = 0.002). The incidence of any intracranial hemorrhage (ICH), symptomatic intracranial hemorrhage, 90-day mortality, and other complications did not differ between two groups. Conclusion: In AIS with tandem occlusions, the retrograde approach might achieve a higher successful reperfusion rate and better functional outcome with a comparable safety profile when compared with an antegrade approach. Further prospective controlled studies with more meticulous design and a higher level of evidence are needed to confirm these results. Systematic Review Registration: "PROSPERO" database (CRD 42020199093), https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/PROSPERO/.
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- Xiaoli Min
- Department of Cerebrovascular Diseases, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Kunming Medical University, Kunming, China.,Department of Neurosurgery, Xuanwu Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Peking Union Medical College, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Xuanwu Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China.,China International Neuroscience Institute (China-INI), Beijing, China
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- Library, Kunming Medical University, Kunming, China
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- Neuroendovascular Program, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, United States
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- Neuroendovascular Program, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, United States
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Xuanwu Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China.,China International Neuroscience Institute (China-INI), Beijing, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Xuanwu Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China.,China International Neuroscience Institute (China-INI), Beijing, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Xuanwu Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China.,China International Neuroscience Institute (China-INI), Beijing, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Xuanwu Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China.,China International Neuroscience Institute (China-INI), Beijing, China
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- Medical Library, Xuanwu Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Evidence-Based Medicine, Xuanwu Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Neurology, The First Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital of Chengde, Chengde, China
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- Department of Neurology, Zhangzhou Affiliated Hospital, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, China
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- Department of Neurology, Zhangzhou Affiliated Hospital, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Xuanwu Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China.,China International Neuroscience Institute (China-INI), Beijing, China.,Department of Interventional Neuroradiology, Xuanwu Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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Zevallos CB, Farooqui M, Quispe-Orozco D, Mendez-Ruiz A, Dajles A, Garg A, Galecio-Castillo M, Patterson M, Zaidat O, Ortega-Gutierrez S. Acute Carotid Artery Stenting Versus Balloon Angioplasty for Tandem Occlusions: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. J Am Heart Assoc 2022; 11:e022335. [PMID: 35023353 PMCID: PMC9238531 DOI: 10.1161/jaha.121.022335] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Background Despite thrombectomy having become the standard of care for large-vessel occlusion strokes, acute endovascular management in tandem occlusions, especially of the cervical internal carotid artery lesion, remains uncertain. We aimed to compare efficacy and safety of acute carotid artery stenting to balloon angioplasty alone on treating the cervical lesion in tandem occlusions. Similarly, we aimed to explore those outcomes' associations with technique approaches and use of thrombolysis. Methods and Results We performed a systematic review and meta-analysis to compare functional outcomes (modified Rankin Scale), reperfusion, and symptomatic intracranial hemorrhage and 3-month mortality. We explored the association of first approach (anterograde/retrograde) and use of thrombolysis with those outcomes as well. Two independent reviewers performed the screening, data extraction, and quality assessment. A random-effects model was used for analysis. Thirty-four studies were included in our systematic review and 9 in the meta-analysis. Acute carotid artery stenting was associated with higher odds of modified Rankin Scale score ≤2 (odds ratio [OR], 1.95 [95% CI, 1.24-3.05]) and successful reperfusion (OR, 1.89 [95% CI, 1.26-2.83]), with no differences in mortality or symptomatic intracranial hemorrhage rates. Moreover, a retrograde approach was significantly associated with modified Rankin Scale score ≤2 (OR, 1.72 [95% CI, 1.05-2.83]), and no differences were found on thrombolysis status. Conclusions Carotid artery stenting and a retrograde approach had higher odds of successful reperfusion and good functional outcomes at 3 months than balloon angioplasty and an anterograde approach, respectively, in patients with tandem occlusions. A randomized controlled trial comparing these techniques with structured antithrombotic regimens and safety outcomes will offer definitive guidance in the optimal management of this complex disease.
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- Cynthia B Zevallos
- Department of Neurology University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics Iowa City IA
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- Department of Neurology University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics Iowa City IA
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- Department of Neurology University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics Iowa City IA
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- Department of Neurology University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics Iowa City IA
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- Department of Neurology University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics Iowa City IA
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- Department of Neurology University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics Iowa City IA
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- Department of Neurology Mercy HealthSt. Vincent Hospital Toledo OH
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- Department of Neurology Mercy HealthSt. Vincent Hospital Toledo OH
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- Department of Neurology University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics Iowa City IA.,Department of Neurosurgery University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics Iowa City IA.,Department of Radiology University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics Iowa City IA
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Cheng Z, Rajah GB, Gao J, Geng X, Ding Y. Passing Extracranial Artery Occlusion by Intermediate Catheter With Expanding Microballoon (PEACE): A Novel Endovascular Therapy in Acute Tandem Occlusion Stroke. J Endovasc Ther 2021; 29:790-797. [PMID: 34894849 DOI: 10.1177/15266028211064818] [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: 11/17/2022]
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PURPOSE Endovascular treatment of atherosclerotic tandem occlusions in acute ischemic stroke (AIS) is a matter of debate. This article reports a single-center experience using an intermediate catheter with microballoon for treatment of tandem occlusions. METHODS A total of 151 AIS patients with large vessel occlusion received endovascular therapy and a consecutive series of patients (n = 26) who suffered from tandem cervical intracranial occlusions were treated using the Passing Extracranial Artery Occlusion by Intermediate Catheter with Expanding Microballoon (PEACE) technique. Intracranial recanalization was achieved by aspiration or stent retriever and then emergency stenting was performed for extracranial internal carotid artery (ICA) lesion. Demographic, clinical characteristics, procedural details of endovascular therapy, and prognosis outcome were assessed. The outcomes of tandem occlusion group were compared with isolated intracranial occlusion group (n = 122) and previous studies. RESULTS As compared to isolated intracranial occlusion groups, only a few patients suffered from atrial fibrillation (7.7% vs 38.5%, p<0.01) in tandem occlusions group. A larger proportion of patients (61.5% vs 29.5%) had tandem occlusions in which extracranial ICA occlusion was combined with intracranial terminus occlusion in ICA (p<0.01). 46.2% of tandem occlusions patients achieved intracranial recanalization by aspiration alone versus 15.6% in patients with isolated intracranial occlusion (p<0.01). In tandem occlusion patients treated with PEACE, 92.3% achieved successful reperfusion (thrombolysis in cerebral infarct [TICI] ≥2b). The median time from puncture to recanalization was 51 minutes (interquartile range [IQR], 41-66). 67.6% favorable functional prognosis (modified Rankin score [mRS], 0-2) was seen, with 11.5% mortality and 3.8% of symptomatic intracerebral hemorrhage (sICH) at 90 days. These outcomes are all consistent or better than previously reported studies performed for tandem occlusion. CONCLUSIONS Endovascular therapy using the PEACE technique with intermediate catheter and lined expanding microballoon is safe, efficient, and fast in the treatment of atherosclerotic tandem occlusion patients.
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- Zhe Cheng
- Department of Neurology, Beijing Luhe Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, University at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY, USA.,Department of Neurosurgery, Gates Vascular Institute, Kaleida Health, Buffalo, NY, USA.,Department of Neurosurgery, Munson Healthcare, Traverse City, MI, USA
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- Department of Neurology, Beijing Luhe Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Neurology, Beijing Luhe Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China.,China-America Institute of Neuroscience, Beijing Luhe Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China.,Department of Neurosurgery, School of Medicine, Wayne State University, Detroit, MI, USA
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- China-America Institute of Neuroscience, Beijing Luhe Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China.,Department of Neurosurgery, School of Medicine, Wayne State University, Detroit, MI, USA
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Khilchuk AA, Shcherbak SG, Gukov KD, Vlasenko SV. Delayed reperfusion therapy for ischemic stroke tandem occlusion with subsequent secondary prophylaxis of cerebral ischemic events: A case report and literature review. Radiol Case Rep 2021; 16:3708-3720. [PMID: 34630806 PMCID: PMC8493513 DOI: 10.1016/j.radcr.2021.09.012] [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: 08/24/2021] [Revised: 08/31/2021] [Accepted: 09/04/2021] [Indexed: 12/05/2022] Open
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Mechanical thrombectomy is currently the gold standard treatment of large vessel occlusions, especially in anterior circulation acute ischemic stroke. At the same time, the problem of tandem occlusions seems especially important since most of the major clinical mechanical thrombectomy studies did not specifically evaluate patients with concomitant extracranial occlusions or critical stenoses. To date, there is no universally accepted optimal treatment strategy for such tandem lesions in acute ischemic stroke: it remains unclear which lesion – intracranial or extracranial – should be treated first. The selected reperfusion method should be based on the patients’ individual characteristics, data from non-invasive radiologic studies, and the stroke team experience. We present a case of successful reperfusion therapy of acute tandem occlusion of the right internal carotid artery, followed by contralateral carotid artery stenting in a patient with stenosing extracranial atherosclerosis.
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- Anton A Khilchuk
- Interventional Radiology Department, City Hospital #40, 9 Borisova str., Sestroretsk, Saint Petersburg 197706, Russian Federation.,Medical Faculty, Saint-Petersburg State University, Saint Petersburg, Russian Federation
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- Medical Faculty, Saint-Petersburg State University, Saint Petersburg, Russian Federation
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- Interventional Radiology Department, City Hospital #40, 9 Borisova str., Sestroretsk, Saint Petersburg 197706, Russian Federation
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- Interventional Radiology Department, City Hospital #40, 9 Borisova str., Sestroretsk, Saint Petersburg 197706, Russian Federation.,Medical Faculty, Saint-Petersburg State University, Saint Petersburg, Russian Federation
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Anadani M, Marnat G, Consoli A, Papanagiotou P, Nogueira RG, Siddiqui A, Ribo M, Spiotta AM, Bourcier R, Kyheng M, Labreuche J, de Havenon A, Sibon I, Dargazanli C, Arquizan C, Cognard C, Olivot JM, Anxionnat R, Audibert G, Mazighi M, Blanc R, Lapergue B, Richard S, Gory B. Endovascular Therapy of Anterior Circulation Tandem Occlusions: Pooled Analysis From the TITAN and ETIS Registries. Stroke 2021; 52:3097-3105. [PMID: 34372671 DOI: 10.1161/strokeaha.120.033032] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE Endovascular therapy for tandem occlusion strokes of the anterior circulation is an effective and safe treatment. The best treatment approach for the cervical internal carotid artery (ICA) lesion is still unknown. In this study, we aimed to compare the functional and safety outcomes between different treatment approaches for the cervical ICA lesion during endovascular therapy for acute ischemic strokes due to tandem occlusion in current clinical practice. METHODS Individual patients' data were pooled from the French prospective multicenter observational ETIS (Endovascular Treatment in Ischemic Stroke) and the international TITAN (Thrombectomy in Tandem Lesions) registries. TITAN enrolled patients from January 2012 to September 2016, and ETIS from January 2013 to July 2019. Patients with acute ischemic stroke due to anterior circulation tandem occlusion who were treated with endovascular therapy were included. Patients were divided based on the cervical ICA lesion treatment into stent and no-stent groups. Outcomes were compared between the two treatment groups using propensity score methods. RESULTS A total of 603 patients were included, of whom 341 were treated with acute cervical ICA stenting. In unadjusted analysis, the stent group had higher rate of favorable outcome (90-day modified Rankin Scale score, 0-2; 57% versus 45%) and excellent outcome (90-day modified Rankin Scale score, 0-1; 40% versus 27%) compared with the no-stent group. In inverse probability of treatment weighting propensity score-adjusted analyses, stent group had higher odds of favorable outcome (adjusted odds ratio, 1.09 [95% CI, 1.01-1.19]; P=0.036) and successful reperfusion (modified Thrombolysis in Cerebral Ischemia score, 2b-3; adjusted odds ratio, 1.19 [95% CI, 1.11-1.27]; P<0.001). However, stent group had higher odds of any intracerebral hemorrhage (adjusted odds ratio, 1.10 [95%, 1.02-1.19]; P=0.017) but not higher rate of symptomatic intracerebral hemorrhage or parenchymal hemorrhage type 2. Subgroup analysis demonstrated heterogeneity according to the lesion type (atherosclerosis versus dissection; P for heterogeneity, 0.01), and the benefit from acute carotid stenting was only observed for patients with atherosclerosis. CONCLUSIONS Patients treated with acute cervical ICA stenting for tandem occlusion strokes had higher odds of 90-day favorable outcome, despite higher odds of intracerebral hemorrhage; however, most of the intracerebral hemorrhages were asymptomatic.
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- Mohammad Anadani
- Department of Neurology, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis (M.A., A.d.H.).,Department of Neurosurgery, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston (A.M.S., M.A.)
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- Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Neuroradiology, University Hospital of Bordeaux, France. (G.M.)
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- Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Neuroradiology, Foch Hospital, Versailles Saint-Quentin en Yvelines University, Suresnes, France. (A.C.)
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- Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Neuroradiology, Hospital Bremen-Mitte, Germany (P.P.)
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- Department of Neurology, Emory University/Grady Memorial Hospital, Atlanta (R.G.N.)
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- Department of Neurosurgery, State University of New York, Buffalo (A.S.)
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- Department of Neurology, Hospital Vall D'Hebron, Barcelona, Spain (M.R.)
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston (A.M.S., M.A.)
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- Department of Diagnostic and Therapeutic Neuroradiology, University Hospital of Nantes, L'institut du thorax, INSERM 1087, CNRS, Université de Nantes, France (R.B.)
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- University Lille, CHU Lille, EA 2694, Santé Publique: épidémiologie et Qualité des Soins, France (M.K., J.L.)
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- University Lille, CHU Lille, EA 2694, Santé Publique: épidémiologie et Qualité des Soins, France (M.K., J.L.)
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- Department of Neurology, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis (M.A., A.d.H.)
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- Department of Neurology, Stroke Center, University Hospital of Bordeaux, France. (I.S.)
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- Department of Interventional Neuroradiology, CHRU Gui de Chauliac, Montpellier, France. (C.D.)
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- Department of Neurology, CHRU Gui de Chauliac, Montpellier, France. (C.A.)
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- Department of Neuroradiology, University Hospital of Toulouse, France. (C.C.)
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- Department of Stroke Unit, Department of Neurology, University Hospital of Toulouse, France. (J.-M.O.)
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- Department of Diagnostic and Therapeutic Neuroradiology, Université de Lorraine, CHRU-Nancy, France. (R.A., B.G.).,IADI, INSERM U1254, Université de Lorraine, Nancy, France (R.A., B.G.)
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Surgical Intensive Care, Université de Lorraine, CHRU-Nancy, France. (G.A.)
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- Department of Interventional Neuroradiology, Rothschild Foundation, University of Paris, INSERM U1148, France (M.M., R.B.)
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- Department of Interventional Neuroradiology, Rothschild Foundation, University of Paris, INSERM U1148, France (M.M., R.B.)
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- Department of Neurology, Foch Hospital, Versailles Saint-Quentin en Yvelines University, Suresnes, France. (B.L.)
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- Stroke Unit, Department of Neurology, Université de Lorraine, CHRU-Nancy, France. (S.R.).,INSERM U1116, CHRU-Nancy, France. (S.R.)
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- Department of Diagnostic and Therapeutic Neuroradiology, Université de Lorraine, CHRU-Nancy, France. (R.A., B.G.).,IADI, INSERM U1254, Université de Lorraine, Nancy, France (R.A., B.G.)
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Binning MJ, Maxwell CR, McAree M, Veznedaroglu E, Felbaum DR, Arthur A, Goyal N, Wolfe SQ, Tschoe C, Crowley RW, Levy E, Vakharia K, Rai HH, Pandey AS, Daou BJ, Tawk RG, Ringer AJ, Liebman KM. The Use of Antiplatelet Agents and Heparin in the 24-Hour Postintravenous Alteplase Window for Neurointervention. Neurosurgery 2021; 88:746-750. [PMID: 33442725 DOI: 10.1093/neuros/nyaa530] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/06/2020] [Accepted: 09/26/2020] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Intravenous (IV) alteplase with mechanical thrombectomy has been found to be superior to alteplase alone in select patients with intracranial large vessel occlusion. Current guidelines discourage the use of antiplatelet agents or heparin for 24 h following alteplase. However, their use is often necessary in certain circumstances during thrombectomy procedures. OBJECTIVE To study the safety and outcomes in patients who received blood thinning medications for thrombectomy after IV Tissue-Type plasminogen activator (tPA). METHODS This is a multicenter retrospective review of the use of antiplatelet agents and/or heparin in patients within 24 h following tPA administration. Patient demographics, comorbidities, bleeding complications, and discharge outcomes were collected. RESULTS A series of 88 patients at 9 centers received antiplatelet medications and/or heparin anticoagulation following IV alteplase for revascularization procedures requiring stenting. The mean National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) on admission was 14.6. Reasons for use of a stent included internal carotid artery occlusion in 74% of patients. Thrombolysis in cerebral infarction (TICI) 2b-3 revascularization was accomplished in 90% of patients. The rate of symptomatic intracranial hemorrhage (sICH) was 8%; this was not significantly different than the sICH rate for a matched group of patients not receiving antiplatelets or heparin during the same time frame. Functional independence at 90 d (modified Rankin Scale 0-2) was seen in 57.8% of patients. All-cause mortality was 12%. CONCLUSION The use of antiplatelet agents and heparin for stroke interventions following IV alteplase appears to be safe without significant increased risk of hemorrhagic complications in this group of patients when compared to control data and randomized controlled trials.
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- Global Neurosciences Institute, Lawrenceville, New Jersey
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- Medstar Georgetown University Hospital, Washington, District of Columbia
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- University of Tennessee, Memphis-Semmes-Murphey Clinic, Memphis, Tennessee
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- University of Tennessee, Memphis-Semmes-Murphey Clinic, Memphis, Tennessee
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- University at Buffalo Neurosurgery, Williamsville, New York
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- University at Buffalo Neurosurgery, Williamsville, New York
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- University at Buffalo Neurosurgery, Williamsville, New York
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Anadani M, Marnat G, Consoli A, Papanagiotou P, Nogueira RG, Spiotta AM, Bourcier R, Kyheng M, Labreuche J, Siddiqui AH, Ribo M, de Havenon A, Fischer U, Sibon I, Dargazanli C, Arquizan C, Cognard C, Olivot JM, Anxionnat R, Audibert G, Mazighi M, Blanc R, Lapergue B, Richard S, Gory B. Endovascular therapy with or without intravenous thrombolysis in acute stroke with tandem occlusion. J Neurointerv Surg 2021; 14:314-320. [PMID: 33911016 DOI: 10.1136/neurintsurg-2020-017202] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/14/2020] [Revised: 04/12/2021] [Accepted: 04/14/2021] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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BACKGROUND Endovascular therapy (EVT) is effective and safe in patients with tandem occlusion. The benefit of intravenous thrombolysis (IVT) prior to EVT in acute tandem occlusion is debatable. OBJECTIVE To compare EVT alone with EVT plus IVT in patients with acute ischemic stroke due to anterior circulation tandem occlusions. METHODS This is an individual patient pooled analysis of the Thrombectomy In TANdem lesions (TITAN) and Endovascular Treatment in Ischemic Stroke (ETIS) Registries. Patients were divided into two groups based on prior IVT treatment: (1) IVT+ group, which included patients who received IVT prior to EVT, (2) IVT- group, which included patients who did not receive IVT prior to EVT. Propensity score (inverse probability of treatment weighting (IPTW)) was used to reduce baseline between-group differences. The primary outcome was favorable outcome-that is, modified Rankin Scale (mRS) score 0 to 2 at 90 days. RESULTS Overall, 602 consecutive patients with an acute stroke with tandem occlusion were included (380 and 222 in the bridging therapy and EVT alone groups, respectively). Onset to imaging time was shorter in the IVT+ group (median 103 vs 140 min). In contrast, imaging to puncture time was longer in the IVT+ group (median 107 vs 91 min). In IPTW analysis, the IVT+ group had higher odds of favorable outcome, excellent outcome (90-day mRS score 0-1), and successful reperfusion (modified Thrombolysis in Cerebral Infarction score 2b/3 at the end of EVT). There was no difference in the risk of significant hemorrhagic complications between groups. In secondary analysis of patients treated with acute cervical internal carotid artery stenting, bridging therapy was associated with higher odds of favorable outcome and lower odds of mortality at 90 days. CONCLUSIONS Our results suggest that bridging therapy in patients with acute ischemic stroke due to anterior tandem occlusion is safe and may improve functional outcome, even in the setting of acute cervical internal carotid artery stenting during EVT.
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- Mohammad Anadani
- Washington University School of Medicine in Saint Louis, Saint Louis, Missouri, USA.,Department of Neurology, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, South Carolina, USA
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- Department of Interventional and Diagnostic Neuroradiology, Bordeaux University Hospital, Bordeaux, France
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- Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Neuroradiology, Hospital Foch, Suresnes, France.,Interventional Neurovascular Unit, Azienda Ospedaliero Universitaria Careggi, Firenze, Italy
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- Klinikum Bremen-Mitte gGmbH, Bremen, Germany.,National and Kapodistrian University of Athens - Aretaiio Hospital, Athens, Greece
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- Department of Neurology, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, Georgia, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, South Carolina, USA
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- Department of Neuroradiology, Nantes University Hospital, Nantes, France
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- Université Lille, CHU Lille, EA 2694 - Santé publique : épidémiologie et qualité des soins, Université de Lille, Lille, Hauts-de-France, France
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- Université Lille, CHU Lille, EA 2694 - Santé publique : épidémiologie et qualité des soins, Université de Lille, Lille, Hauts-de-France, France
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- Department of Neurosurgery, University at Buffalo, Buffalo, New York, USA
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- Stroke Unit, Neurology, Hospital Vall d'Hebron, Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Neurology, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
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- Department of Neurology, Inselspital, Bern University Hospital, Bern, Switzerland
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- Department of Neurology, Stroke Unit, Bordeaux University Hospital, Bordeaux, France
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- Department of Neuroradiology, CHRU Gui de Chauliac, Montpellier, France
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- Department of Diagnostic and Therapeutic Neuroradiology, Toulouse University Hospital, Toulouse, France
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- Department of Neurology, Toulouse University Hospital, Toulouse, France
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- Department of Diagnostic and Therapeutic Neuroradiology, Université de Lorraine, CHRU-Nancy, Nancy, France.,Université de Lorraine, IADI, INSERM U1254, Nancy, France
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Surgical Intensive Care, Université de Lorraine, CHRU-Nancy, Nancy, France
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- Department of Interventional Neuroradiology, Fondation Rothschild Hospital, Paris, France
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- Department of Interventional Neuroradiology, Fondation Rothschild Hospital, Paris, France
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- Department of Neurology, Stroke Unit, Foch Hospital, Versailles Saint-Quentin en Yvelines University, Suresnes, France
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- Department of Neurology, Stroke Unit, Université de Lorraine, CHRU-Nancy, Nancy, France
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- Department of Diagnostic and Therapeutic Neuroradiology, Université de Lorraine, CHRU-Nancy, Nancy, France .,Université de Lorraine, IADI, INSERM U1254, Nancy, France
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Lee JS, Hwang YH, Sohn SI. Factors Contributing to an Efficacious Endovascular Treatment for Acute Ischemic Stroke in Asian Population. Neurointervention 2021; 16:91-110. [PMID: 33765729 PMCID: PMC8261106 DOI: 10.5469/neuroint.2020.00339] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/20/2020] [Accepted: 02/19/2021] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Although randomized control trials about endovascular treatment (EVT) of emergent large vessel occlusion (LVO) have demonstrated the success of mechanical thrombectomy as the choice of treatment, a wide range of caveats remain unaddressed. Asian patients were rarely included in the trials, thereby raising the question of whether the treatment could be generalized. In addition, there remains a concern on the feasibility of the method with respect to its application against intracranial atherosclerosis (ICAS)-related LVO, frequently observed in the Asian population. It is important to include evidence on ICAS LVO from Asian countries in the future for a comprehensive understanding of LVO etiology. Besides the issues with EVT, prognostic concerns in diabetes patients, acute kidney injury following EVT, neuroprotective management against reperfusion injury, and other peri-EVT issues should be considered in clinical practice. In the current article, we present an in-depth review of the literature that revises information pertaining to such concerns.
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- Jin Soo Lee
- Department of Neurology, Ajou University Hospital, Ajou University School of Medicine, Suwon, Korea
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- Department of Neurology, Kyungpook National University Hospital, School of Medicine, Kyungpook National University, Daegu, Korea
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- Department of Neurology, Keimyung University Dongsan Hospital, Kyemyung University School of Medicine, Daegu, Korea
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Feil K, Herzberg M, Dorn F, Tiedt S, Küpper C, Thunstedt DC, Papanagiotou P, Meyer L, Kastrup A, Dimitriadis K, Liebig T, Dieterich M, Kellert L. Tandem Lesions in Anterior Circulation Stroke: Analysis of the German Stroke Registry-Endovascular Treatment. Stroke 2021; 52:1265-1275. [PMID: 33588589 DOI: 10.1161/strokeaha.120.031797] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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- Katharina Feil
- Department of Neurology (K.F., C.K., D.C.T., M.D., L.K.), Ludwig Maximilians Universität, Munich, Germany
- Department of Neurology and Stroke, Eberhard-Karls University, Tübingen, Germany (K.F.)
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- Institute of Neuroradiology (M.H., F.D., T.L.), Ludwig Maximilians Universität, Munich, Germany
- Department of Radiology, University Hospital, Würzburg, Germany (M.H.)
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- Institute of Neuroradiology (M.H., F.D., T.L.), Ludwig Maximilians Universität, Munich, Germany
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- Institute for Stroke and Dementia Research (ISD), University Hospital (S.T., K.D.), Ludwig Maximilians Universität, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Neurology (K.F., C.K., D.C.T., M.D., L.K.), Ludwig Maximilians Universität, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Neurology (K.F., C.K., D.C.T., M.D., L.K.), Ludwig Maximilians Universität, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Radiology, Areteion University Hospital, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Greece (P.P.)
- Department of Neurology, Klinikum Bremen Mitte, Germany (P.P.)
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- Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Neuroradiology, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Germany (L.M.)
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- Institute for Stroke and Dementia Research (ISD), University Hospital (S.T., K.D.), Ludwig Maximilians Universität, Munich, Germany
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- Institute of Neuroradiology (M.H., F.D., T.L.), Ludwig Maximilians Universität, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Neurology (K.F., C.K., D.C.T., M.D., L.K.), Ludwig Maximilians Universität, Munich, Germany
- German Center for Vertigo and Balance Disorders (M.D.), Ludwig Maximilians Universität, Munich, Germany
- Munich Cluster for Systems Neurology (SyNergy), Germany (M.D.)
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- Department of Neurology (K.F., C.K., D.C.T., M.D., L.K.), Ludwig Maximilians Universität, Munich, Germany
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Asano H, Shimizu T, Aihara M, Yamaguchi R, Aishima K, Yoshimoto Y. Acute Endovascular Revascularization for Patients with Common Carotid Artery Occlusion Apparent on Cervical Magnetic Resonance Angiography. J Stroke Cerebrovasc Dis 2021; 30:105626. [PMID: 33516069 DOI: 10.1016/j.jstrokecerebrovasdis.2021.105626] [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: 11/10/2020] [Revised: 01/11/2021] [Accepted: 01/17/2021] [Indexed: 10/22/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES In the endovascular treatment of acute cerebral large-vessel occlusion, cervical magnetic resonance angiography (MRA) is a useful modality for assessing the access route. However, we sometimes encounter cases in which not only the internal carotid artery (ICA), but also the common carotid artery (CCA) is poorly visualized, leading to hesitation over which devices and techniques to choose for revascularization. We retrospectively evaluated such cases, focusing on image findings and treatment results. MATERIALS AND METHODS Data from 96 patients who underwent acute endovascular revascularization from January 2016 to December 2019 were analyzed. We extracted patients with poor CCA visualization on cervical MRA from 35 cases with ICA occlusion, and examined angiographic findings, treatment methods, and outcomes. RESULTS Poor visualization of the CCA in cervical MRA was observed in 8 cases. All cases displayed atrial fibrillation or sick sinus syndrome. Angiographic findings showed true CCA occlusion in 2 patients and ICA occlusion in 6 patients. Reasons for the inability to visualize the CCA on cervical MRA were speculated to be stenosis of the external carotid artery (ECA), presence of embolism in the ECA, or severe heart failure. In cases of true CCA occlusion, thrombus was aspirated using the balloon guide catheter and good recanalization was obtained. Seven of 8 patients displayed favorable recanalization, with good prognosis after 90 days in 5 patients. CONCLUSIONS Poor CCA visualization on cervical MRA does not necessarily represent true CCA occlusion. Aspiration of thrombus from a balloon guide catheter is effective for true CCA occlusion.
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- Hirofumi Asano
- Department of Neurosurgery Gunma University Graduate School of Medicine, 3-39-22 Showa-machi, Maebashi, Gunma 371-8511, Japan.
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- Department of Neurosurgery Gunma University Graduate School of Medicine, 3-39-22 Showa-machi, Maebashi, Gunma 371-8511, Japan.
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- Department of Neurosurgery Gunma University Graduate School of Medicine, 3-39-22 Showa-machi, Maebashi, Gunma 371-8511, Japan.
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- Department of Neurosurgery Gunma University Graduate School of Medicine, 3-39-22 Showa-machi, Maebashi, Gunma 371-8511, Japan.
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- Department of Neurosurgery Gunma University Graduate School of Medicine, 3-39-22 Showa-machi, Maebashi, Gunma 371-8511, Japan.
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- Department of Neurosurgery Gunma University Graduate School of Medicine, 3-39-22 Showa-machi, Maebashi, Gunma 371-8511, Japan.
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Hadler F, Singh R, Wiesmann M, Reich A, Nikoubashman O. Increased Rates of Hemorrhages after Endovascular Stroke Treatment with Emergency Carotid Artery Stenting and Dual Antiplatelet Therapy. Cerebrovasc Dis 2021; 50:162-170. [PMID: 33472192 DOI: 10.1159/000512204] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/20/2020] [Accepted: 10/09/2020] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND While endovascular stroke treatment (EST) of large vessel occlusions in acute ischemic stroke (AIS) is proven to be safe and effective, there are subgroups of patients with increased rates of hemorrhages. Our goal was to identify risk factors for intracerebral hemorrhage and to assess whether acute carotid artery stenting (CAS) was associated with increased bleeding rates. METHODS We performed a retrospective analysis of our monocentric prospective stroke registry in the period from May 2010 to May 2018 and compared AIS patients receiving EST with (n = 73) versus without acute CAS (n = 548). Patients with intracranial stents, intra-arterial thrombolysis, or dissection of the carotid artery were excluded. RESULTS Parenchymal hemorrhage rates (PH2 according to the ECASS classification) and symptomatic hemorrhage (sICH) rates were increased in EST patients receiving CAS with odds being 6.3 (PH2) and 6.5 (sICH) times higher (PH2 17.8 vs. 3.3%, p < 0.001 and sICH: 16.4 vs. 2.9%, p < 0.001). Additional systemic thrombolysis with rtPA (IVRTPA) was no risk factor for cerebral hemorrhage (p = 0.213). CONCLUSION AIS patients receiving EST with acute CAS and consecutive tirofiban or dual antiplatelet therapy suffered from an increased risk of relevant secondary intracranial bleeding. After adjusting for confounders, tirofiban and dual antiplatelet therapy were associated with higher bleeding rates.
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- Felix Hadler
- Department of Neurology, University Hospital RWTH, Aachen, Germany,
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- Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Neuroradiology, University Hospital RWTH, Aachen, Germany
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- Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Neuroradiology, University Hospital RWTH, Aachen, Germany
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- Department of Neurology, University Hospital RWTH, Aachen, Germany
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- Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Neuroradiology, University Hospital RWTH, Aachen, Germany
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Zevallos CB, Farooqui M, Quispe-Orozco D, Mendez-Ruiz A, Patterson M, Below K, Martins SO, Mansour OY, Mont'Alverne F, Nguyen TN, Lemme L, Siddiqui AH, Fraser JF, Jadhav AP, Zaidat OO, Ortega-Gutierrez S. Proximal Internal Carotid artery Acute Stroke Secondary to tandem Occlusions (PICASSO) international survey. J Neurointerv Surg 2020; 13:1106-1110. [PMID: 33323501 DOI: 10.1136/neurintsurg-2020-017025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/22/2020] [Revised: 11/19/2020] [Accepted: 11/24/2020] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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BACKGROUND While mechanical thrombectomy (MT) is the standard of care for large vessel occlusion strokes, the optimal management of tandem occlusions (TO) remains uncertain. We aimed to determine the current practice patterns among stroke physicians involved in the treatment of TO during MT. METHODS We distributed an online survey to neurovascular practitioners (stroke neurologists, neurointerventionalists, neurosurgeons, and radiologists), members of professional societies. After 2 months the site was closed and data were extracted and analyzed. We divided respondents into acute stenting and delayed treatment groups and responses were compared between the two groups. RESULTS We received 220 responses from North America (48%), Latin America (28%), Asia (15%), Europe (5%), and Africa (4%). Preferred timing for cervical revascularization varied among respondents; 51% preferred treatment in a subsequent procedure during the same hospitalization whereas 39% preferred to treat during MT. Angioplasty and stenting (41%) was the preferred technique, followed by balloon angioplasty and local aspiration (38%). The risk of intracerebral hemorrhage was the most compelling reason for not stenting acutely (68%). There were no significant differences among practice characteristics and timing groups. Most practitioners (70%) agreed that there is equipoise regarding the optimal endovascular treatment of cervical lesions in TO; hence, 77% would participate in a randomized controlled trial. CONCLUSIONS The PICASSO survey demonstrates multiple areas of uncertainty regarding the medical and endovascular management of TOs. Experts acknowledged the need for further evidence and their willingness to participate in a randomized controlled trial to evaluate the best treatment for the cervical TO lesion.
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- Cynthia B Zevallos
- Neurology, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City, Iowa, USA
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- Neurology, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City, Iowa, USA
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- Neurology, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City, Iowa, USA
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- Neurology, Mercy Health St Vincent Hospital, Toledo, Ohio, USA
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- Neurology, Mercy Health St Vincent Hospital, Toledo, Ohio, USA
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- Neurology, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, Brazil
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- Neurology, Stroke and NeuroInterventional Unit, Alexandria University Faculty of Medicine, Alexandria, Egypt
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- Neurology, Boston University School of Medicine, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Interventional Neuroradiology, Centro Endovascular Neurologico Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- Neurosurgery and Radiology and Canon Stroke and Vascular Research Center, Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, University at Buffalo, Buffalo, New York, USA.,Neurosurgery, Gates Vascular Institute at Kaleida Health, Buffalo, New York, USA
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- Neurological Surgery, University of Kentucky, Lexington, Kentucky, USA
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- Neuroscience, St Vincent Mercy Hospital, Toledo, Indiana, USA
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- Division of Neurointerventional Surgery-Interventional Neuroradiology, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City, Iowa, USA
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Nagaraja N, Viamonte M, Yu J, Rohrbough SC, Khanna AY. Bilateral Cerebral Hyperperfusion Syndrome Following Carotid Artery Stenting in Stroke - A Case Report. J Stroke Cerebrovasc Dis 2020; 30:105546. [PMID: 33333479 DOI: 10.1016/j.jstrokecerebrovasdis.2020.105546] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/29/2020] [Revised: 11/22/2020] [Accepted: 12/02/2020] [Indexed: 10/22/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Revascularization of the symptomatic carotid artery is performed with endarterectomy or stenting. Rarely, patients may develop cerebral hyperperfusion syndrome (CHS) following revascularization. This usually occurs in the cerebral hemisphere ipsilateral to revascularized carotid stenosis. CHS rarely involves the contralateral hemisphere. OBJECTIVE To present a case of CHS involving bilateral cerebral hemispheres following carotid artery stenting in acute ischemic stroke. CASE DESCRIPTION A 66-year-old woman presented with right side weakness and aphasia. National Institutes of Health stroke scale score was 27. CT angiogram/perfusion showed high grade left internal carotid artery (ICA) stenosis, left middle cerebral artery (MCA) occlusion, and increased time to peak in left MCA territory. She underwent mechanical thrombectomy with complete reperfusion. Left carotid artery stenting was performed for 85% cervical ICA stenosis with thrombus. She neurologically deteriorated and required intubation after the procedure. Follow-up CT perfusion at 18 hours after thrombectomy showed increased cerebral blood flow and early time to peak in bilateral MCA territories. CT head showed parenchymal hematoma in the left subcortical area with extension to the ventricle. Fluid-attenuated inversion recovery MRI on day 4 showed diffuse white matter hyperintensities in the entire right hemisphere, and left temporal and frontal lobes suggestive of vasogenic edema. CONCLUSION This case highlights bilateral cerebral hyperperfusion syndrome characterized by neurological worsening, imaging findings of parenchymal hemorrhage, vasogenic edema and increased cerebral blood flow without any new ischemic lesions. The involvement of bilateral hemispheres in the absence of significant contralateral carotid stenosis is unique in this case.
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- Nandakumar Nagaraja
- Department of Neurology, University of Florida College of Medicine, Gainesville, FL, USA.
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- Division of Pediatric Neurology, Department of Pediatrics, University of Florida College of Medicine, Gainesville, FL, USA
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- Department of Neurology, University of Florida College of Medicine, Gainesville, FL, USA
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- Department of Neurology, University of Florida College of Medicine, Gainesville, FL, USA
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- Department of Neurology, University of Florida College of Medicine, Gainesville, FL, USA
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Da Ros V, Scaggiante J, Sallustio F, Lattanzi S, Bandettini M, Sgreccia A, Rolla-Bigliani C, Lafe E, Sanfilippo G, Diomedi M, Ruggiero M, Haznedari N, Giannoni M, Finocchi C, Floris R. Carotid Stenting and Mechanical Thrombectomy in Patients with Acute Ischemic Stroke and Tandem Occlusions: Antithrombotic Treatment and Functional Outcome. AJNR Am J Neuroradiol 2020; 41:2088-2093. [PMID: 32972953 DOI: 10.3174/ajnr.a6768] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/21/2020] [Accepted: 07/07/2020] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE There is no consensus on the optimal antithrombotic medication for patients with acute ischemic stroke with anterior circulation tandem occlusions treated with emergent carotid stent placement and mechanical thrombectomy. The identification of factors influencing hemorrhagic risks can assist in creating appropriate therapeutic algorithms for such patients. This study aimed to investigate the impact of medical therapy on functional and safety outcomes in patients treated with carotid stent placement and mechanical thrombectomy for tandem occlusions. MATERIALS AND METHODS A multicenter retrospective study on prospectively collected data was conducted. Only patients treated with carotid stent placement and mechanical thrombectomy for tandem occlusions of the anterior circulation were included. Univariate and multivariate analyses were performed on preprocedural, procedural, and postprocedural variables to assess factors influencing clinical outcome, symptomatic intracranial hemorrhage, stent patency, and successful intracranial vessel recanalization. RESULTS Ninety-five patients with acute ischemic stroke and tandem occlusions were included. Good clinical outcome (mRS ≤ 2) at 3 months was reached by 33 (39.3%) patients and was associated with baseline ASPECTS ≥ 8 (OR = 1.53; 95% CI, 1.16-2.00), ≤2 mechanical thrombectomy attempts (OR = 0.71; 95% CI, 0.55-0.99), and the absence of symptomatic intracranial hemorrhage (OR = 0.13; 95% CI , 0.03-0.51). Symptomatic intracranial hemorrhage was associated with a higher amount of intraprocedural heparin, ASPECTS ≤ 7, and ≥3 mechanical thrombectomy attempts. No relationships among types of acute antiplatelet regimen, intravenous thrombolysis, and symptomatic intracranial hemorrhage were observed. Patients receiving dual-antiplatelet therapy after hemorrhagic transformation had been ruled out on 24-hour CT were more likely to achieve functional independence and had a lower risk of symptomatic intracranial hemorrhage. CONCLUSIONS During carotid stent placement and mechanical thrombectomy for tandem occlusion treatment, higher intraprocedural heparin dosage (≥3000 IU) increased symptomatic intracranial hemorrhage risk when the initial ASPECTS was ≤7, and mechanical thrombectomy needs more than one passage for complete recanalization. Antiplatelets antiplatelets use were safe, and dual-antiaggregation therapy was related to better functional outcomes.
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- V Da Ros
- From the Department of Biomedicine and Prevention (V.D.R., J.S., R.F.), Interventional Neuroradiology Unit
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- From the Department of Biomedicine and Prevention (V.D.R., J.S., R.F.), Interventional Neuroradiology Unit
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- Comprehensive Stroke Center (F.S., M.D.), Department of Systems Medicine, University of Rome Tor Vergata, Rome, Italy
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- Neurological Clinic (S.L.), Department of Experimental and Clinical Medicine, Marche Polytechnic University, Ancona, Italy
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- Department of Neurosciences and Interventional Neuroradiology Unit (A.S., E.L., G.S.), IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo, Pavia, Italy
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- Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Neuroradiology (C.R.-B.), Policlinico Universitario, San Martino, Italy
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- Department of Neurosciences and Interventional Neuroradiology Unit (A.S., E.L., G.S.), IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo, Pavia, Italy
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- Department of Neurosciences and Interventional Neuroradiology Unit (A.S., E.L., G.S.), IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo, Pavia, Italy
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- Comprehensive Stroke Center (F.S., M.D.), Department of Systems Medicine, University of Rome Tor Vergata, Rome, Italy
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- Neuroradiology Unit (M.R., N.H.), AUSL Romagna, Cesena, Italy
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- Neuroradiology Unit (M.R., N.H.), AUSL Romagna, Cesena, Italy
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- Neuroradiological Clinic (M.G.), Department of Radiological Sciences, AOU Ospedali Riuniti, Ancona, Italy
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- From the Department of Biomedicine and Prevention (V.D.R., J.S., R.F.), Interventional Neuroradiology Unit
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Singh R, Dekeyzer S, Reich A, Kotelis D, Gombert A, Wiesmann M, Nikoubashman O. Emergency Carotid Endarterectomy Instead of Carotid Artery Stenting Reduces Delayed Hemorrhage in Thrombectomy Stroke Patients. Clin Neuroradiol 2020; 31:737-744. [PMID: 32940724 PMCID: PMC8463364 DOI: 10.1007/s00062-020-00954-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/02/2020] [Accepted: 08/13/2020] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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PURPOSE Data in the literature suggest that thrombectomy with emergency carotid artery stenting (CAS) in acute stroke is associated with an increased hemorrhage rate. As we perform thrombectomy with the patient under general anesthesia, we avoid emergency CAS and perform emergency carotid endarterectomy (CEA) as an alternative to CAS in the same anesthesia session in our angiography suite whenever needed and possible. METHODS We compared 27 thrombectomy patients with emergency CEA and 62 thrombectomy patients with emergency CAS and glycoprotein (Gp) IIb/IIIa inhibitors and/or dual antiplatelet therapy (DAPT) in the same time span. RESULTS The symptomatic hemorrhage rate was 0% (0/27) in the CEA group and 8% (5/62) in the CAS group (p = 0.317). The parenchymal hemorrhage rate (PH2) was 7% (2/27) in the CEA group and 16% (10/62) in the CAS group (p = 0.333). Both cases of PH2 in the CEA group occurred during the intervention and were diagnosed on immediate postinterventional imaging, whereas in the CAS group only 2/10 cases of PH2 occurred during the intervention and the remaining 8 PH2 occurred within 3 days after the intervention (p = 0.048). Clinical outcome at 90 days was comparable with 39% of CEA and 51% of CAS patients achieving good clinical outcome (modified Rankin scale, mRS 0-2, p = 0.452). CONCLUSION The use of CEA is a feasible alternative to CAS in acute stroke and has the advantage that DAPT/GpIIb/IIIa inhibitors are not needed. All PH2 in CEA patients occurred during the intervention, implying that hemorrhage in this group is likely to be caused by reperfusion injury, whereas delayed hemorrhage is likely to be caused by DAPT/GpIIb/IIIa inhibitors.
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- Raveena Singh
- Department of Neuroradiology, University Hospital RWTH Aachen University, Pauwelsstr. 30, 52074, Aachen, Germany
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- Department of Neuroradiology, University Hospital RWTH Aachen University, Pauwelsstr. 30, 52074, Aachen, Germany
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- Department of Neurology, University Hospital RWTH Aachen University, Pauwelsstr. 30, 52074, Aachen, Germany
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, University Hospital RWTH Aachen University, Pauwelsstr. 30, 52074, Aachen, Germany
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, University Hospital RWTH Aachen University, Pauwelsstr. 30, 52074, Aachen, Germany
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- Department of Neuroradiology, University Hospital RWTH Aachen University, Pauwelsstr. 30, 52074, Aachen, Germany
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- Department of Neuroradiology, University Hospital RWTH Aachen University, Pauwelsstr. 30, 52074, Aachen, Germany.
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Renú A, Blasco J, Laredo C, Llull L, Urra X, Obach V, López-Rueda A, Rudilosso S, Zarco F, González E, Guio JD, Amaro S, Chamorro A. Carotid stent occlusion after emergent stenting in acute ischemic stroke: Incidence, predictors and clinical relevance. Atherosclerosis 2020; 313:8-13. [PMID: 33002751 DOI: 10.1016/j.atherosclerosis.2020.09.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/20/2020] [Revised: 08/02/2020] [Accepted: 09/02/2020] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
Abstract
BACKGROUND AND AIMS Emergent stent placement may be required during neurothrombectomy. Our aim was to investigate the incidence, predictors and clinical relevance of early extracranial carotid stent occlusion following neurothrombectomy. METHODS We retrospectively analyzed a cohort of 761 consecutive neurothrombectomies performed at our center between May 2010 and August 2018, from whom a total of 106 patients had acute internal carotid artery occlusions. Early stent occlusion was defined as complete vessel occlusion within 24 h of neurothrombectomy. Clinical outcome was evaluated at day 90 with the modified Rankin Score scale (mRS). Pretreatment, procedural and outcome variables were recorded and analyzed using logistic regression. RESULTS Carotid stenting was performed in 99 (13%) patients. Of those, 22 (22%) had early stent occlusion at follow-up. Stent occlusion was associated with a lower use of post-stenting angioplasty [adjusted OR (aOR) = 11.2, 95%CI = 2.49-50.78, p = 0.002)], increased residual intrastent stenosis (aOR = 2.1, 95%CI = 1.38-3.06, p < 0.001) and unsuccesful intracranial recanalization (modified TICI score 0-2a) (aOR = 13.5, 95%CI = 1.97-92.24, p = 0.008). Stent occlusion was associated with poor clinical outcome at day 90 (poorer mRS shift, aOR = 3.9, 95%CI = 1.3-11.3, p = 0.014; mRS>2, aOR = 6.3, 95%CI = 1.8-22.7, p = 0.005), and with an increased rate of symptomatic intracranial hemorrhage at 24 h (14% versus 1%, p = 0.033). CONCLUSIONS Early carotid stent occlusion occurred in one out of five neurothrombectomies and was associated with periprocedural factors that included increased residual intrastent stenosis, a lower use of post-stenting angioplasty and unsuccessful intracranial recanalization. Further investigation is warranted for the evaluation of strategies aimed to prevent carotid stent occlusion.
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Affiliation(s)
- Arturo Renú
- Comprehensive Stroke Center, Department of Neuroscience, Hospital Clinic, University of Barcelona and August Pi I Sunyer Biomedical Research Institute (IDIBAPS), Barcelona, Spain
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- Radiology Department, Hospital Clinic, Barcelona, Spain
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- Comprehensive Stroke Center, Department of Neuroscience, Hospital Clinic, University of Barcelona and August Pi I Sunyer Biomedical Research Institute (IDIBAPS), Barcelona, Spain
| | - Laura Llull
- Comprehensive Stroke Center, Department of Neuroscience, Hospital Clinic, University of Barcelona and August Pi I Sunyer Biomedical Research Institute (IDIBAPS), Barcelona, Spain
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- Comprehensive Stroke Center, Department of Neuroscience, Hospital Clinic, University of Barcelona and August Pi I Sunyer Biomedical Research Institute (IDIBAPS), Barcelona, Spain
| | - Victor Obach
- Comprehensive Stroke Center, Department of Neuroscience, Hospital Clinic, University of Barcelona and August Pi I Sunyer Biomedical Research Institute (IDIBAPS), Barcelona, Spain
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- Comprehensive Stroke Center, Department of Neuroscience, Hospital Clinic, University of Barcelona and August Pi I Sunyer Biomedical Research Institute (IDIBAPS), Barcelona, Spain
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- Comprehensive Stroke Center, Department of Neuroscience, Hospital Clinic, University of Barcelona and August Pi I Sunyer Biomedical Research Institute (IDIBAPS), Barcelona, Spain
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- Radiology Department, Hospital General Universitario, Ciudad Real, Spain
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- Comprehensive Stroke Center, Department of Neuroscience, Hospital Clinic, University of Barcelona and August Pi I Sunyer Biomedical Research Institute (IDIBAPS), Barcelona, Spain.
| | - Angel Chamorro
- Comprehensive Stroke Center, Department of Neuroscience, Hospital Clinic, University of Barcelona and August Pi I Sunyer Biomedical Research Institute (IDIBAPS), Barcelona, Spain.
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