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Romani I, Sarti C, Nencini P, Pracucci G, Zedde M, Cianci V, Nucera A, Moller J, Orsucci D, Toni D, Palumbo P, Casella C, Pinto V, Barbarini L, Bella R, Scoditti U, Ragno M, Mezzapesa DM, Tassi R, Volpi G, Diomedi M, Bigliardi G, Cavallini AM, Chiti A, Ricci S, Cecconi E, Linoli G, Sacco S, Rasura M, Giordano A, Bonetti B, Melis M, Cariddi LP, Dossi RC, Grisendi I, Aguglia U, Di Ruzza MR, Melis M, Sbardella E, Vista M, Valenti R, Musolino RF, Passarella B, Direnzo V, Pennisi G, Genovese A, Di Marzio F, Sgobio R, Acampa M, Nannucci S, Dagostino F, Dell'Acqua ML, Cuzzoni MG, Picchioni A, Calchetti B, Notturno F, Di Lisi F, Forlivesi S, Delodovici ML, Buechner SC, Biagini S, Accavone D, Manna R, Morrone A, Inzitari D. Prevalence of Fabry disease and GLA variants in young patients with acute stroke: The challenge to widen the screening. The Fabry-Stroke Italian Registry. J Neurol Sci 2024; 457:122905. [PMID: 38295534 DOI: 10.1016/j.jns.2024.122905] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/12/2023] [Revised: 12/10/2023] [Accepted: 01/22/2024] [Indexed: 02/02/2024]
Abstract
BACKGROUND Fabry disease (FD) is a treatable X-linked lysosomal storage disorder caused by GLA gene variants leading to alpha-galactosidase A deficiency. FD is a rare cause of stroke, and it is still controversial whether in stroke patients FD should be searched from the beginning or at the end of the diagnostic workup (in cryptogenic strokes). METHODS Fabry-Stroke Italian Registry is a prospective, multicentric screening involving 33 stroke units. FD was sought by measuring α-galactosidase A activity (males) and by genetic tests (males with reduced enzyme activity and females) in patients aged 18-60 years hospitalized for TIA, ischemic stroke, or intracerebral hemorrhage. We diagnosed FD in patients with 1) already known pathogenic GLA variants; 2) novel GLA variants if additional clinical, laboratory, or family-derived criteria were present. RESULTS Out of 1906 patients, we found a GLA variant in 15 (0.79%; 95%CI 0.44-1.29) with a certain FD diagnosis in 3 (0.16%; 95%CI 0.03-0.46) patients, none of whom had hemorrhage. We identified 1 novel pathogenic GLA variant. Ischemic stroke etiologies in carriers of GLA variants were: cardioaortic embolism (33%), small artery occlusion (27%), other causes (20%), and undetermined (20%). Mild severity, recurrence, previous TIA, acroparesthesias, hearing loss, and small artery occlusion were predictors of GLA variant. CONCLUSION In this large multicenter cohort the frequency of FD and GLA variants was consistent with previous reports. Limiting the screening for GLA variants to patients with cryptogenic stroke may miss up to 80% of diagnoses. Some easily recognizable clinical features could help select patients for FD screening.
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- Ilaria Romani
- Department of Neurosciences, Psychology, Pharmacology and Child Health, University of Florence, Italy
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- Department of Neurosciences, Psychology, Pharmacology and Child Health, University of Florence, Italy; Stroke Unit, Careggi University Hospital, Florence, Italy.
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- Department of Neurosciences, Psychology, Pharmacology and Child Health, University of Florence, Italy; Stroke Unit, Careggi University Hospital, Florence, Italy
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- Department of Neurosciences, Psychology, Pharmacology and Child Health, University of Florence, Italy
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- Neurology Unit, Stroke Unit, Azienda Unità Sanitaria Locale-IRCCS di Reggio Emilia, Reggio Emilia, Italy
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- Neurology, Bianchi-Melacrino-Morelli Hospital, Reggio Calabria, Italy
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- Stroke Unit - Neurology, Spaziani Hospital, Frosinone, Italy
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- Department of Human Neurosciences, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy; Emergency Department Stroke Unit, Umberto I Polyclinic Hospital, Rome, Italy
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- Neurology, Neurophysiopathology, and Stroke Unit, Santo Stefano Hospital, Prato, Italy
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Messina, Messina, Italy
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- Neurology and Stroke Unit, Di Summa - Perrino Hospital, Brindisi, Italy
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- Acute Cerebrovascular Diseases Unit, G. Rodoloco-San Marco Polyclinic University Hospital, Catania, Italy; Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences and Advanced Technologies, University of Catania, Italy
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- Neurology - Stroke Care Program, Parma University Hospital, Parma, Italy
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- Division of Neurology, ASUR Marche AV5, Ascoli Piceno-San Benedetto del Tronto, Italy
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- Neurosonology and Stroke Unit, Siena University Hospital, Siena, Italy
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- Neurology, San Iacopo Hospital, Pistoia, Italy
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- Comprehensive Stroke Center, Department of Neuroscience, University of Tor Vergata, Rome, Italy; Neurovascular Treatment Unit, Tor Vergata Polyclinic Hospital, Rome, Italy
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- Stroke Unit, Neurology Clinic, Ospedale Civile di Baggiovara, Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Modena, Italy
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- Department of Cerebrovascular Disease and Stroke Unit, IRCCS Mondino Foundation, Pavia, Italy
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- Stroke Center - Neurology, Città Di Castello Hospital, Perugia, Italy; Stroke Center - Neurology, Gubbio-Gualdo Tadino Hospital, Perugia, Italy
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- Neurology and Stroke Unit, SS. Filippo e Nicola Hospital, Avezzano, Italy; Department of Biotechnological and Applied Clinical Sciences, University of L'Aquila, L'Aquila, Italy
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- Stroke Unit, Sant'Andrea Hospital, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Stroke Unit, Verona University Hospital, Verona, Italy
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- Neurology, Monserrato University Hospital, Cagliari, 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 Medical and Surgical Sciences, Magna Graecia University of Catanzaro, Catanzaro, Italy
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- Department of Human Neurosciences, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Neurology, Neurophysiopathology, and Stroke Unit, Santo Stefano Hospital, Prato, Italy
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- Neurology and Stroke Unit, Di Summa - Perrino Hospital, Brindisi, Italy
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- Acute Cerebrovascular Diseases Unit, G. Rodoloco-San Marco Polyclinic University Hospital, Catania, Italy; Department of Biomedical and Biotechnological Science, University of Catania, Catania, Italy
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- Neurology - Stroke Care Program, Parma University Hospital, Parma, Italy
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- Division of Neurology, ASUR Marche AV5, Ascoli Piceno-San Benedetto del Tronto, Italy
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- University Neurology, Bari Polyclinic Hospital, Bari, Italy
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- Neurosonology and Stroke Unit, Siena University Hospital, Siena, Italy
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- Neurovascular Treatment Unit, Tor Vergata Polyclinic Hospital, Rome, Italy
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- Stroke Unit, Neurology Clinic, Ospedale Civile di Baggiovara, Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Modena, Italy
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- Department of Cerebrovascular Disease and Stroke Unit, IRCCS Mondino Foundation, Pavia, Italy
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- Stroke Center - Neurology, Città Di Castello Hospital, Perugia, Italy; Stroke Center - Neurology, Gubbio-Gualdo Tadino Hospital, Perugia, Italy
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- Department of Biotechnological and Applied Clinical Sciences, University of L'Aquila, L'Aquila, Italy
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- Stroke Unit, Sant'Andrea Hospital, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Neurosciences, Psychology, Pharmacology and Child Health, University of Florence, Italy
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- Department of Neurosciences, Psychology, Pharmacology and Child Health, University of Florence, Italy
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Gemelli University Hospital, Rome, Italy; Rare Diseases and Periodic Fevers Research Centre, Catholic University of the Sacred Heart, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Neurosciences, Psychology, Pharmacology and Child Health, University of Florence, Italy; Laboratory of Molecular Biology of Neurometabolic Diseases, Neuroscience Department, Meyer Children's Hospital, Florence, Italy
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- Department of Neurosciences, Psychology, Pharmacology and Child Health, University of Florence, Italy; Stroke Unit, Careggi University Hospital, Florence, Italy
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Naldi A, Pracucci G, Cavallo R, Saia V, Boghi A, Lochner P, Casetta I, Sallustio F, Zini A, Fainardi E, Cappellari M, Tassi R, Bracco S, Bigliardi G, Vallone S, Nencini P, Bergui M, Mangiafico S, Toni D. Mechanical thrombectomy for in-hospital stroke: data from the Italian Registry of Endovascular Treatment in Acute Stroke. J Neurointerv Surg 2023; 15:e426-e432. [PMID: 36882319 DOI: 10.1136/jnis-2022-019939] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/08/2022] [Accepted: 02/25/2023] [Indexed: 03/09/2023]
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BACKGROUND The benefit, safety, and time intervals of mechanical thrombectomy (MT) in patients with in-hospital stroke (IHS) are unclear. We sought to evaluate the outcomes and treatment times for IHS patients compared with out-of-hospital stroke (OHS) patients receiving MT. METHODS We analyzed data from the Italian Registry of Endovascular Treatment in Acute Stroke (IRETAS) between 2015 and 2019. We compared the functional outcomes (modified Rankin Scale (mRS) scores) at 3 months, recanalization rates, and symptomatic intracranial hemorrhage (sICH) after MT. Time intervals from stroke onset-to-imaging, onset-to-groin, and onset-to-end MT were recorded for both groups, as were door-to-imaging and door-to-groin for OHS. A multivariate analysis was performed. RESULTS Of 5619 patients, 406 (7.2%) had IHS. At 3 months, IHS patients had a lower rate of mRS 0-2 (39% vs 48%, P<0.001) and higher mortality (30.1% vs 19.6%, P<0.001). Recanalization rates and sICH were similar. Time intervals (min, median (IQR)) from stroke onset-to-imaging, onset-to-groin, and onset-to-end MT were favorable for IHS (60 (34-106) vs 123 (89-188.5); 150 (105-220) vs 220 (168-294); 227 (164-303) vs 293 (230-370); all P<0.001), whereas OHS had lower door-to-imaging and door-to-groin times compared with stroke onset-to-imaging and onset-to-groin for IHS (29 (20-44) vs 60 (34-106), P<0.001; 113 (84-151) vs 150 (105-220); P<0.001). After adjustment, IHS was associated with higher mortality (aOR 1.77, 95% CI 1.33 to 2.35, P<0.001) and a shift towards worse functional outcomes in the ordinal analysis (aOR 1.32, 95% CI 1.06 to 1.66, P=0.015). CONCLUSION Despite favorable time intervals for MT, IHS patients had worse functional outcomes than OHS patients. Delays in IHS management were detected.
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- Andrea Naldi
- Neurology Unit, Ospedale San Giovanni Bosco, Torino, Piemonte, Italy
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- Department of NEUROFARBA, Neuroscience Section, University of Florence, Florence, Italy
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- Neurology Unit, Ospedale San Giovanni Bosco, Torino, Piemonte, Italy
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- Neurology and Stroke Unit, Santa Corona Hospital, Pietra Ligure, Italy
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- Radiology and Neuroradiology Unit, San Giovanni Bosco Hospital, Turin, Italy
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- Department of Neurology, Saarland University Medical Center, University of the Saarland, Homburg, Germany
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- Neurology Unit, University Hospital Arcispedale S. Anna, Ferrara, Italy
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- Unità di Trattamento Neurovascolare, Ospedale dei Castelli-ASL6, Rome, Italy
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- IRCCS Istituto delle Scienze Neurologiche di Bologna, Department of Neurology and Stroke Center, Maggiore Hospital, Bologna, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Scienze Biomediche, Sperimentali e Cliniche, Neuroradiologia, Università degli Studi di Firenze, Ospedale Universitario Careggi, Florence, Italy
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- Stroke Unit, Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Integrata, Verona, Italy
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- Stroke Unit, Ospedale S. Maria Delle Scotte-University Hospital, Siena, Italy
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- UO Neurointerventistica, Ospedale S. Maria Delle Scotte-University Hospital, Siena, Italy
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- Neurologia/Stroke Unit, Ospedale Civile di Baggiovara, AOU Modena, Modena, Italy
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- Neuroradiologia, Ospedale Civile di Baggiovara, AOU Modena, Modena, Italy
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- Stroke Unit, Azienda Ospedaliero Universitaria Careggi, Florence, Italy
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- Interventional Neuroradiology Unit, Città della Salute e della Scienza - Molinette, Turin, Italy
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- Interventional Neuroradiology Consultant at IRCCS Neuromed, Pozzilli (IS), and Adjunct Professor of Interventional Neuroradiology at Tor Vergata University, Sapienza University and S. Andrea Hospital, Rome, Italy
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- Emergency Department Stroke Unit, Department of Human Neurosciences, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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Cappellari M, Pracucci G, Saia V, Fainardi E, Casetta I, Sallustio F, Ruggiero M, Longoni M, Simonetti L, Zini A, Lazzarotti GA, Giannini N, Da Ros V, Diomedi M, Vallone S, Bigliardi G, Limbucci N, Nencini P, Ajello D, Marcheselli S, Burdi N, Boero G, Bracco S, Tassi R, Boghi A, Naldi A, Biraschi F, Nicolini E, Castellan L, Del Sette M, Allegretti L, Sugo A, Buonomo O, Dell'Aera C, Saletti A, De Vito A, Lafe E, Mazzacane F, Bergui M, Cerrato P, Feraco P, Piffer S, Augelli R, Vit F, Gasparotti R, Magoni M, Comelli S, Melis M, Menozzi R, Scoditti U, Cavasin N, Critelli A, Causin F, Baracchini C, Guzzardi G, Tarletti R, Filauri P, Orlandi B, Giorgianni A, Cariddi LP, Piano M, Motto C, Gallesio I, Sepe FN, Romano G, Grasso MF, Pauciulo A, Rizzo A, Comai A, Franchini E, Sicurella L, Galvano G, Mannino M, Mangiafico S, Toni D, On Behalf Of The Iretas Group. IV thrombolysis plus thrombectomy versus IV thrombolysis alone for minor stroke with anterior circulation large vessel occlusion from the IRETAS and Italian SITS-ISTR cohorts. Neurol Sci 2023; 44:4401-4410. [PMID: 37458843 DOI: 10.1007/s10072-023-06948-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/10/2023] [Accepted: 07/04/2023] [Indexed: 11/14/2023]
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INTRODUCTION The aim of this study was to compare the outcomes of patients treated with intravenous thrombolysis (IVT) <4.5 h after symptom onset plus mechanical thrombectomy (MT) <6 h with those treated with IVT alone <4.5 h for minor stroke (NIHSS ≤5) with large vessel occlusion (LVO) in the anterior circulation. PATIENTS AND METHODS Patients enrolled in the Italian Registry of Endovascular Treatment in Acute Stroke (IRETAS) and in the Italian centers included in the SITS-ISTR were analyzed. RESULTS Among the patients with complete data on 24-h ICH type, 236 received IVT plus MT and 382 received IVT alone. IVT plus MT was significantly associated with unfavorable shift on 24-h ICH types (from no ICH to PH-2) (OR, 2.130; 95% CI, 1.173-3.868; p=0.013) and higher rate of PH (OR, 4.363; 95% CI, 1.579-12.055; p=0.005), sICH per ECASS II definition (OR, 5.527; 95% CI, 1.378-22.167; p=0.016), and sICH per NINDS definition (OR, 3.805; 95% CI, 1.310-11.046; p=0.014). Among the patients with complete data on 3-month mRS score, 226 received IVT plus MT and 262 received IVT alone. No significant difference was reported between IVT plus MT and IVT alone on mRS score 0-1 (72.1% versus 69.1%), mRS score 0-2 (79.6% versus 79%), and death (6.2% versus 6.1%). CONCLUSIONS Compared with IVT alone, IVT plus MT was associated with unfavorable shift on 24-h ICH types and higher rate of 24-h PH and sICH in patients with minor stroke and LVO in the anterior circulation. However, no difference was reported between the groups on 3-month functional outcome measures.
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- Manuel Cappellari
- Stroke Unit, Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Integrata, Piazzale A. Stefani 1, 37126, Verona, Italy.
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- Department of NEUROFARBA, Neuroscience Section, University of Florence, Florence, Italy
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- Neurology and Stroke Unit, S. Corona Hospital, Pietra Ligure, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Scienze Biomediche, Sperimentali e Cliniche, Neuroradiologia, Università degli Studi di Firenze, Ospedale Universitario Careggi, Firenze, Italy
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- Neurology Unit, University Hospital Arcispedale S. Anna, Ferrara, Italy
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- Unitá di Trattamento Neurovascolare, Ospedale dei Castelli-ASL6, Rome, Italy
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- Neuroradiologia, AUSL Romagna Ospedale Bufalini, Cesena, Italy
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- Neurologia e Stroke Unit Ospedale Bufalini Cesena, AUSL Romagna, Ravenna, Italy
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- UO Neuroradiologia Ospedale Maggiore-IRCCS Istituto di Scienze Neurologiche di Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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- Department of Neurology and Stroke Center, IRCCS Istituto di Scienze Neurologiche di Bologna, Maggiore Hospital, Bologna, Italy
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- Neurological Institute, University Hospital of Pisa, Pisa, Italy
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- Interventional Radiology Unit, Department of Biomedicine and Prevention, University of Tor Vergata, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Systems Medicine, University of Rome Tor Vergata, Rome, Italy
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- Neurovascular Interventional Unit-Careggi University Hospital, Firenze, Italy
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- Stroke Unit, Azienda Ospedaliero Univarsitaria Careggi, Firenze, Italy
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- Neuroradiology, IRCCS Humanitas Research Hospital, Rozzano, Milan, Italy
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- Neuroradiology, SS. Annunziata Hospital, Taranto, Italy
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- Neuroradiologia interventistica, Ospedale S. Maria delle Scotte-University Hospital, Siena, Italy
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- Stroke Unit, Ospedale S. Maria delle Scotte-University Hospital, Siena, Italy
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- SC Radiologia e Neuroradiologia, Ospedale San Giovanni Bosco, Torino, Italy
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- S.C. Neurologia 2 Ospedale San Giovanni Bosco, Torino, Italy
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- Department of Human Neurosciences, Interventional Neuroradiology, Universita degli Studi di Roma Sapienza, Rome, Lazio, Italy
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- Emergency Department Stroke Unit, Department of Human Neurosciences, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Neuroradiology, IRCCS Ospedale Policlinico San Martino, Genova, Italy
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- Neurology and Stroke Unit, IRCCS Ospedale Policlinico San Martino, Genova, Italy
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- Department of Neuroradiology, S. Corona Hospital, Pietra Ligure, Italy
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- Neurology and Stroke Unit, S. Corona Hospital, Pietra Ligure, Italy
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- Neuroradiology Unit, Department of Biomedical, Dental, Morphological and Functional Imaging Sciences-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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- Servizio di Neuroradiologia, Arcispedale S. Anna-University Hospital, Ferrara, Italy
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- Neurology Division-Stroke Unit, Arcispedale S. Anna-University Hospital, Ferrara, Italy
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- UOC Radiologia Diagnostica per Immagini 2-Neuroradiologia, Policlinico IRCCS San Matteo, Pavia, Italy
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- UO Neurologia d'Urgenza e Stroke Unit, IRCCS Fondazione Mondino, Pavia, Italy
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- Università Torino Dipartimento Neuroscienze, Città della Salute e della Scienza-Molinette, Torino, Italy
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- Stroke Unit, Città della Salute e della Scienza-Molinette, Torino, Italy
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- U.O.C. Neuroradiologia diagnostica e Radiologia Interventistica, Ospedale Santa Chiara, Trento, Italy
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- U.O.C Neurologia, Ospedale Santa Chiara, APSS di Trento, Trento, Italy
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- Neuroradiology, Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Integrata, Verona, Italy
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- Stroke Unit, Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Integrata, Piazzale A. Stefani 1, 37126, Verona, Italy
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- Vascular and Interventional Neuroradiology Department, ARNAS G. Brotzu, Cagliari, Italy
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- Neuroscience Department, ARNAS G. Brotzu, Cagliari, Italy
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- Neuroradiology Unit, Ospedale dell'Angelo, USSL 3 Serenissima, Mestre, Venice, Italy
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- Neurology Unit, Ospedale dell'Angelo, USSL 3 Serenissima, Mestre, Venice, Italy
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- Department of Diagnostic Imaging and Interventional Radiology, Neuroradiology, Padua University Hospital, Padua, Italy
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- Stroke Unit and Neurosonology Laboratory, Department of Neuroscience, University of Padua School of Medicine, Padua, Italy
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- UOSD Radiologia interventistica, p.o., Avezzano, AQ, Italy
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- UOC Neuroradiologia, ASST Sette Laghi Varese-Ospedale di Circolo e Fondazione Macchi, Varese, Italy
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- Interventional Neuroradiology Unit, Ospedale Niguarda, Milan, Italy
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- Neuroradiology Unit AO "SS. Antonio e Biagio e C. Arrigo", Alessandria, Italy
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- Department of Neurology, Vito Fazzi Hospital, Lecce, Italy
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- Neuroradiologia, Ospedale Provinciale di Bolzano, Bolzano, Italy
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- IRCCS Neuromed, Pozzilli, IS, Italy
- Tor Vergata University, Rome, Italy
- Sapienza University, Rome, Italy
- S. Andrea Hospital, Rome, Italy
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- Emergency Department Stroke Unit, Department of Human Neurosciences, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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Cappellari M, Pracucci G, Saia V, Sallustio F, Casetta I, Fainardi E, Capasso F, Nencini P, Vallone S, Bigliardi G, Saletti A, De Vito A, Ruggiero M, Longoni M, Semeraro V, Boero G, Silvagni U, Stancati F, Lafe E, Mazzacane F, Bracco S, Tassi R, Comelli S, Melis M, Romano D, Napoletano R, Menozzi R, Scoditti U, Chiumarulo L, Petruzzellis M, Vinci SL, Ferraù L, Taglialatela F, Zini A, Sanna A, Tassinari T, Iacobucci M, Nicolini E, Bergui M, Cerrato P, Giorgianni A, Princiotta Cariddi L, Amistà P, Russo M, Gallesio I, Sepe F, Comai A, Franchini E, Filauri P, Orlandi B, Besana M, Giossi A, Lazzarotti GA, Orlandi G, Castellano D, Naldi A, Plebani M, Zivelonghi C, Invernizzi P, Mangiafico S, Toni D. Predictors for hemorrhagic transformation and cerebral edema in stroke patients with first-pass complete recanalization. Int J Stroke 2023; 18:1238-1246. [PMID: 37337362 DOI: 10.1177/17474930231185690] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/21/2023]
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BACKGROUND Predictors of radiological complications attributable to reperfusion injury remain unknown when baseline setting is optimal for endovascular treatment and procedural setting is the best in stroke patients with large vessel occlusion (LVO). AIMS To identify clinical and radiological/procedural predictors for hemorrhagic transformation (HT) and cerebral edema (CED) at 24 hr in patients obtaining complete recanalization in one pass of thrombectomy for ischemic stroke ⩽ 6 h from symptom onset with intra-cranial anterior circulation LVO and ASPECTS ⩾ 6. METHODS We conducted a cohort study on prospectively collected data from 1400 patients enrolled in the Italian Registry of Endovascular Treatment in Acute Stroke. RESULTS HT was reported in 248 (18%) patients and early CED was reported in 260 (19.2%) patients. In the logistic regression model including predictors from a first model with clinical variables and from a second model with radiological/procedural variables, diabetes mellitus (odds ratio (OR) = 1.832, 95% confidence interval (CI) = 1.201-2.795), higher National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) (OR = 1.076, 95% CI = 1.044-1.110), lower Alberta Stroke Program Early CT (ASPECTS) (OR = 0.815, 95% CI = 0.694-0.957), and longer onset-to-groin time (OR = 1.005, 95% CI = 1.002-1.007) were predictors of HT, whereas general anesthesia was inversely associated with HT (OR = 0.540, 95% CI = 0.355-0.820). Higher NIHSS (OR = 1.049, 95% CI = 1.021-1.077), lower ASPECTS (OR = 0.700, 95% CI = 0.613-0.801), intravenous thrombolysis (OR = 1.464, 95% CI = 1.061-2.020), longer onset-to-groin time (OR = 1.002, 95% CI = 1.001-1.005), and longer procedure time (OR = 1.009, 95% CI = 1.004-1.015) were predictors of early CED. After repeating a fourth logistic regression model including also good collaterals, the same variables remained predictors for HT and/or early CED, except diabetes mellitus and thrombolysis, while good collaterals were inversely associated with early CED (OR = 0.385, 95% CI = 0.248-0.599). CONCLUSIONS Higher NIHSS, lower ASPECTS, and longer onset-to-groin time were predictors for both HT and early CED. General anesthesia and good collaterals were inversely associated with HT and early CED, respectively. Longer procedure time was predictor of early CED.
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- Manuel Cappellari
- Stroke Unit, DAI di Neuroscienze, Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Integrata Verona, Verona, Italy
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- Policlinico IRCCS San Matteo, Pavia, Italy
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- Ospedale S. Maria delle Scotte-University Hospital, Siena, Italy
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- Ospedale S. Maria delle Scotte-University Hospital, Siena, Italy
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- AOU San Giovanni di Dio e Ruggi di Aragona, Salerno, Italy
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- IRCCS Istituto di Scienze Neurologiche di Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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- Città della Salute e della Scienza-Molinette, Torino, Italy
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- Città della Salute e della Scienza-Molinette, Torino, Italy
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- ASST Sette Laghi Varese-Ospedale di Circolo e Fondazione Macchi, Varese, Italy
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- Ospedale S. Maria Misericordia, Rovigo, Italy
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- AO SS Antonio e Biagio e C. Arrigo, Alessandria, Italy
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- AO SS Antonio e Biagio e C. Arrigo, Alessandria, Italy
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- Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Integrata Verona, Verona, Italy
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- Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
- IRCCS Neuromed, Pozzilli, Italy
- Tor Vergata University, Rome, Italy
- S. Andrea Hospital, Rome, Italy
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Gentile L, Pracucci G, Saia V, Falcou A, Biraschi F, Zini A, Simonetti L, Riva L, Bigliardi G, Vallone S, Nencini P, Limbucci N, Diomedi M, Da Ros V, Longoni M, Ruggiero M, Tassinari T, Allegretti L, Cerrato P, Rubino E, Bergui M, Cavallo R, Naldi A, Comelli C, Cappellari M, Zivelonghi C, Plebani M, De Vito A, Merli N, Saletti A, Musolino RF, Ferraù L, Vinci SL, Sacco S, Orlandi B, De Santis F, Filauri P, Ruiz L, Sepe FN, Gallesio I, Petruzzellis M, Chiumarulo L, Sangalli D, Salmaggi A, Filizzolo M, Moller J, Melis M, Comelli S, Magoni M, Gilberti N, Gasparotti R, Invernizzi P, Pavia M, Pinto V, Laspada S, Marcheselli S, Ajello D, Viaro F, Baracchini C, Causin F, Giannini N, Caselli MC, Mancuso M, Cosottini M, Scoditti U, Menozzi R, Russo M, Amistá P, Napoletano R, Romano DG, Tassi R, Bracco S, Carimati F, Versino M, Giorgianni A, De Boni A, Fasano A, Barbarini L, Paladini A, Franchini E, Dall'Ora E, Comai A, Giovanni F, Pedicelli A, Sallustio F, Casetta I, Fainardi E, Mangiafico S, Toni D. Mechanical thrombectomy in patients with heart failure: the Italian registry of Endovascular Treatment in Acute Stroke. Neurol Sci 2023; 44:3577-3585. [PMID: 37199875 DOI: 10.1007/s10072-023-06830-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/14/2022] [Accepted: 04/26/2023] [Indexed: 05/19/2023]
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BACKGROUND Heart failure (HF) is the second most important cardiac risk factor for stroke after atrial fibrillation (AF). Few data are available on mechanical thrombectomy (MT) in acute ischemic stroke (AIS) patients with HF. METHODS The source of data is the multicentre Italian Registry of Endovascular Treatment in Acute Stroke (IRETAS). All AIS patients ≥ 18 years receiving MT were categorised in two groups: HF and no-HF. Baseline clinical and neuroradiological findings on admission were analysed. RESULTS Of 8924 patients, 642 (7.2%) had HF. Compared to the no-HF group, HF patients had higher prevalence of cardiovascular risk factors. Rate of complete recanalisation (TICI 2b-3) was 76.9% in HF vs 78.1% in no-HF group (p = 0.481). Rate of symptomatic intracerebral haemorrhage at 24-h non-contrast computed tomography (NCCT) was 7.6% in HF vs 8.3% in no-HF patients (p = 0.520). At 3 months, 36.4% of HF patients and 48.2% of no-HF patients (p < 0.001) had mRS 0-2, and mortality was, respectively, 30.7% and 18.5% (p < 0.001). In multivariate logistic regression, HF was independently associated with mortality at 3 months (OR 1.53, 1.24-1.88 95% CI, p < 0.001). In multivariate ordinal regression, HF patients had a probability of transitioning to a higher mRS level of 1.23 (1.05-1.44 95% CI, p = 0.012). The propensity score analysis of two groups matched for age, sex, and NIHSS at admission yielded the same results. CONCLUSION MT is safe and effective in HF patients with AIS. Patients with HF and AIS suffered from higher 3-month mortality and unfavourable outcome regardless of acute treatments.
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- Luana Gentile
- Department of Neurology and Metropolitan Stroke Center, IRCCS Istituto Delle Scienze Neurologiche Di Bologna, Maggiore Hospital, Bologna, Italy
- Department of Human Neuroscience, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Department of NEUROFARBA, Neuroscience Section, University of Florence, Florence, Italy
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- Neurology and Stroke Unit, Santa Corona Hospital, Pietra Ligure, Italy
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- Emergency Department, Stroke Unit, Policlinico Umberto I Hospital, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Human Neurosciences, Interventional Neuroradiology, Policlinico Umberto I, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Neurology and Metropolitan Stroke Center, IRCCS Istituto Delle Scienze Neurologiche Di Bologna, Maggiore Hospital, Bologna, Italy
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- Neuroradiology Department, IRCCS Istituto Delle Scienze Neurologiche Di Bologna, Maggiore Hospital, Bologna, Italy
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- Cardiology Unit, Maggiore Hospital, Bologna, Italy
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- Stroke Unit, Neurology Unit, Department of Neuroscience, Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Di Modena, Ospedale Civile Baggiovara, Modena, Italy
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- Neuroradiology Unit, Ospedale Civile Di Baggiovara, Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Di Modena, Modena, Italy
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- Department of NEUROFARBA, Neuroscience Section, University of Florence, Florence, Italy
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- Department of Interventional Neuroradiology, Careggi University Hospital, Florence, Italy
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- Stroke Unit, Department of Systems Medicine, University of Tor Vergata, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Biomedicine and Prevention, University of Tor Vergata, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Neurology and Stroke Unit Cesena-Forlì, Bufalini Hospital, AUSL Romagna, Cesena, Italy
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- Neuroradiology Unit, Bufalini Hospital, AUSL Romagna, Cesena, Italy
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- Neurology and Stroke Unit, Santa Corona Hospital, Pietra Ligure, Italy
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- Department of Interventional Neuroradiology, Santa Corona Hospital, Pietra Ligure, Italy
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- Stroke Unit, AOU Città Della Salute E Della Scienza, Molinette Hospital, Turin, Italy
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- Stroke Unit, AOU Città Della Salute E Della Scienza, Molinette Hospital, Turin, Italy
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- Neuroscience Department, University of Torino, Turin, Italy
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- Neurology Unit, San Giovanni Bosco Hospital, Turin, Italy
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- Interventional Neuroradiology Unit, San Giovanni Bosco Hospital, Turin, Italy
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- Stroke Unit, Department of Neuroscience, Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Integrata, Verona, Italy
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- Stroke Unit, Department of Neuroscience, Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Integrata, Verona, Italy
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- Interventional Neurovascular Unit, Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Integrata, Verona, Italy
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- Neurology Unit, University Hospital Arcispedale S. Anna, Ferrara, Italy
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- Department of Radiology, Neuroradiology Unit, Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria, Arcispedale S. Anna, Ferrara, Italy
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, U.O.S.D. Stroke Unit, AOU Policlinico G. Martino, University of Messina, Messina, Italy
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, U.O.S.D. Stroke Unit, AOU Policlinico G. Martino, University of Messina, Messina, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical, Dental, Morphological and Functional Imaging Sciences, Neuroradiology Unit, University of Messina, Messina, Italy
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- Stroke Unit and Neurology Unit, S.S. Filippo and Nicola Hospital, Avezzano, Italy
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- Stroke Unit and Neurology Unit, S.S. Filippo and Nicola Hospital, Avezzano, Italy
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- Stroke Unit and Neurology Unit, S.S. Filippo and Nicola Hospital, Avezzano, Italy
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- Neuroradiology Unit, SS. Filippo and Nicola Hospital, Avezzano, Italy
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- Stroke Unit, SS. Antonio E Biagio E Cesare Arrigo Hospital, Alessandria, Italy
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- Neuroradiology Unit, SS. Antonio E Biagio E Cesare Arrigo Hospital, Alessandria, Italy
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- Neurology Unit and Stroke Unit, Department of Basic Medical Sciences, Neurosciences and Sense Organs, University of Bari, Bari, Italy
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- Interventional Neuroradiology Unit, AOOR Villa Sofia-Cervello, Palermo, Italy
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- Vascular and Interventional Neuroradiology Department, ARNAS G. Brotzu, Cagliari, Italy
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- Stroke Unit, SpedaliCivili, Vascular Neurology, Brescia, Italy
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- Stroke Unit, SpedaliCivili, Vascular Neurology, Brescia, Italy
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- Neurology Unit, Istituto Ospedaliero Fondazione Poliambulanza, Brescia, Italy
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- Neuroradiology Unit, Istituto Ospedaliero Fondazione Poliambulanza, Brescia, Italy
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- Neurology and Stroke Unit, Perrino Hospital, Brindisi, Italy
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- Neuroradiology Unit, IRCCS Humanitas Research Hospital, Rozzano, Milan, Italy
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- Stroke Unit and Neurosonology Laboratory, Padua University Hospital, Padua, Italy
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- Stroke Unit and Neurosonology Laboratory, Padua University Hospital, Padua, Italy
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- Department of Diagnostic Imaging and Interventional Radiology, Neuroradiology, Padua University Hospital, Padua, Italy
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- Department Neurology and Stroke Unit, Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Di Pisa, Pisa, Italy
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- Department Neurology and Stroke Unit, Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Di Pisa, Pisa, Italy
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- Department Neurology and Stroke Unit, Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Di Pisa, Pisa, Italy
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- Department of Translational Research and New Technology in Medicine and Surgery, Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Di Pisa, Pisa, Italy
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- Stroke Unit, Neurology Unit, Department of Medicine and Surgery, University Hospital of Parma, Parma, Italy
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- Neuroradiology Unit, University Hospital of Parma, Parma, Italy
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- Stroke Unit, Ospedale S. Maria Misericordia, Rovigo, Italy
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- Neuroradiology Unit, Ospedale S. Maria Misericordia, Rovigo, Italy
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- Stroke Unit, S. Giovanni Di Dio E Ruggi d'Aragona Hospital, Salerno, Italy
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- Unita Operativa Radiologia Vascolare, S. Giovanni Di Dio E Ruggi d'Aragona Hospital, Salerno, Italy
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- Stroke Unit, Department of Emergency and Transplantation, Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Senese, Policlinico "Santa Maria Alle Scotte", Siena, Italy
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- UO Neurointerventistica, Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Senese, Policlinico "Santa Maria Alle Scotte", Siena, Italy
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- Department of Neurology and Stroke Unit, Circolo e Fondazione Macchi Hospital, ASST Settelaghi, Varese, Italy
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- Department of Neurology and Stroke Unit, Circolo e Fondazione Macchi Hospital, ASST Settelaghi, Varese, Italy
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- Neuroradiology Department, Circolo e Fondazione Macchi Hospital, ASST Settelaghi, Varese, Italy
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- Department of Neurology, Vito Fazzi Hospital, Lecce, Italy
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- Department of Neurology and Stroke Unit, Bolzano Central Hospital, Bolzano, Italy
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- Department of Neurology and Stroke Unit, Bolzano Central Hospital, Bolzano, Italy
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- Neuroradiology Unit, Bolzano Central Hospital, Bolzano, Italy
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- Department of Neurology and Stroke Unit, Catholic University, Rome, Italy
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- Dipartimento Di Diagnostica Per Immagini, UOSA Neuroradiologia Interventistica, RadioterapiaOncologica Ed Ematologia, Fondazione PoliclinicoUniversitarioA.Gemelli Di Roma, Rome, Italy
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- Unitá Di Trattamento Neurovascolare, Ospedale Dei Castelli-ASL6, Rome, Italy
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- Neurology Unit, University Hospital Arcispedale S. Anna, Ferrara, Italy
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- Dipartimento Di Scienze Biomediche, Sperimentali E Cliniche, Università Degli Studi Di Firenze, Ospedale Universitario Careggi, NeuroradiologiaFlorence, Italy
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- Interventional Neuroradiology Consultant at IRCCS NeuromedPozzilli (IS), and Adjunct Professor of Interventional Neuroradiology at Tor Vergata University, Sapienza University and S. Andrea Hospital, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Human Neuroscience, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy.
- Emergency Department, Stroke Unit, Policlinico Umberto I Hospital, Rome, Italy.
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Cappellari M, Saia V, Pracucci G, Casetta I, Fainardi E, Sallustio F, Ruggiero M, Romoli M, Simonetti L, Zini A, Lazzarotti GA, Orlandi G, Vallone S, Bigliardi G, Renieri L, Nencini P, Semeraro V, Boero G, Bracco S, Tassi R, Castellano D, Naldi A, Biraschi F, Nicolini E, Del Sette B, Malfatto L, Allegretti L, Tassinari T, Tessitore A, Ferraù L, Saletti A, De Vito A, Lafe E, Cavallini A, Bergui M, Bosco G, Feraco P, Bignamini V, Mandruzzato N, Vit F, Mardighian D, Magoni M, Comelli S, Melis M, Menozzi R, Scoditti U, Cester G, Viario F, Stecco A, Fleetwood T, Filauri P, Sacco S, Giorgianni A, Cariddi LP, Piano M, Motto C, Gallesio I, Sepe F, Romano G, Grasso MF, Lozupone E, Fasano A, Comai A, Franchini E, Bruni S, Silvestrini M, Chiumarulo L, Petruzzelli M, Pavia M, Invernizzi P, Puglielli E, Casalena A, Pedicelli A, Frisullo G, Amistà P, Russo M, Allegritti M, Caproni S, Mangiafico S, Toni D. Stroke with large vessel occlusion in the posterior circulation: IV thrombolysis plus thrombectomy versus IV thrombolysis alone. J Thromb Thrombolysis 2023; 56:454-462. [PMID: 37378700 DOI: 10.1007/s11239-023-02844-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 06/03/2023] [Indexed: 06/29/2023]
Abstract
Efficacy and safety of mechanical thrombectomy (MT) for stroke with posterior circulation large vessel occlusion (LVO) is still under debate. We aimed to compare the outcomes of stroke patients with posterior circulation LVO treated with intravenous thrombolysis (IVT) (< 4.5 h after symptom onset) plus MT < 6 h after symptom onset with those treated with IVT alone (< 4.5 h after symptom onset). Patients enrolled in the Italian Registry of Endovascular Treatment in Acute Stroke (IRETAS) and in the Italian centers included in the SITS-ISTR were analysed. We identified 409 IRETAS patients treated with IVT plus MT and 384 SITS-ISTR patients treated with IVT alone. IVT plus MT was significantly associated with higher rate of sICH (ECASS II) compared with IVT alone (3.1 vs 1.9%; OR 3.984, 95% CI 1.014-15.815), while the two treatments did not differ significantly in 3-month mRS score ≤ 3 (64.3 vs 74.1%; OR 0.829, 95% CI 0.524-1.311). In 389 patients with isolated basilar artery (BA) occlusion, IVT plus MT was significantly associated with higher rate of any ICH compared with IVT alone (9.4 vs 7.4%; OR 4.131, 95% CI 1.215-14.040), while two treatments did not differ significantly in 3-month mRS score ≤ 3 and sICH per ECASS II definition. IVT plus MT was significantly associated with higher rate mRS score ≤ 2 (69.1 vs 52.1%; OR 2.692, 95% CI 1.064-6.811) and lower rate of death (13.8 vs 27.1%; OR 0.299, 95% CI 0.095-0.942) in patients with distal-segment BA occlusion, while two treatments did not differ significantly in 3-month mRS score ≤ 3 and sICH per ECASS II definition. IVT plus MT was significantly associated with lower rate of mRS score ≤ 3 (37.1 vs 53.3%; OR 0.137, 0.009-0.987), mRS score ≤ 1 (22.9 vs 53.3%; OR 0.066, 95% CI 0.006-0.764), mRS score ≤ 2 (34.3 vs 53.3%; OR 0.102, 95% CI 0.011-0.935), and higher rate of death (51.4 vs 40%; OR 16.244, 1.395-89.209) in patients with proximal-segment BA occlusion. Compared with IVT alone, IVT plus MT was significantly associated with higher rate of sICH per ECASS II definition in patients with stroke and posterior circulation LVO, while two treatment groups did not differ significantly in 3-month mRS score ≤ 3. IVT plus MT was associated with lower rate of mRS score ≤ 3 compared with IVT alone in patients with proximal-segment BA occlusion, whereas no significant difference was found between the two treatments in primary endpoints in patients isolated BA occlusion and in the other subgroups based on site occlusion.
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- Manuel Cappellari
- Stroke Unit, DAI di Neuroscienze, Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Integrata, Piazzale A. Stefani 1, 37126, Verona, Italy.
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- Neurology and Stroke Unit, S. Corona Hospital, Pietra Ligure, Italy
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- Department of NEUROFARBA, Neuroscience Section, University of Florence, Florence, Italy
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- Neurology Unit, University Hospital Arcispedale S. Anna, Ferrara, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Scienze Biomediche, Sperimentali e Cliniche, Neuroradiologia, Università degli Studi di Firenze, Ospedale Universitario Careggi, Firenze, Italy
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- Unitá di Trattamento Neurovascolare, ospedale dei Castelli-ASL6, Roma, Italy
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- Neuroradiologia, AUSL Romagna Ospedale Bufalini, Cesena, Italy
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- Neurologia e Stroke Unit H Bufalini Cesena, AUSL Romagna, Cesena, Italy
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- UO Neuroradiologia Ospedale Maggiore, IRCCS Istituto di Scienze Neurologiche di Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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- Department of Neurology and Stroke Center, IRCCS Istituto di Scienze Neurologiche di Bologna, Maggiore Hospital, Bologna, Italy
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- Neurological Institute, University Hospital of Pisa, Italy, Italy
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- Neurovascular Interventional Unit, Careggi University Hospital, Firenze, Italy
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- Stroke Unit, Azienda Ospedaliero Univarsitaria Careggi, Firenze, Italy
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- Neuroradiologia Interventistica, Ospedale S. Maria Delle Scotte-University Hospital, Siena, Italy
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- Stroke Unit, Ospedale S. Maria Delle Scotte-University Hospital, Siena, Italy
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- S.C. Radiologia e Neuroradiologia, Ospedale San Giovanni Bosco, Torino, Italy
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- , 2 Ospedale San Giovanni Bosco, S.C. Neurologia, Torino, Italy
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- Department of Human Neurosciences, Interventional Neuroradiology, Universita degli Studi di Roma Sapienza, Roma, Lazio, Italy
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- Emergency Department Stroke Unit, Department of Human Neurosciences, Sapienza University of Rome, Roma, Italy
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- Department of Neuroradiology, IRCCS Ospedale Policlinico San Martino, Genova, Italy
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- Neurology and Stroke Unit, IRCCS Ospedale Policlinico San Martino, Genova, Italy
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- Department of Neuroradiology, S. Corona Hospital, Pietra Ligure, Italy
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- Neuroradiology Unit, Department of Biomedical, Dental, Morphological and Functional Imaging Sciences, 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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- Servizio di Neuroradiologia, Arcispedale S. Anna-University Hospital, Ferrara, Italy
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- Neurology Division-Stroke Unit, Arcispedale S. Anna-University Hospital, Ferrara, Italy
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- UOC Radiologia Diagnostica Per Immagini 2, Neuroradiologia, Policlinico IRCCS San Matteo, Pavia, Italy
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- UO Neurologia d'Urgenza e Stroke Unit, IRCCS Fondazione Mondino, Pavia, Italy
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- Università Torino Dipartimento Neuroscienze, Città della Salute e della Scienza-Molinette, Turin, Italy
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- Stroke Unit, Città della Salute e della Scienza-Molinette, Torino, Italy
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- U.O.C. Neuroradiologia Diagnostica e Radiologia Interventistica, Ospedale Santa Chiara, Trento, Italy
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- U.O.C Neurologia, Ospedale Santa Chiara, APSS di Trento, Trento, Italy
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- Neuroradiology, Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Integrata, Verona, Italy
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- Stroke Unit, DAI di Neuroscienze, Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Integrata, Piazzale A. Stefani 1, 37126, Verona, Italy
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- Vascular and Interventional Neuroradiology Department, ARNAS G. Brotzu, Cagliari, Italy
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- Neuroscience Department, ARNAS G. Brotzu, Cagliari, Italy
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- Department of Diagnostic Imaging and Interventional Radiology, Neuroradiology, Padua University Hospital, Padua, Italy
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- Stroke Unit and Neurosonology Laboratory, Department of Neuroscience, University of Padua School of Medicine, Padua, Italy
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- UOSD Radiologia Interventistica, p.o. Avezzano, AQ, Italy
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- UOC Neurologia e Stroke Unit, p.o. Avezzano, AQ, Italy
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- UOC Neuroradiologia, ASST Sette Laghi Varese, Ospedale di Circolo e Fondazione Macchi, Varese, Italy
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- Interventional Neuroradiology Unit, Ospedale Niguarda, Milano, Italy
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- Neuroradiology Unit AO "SS. Antonio e Biagio e C. Arrigo", Alessandria, Italy
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- Neurology Unit AO "SS. Antonio e Biagio e C. Arrigo", Alessandria, Italy
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- Department of Neuroradiology, Vito Fazzi Hospital, Lecce, Italy
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- Department of Neurology, Vito Fazzi Hospital, Lecce, Italy
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- Neuroradiologia, Ospedale Provinciale di Bolzano, Bolzano, Italy
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- Azienda Ospedaliero Universitaria delle Marche, Università Politecnica delle Marche, Ancona, Italy
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- Azienda Ospedaliero Universitaria delle Marche, Università Politecnica delle Marche, Ancona, Italy
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- UOS Neuroradiologia Interventistica, AOU Consorziale Policlinico, Policlinico Bari, Italy
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- Neuroradiologia, Istituto Ospedaliero Fondazione Poliambulanza, Brescia, Italy
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- Stroke Unit, Istituto Ospedaliero Fondazione Poliambulanza, Brescia, Italy
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- Vascular and Interventional Radiology Unit, Ospedale Civile Mazzini, Teramo, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Diagnostica per Immagini, UOSA Neuroradiologia Interventistica, Radioterapia Oncologica ed Ematologia, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A.Gemelli IRCCS, Roma, Italy
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- Dipartimento Scienze dell'Invecchiamento, Neurologiche, UOC Neurologia, Ortopediche e della Testa-Collo, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS, Roma, Italy
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- Neuroradiologia, Ospedale S. Maria Misericordia, Rovigo, Italy
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- Stroke Unit, Ospedale S. Maria Misericordia, Rovigo, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Diagnostica per Immagini, Azienda Ospedaliera S. Maria Terni Angiografia Diagostica e Terapeutica, Azienda Ospedaliera "S. Maria", Terni, Italy
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- Neurologia e Stroke Unit, Dipartimento di Neuroscienze, Azienda Ospedaliera "S. Maria", Terni, Italy
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- Interventional Neuroradiology Consultant at IRCCS Neuromed, Pozzilli (IS), and Adjunct Professor of Interventional Neuroradiology at Tor Vergata University, Sapienza University and S. Andrea Hospital, Rome, Italy
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- Emergency Department Stroke Unit, Department of Human Neurosciences, Sapienza University of Rome, Roma, Italy
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Cappellari M, Saia V, Pracucci G, Fainardi E, Casetta I, Sallustio F, Nencini P, Bigliardi G, Saletti A, Ruggiero M, Da Ros V, Castellan L, Tassi R, Mandruzzato N, Toni D, Mangiafico S. Predictors for clinical and functional outcomes in stroke patients with first-pass complete recanalization after thrombectomy. Eur J Neurol 2023. [PMID: 37158321 DOI: 10.1111/ene.15842] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/25/2023] [Revised: 04/29/2023] [Accepted: 05/04/2023] [Indexed: 05/10/2023]
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BACKGROUND To identify baseline clinical and radiological/procedural predictors and 24-hour radiological predictors for clinical and functional outcomes in stroke patients obtaining complete recanalization in one pass of mechanical thrombectomy (MT) in an optimal baseline and procedural setting. METHODS We conducted a retrospective analysis of prospectively collected data from 924 stroke patients with anterior LVO, ASPECTS ≥6, and pre-stroke mRS =0, who started MT ≤6 hours from symptom onset and obtained first-pass complete recanalization. We performed a first logistic regression model to identify baseline clinical predictors and a second model to identify baseline radiological/procedural predictors. We performed a third model including baseline clinical and radiological/procedural predictors, and a fourth model including independent baseline predictors from the third model plus 24-hour radiological variables (hemorrhagic transformation, HT and cerebral edema, CED). RESULTS In the fourth model, higher NIHSS score (OR:1.089) and higher ASPECTS (OR:1.292) were predictors of early neurological improvement (ENI, NIHSS score ≤4 points from baseline or NIHSS score of 0 at 24 hours), whereas older age (OR:0.973), longer procedure time (OR:0.990), HT (OR:0.272), and CED (OR:0.569) were inversely associated with ENI. Older age (OR:0.970), diabetes mellitus (OR:0.456), higher NIHSS score (OR:0.886), general anesthesia (OR:0.454), longer onset-to-groin time (OR:0.996), HT (OR:0.340), and CED (OR:0.361) were inversely associated with 3-month excellent functional outcome (mRS score 0-1), whereas higher ASPECTS (OR:1.294) was predictor of excellent outcome. CONCLUSIONS Higher NIHSS score was predictor of ENI, but inversely associated with 3-month excellent outcome. Older age, HT, and CED were inversely associated with both good outcomes.
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- Manuel Cappellari
- Stroke Unit, Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Integrata, Verona, Italy
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- Neurology and Stroke Unit, S. Corona Hospital, Pietra Ligure, Italy
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- Department of NEUROFARBA, Neuroscience Section, University of Florence, Florence, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Scienze Biomediche, Sperimentali e Cliniche, Neuroradiologia, Università degli Studi di Firenze, Ospedale Universitario Careggi, Firenze, Italy
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- Neurology Unit, University Hospital Arcispedale S. Anna, Ferrara, Italy
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- Unitá di Trattamento Neurovascolare, Ospedale dei Castelli-ASL6, Roma, Italy
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- Stroke Unit, Azienda Ospedaliero Univarsitaria Careggi, Firenze, Italy
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- Servizio di Neuroradiologia, Arcispedale S. Anna-University Hospital, Ferrara, Italy
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- Neuroradiologia, AUSL Romagna Ospedale Bufalini. Cesena, Italy
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- Interventional Radiology Unit, Department of Biomedicine and Prevention, University of Tor Vergata, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Neuroradiology, IRCCS Ospedale Policlinico San Martino, Genoa, Italy
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- Stroke Unit, Ospedale S. Maria delle Scotte-University Hospital, Siena, Italy
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- Neuroradiology, Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Integrata, Verona, Italy
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- Emergency Department Stroke Unit, Department of Human Neurosciences, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Interventional Neuroradiology Consultant at IRCCS Neuromed, Pozzilli (IS), and Adjunct Professor of Interventional Neuroradiology at Tor Vergata University, Sapienza University and S. Andrea Hospital, Rome, Italy
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Altersberger VL, Sibolt G, Enz LS, Hametner C, Scheitz JF, Henon H, Bigliardi G, Strambo D, Martinez-Majander N, Stolze LJ, Heldner MR, Grisendi I, Jovanovic DR, Bejot Y, Pezzini A, Leker RR, Kägi G, Wegener S, Cereda CW, Ntaios G, De Marchis GM, Bonati LH, Psychogios M, Lyrer P, Räty S, Tiainen M, Wouters A, Caparros F, Heyse M, Erdur H, Padjen V, Zedde M, Arnold M, Nederkoorn PJ, Michel P, Zini A, Cordonnier C, Nolte CH, Ringleb PA, Curtze S, Engelter ST, Gensicke H. Intravenous Thrombolysis 4.5-9 Hours After Stroke Onset - a Cohort Study from the TRISP Collaboration. Ann Neurol 2023. [PMID: 37114466 DOI: 10.1002/ana.26669] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/09/2022] [Revised: 03/27/2023] [Accepted: 04/18/2023] [Indexed: 04/29/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To investigate the safety and effectiveness of intravenous thrombolysis (IVT) >4.5-9 hours after stroke onset and the relevance of advanced neuroimaging for patient selection. METHODS Prospective multicenter cohort study from the ThRombolysis in Ischemic Stroke Patients (TRISP) collaboration. Outcomes were symptomatic intracranial hemorrhage (sICH), poor 3-month functional outcome (mRS 3-6) and mortality. We compared (i) IVT >4.5-9 hours versus 0-4.5 hours after stroke onset and (ii) within the >4.5-9 hours-group baseline advanced neuroimaging (CT perfusion, MR perfusion or MR DWI/FLAIR) versus non-advanced neuroimaging. RESULTS Of 15'827 patients, 663 (4.2%) received IVT >4.5-9 hours and 15'164 (95.8%) within 4.5 hours after stroke onset. The main baseline characteristics were evenly distributed between both groups. Time of stroke onset was known in 74.9% of patients treated between >4.5-9 hours. Using propensity score weighted binary logistic regression analysis (OTT >4.5-9 hours vs. OTT 0-4.5 hours), the probability of sICH (ORadjusted 0.80[0.53-1.17]), poor functional outcome (ORadjusted 1.01[0.83-1.22]) and mortality (ORadjusted 0.80[0.61-1.04]) did not differ significantly between both groups. In patients treated between >4.5-9 hours, the use of advanced neuroimaging was associated with a 50% lower mortality compared to non-advanced imaging only (9.9% vs 19.7%; ORadjusted 0.51[0.33-0.79]). INTERPRETATION This study showed no evidence in difference of sICH, poor outcome and mortality in selected stroke patients treated with IVT between >4.5-9 hours after stroke onset compared to those treated within 4.5 hours. Advanced neuroimaging for patient selection was associated with lower mortality. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.
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- Valerian L Altersberger
- Stroke Center and Department of Neurology, University Hospital Basel and University of Basel, Switzerland
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- Neurology, University of Helsinki and Helsinki University Hospital, Finland
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- Stroke Center and Department of Neurology, University Hospital Basel and University of Basel, Switzerland
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- Klinik Neurologie mit Experimenteller Neurologie, Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin, corporate member of Freie Universität Berlin, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Berlin Institute of Health, Germany and Center for Stroke Research Berlin (CSB), Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Germany
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- Univ. Lille, Inserm, CHU Lille, U1172 - LilNCog - Lille Neuroscience & Cognition, F-59000, Lille, France
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- Stroke Unit, Department of Neuroscience, Ospedale Civile di Baggiovara, Modena University Hospital, Modena, Italy
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- Stroke Center, Neurology Service, Lausanne University Hospital and University of Lausanne, Lausanne, Switzerland
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- Department of Neurology, Amsterdam UMC, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Neurology, Inselspital, Bern University Hospital and University of Bern, Switzerland
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- Neurology Unit-Stroke Unit, Azienda Unità Sanitaria Locale-IRCCS di Reggio Emilia, Reggio Emilia, Italy
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- Neurology Clinic, University Clinical Centre of Serbia, Faculty of Medicine, University of Belgrade, Belgrade, Serbia
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- Department of Neurology, University Hospital Dijon, France
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- Neurology Clinic, Department of Clinical and Experimental Sciences, University of Brescia, Italy
- Department of Neurological Sciences and Vision, ASST Spedali Civili, Brescia, Italy
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- Department of Neurology, Hadassah-Hebrew University Medical Center, Jerusalem, Israel
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- Department of Neurology, Kantonsspital St. Gallen, Switzerland
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- Department of Neurology, University Hospital Zurich and University of Zurich, Switzerland
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- Stroke Center and department of Neurology, Neurocenter of Southern Switzerland, Lugano, Switzerland
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, School of Health Sciences, University of Thessaly, Larissa, Greece
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- Stroke Center and Department of Neurology, University Hospital Basel and University of Basel, Switzerland
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- Stroke Center and Department of Neurology, University Hospital Basel and University of Basel, Switzerland
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- Department of Neuroradiology, University Hospital Basel and University of Basel, Switzerland
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- Stroke Center and Department of Neurology, University Hospital Basel and University of Basel, Switzerland
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- Neurology, University of Helsinki and Helsinki University Hospital, Finland
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- Neurology, University of Helsinki and Helsinki University Hospital, Finland
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- Department of Neurology, Amsterdam UMC, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- Univ. Lille, Inserm, CHU Lille, U1172 - LilNCog - Lille Neuroscience & Cognition, F-59000, Lille, France
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- Department of Neurology, University Hospital Heidelberg, Germany
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- Klinik Neurologie mit Experimenteller Neurologie, Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin, corporate member of Freie Universität Berlin, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Berlin Institute of Health, Germany and Center for Stroke Research Berlin (CSB), Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Germany
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- Neurology Clinic, University Clinical Centre of Serbia, Faculty of Medicine, University of Belgrade, Belgrade, Serbia
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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, Inselspital, Bern University Hospital and University of Bern, Switzerland
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- Department of Neurology, Amsterdam UMC, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- Stroke Center, Neurology Service, Lausanne University Hospital and University of Lausanne, Lausanne, Switzerland
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- IRCCS Istituto delle Scienze Neurologiche di Bologna, Department of Neurology and Stroke Center, Maggiore Hospital, Bologna, Italy
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- Univ. Lille, Inserm, CHU Lille, U1172 - LilNCog - Lille Neuroscience & Cognition, F-59000, Lille, France
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- Klinik Neurologie mit Experimenteller Neurologie, Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin, corporate member of Freie Universität Berlin, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Berlin Institute of Health, Germany and Center for Stroke Research Berlin (CSB), Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Germany
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- Department of Neurology, University Hospital Heidelberg, Germany
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- Neurology, University of Helsinki and Helsinki University Hospital, Finland
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- Stroke Center and Department of Neurology, University Hospital Basel and University of Basel, Switzerland
- Neurology and Neurorehabilitation, University Department of Geriatric Medicine FELIX PLATTER, University of Basel, Basel, Switzerland
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- Stroke Center and Department of Neurology, University Hospital Basel and University of Basel, Switzerland
- Neurology and Neurorehabilitation, University Department of Geriatric Medicine FELIX PLATTER, University of Basel, Basel, Switzerland
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Elsaid N, Bigliardi G, Dell'Acqua ML, Vandelli L, Ciolli L, Picchetto L, Borzì G, Ricceri R, Pentore R, Vallone S, Meletti S, Saied A. Proposal of multimodal computed tomography-based scoring system in prediction of hemorrhagic transformation in acute ischemic stroke. Acta Neurol Belg 2023:10.1007/s13760-023-02239-5. [PMID: 37029844 DOI: 10.1007/s13760-023-02239-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/21/2022] [Accepted: 03/10/2023] [Indexed: 04/09/2023]
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INTRODUCTION The routinely used computed tomography (CT)-based workup in the setting of acute ischemic stroke (AIS) includes non-contrast brain CT, CT angiography (CTA), and CT perfusion. Several CT, CTA, CTP-based radiological biomarkers of hemorrhagic transformation (HT) were reported. AIM OF THE STUDY To assess the predictive value of the combined multimodal CT parameters for HT after AIS and proposal of predictive scoring scale. METHODS The source images of the NCCT, CTA and CTP of 282 AIS patients involving the anterior circulation (HT = 91, non-HT = 191) were retrospectively reviewed and the following biomarkers were recorded and analyzed: Early subtle ischemic signs, hyperdense middle cerebral artery sign (HMCAS) and Alberta Stroke Program Early CT Score (ASPECTS) < 7 in NCCT, large-vessel occlusion (LVO), clot burden score (CBS) < 6, large-vessel occlusion, poor collateral score (CS) and Tmax > 6 s ≥ 56.5 ml. A scoring system to predict HT based on these biomarkers was developed. Each biomarker counts for a single point with the total score ranging from 0 to 7. RESULTS All the aforementioned multimodal CT biomarkers and the selected cut offs were significantly associated with higher HT risk. The calculated scores were statistically significant different between the HT and the non-HT groups with AUC 0.761 (95% CI 0.703-0.819, P < 0.0000001). Rates of HT were approximately five times higher in patients with score ≥ 3. CONCLUSION Multimodal CT-based scoring system may provide highly reliable predictive model of hemorrhagic transformation in acute ischemic stroke.
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- Nada Elsaid
- Stroke Unit-Neurology Clinic, Department of Neuroscience, Ospedale Civile di Baggiovara, AOU di Modena, Modena, Italy.
- Department of Neurology, Faculty of Medicine, Mansoura University, Mansoura, Egypt.
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- Stroke Unit-Neurology Clinic, Department of Neuroscience, Ospedale Civile di Baggiovara, AOU di Modena, Modena, Italy
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- Stroke Unit-Neurology Clinic, Department of Neuroscience, Ospedale Civile di Baggiovara, AOU di Modena, Modena, Italy
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- Stroke Unit-Neurology Clinic, Department of Neuroscience, Ospedale Civile di Baggiovara, AOU di Modena, Modena, Italy
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- Stroke Unit-Neurology Clinic, Department of Neuroscience, Ospedale Civile di Baggiovara, AOU di Modena, Modena, Italy
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- Stroke Unit-Neurology Clinic, Department of Neuroscience, Ospedale Civile di Baggiovara, AOU di Modena, Modena, Italy
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- Stroke Unit-Neurology Clinic, Department of Neuroscience, Ospedale Civile di Baggiovara, AOU di Modena, Modena, Italy
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- Stroke Unit-Neurology Clinic, Department of Neuroscience, Ospedale Civile di Baggiovara, AOU di Modena, Modena, Italy
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- Stroke Unit-Neurology Clinic, Department of Neuroscience, Ospedale Civile di Baggiovara, AOU di Modena, Modena, Italy
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- Neuroradiology, Department of Neuroscience, Ospedale Civile di Baggiovara, AOU di Modena, Modena, Italy
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- Stroke Unit-Neurology Clinic, Department of Neuroscience, Ospedale Civile di Baggiovara, AOU di Modena, Modena, Italy
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- Stroke Unit-Neurology Clinic, Department of Neuroscience, Ospedale Civile di Baggiovara, AOU di Modena, Modena, Italy
- Department of Neurology, Faculty of Medicine, Mansoura University, Mansoura, Egypt
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Elsaid N, Bigliardi G, Dell’Acqua ML, Vandelli L, Ciolli L, Picchetto L, Borzì G, Ricceri R, Pentore R, Vallone S, Meletti S, Saied A. The role of automated computed topography perfusion in prediction of hemorrhagic transformation after acute ischemic stroke. Neuroradiol J 2023; 36:182-188. [PMID: 35850570 PMCID: PMC10034700 DOI: 10.1177/19714009221111084] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION The role of computed tomography perfusion (CTP) in prediction of hemorrhagic transformation (HT) has been evolving. We aimed to study the role of automated perfusion post-processing software in prediction of HT using the commercially available RAPID software. METHODS Two hundred eighty-two patients with anterior circulation ischemic stroke, who underwent CTP with RAPID automated post-processing, were retrospectively enrolled and divided into HT (n = 91) and non-HT groups (n = 191). The automated RAPID-generated perfusion maps were reviewed. Mismatch volume and ratio, time to maximum (Tmax) > 4-10s volumes, hypoperfusion index, cerebral blood flow (CBF) < 20-38% volumes, cerebral blood volume (CBV) < 34%-42% volumes, and CBV index were recorded and analyzed. RESULTS The volumes of brain tissues suffering from reduction of cerebral blood flow (CBF < 20%-38%), reduction in cerebral blood volumes (CBV < 34-42%), and delayed contrast arrival times (Tmax > 4-10s) were significantly higher in the HT group. The mismatch volumes were also higher in the HT group (p = .001). Among these parameters, the Tmax > 6s volume was the most reliable and sensitive predictor of HT (p = .001, AUC = 0.667). However, the combination of the perfusion parameters can slightly improve the diagnostic efficiency (AUC = 0.703). There was no statistically significant difference between the non-HT group and either the parenchymal or the symptomatic subtypes. CONCLUSION The RAPID automated CTP parameters can provide a reliable predictor of HT overall but not the parenchymal or the symptomatic subtypes. The infarct area involving the penumbra and core represented by the Tmax > 6s threshold is the most sensitive predictor; however, the combination of the perfusion parameters can slightly improve the diagnostic efficiency.
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- Nada Elsaid
- Stroke Unit – Neurology Clinic,
Department of Neuroscience, Ospedale Civile di
Baggiovara, AOU di Modena, Modena, Italy
- Department of Neurology, Mansoura University, Mansoura, Egypt
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- Stroke Unit – Neurology Clinic,
Department of Neuroscience, Ospedale Civile di
Baggiovara, AOU di Modena, Modena, Italy
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- Stroke Unit – Neurology Clinic,
Department of Neuroscience, Ospedale Civile di
Baggiovara, AOU di Modena, Modena, Italy
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- Stroke Unit – Neurology Clinic,
Department of Neuroscience, Ospedale Civile di
Baggiovara, AOU di Modena, Modena, Italy
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- Stroke Unit – Neurology Clinic,
Department of Neuroscience, Ospedale Civile di
Baggiovara, AOU di Modena, Modena, Italy
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- Stroke Unit – Neurology Clinic,
Department of Neuroscience, Ospedale Civile di
Baggiovara, AOU di Modena, Modena, Italy
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- Stroke Unit – Neurology Clinic,
Department of Neuroscience, Ospedale Civile di
Baggiovara, AOU di Modena, Modena, Italy
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- Stroke Unit – Neurology Clinic,
Department of Neuroscience, Ospedale Civile di
Baggiovara, AOU di Modena, Modena, Italy
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- Stroke Unit – Neurology Clinic,
Department of Neuroscience, Ospedale Civile di
Baggiovara, AOU di Modena, Modena, Italy
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- Neuroradiology, Department of
Neuroscience, Ospedale Civile di
Baggiovara, AOU di Modena, Modena, Italy
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- Stroke Unit – Neurology Clinic,
Department of Neuroscience, Ospedale Civile di
Baggiovara, AOU di Modena, Modena, Italy
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- Stroke Unit – Neurology Clinic,
Department of Neuroscience, Ospedale Civile di
Baggiovara, AOU di Modena, Modena, Italy
- Department of Neurology, Mansoura University, Mansoura, Egypt
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Vandelli G, Giacobazzi L, Ciolli L, Dell’Acqua ML, Vandelli L, Picchetto L, Rosafio F, Borzì GM, Ricceri R, Meletti S, Vallone S, Salvarani C, Sebastiani M, Sacchetti F, Verganti L, Merolla S, Zelent G, Bigliardi G. Intracranial Stenosis Treated with Stenting in Patients with Suspected Cerebral Vasculitis: Two Case Reports. Case Rep Neurol 2023; 15:100-107. [PMID: 37476369 PMCID: PMC10355127 DOI: 10.1159/000529942] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/26/2022] [Accepted: 02/03/2023] [Indexed: 07/22/2023] Open
Abstract
Central nervous system vasculitis (CNSV) is an uncommon and poorly understood form of vasculitis. Early recognition is important because medical treatment might improve the outcome. However, randomized clinical trials on CNSV treatment do not exist. Endovascular treatment has been reported in few cases, but no data exist for intracranial stenting. We report 2 cases of patients with suspected CNSV and recurrent clinical episodes, treated with intracranial stenting. A 48-year-old man had relapsing episodes of right hemiparesis. Neuroradiological exams showed severe left carotid terminus stenosis. Despite immunosuppressive therapy, neuroradiological follow-up exams showed a worsening of the aforementioned stenosis with many transient episodes of weakness in the right limbs and aphasia. A 64-year-old woman had a sudden onset of dysarthria and transient aphasia. Neuroradiological exams showed a severe arterial stenosis involving the origin of left anterior cerebral artery and middle cerebral artery (MCA). Despite dual antiplatelet therapy, she presented an acute onset of severe aphasia, due to an occlusion of the left carotid terminus and proximal MCA. In both cases, endovascular procedure and intracranial stenting was performed, with marked improvement of cerebral blood flow. No more clinical episodes were reported. Intracranial stenting may be a valid therapeutic option in selected patients with CNSV and involvement of medium or large size vessels with clinical worsening despite best medical treatment.
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Affiliation(s)
- Gabriele Vandelli
- Neurology Clinic, Stroke Unit, Ospedale Civile di Baggiovara, Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Modena, Modena, Italy
- Department of Biomedical, Metabolic and Neural Sciences, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Modena, Italy
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- Neurology Clinic, Stroke Unit, Ospedale Civile di Baggiovara, Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Modena, Modena, Italy
- Department of Biomedical, Metabolic and Neural Sciences, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Modena, Italy
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- Neurology Clinic, Stroke Unit, Ospedale Civile di Baggiovara, Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Modena, Modena, Italy
- Department of Biomedical, Metabolic and Neural Sciences, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Modena, Italy
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- Neurology Clinic, Stroke Unit, Ospedale Civile di Baggiovara, Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Modena, Modena, Italy
- Department of Biomedical, Metabolic and Neural Sciences, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Modena, Italy
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- Neurology Clinic, Stroke Unit, Ospedale Civile di Baggiovara, Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Modena, Modena, Italy
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- Neurology Clinic, Stroke Unit, Ospedale Civile di Baggiovara, Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Modena, Modena, Italy
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- Neurology Clinic, Stroke Unit, Ospedale Civile di Baggiovara, Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Modena, Modena, Italy
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- Neurology Clinic, Stroke Unit, Ospedale Civile di Baggiovara, Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Modena, Modena, Italy
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- Neurology Clinic, Stroke Unit, Ospedale Civile di Baggiovara, Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Modena, Modena, Italy
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- Neurology Clinic, Stroke Unit, Ospedale Civile di Baggiovara, Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Modena, Modena, Italy
- Department of Biomedical, Metabolic and Neural Sciences, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Modena, Italy
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- Neuroradiology, Ospedale Civile di Baggiovara, Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Modena, Modena, Italy
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- Rheumatology Unit, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Modena, Modena, Italy
- Rheumatology Unit, IRCCS Arcispedale Santa Maria Nuova, Azienda Unità Sanitaria Locale-IRCCS di Reggio Emilia, Modena, Italy
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- Rheumatology Unit, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Modena, Modena, Italy
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- Neuroradiology, Ospedale Civile di Baggiovara, Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Modena, Modena, Italy
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- Neuroradiology, Ospedale Civile di Baggiovara, Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Modena, Modena, Italy
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- Neuroradiology, Ospedale Civile di Baggiovara, Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Modena, Modena, Italy
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- Neuroradiology, Ospedale Civile di Baggiovara, Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Modena, Modena, Italy
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- Neurology Clinic, Stroke Unit, Ospedale Civile di Baggiovara, Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Modena, Modena, Italy
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Picchetto L, Pizza F, Bigliardi G, Giacobazzi L, Dell'Acqua M, Vandelli L, Ciolli L, Vandelli G, Rosafio F, Ricceri R, Galli C, Vitetta F, Zini A, Meletti S, Plazzi G. ICHOSA (Intra Cerebral Hemorrage and Obstructive Sleep Apnea) project: first results. Sleep Med 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.sleep.2022.05.680] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/17/2022]
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Altersberger VL, Rusche N, Martinez-Majander N, Hametner C, Scheitz JF, Henon H, Dell’Acqua ML, Strambo D, Stolp J, Heldner MR, Grisendi I, Jovanovic DR, Bejot Y, Pezzini A, Leker RR, Kägi G, Wegener S, Cereda CW, Lindgren E, Ntaios G, Piot I, Polymeris AA, Lyrer PA, Räty S, Sibolt G, Tiainen M, Heyse M, Erdur H, Kaaouana O, Padjen V, Zedde M, Arnold M, Nederkoorn PJ, Michel P, Bigliardi G, Zini A, Cordonnier C, Nolte CH, Ringleb PA, Curtze S, Engelter ST, Gensicke H. Intravenous Thrombolysis in Patients With Ischemic Stroke Aged ≥90 Years: A Cohort Study From the TRISP Collaboration. Stroke 2022; 53:3557-3563. [DOI: 10.1161/strokeaha.122.039426] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
Abstract
Background:
The probability to receive intravenous thrombolysis (IVT) for treatment of acute ischemic stroke declines with increasing age and is consequently the lowest in very elderly patients. Safety concerns likely influence individual IVT treatment decisions. Using data from a large IVT registry, we aimed to provide more evidence on safety of IVT in the very elderly.
Methods:
In this prospective multicenter study from the TRISP (Thrombolysis in Ischemic Stroke Patients) registry, we compared patients ≥90 years with those <90 years using symptomatic intracranial hemorrhage (ECASS [European Cooperative Acute Stroke Study]-II criteria), death, and poor functional outcome in survivors (modified Rankin Scale score 3–5 for patients with prestroke modified Rankin Scale score ≤2 and modified Rankin Scale score 4–5 for patients prestroke modified Rankin Scale ≥3) at 3 months as outcomes. We calculated adjusted odds ratio with 95% CI using logistic regression models.
Results:
Of 16 974 eligible patients, 976 (5.7%) were ≥90 years. Patients ≥90 years had higher median National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale on admission (12 versus 8) and were more often dependent prior to the index stroke (prestroke modified Rankin Scale score of ≥3; 45.2% versus 7.4%). Occurrence of symptomatic intracranial hemorrhage (5.7% versus 4.4%, odds ratio
adjusted
1.14 [0.83–1.57]) did not differ significantly between both groups. However, the probability of death (odds ratio
adjusted
3.77 [3.14–4.53]) and poor functional outcome (odds ratio
adjusted
2.63 [2.13–3.25]) was higher in patients aged ≥90 years. Results for the sample of centenarians (n=21) were similar.
Conclusions:
The probability of symptomatic intracranial hemorrhage after IVT in very elderly patients with stroke did not exceed that of their younger counterparts. The higher probability of death and poor functional outcome during follow-up in the very elderly seems not to be related to IVT treatment. Very high age itself should not be a reason to withhold IVT.
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- Valerian L. Altersberger
- Stroke Center and Department of Neurology, University Hospital Basel and University of Basel, Switzerland (V.L.A., N.R., I.P., A.A.P., P.A.L., S.T.E., H.G.)
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- Stroke Center and Department of Neurology, University Hospital Basel and University of Basel, Switzerland (V.L.A., N.R., I.P., A.A.P., P.A.L., S.T.E., H.G.)
- Neurology and Neurorehabilitation, University Department of Geriatric Medicine FELIX PLATTER, University of Basel, Switzerland (N.R., S.T.E., H.G.)
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- Neurology, University of Helsinki and Helsinki University Hospital, Finland (N.M.-M., S.R., G.S., M.T., S.C.)
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- Department of Neurology, University Hospital Heidelberg, Germany C.H., M.H., P.A.R.)
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- Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin, corporate member of Freie Universität Berlin and Humboldt Universität zu Berlin, Klinik und Hochschulambulanz für Neurologie, Center for Stroke Research Berlin (CSB), Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Berlin Institute of Health at Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Germany (J.F.S., H.E., C.H.N.)
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- Univ. Lille, Inserm, CHU Lille, U1172 - LilNCog - Lille Neuroscience & Cognition, F-59000 Lille, France (H.H., O.K., C.C.)
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- Neurology - Stroke Unit, Department of Neuroscience, Ospedale Civile di Baggiovara, Modena University Hospital, Italy (M.L.D.A., G.B.)
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- Stroke Center, Neurology Service, Lausanne University Hospital and University of Lausanne, Switzerland (D.S., P.M.)
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- Amsterdam UMC location University of Amsterdam, Department of Neurology, the Netherlands (J.S., P.J.N.)
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- Department of Neurology, Inselspital, Bern University Hospital and University of Bern, Switzerland (M.R.H., G.K., M.A.)
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- Neurology Unit-Stroke Unit, Azienda Unità Sanitaria Locale-IRCCS di Reggio Emilia, Italy (I.G., M.Z.)
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- University of Belgrade, Faculty of Medicine, Neurology Clinic, University Clinical Centre of Serbia (D.R.J., V.P.)
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- Department of Neurology, University Hospital Dijon, France (Y.B.)
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Sciences, Neurology Clinic, University of Brescia, Italy (A.P.)
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- Department of Neurology, Hadassah-Hebrew University Medical Center, Jerusalem, Israel (R.R.L.)
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- Department of Neurology, Inselspital, Bern University Hospital and University of Bern, Switzerland (M.R.H., G.K., M.A.)
- Department of Neurology, Kantonsspital St. Gallen, Switzerland (G.K.)
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- Department of Neurology, University Hospital Zurich and University of Zurich, Switzerland (S.W.)
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- Stroke Center EOC, Neurology, Neurocenter of Southern Switzerland, EOC, Lugano, Switzerland (C.W.C.)
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- Department of Clinical Neuroscience, Institute of Neuroscience and Physiology, Sahlgrenska Academy at University of Gothenburg; Department of Neurology, Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Gothenburg, Sweden (E.L.)
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, School of Health Sciences, University of Thessaly, Larissa, Greece (G.N.)
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- Stroke Center and Department of Neurology, University Hospital Basel and University of Basel, Switzerland (V.L.A., N.R., I.P., A.A.P., P.A.L., S.T.E., H.G.)
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- Stroke Center and Department of Neurology, University Hospital Basel and University of Basel, Switzerland (V.L.A., N.R., I.P., A.A.P., P.A.L., S.T.E., H.G.)
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- Stroke Center and Department of Neurology, University Hospital Basel and University of Basel, Switzerland (V.L.A., N.R., I.P., A.A.P., P.A.L., S.T.E., H.G.)
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- Neurology, University of Helsinki and Helsinki University Hospital, Finland (N.M.-M., S.R., G.S., M.T., S.C.)
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- Neurology, University of Helsinki and Helsinki University Hospital, Finland (N.M.-M., S.R., G.S., M.T., S.C.)
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- Neurology, University of Helsinki and Helsinki University Hospital, Finland (N.M.-M., S.R., G.S., M.T., S.C.)
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- Department of Neurology, University Hospital Heidelberg, Germany C.H., M.H., P.A.R.)
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- Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin, corporate member of Freie Universität Berlin and Humboldt Universität zu Berlin, Klinik und Hochschulambulanz für Neurologie, Center for Stroke Research Berlin (CSB), Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Berlin Institute of Health at Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Germany (J.F.S., H.E., C.H.N.)
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- Univ. Lille, Inserm, CHU Lille, U1172 - LilNCog - Lille Neuroscience & Cognition, F-59000 Lille, France (H.H., O.K., C.C.)
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- University of Belgrade, Faculty of Medicine, Neurology Clinic, University Clinical Centre of Serbia (D.R.J., V.P.)
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- Neurology Unit-Stroke Unit, Azienda Unità Sanitaria Locale-IRCCS di Reggio Emilia, Italy (I.G., M.Z.)
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- Department of Neurology, Inselspital, Bern University Hospital and University of Bern, Switzerland (M.R.H., G.K., M.A.)
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- Amsterdam UMC location University of Amsterdam, Department of Neurology, the Netherlands (J.S., P.J.N.)
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- Stroke Center, Neurology Service, Lausanne University Hospital and University of Lausanne, Switzerland (D.S., P.M.)
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- Neurology - Stroke Unit, Department of Neuroscience, Ospedale Civile di Baggiovara, Modena University Hospital, Italy (M.L.D.A., G.B.)
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- IRCCS Istituto delle Scienze Neurologiche di Bologna, Department of Neurology and Stroke Center, Maggiore Hospital, Bologna, Italy (A.Z.)
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- Univ. Lille, Inserm, CHU Lille, U1172 - LilNCog - Lille Neuroscience & Cognition, F-59000 Lille, France (H.H., O.K., C.C.)
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- Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin, corporate member of Freie Universität Berlin and Humboldt Universität zu Berlin, Klinik und Hochschulambulanz für Neurologie, Center for Stroke Research Berlin (CSB), Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Berlin Institute of Health at Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Germany (J.F.S., H.E., C.H.N.)
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- Department of Neurology, University Hospital Heidelberg, Germany C.H., M.H., P.A.R.)
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- Neurology, University of Helsinki and Helsinki University Hospital, Finland (N.M.-M., S.R., G.S., M.T., S.C.)
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- Stroke Center and Department of Neurology, University Hospital Basel and University of Basel, Switzerland (V.L.A., N.R., I.P., A.A.P., P.A.L., S.T.E., H.G.)
- Neurology and Neurorehabilitation, University Department of Geriatric Medicine FELIX PLATTER, University of Basel, Switzerland (N.R., S.T.E., H.G.)
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- Stroke Center and Department of Neurology, University Hospital Basel and University of Basel, Switzerland (V.L.A., N.R., I.P., A.A.P., P.A.L., S.T.E., H.G.)
- Neurology and Neurorehabilitation, University Department of Geriatric Medicine FELIX PLATTER, University of Basel, Switzerland (N.R., S.T.E., H.G.)
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Sallustio F, Pracucci G, Cappellari M, Saia V, Mascolo AP, Marrama F, Gandini R, Koch G, Diomedi M, D'Agostino F, Rocco A, Da Ros V, Wlderk A, Nezzo M, Argirò R, Morosetti D, Renieri L, Nencini P, Vallone S, Zini A, Bigliardi G, Pitrone A, Grillo F, Bracco S, Tassi R, Bergui M, Naldi A, Carità G, Casetta I, Gasparotti R, Magoni M, Simonetti L, Haznedari N, Paolucci M, Mavilio N, Malfatto L, Menozzi R, Genovese A, Cosottini M, Orlandi G, Comai A, Franchini E, Pedicelli A, Frisullo G, Puglielli E, Casalena A, Cester G, Baracchini C, Castellano D, Di Liberto A, Ricciardi GK, Chiumarulo L, Petruzzellis M, Lafe E, Persico A, Cavasin N, Critelli A, Semeraro V, Tinelli A, Giorgianni A, Carimati F, Auteri W, Rizzuto S, Biraschi F, Nicolini E, Ferrari A, Melis M, Calia S, Tassinari T, Nuzzi NP, Corato M, Sacco S, Squassina G, Invernizzi P, Gallesio I, Ruiz L, Dui G, Carboni N, Amistà P, Russo M, Maiore M, Zanda B, Craparo G, Mannino M, Inzitari D, Toni D, Mangiafico S. Carotid artery stenting during endovascular thrombectomy for acute ischemic stroke with tandem occlusion: the Italian Registry of Endovascular Treatment in Acute Stroke. Acta Neurol Belg 2022; 123:475-485. [PMID: 36056270 DOI: 10.1007/s13760-022-02067-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/26/2022] [Accepted: 08/11/2022] [Indexed: 11/01/2022]
Abstract
PURPOSE The management of tandem extracranial internal carotid artery and intracranial large vessel occlusion during endovascular thrombectomy (EVT) for acute ischemic stroke (AIS) has been under-investigated. We sought to investigate outcomes of AIS patients with tandem occlusion (TO) treated with carotid artery stenting (CAS) compared to those not treated with CAS (no-CAS) during EVT. METHODS We performed a cohort study using data from AIS patients enrolled in the Italian Registry of Endovascular Treatment in Acute Stroke. Outcomes were 3 months' mortality, functional outcome, complete and successful recanalization, any intracranial hemorrhage, parenchymal hematoma and symptomatic intracerebral hemorrhage. RESULTS Among 466 AIS patients with TO, CAS patients were 122 and no-CAS patients were 226 (118 excluded). After adjustment for unbalanced variables, CAS was associated with a lower rate of 3 months' mortality (OR 0.407, 95% CI 0.171-0.969, p = 0.042). After adjustment for pre-defined variables, CAS was associated with a lower rate of 3 months' mortality (aOR 0.430, 95% CI 0.187-0.989, p = 0.047) and a higher rate of complete recanalization (aOR 1.986, 95% CI 1.121-3.518, p = 0.019), successful recanalization (aOR 2.433, 95% CI 1.263-4.686, p = 0.008) and parenchymal hematoma (aOR 2.876, 95% CI 1.173-7.050, p = 0.021). CAS was associated with lower 3 months mortality (OR 0.373, 95% CI 0.141-0.982, p = 0.046) and higher rates of successful recanalization (OR 2.082, 95% CI 1.099-3.942, p = 0.024) after adjustment for variables associated with 3 months' mortality and successful recanalization, respectively. CONCLUSIONS Among AIS patients with TO, CAS during EVT was associated with a higher rate of successful reperfusion and a lower rate of 3 months' mortality.
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- Fabrizio Sallustio
- Stroke Unit, Department of Systems Medicine, University of Tor Vergata, Viale Oxford 81, 00133, Rome, Italy. .,Department of Clinical and Behavioural Neurology, Santa Lucia Foundation IRCCS, Rome, Italy.
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- Stroke Unit, Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Integrata, Verona, Italy
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- Neurology and Stroke Unit, Santa Corona Hospital, Pietra Ligure, Italy
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- Stroke Unit, Department of Systems Medicine, University of Tor Vergata, Viale Oxford 81, 00133, Rome, Italy
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- Stroke Unit, Department of Systems Medicine, University of Tor Vergata, Viale Oxford 81, 00133, Rome, Italy
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- Interventional Radiology Unit, Department of Biomedicine and Prevention, University of Tor Vergata, Rome, Italy
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- Stroke Unit, Department of Systems Medicine, University of Tor Vergata, Viale Oxford 81, 00133, Rome, Italy.,Department of Clinical and Behavioural Neurology, Santa Lucia Foundation IRCCS, Rome, Italy
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- Stroke Unit, Department of Systems Medicine, University of Tor Vergata, Viale Oxford 81, 00133, Rome, Italy
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- Stroke Unit, Department of Systems Medicine, University of Tor Vergata, Viale Oxford 81, 00133, Rome, Italy
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- Stroke Unit, Department of Systems Medicine, University of Tor Vergata, Viale Oxford 81, 00133, Rome, Italy
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- Interventional Radiology Unit, Department of Biomedicine and Prevention, University of Tor Vergata, Rome, Italy
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- Interventional Radiology Unit, Department of Biomedicine and Prevention, University of Tor Vergata, Rome, Italy
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- Interventional Radiology Unit, Department of Biomedicine and Prevention, University of Tor Vergata, Rome, Italy
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- Interventional Radiology Unit, Department of Biomedicine and Prevention, University of Tor Vergata, Rome, Italy
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- Interventional Radiology Unit, Department of Biomedicine and Prevention, University of Tor Vergata, Rome, Italy
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- Interventional Neuroradiology Unit, Ospedale Careggi-University Hospital, Florence, Italy
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- Stroke Unit, Ospedale Careggi-University Hospital, Florence, Italy
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- Neuroradiology Unit, Ospedale Civile S. Agostino-Estense University Hospital, Modena, Italy
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- Department of Neurology and Stroke Center, Maggiore Hospital, Bologna, Italy
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- Neurology Unit, Ospedale Civile S. Agostino-Estense University Hospital, Modena, Italy
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- Neuroradiology Unit, Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Policlinico Messina, Messina, Italy
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- Stroke Unit, Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Policlinico Messina, Messina, Italy
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- Interventional Neuroradiology Unit, Ospedale S. Maria Delle Scotte-University Hospital, Siena, Italy
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- Stroke Unit, Ospedale S. Maria Delle Scotte-University Hospital, Siena, Italy
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- Interventional Neuroradiology Unit, Città della Salute e della Scienza-Molinette, Turin, Italy
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- Stroke Unit, Città della Salute e della Scienza-Molinette, Turin, Italy
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- Interventional Neuroradiology Unit, Arcispedale S. Anna-University Hospital, Ferrara, Italy
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- Neurology Division, Arcispedale S. Anna-University Hospital, Ferrara, Italy
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- Neuroradiology Unit, IRCCS Istituto Delle Scienze Neurologiche, Bellaria Hospital, Bologna, Italy
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- Interventional Neuroradiology Unit, AUSL Romagna Cesena, Cesena, Italy
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- Neurology and Stroke Unit, AUSL Romagna Cesena, Cesena, Italy
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- Interventional Neuroradiology Unit, IRCCS San Martino-IST, Genoa, Italy
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- Interventional Neuroradiology Unit, Ospedale Universitario, Parma, Italy
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- Department of Translational Research and New Technologies in Medicine and Surgery, University of Pisa, Pisa, Italy
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, Neurological Institute, University of Pisa, Pisa, Italy
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- Interventional Radiology Unit, Ospedale Civile Mazzini, Teramo, Italy
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- Neuroradiology Unit, Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria, Padua, Italy
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- Interventional Neuroradiology Unit, Ospedale San Giovanni Bosco, Turin, Italy
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- Interventional Neuroradiology Unit, AOU Consorziale Policlinico, Bari, Italy
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- Diagnostic Radiology and Interventional Neuroradiology, IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo, Pavia, Italy
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- Cerebrovascular Disease and Stroke Unit, IRCCS Fondazione Mondino, Pavia, Italy
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- Neuroradiology Unit, Ospedale dell'Angelo, USSL3 Serenissima, Mestre, Italy
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- Neurology Unit, Ospedale dell'Angelo, USSL3 Serenissima, Mestre, Italy
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- Neuroradiology Department, Ospedale di Circolo di Varese, ASST-Sette Laghi, Varese, Italy
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- Neurology and Stroke Unit, Ospedale di Circolo di Varese, ASST-Sette Laghi, Varese, Italy
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- Neuroradiology Unit, Azienda Ospedaliera Cosenza, Cosenza, Italy
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- Interventional Neuroradiology Unit, University of Rome La Sapienza, Rome, Italy
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- Interventional Neuroradiology, Azienda Ospedaliera Brotzu, Cagliari, Italy
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- Neuroscience Department, Azienda Ospedaliera Brotzu, Cagliari, Italy
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- Neuroradiology Unit, Santa Corona Hospital, Pietra Ligure, Italy
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- Neurology and Stroke Unit, Santa Corona Hospital, Pietra Ligure, Italy
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- Stroke Unit, IRCCS Humanitas Rozzano, Rozzano, Milano, Italy
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- Department of Clinical Sciences and Biotechnology, Avezzano, L'Aquila, Italy
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- Neuroradiology Unit, Fondazione Poliambulanza, Brescia, Italy
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- Neuroradiology Unit, Azienda Ospedaliera "SS Antonio e Biagio e C. Arrigo", Alessandria, Italy
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- Neurology Department, Azienda Ospedaliera "SS Antonio e Biagio e C. Arrigo", Alessandria, Italy
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- Interventional Radiology, Ospedale San Francesco, Nuoro, Italy
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- Neurology and Stroke Unit, Ospedale San Francesco, Nuoro, Italy
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- Neuroradiology Unit, Ospedale S. Maria Misericordia, Rovigo, Italy
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- Stroke Unit, Ospedale S. Maria Misericordia, Rovigo, Italy
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- Neuroradiology Unit, Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria SS Annunziata, Sassari, Italy
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- Stroke Unit, Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria SS Annunziata, Sassari, Italy
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- Interventional Radiology, Ospedale Civico e Benfratelli, Palermo, Italy
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- Neurology Unit, Ospedale Civico e Benfratelli, Palermo, Italy
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- Stroke Unit, University of Rome La Sapienza, Rome, Italy
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- Interventional Neuroradiology Unit, Ospedale Careggi-University Hospital, Florence, Italy
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Caimano D, Letteri F, Capasso F, Limbucci N, Nencini P, Sarti C, Alemseged F, Bigliardi G, Morotti A, Toni D, Zini A, Arba F. Endovascular treatment in patients with acute ischemic stroke and cancer: Systematic review and meta-analysis. Eur Stroke J 2022; 7:204-211. [PMID: 36082266 PMCID: PMC9446332 DOI: 10.1177/23969873221100897] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/15/2022] [Accepted: 04/27/2022] [Indexed: 07/30/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION Although stroke occurs frequently in patients with cancer, there is scarce evidence regarding the safety and efficacy of endovascular treatment (EVT) in patients with acute ischemic stroke and concurrent cancer. We performed a systematic review and meta-analysis to summarize the existing literature. METHODS We searched for English written observational studies reporting data on safety and efficacy of EVT in patients with acute ischemic stroke and concurrent cancer. Outcomes of interest were: functional independence (modified Rankin Scale (mRS) ⩽ 2); mortality at 3 months; rate of successful recanalization (modified Treatment In Cerebral Ischemia (mTICI) 2b or 3); occurrence of any hemorrhagic transformation (both symptomatic and asymptomatic). We pooled data with Maentel-Haenszel model to calculate cumulative odds ratios (ORs). RESULTS We included seven studies with a total of 4465 patients, of whom 262 (6%) with cancer. We observed various definitions of cancer across included studies. Patients with cancer had less likely mRS⩽2 at 3 months (24% vs 42%, OR = 0.44; 95% CI = 0.32-0.60) and increased probability of death (43% vs 19%, OR = 5.02; 95% CI = 2.90-8.69). There was no difference in successful recanalization (70% vs 75%, OR = 0.84; 95% CI = 0.49-1.44); patients with cancer had increased risk of any intracerebral hemorrhage after treatment (49% vs 34%, OR = 1.95; 95% CI = 1.28-2.96), though not for symptomatic ICH (OR 1.04; 95% CI = 0.59-1.85). CONCLUSION Patients with acute ischemic stroke and cancer have similar EVT recanalization but higher probability of functional dependence, death, and any hemorrhagic transformation, though not necessarily symptomatic, compared with patients without cancer. Our results may help communication with patients and carers.
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- Danilo Caimano
- NEUROFARBA Department, University of
Florence, Firenze, Italy
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- Neurovascular Interventional Unit,
Careggi University Hospital, Firenze, Italy
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- Neurovascular Interventional Unit,
Careggi University Hospital, Firenze, Italy
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- NEUROFARBA Department, University of
Florence, Firenze, Italy
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- Department of Medicine and Neurology,
Royal Melbourne Hospital, University of Melbourne, Australia
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- Neurology Clinic – Stroke Unit,
Ospedale Civile di Baggiovara, Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Modena,
Italy
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- Dipartimento di Scienze Neurologiche e
della Visione, Clinica Neurologica, ASST Spedali Civili di Brescia, Brescia,
Italy
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- Neurological Sciences, University of
Rome La Sapienza, Roma, Italy
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- Department of Neurology and Stroke
Center, IRCCS Istituto delle Scienze Neurologiche, Maggiore Hospital, Bologna,
Italy
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- Stroke Unit, Careggi University
Hospital, Firenze, Italy
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Romoli M, Vandelli L, Bigliardi G, Naccarato M, Moller J, Balestrino M, Giammello F, Gentile M, Dell'Acqua ML, Manganotti P, Forlivesi S, Melis M, Picchetto L, Rosafio F, Furlanis G, Testoni S, Piras V, Malfatto L, Musolino RF, Scali I, Maffei S, Migliaccio L, Trenti T, Mancini R, Marietta M, Randi V, Meletti S, Zini A. Fibrinogen Depletion Coagulopathy Predicts Major Bleeding After Thrombolysis for Ischemic Stroke: A Multicenter Study. Stroke 2022; 53:3671-3678. [PMID: 36039754 DOI: 10.1161/strokeaha.122.039652] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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BACKGROUND Symptomatic intracerebral hemorrhage (sICH) and major bleeding can be fatal complications of intravenous thrombolysis (IVT) for acute ischemic stroke. We investigated the impact of early fibrinogen depletion after IVT on major bleeding events. METHODS This multicenter observational prospective cohort study enrolled 1678 consecutive patients receiving IVT for acute ischemic stroke at 6 Italian centers, undergoing fibrinogen concentration assessment at baseline, 2 hours and 6 hours after IVT. Fibrinogen depletion was defined as a reduction below 200 mg/dL after 2 hours from IVT, or as a reduction below 50% of baseline fibrinogen levels after 2 hours from IVT. Main outcomes were (1) sICH (National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke criteria) and (2) major bleeding defined as fatal bleeding, decrease in the hemoglobin level>2 g/dL/>1 unit transfusion, or bleeding at critical site. Additional outcomes were (1) any ICH, (2) any bleeding, (3) fatal ICH, and (4) sICH according to ECASSII definition. Good functional recovery was defined as modified Rankin Scale score 0 to 2 at 3 months. RESULTS Overall, 1678 patients were included (mean age 72 years, 46% female). sICH (n=116) and major bleeding (n=297) were associated with lower rate of good functional recovery (P<0.001). Despite similar fibrinogen levels at admission, fibrinogen depletion after 2 hours from IVT was more common in people with sICH, major bleeding and all additional bleeding outcomes. In the backward stepwise multivariable logistic regression model, fibrinogen depletion remained a significant predictor of sICH (OR, 1.55 [95% CI, 1.04-2.32]) and major bleeding (OR, 1.36 [95% CI, 1.03-1.8]). Thirty-one percent of sICH could be attributable to fibrinogen depletion. The association between fibrinogen depletion and worse clinical outcome at 3 months after stroke (P=0.012) was attributable to the higher risk of major bleeding/sICH. CONCLUSIONS Fibrinogen depletion significantly increases the risk of sICH and major bleeding after IVT for acute ischemic stroke. Fibrinogen depletion represents an independent risk factor for bleeding, and routine assessment could be considered to stratify the risk of ICH. Trials on early fibrinogen repletion are needed to investigate mitigation of bleeding risk.
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- Michele Romoli
- IRCCS Istituto delle Scienze Neurologiche di Bologna, Department of Neurology and Stroke Center, Maggiore Hospital, Italy (M.R., M.G., S.F., S.T., L.M., A.Z.).,Neurology and Stroke Unit' Bufalini Hospital' Cesena' Italy (M.R.)
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- Stroke Unit - Neurology Clinic, Department of Neuroscience, Ospedale Civile di Baggiovara, Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria di Modena, Italy (L.V., G.B., M.L.D., L.P., F.R., S. Maffei, S. Meletti)
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- Stroke Unit - Neurology Clinic, Department of Neuroscience, Ospedale Civile di Baggiovara, Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria di Modena, Italy (L.V., G.B., M.L.D., L.P., F.R., S. Maffei, S. Meletti)
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- Clinical Unit of Neurology, Department of Medicine, Surgery and Health Sciences, University Hospital and Health Services of Trieste - ASUGI, University of Trieste, Italy (M.N., P.M., G.F., I.S.)
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- Neurology and Stroke Unit, Neuroscience and Rehabilitation Department, Azienda Ospedaliera G Brotzu, Cagliari, Italy (J.M., M.M., V.P.)
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- IRCCS Ospedale Policlinico San Martino, Genova, Italy (M.B., L.M.).,Department of Neuroscience, Rehabilitation, Ophthalmology, Genetics and Maternal and Child Sciences (DINOGMI), University of Genoa, Italy (M.B.)
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, AOU Policlinico G. Martino (F.G., R.F.M.), University of Messina, Italy.,International PhD in Translational Molecular Medicine and Surgery, Department of Biomedical, Dental Science and Morphological and Functional Images (F.G.), University of Messina, Italy
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- IRCCS Istituto delle Scienze Neurologiche di Bologna, Department of Neurology and Stroke Center, Maggiore Hospital, Italy (M.R., M.G., S.F., S.T., L.M., A.Z.)
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- Stroke Unit - Neurology Clinic, Department of Neuroscience, Ospedale Civile di Baggiovara, Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria di Modena, Italy (L.V., G.B., M.L.D., L.P., F.R., S. Maffei, S. Meletti)
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- Clinical Unit of Neurology, Department of Medicine, Surgery and Health Sciences, University Hospital and Health Services of Trieste - ASUGI, University of Trieste, Italy (M.N., P.M., G.F., I.S.)
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- IRCCS Istituto delle Scienze Neurologiche di Bologna, Department of Neurology and Stroke Center, Maggiore Hospital, Italy (M.R., M.G., S.F., S.T., L.M., A.Z.)
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- Neurology and Stroke Unit, Neuroscience and Rehabilitation Department, Azienda Ospedaliera G Brotzu, Cagliari, Italy (J.M., M.M., V.P.)
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- Stroke Unit - Neurology Clinic, Department of Neuroscience, Ospedale Civile di Baggiovara, Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria di Modena, Italy (L.V., G.B., M.L.D., L.P., F.R., S. Maffei, S. Meletti)
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- Stroke Unit - Neurology Clinic, Department of Neuroscience, Ospedale Civile di Baggiovara, Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria di Modena, Italy (L.V., G.B., M.L.D., L.P., F.R., S. Maffei, S. Meletti)
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- Clinical Unit of Neurology, Department of Medicine, Surgery and Health Sciences, University Hospital and Health Services of Trieste - ASUGI, University of Trieste, Italy (M.N., P.M., G.F., I.S.)
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- IRCCS Istituto delle Scienze Neurologiche di Bologna, Department of Neurology and Stroke Center, Maggiore Hospital, Italy (M.R., M.G., S.F., S.T., L.M., A.Z.)
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- Neurology and Stroke Unit, Neuroscience and Rehabilitation Department, Azienda Ospedaliera G Brotzu, Cagliari, Italy (J.M., M.M., V.P.)
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- IRCCS Istituto delle Scienze Neurologiche di Bologna, Department of Neurology and Stroke Center, Maggiore Hospital, Italy (M.R., M.G., S.F., S.T., L.M., A.Z.)
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, AOU Policlinico G. Martino (F.G., R.F.M.), University of Messina, Italy
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- Clinical Unit of Neurology, Department of Medicine, Surgery and Health Sciences, University Hospital and Health Services of Trieste - ASUGI, University of Trieste, Italy (M.N., P.M., G.F., I.S.)
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- Stroke Unit - Neurology Clinic, Department of Neuroscience, Ospedale Civile di Baggiovara, Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria di Modena, Italy (L.V., G.B., M.L.D., L.P., F.R., S. Maffei, S. Meletti)
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- Dipartimento di Medicina di Laboratorio e Anatomia Patologica Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria e USL di Modena, Italy (T.T.)
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- Department of Oncology and Haematology, Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria di Modena, Italy (R.M.)
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- Laboratorio Unico Metropolitano, AUSL Bologna, Italy (M.M.)
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- Regional Blood Centre of Emilia-Romagna, Maggiore Hospital, AUSL Bologna, Italy (V.R.)
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- Stroke Unit - Neurology Clinic, Department of Neuroscience, Ospedale Civile di Baggiovara, Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria di Modena, Italy (L.V., G.B., M.L.D., L.P., F.R., S. Maffei, S. Meletti).,Department of Biomedical, Metabolic and Neural Science, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Italy (S. Meletti)
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- IRCCS Istituto delle Scienze Neurologiche di Bologna, Department of Neurology and Stroke Center, Maggiore Hospital, Italy (M.R., M.G., S.F., S.T., L.M., A.Z.)
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Casetta I, Fainardi E, Pracucci G, Saia V, Sallustio F, da Ros V, Nappini S, Nencini P, Bigliardi G, Vinci S, Grillo F, Bracco S, Tassi R, Bergui M, Cerrato P, Saletti A, De Vito A, Gasparotti R, Magoni M, Simonetti L, Zini A, Ruggiero M, Longoni M, Castellan L, Malfatto L, Castellini P, Cosottini M, Comai A, Franchini E, Lozupone E, Della Marca G, Puglielli E, Casalena A, Baracchini C, Savio D, Duc E, Ricciardi G, Cappellari M, Chiumarulo L, Petruzzellis M, Cavallini A, Cavasin N, Critelli A, Burdi N, Boero G, Giorgianni A, Versino M, Biraschi F, Nicolini E, Comelli S, Melis M, Padolecchia R, Tassinari T, Paolo Nuzzi N, Marcheselli S, Sacco S, Invernizzi P, Gallesio I, Ferrandi D, Fancello M, Valeria Saddi M, Russo M, Pischedda A, Baule A, Mannino M, Florio F, Inchingolo V, Elena Flacco M, Romano D, Silvagni U, Inzitari D, Mangiafico S, Toni D. Sex differences in outcome after thrombectomy for acute ischemic stroke. A propensity score-matched study. Eur Stroke J 2022; 7:151-157. [PMID: 35647312 PMCID: PMC9134778 DOI: 10.1177/23969873221091648] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/14/2022] [Accepted: 03/14/2022] [Indexed: 09/28/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE We sought to investigate whether there are gender differences in clinical outcome after stroke due to large vessel occlusion (LVO) after mechanical thrombectomy (EVT) in a large population of real-world patients. METHODS From the Italian Registry of Endovascular Thrombectomy, we extracted clinical and outcome data of patients treated for stroke due to large vessel occlusion. We compared clinical and safety outcomes in men and women who underwent EVT alone or in combination with intravenous thrombolysis (IVT) in the total population and in a Propensity Score matched set. RESULTS Among 3422 patients included in the study, 1801 (52.6%) were women. Despite older age at onset (mean 72.4 vs 68.7; p < 0.001), and higher rate of atrial fibrillation (41.7% vs 28.6%; p < 0.001), women had higher probability of 3-month functional independence (adjusted odds ratio-adjOR 1.19; 95% CI 1.02-1.38), of complete recanalization (adjOR 1.25; 95% CI 1.09-1.44) and lower probability of death (adjOR 0.75; 95% CI 0.62-0.90). After propensity-score matching, a well-balanced cohort comprising 1150 men and 1150 women was analyzed, confirming the same results regarding functional outcome (3-month functional independence: OR 1.25; 95% CI 1.04-1.51), and complete recanalization (OR 1.29; 95% CI 1.09-1.53). CONCLUSIONS Subject to the limitations of a non-randomized comparison, women with stroke due to LVO treated with mechanical thrombectomy had a better chance to achieve complete recanalization, and 3-month functional independence than men. The results could be driven by women who underwent combined treatment.
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- Ilaria Casetta
- Clinical Neurology, University of
Ferrara, Ferrara, Italy
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- Hospital Santa Corona Pietra Ligure,
Pietra Ligure, Italy
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- Azienda Ospedaliero Universitaria di
Ferrara, Ferrara, Italy
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- Azienda Socio Sanitaria Territoriale
degli Spedali Civili di Brescia, Brescia, Italy
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- IRCCS Istituto Delle Scienze
Neurologiche di Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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- Ospedale San Giovanni Bosco, Torino,
Italy
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- Fondazione di Religione e di Culto
Casa Sollievo della Sofferenza, San Giovanni Rotondo, Foggia, Italy
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- Fondazione di Religione e di Culto
Casa Sollievo della Sofferenza, San Giovanni Rotondo, Foggia, Italy
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- University of Rome La Sapienza, RM,
Roma, Italy
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Ciolli L, Righi V, Vandelli G, Giacobazzi L, Biagioli N, Marzullo D, Vandelli L, Rosafio F, Vinceti G, Maffei S, Picchetto L, Dell’Acqua ML, Borzì GM, Ricceri R, Bigliardi G, Meletti S. In-hospital and out-of-hospital stroke in patients with COVID-19: two different diseases? Neurol Sci 2022; 43:2203-2210. [PMID: 35064343 PMCID: PMC8782697 DOI: 10.1007/s10072-021-05807-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/23/2021] [Accepted: 12/03/2021] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Background Ischemic stroke is a known complication of COVID-19. It may have a different pathogenesis and worse outcome compared to stroke in patients without COVID-19. Furthermore, patients with COVID-19 and out-of-hospital stroke onset might have different characteristics compared to patients with COVID-19 and in-hospital stroke onset. The aim of our study was to analyze the characteristics of patients with stroke with and without COVID-19 and of patients with COVID-19 with in-hospital and out-of-hospital stroke. Methods We performed a retrospective study of all consecutive patients admitted to our hospital with ischemic stroke between October 2020 and February 2021. We compared functional outcome, lab test, demographic, and clinical characteristics between patients with or without COVID-19. We performed a sub-analysis comparing patients with COVID-19 and in-hospital and out-of-hospital stroke onset. Results We included in the final analysis 137 patients of whom 26 with COVID-19. Half (13) had out-of-hospital stroke and half in-hospital stroke onset. Overall, patients with COVID-19 had higher mortality compared to the control group (27% vs 9%, p: 0.02), and non-significantly lower rate of good functional outcome (50% vs 63%, p: 0.22). Patients with COVID-19 and out-of-hospital stroke had higher rate of good functional outcome (69% vs 39%, p: 0.05), higher lymphocyte count, and lower D-dimer compared with patients with in-hospital stroke onset. Conclusions Patients with stroke and COVID-19 had higher mortality compared to patients without COVID-19. Among patients with COVID-19 those with out-of-hospital stroke had better outcome and fewer blood test abnormalities compared to patients with in-hospital stroke. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1007/s10072-021-05807-w.
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Elsaid N, Bigliardi G, Dell'Acqua ML, Vandelli L, Ciolli L, Picchetto L, Borzì G, Ricceri R, Pentore R, Vallone S, Meletti S, Saied A. Evaluation of stroke prognostication using age and NIH Stroke Scale index (SPAN-100 index) in delayed intravenous thrombolysis patients (beyond 4.5 hours). J Stroke Cerebrovasc Dis 2022; 31:106384. [PMID: 35182948 DOI: 10.1016/j.jstrokecerebrovasdis.2022.106384] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/09/2021] [Revised: 01/05/2022] [Accepted: 01/30/2022] [Indexed: 01/13/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVES the efficacy of delayed intravenous tissue plasminogen activator (tPA), beyond the 4.5 h window, is evolving. Advanced age and high admission National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) score are proposed to adversely affect the outcome of delayed thrombolysis and limit the inclusion criteria. The summation of patient age and admission NIHSS score was introduced as the SPAN-100 index as a tool of prediction of the clinical outcome after acute ischemic stroke (AIS). We aimed to assess the SPAN-100 index in AIS thrombolysed patients after 4.5 h. MATERIALS AND METHODS The SPAN-100 index was applied to AIS patients receiving delayed IV thrombolysis (IVT) after 4.5 h. Patients demographics, risk factors, clinical, laboratory and radiological data, mismatch evidence, treatment onset and modality, NIHSS score at baseline and at discharge, and 3 months follow-up modified Rankin Scale (mRS) were reviewed. SPAN-100 score ≥ 100 is classified as SPAN-100 positive while score < 100 is SPAN-100 negative. Clinical outcomes, death and intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH) incidences were compared between SPAN-100 positive and negative groups. RESULTS SPAN-100-positive delayed IVT-patients (11/136) had a 6-fold increased risk for unfavorable outcome compared to SPAN-negative patients (OR 6.34; 95% CI 1.59-25.24 p=0.004), however there was no relation between the SPAN-100 positivity and mortality or ICH. CONCLUSION SPAN-100-positive patients are more likely to achieve non-favorable outcome with delayed IVT in comparison to the SPAN-100-negative patients. SPAN-100 index may influence the eligibility criteria of delayed thrombolysis.
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- Nada Elsaid
- Stroke Unit - Neurology Clinic, Department of Neuroscience, Ospedale Civile di Baggiovara, AOU di Modena, Italy; Department of Neurology, Faculty of Medicine, Mansoura University, Mansoura 35511, Egypt.
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- Stroke Unit - Neurology Clinic, Department of Neuroscience, Ospedale Civile di Baggiovara, AOU di Modena, Italy.
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- Stroke Unit - Neurology Clinic, Department of Neuroscience, Ospedale Civile di Baggiovara, AOU di Modena, Italy.
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- Stroke Unit - Neurology Clinic, Department of Neuroscience, Ospedale Civile di Baggiovara, AOU di Modena, Italy.
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- Stroke Unit - Neurology Clinic, Department of Neuroscience, Ospedale Civile di Baggiovara, AOU di Modena, Italy.
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- Stroke Unit - Neurology Clinic, Department of Neuroscience, Ospedale Civile di Baggiovara, AOU di Modena, Italy.
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- Stroke Unit - Neurology Clinic, Department of Neuroscience, Ospedale Civile di Baggiovara, AOU di Modena, Italy.
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- Stroke Unit - Neurology Clinic, Department of Neuroscience, Ospedale Civile di Baggiovara, AOU di Modena, Italy.
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- Stroke Unit - Neurology Clinic, Department of Neuroscience, Ospedale Civile di Baggiovara, AOU di Modena, Italy.
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- Neuroradiology, Department of Neuroscience, Ospedale Civile di Baggiovara, AOU di Modena, Italy.
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- Stroke Unit - Neurology Clinic, Department of Neuroscience, Ospedale Civile di Baggiovara, AOU di Modena, Italy.
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- Stroke Unit - Neurology Clinic, Department of Neuroscience, Ospedale Civile di Baggiovara, AOU di Modena, Italy; Department of Neurology, Faculty of Medicine, Mansoura University, Mansoura 35511, Egypt.
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Matusevicius M, Cooray C, Rand VM, Nunes AP, Moreira T, Tassi R, Egido JA, Ollikainen J, Bigliardi G, Holmin S, Ahmed N. Stroke Etiology and Outcomes after Endovascular Thrombectomy: Results from the SITS Registry and a Meta-Analysis. J Stroke 2021; 23:388-400. [PMID: 34649383 PMCID: PMC8521251 DOI: 10.5853/jos.2021.00850] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/08/2021] [Accepted: 08/04/2021] [Indexed: 12/22/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE The influence of stroke etiology on outcomes after endovascular thrombectomy (EVT) is not well understood. We aimed to investigate whether stroke etiology subgrouped as large artery atherosclerosis (LAA) and cardiac embolism (CE) influences outcomes in large artery occlusion (LAO) treated by EVT. METHODS We included EVT treated LAO stroke patients registered in the Safe Implementation of Treatment in Stroke (SITS) thrombectomy register between January 1, 2014 and September 3, 2019. Primary outcome was successful reperfusion (modified Treatment in Cerebral Infarction 2b-3). Secondary outcomes were symptomatic intracranial hemorrhage (SICH), 3-month functional independence (modified Ranking Scale 0-2) and death. Multivariable logistic regression models were used for comparisons. In addition, a meta-analysis of aggregate data from the current literature was conducted (PROSPERO, ID 167447). RESULTS Of 7,543 patients, 1,903 (25.2%) had LAA, 3,214 (42.6%) CE, and 2,426 (32.2%) unknown, other, or multiple etiologies. LAA patients were younger (66 vs. 74, P<0.001) and had lower National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale score at baseline (15 vs. 16, P<0.001) than CE patients. Multivariable analyses showed that LAA patients had lower odds of successful reperfusion (odds ratio [OR], 0.70; 95% confidence interval [CI], 0.57 to 0.86) and functional independence (OR, 0.74; 95% CI, 0.63 to 0.85), higher risk of death (OR, 1.44; 95% CI, 1.21 to 1.71), but no difference in SICH (OR, 1.09; 95% CI, 0.71 to 1.66) compared to CE patients. The systematic review found 25 studies matching the criteria. The meta-analysis did not find any difference between etiologies. CONCLUSIONS From the SITS thrombectomy register, we observed a lower chance of reperfusion and worse outcomes after thrombectomy in patients with LAA compared to CE etiology, despite more favorable baseline characteristics. In contrast, the meta-analysis did not find any difference between etiologies with aggregate data.
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- Marius Matusevicius
- Department of Clinical Neuroscience, Karolinska Institute, Stockholm, Sweden.,Department of Research and Education, Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Clinical Neuroscience, Karolinska Institute, Stockholm, Sweden.,Department of Neurology, Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Neurology, North Estonia Medical Centre Foundation, Tallinn, Estonia
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- Stroke Unit, Saint Joseph's Hospital, Central Lisbon University Hospital Centre, Lisbon, Portugal
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- Department of Clinical Neuroscience, Karolinska Institute, Stockholm, Sweden.,Department of Neurology, Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Stroke Unit, University Hospital of Siena, Siena, Italy
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- Stroke Unit, Department of Neurology, San Carlos Clinical Hospital, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Neuroscience, Neurologal Clinic, Civil Hospital of Baggiovara, University Hospital of Modena, Modena, Italy
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- Department of Clinical Neuroscience, Karolinska Institute, Stockholm, Sweden.,Department of Neuroradiology, Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Clinical Neuroscience, Karolinska Institute, Stockholm, Sweden.,Department of Neurology, Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden
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Romani I, Nencini P, Sarti C, Pracucci G, Zedde M, Nucera A, Cianci V, Moller J, Toni D, Orsucci D, Casella C, Pinto V, Palumbo P, Barbarini L, Bella R, Ragno M, Scoditti U, Mezzapesa DM, Tassi R, Diomedi M, Cavallini A, Volpi G, Chiti A, Bigliardi G, Sacco S, Linoli G, Ricci S, Giordano A, Bonetti B, Rasura M, Cecconi E, Princiotta Cariddi L, Currò Dossi R, Melis M, Consoli D, Guidetti D, Biagini S, Accavone D, Inzitari D. Fabry-Stroke Italian Registry (FSIR): a nationwide, prospective, observational study about incidence and characteristics of Fabry-related stroke in young-adults. Presentation of the study protocol. Neurol Sci 2021; 43:2433-2439. [PMID: 34609660 PMCID: PMC8918192 DOI: 10.1007/s10072-021-05615-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/06/2021] [Accepted: 09/17/2021] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
Abstract
Background TIA and stroke, both ischemic and hemorrhagic, may complicate Fabry disease at young-adult age and be the first manifestation that comes to the clinician’s attention. No definite indications have yet been elaborated to guide neurologists in Fabry disease diagnostics. In current practice, it is usually sought in case of cryptogenic strokes (while Fabry-related strokes can also occur by classical pathogenic mechanisms) or through screening programs in young cerebrovascular populations. Data on recurrence and secondary prevention of Fabry’s stroke are scanty. Methods The study had a prospective observational design involving 33 Italian neurological Stroke Units. Considering the incidence of TIA/stroke in the European population aged < 60 years and the frequency of Fabry disease in this category (as foreseen by a pilot study held at the Careggi University-Hospital, Florence), we planned to screen for Fabry disease a total of 1740 < 60-year-old individuals hospitalized for TIA, ischemic, or hemorrhagic stroke. We investigated TIA and stroke pathogenesis through internationally validated scales and we gathered information on possible early signs of Fabry disease among all cerebrovascular patients. Every patient was tested for Fabry disease through dried blood spot analysis. Patients who received Fabry disease diagnosis underwent a 12-month follow-up to monitor stroke recurrence and multi-system progression after the cerebrovascular event. Discussion The potential implications of this study are as follows: (i) to add information about the yield of systematic screening for Fabry disease in a prospective large cohort of acute cerebrovascular patients; (ii) to deepen knowledge of clinical, pathophysiological, and prognostic characteristics of Fabry-related stroke.
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- Ilaria Romani
- Department of Neurosciences, Psychology, Pharmacology, and Child Health (NEUROFARBA), University of Florence, Florence, Italy.
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- Department of Neurosciences, Psychology, Pharmacology, and Child Health (NEUROFARBA), University of Florence, Florence, Italy
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- Department of Neurosciences, Psychology, Pharmacology, and Child Health (NEUROFARBA), University of Florence, Florence, Italy
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- Neurovascular Treatment Unit, Spaziani Hospital, Frosinone, Italy
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- Neurology, Bianchi-Melacrino-Morelli Hospital, Reggio Calabria, Italy
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- Emergency Department Stroke Unit, Umberto I Polyclinic Hospital, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Stroke Unit, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, AOU Policlinico G. Martino, University of Messina, Messina, Italy
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- Neurology and Stroke Unit, Di Summa - Perrino Hospital, Brindisi, Italy
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- Neurology, Neurophysiopathology, and Stroke Unit, Santo Stefano Hospital, Prato, Italy
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- Acute Cerebrovascular Diseases Unit, Vittorio Emanuele University Hospital, Catania, Italy
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- Division of Neurology, C. e G. Mazzoni Hospital and Madonna del Soccorso Hospital, Ascoli Piceno, Italy
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- Neurology - Stroke Care Program, Parma University Hospital, Parma, Italy
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- Neurosonology and Stroke Unit, Siena University Hospital, Siena, Italy
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- Neurovascular Treatment Unit, Tor Vergata Polyclinic Hospital, Rome, Italy
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- Neurology, San Iacopo Hospital, Pistoia, Italy
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- Stroke Unit, Sant'Agostino Estense New Hospital, Modena, Italy
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- Neurology and Stroke Unit, SS Filippo e Nicola Hospital , Avezzano, Italy
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- Stroke Center - Neurology, Città Di Castello Hospital and Gubbio-Gualdo Tadino Hospital, Città di Castello, Italy
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- Stroke Unit, Verona University Hospital, Verona, Italy
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- Neurology, Monserrato University Hospital, Cagliari, Italy
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- Department of Neurosciences, Psychology, Pharmacology, and Child Health (NEUROFARBA), University of Florence, Florence, Italy
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- Department of Neurosciences, Psychology, Pharmacology, and Child Health (NEUROFARBA), University of Florence, Florence, Italy
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- Department of Neurosciences, Psychology, Pharmacology, and Child Health (NEUROFARBA), University of Florence, Florence, Italy
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Elsaid N, Bigliardi G, Luisa Dell'Acqua M, Vandelli L, Ciolli L, Picchetto L, Borzi G, Ricceri R, Pentore R, Vallone S, Meletti S, Saied A. Factors affecting the outcome of delayed intravenous thrombolysis (>4.5 hrs). J Neurol Sci 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jns.2021.119669] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Picchetto L, Borzi G, Giacobazzi L, Orlandi N, Rosafio F, Baroni S, Pavesi G, Bigliardi G, Meletti S. Early and late seizures in malignant middle cerebral artery stroke treated with decompressive craniectomy and: Preliminary results of a single center registry. J Neurol Sci 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jns.2021.119214] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Picchetto L, Giacobazzi L, Feletti A, Malagoli M, Vallone S, Vandelli L, Ciolli L, Zini A, Pavesi G, Bigliardi G, Meletti S. Decompressive hemicraniectomy (DH) in MCA malignant infarction: First findings in Modena registry about clinical and neuroradiological prognostic indicators. J Neurol Sci 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jns.2021.119726] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Ahmed N, Mazya M, Nunes AP, Moreira T, Ollikainen JP, Escudero-Martinez I, Bigliardi G, Dorado L, Dávalos A, Egido JA, Tassi R, Strbian D, Zini A, Nichelli P, Herzig R, Jurák L, Hurtikova E, Tsivgoulis G, Peeters A, Nevšímalová M, Brozman M, Cavallo R, Lees KR, Mikulik R, Toni D, Holmin S. Safety and outcomes of routine endovascular thrombectomy in large artery occlusion recorded in the SITS Register: An observational study. J Intern Med 2021; 290:646-654. [PMID: 33999451 DOI: 10.1111/joim.13302] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/21/2021] [Revised: 03/26/2021] [Accepted: 03/31/2021] [Indexed: 01/19/2023]
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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE We aimed to evaluate the safety and outcomes of thrombectomy in anterior circulation acute ischaemic stroke recorded in the SITS-International Stroke Thrombectomy Register (SITS-ISTR) and compare them with pooled randomized controlled trials (RCTs) and two national registry studies. METHODS We identified centres recording ≥10 consecutive patients in the SITS-ISTR with at least 70% of available modified Rankin Scale (mRS) at 3 months during 2014-2019. We defined large artery occlusion as intracranial internal carotid artery, first and second segment of middle cerebral artery and first segment of anterior cerebral artery. Outcome measures were functional independence (mRS score 0-2) and death at 3 months and symptomatic intracranial haemorrhage (SICH) per modified SITS-MOST. RESULTS Results are presented in the following order: SITS-ISTR, RCTs, MR CLEAN Registry and German Stroke Registry (GSR). Median age was 73, 68, 71 and 75 years; baseline NIHSS score was 16, 17, 16 and 15; prior intravenous thrombolysis was 62%, 83%, 78% and 56%; onset to reperfusion time was 289, 285, 267 and 249 min; successful recanalization (mTICI score 2b or 3) was 86%, 71%, 59% and 83%; functional independence at 3 months was 45.5% (95% CI: 44-47), 46.0% (42-50), 38% (35-41) and 37% (35-41), respectively; death was 19.2% (19-21), 15.3% (12.7-18.4), 29.2% (27-32) and 28.6% (27-31); and SICH was 3.6% (3-4), 4.4% (3.0-6.4), 5.8% (4.7-7.1) and not available. CONCLUSION Thrombectomy in routine clinical use registered in the SITS-ISTR showed safety and outcomes comparable to RCTs, and better functional outcomes and lower mortality than previous national registry studies.
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- N Ahmed
- From the, Department of Neurology, Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden.,Department of Clinical Neuroscience, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden
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- From the, Department of Neurology, Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden.,Department of Clinical Neuroscience, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Stroke Unit, Hospital de São José, Centro Hospitalar Universitário de Lisboa Central, Lisboa, Portugal
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- From the, Department of Neurology, Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden.,Department of Clinical Neuroscience, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Neurology, Tampere University Hospital, Tampere, Finland
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- Department of Neurology, University Hospital Virgen del Rocío, Sevilla and Biomedicine Institute of Sevilla, Sevilla, Spain
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- Department of Neurology, Ospedale Civile "S.Agostino-Estense" - Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria di Modena, Modena, Italy
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- Department of Neurology, Hospital Universitari Germans Trias i Pujol, Badalona, Spain
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- Department of Neurology, Hospital Universitari Germans Trias i Pujol, Badalona, Spain
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- Department of Neurology, Hospital Clínico San Carlos, Madrid, Spain
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- Stroke Unit Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Senese, Siena, Italy
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- Department of Neurology, Helsinki University Central Hospital, Helsinki, Finland
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- Department of Neurology and Stroke Center, Maggiore Hospital, IRCCS Istituto di Scienze Neurologiche di Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical, Metabolical and Neurosciences, Università degli studi di Modena e Reggio Emilia, Modena, Italy
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- Department of Neurology, Comprehensive Stroke Centre, Faculty of Medicine in Hradec Králové and University Hospital Hradec Králové, Charles University, Hradec Králové, Czech Republic
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- Neurocentre, Regional Hospital Liberec, Liberec, Czech Republic
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- Department of Neurology, University Hospital Ostrava, Ostrava, Czech Republic
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- Second Department of Neurology, National & Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, Greece
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- Department of Neurology, Cliniques Universitaires St-Luc, Brussels, Belgium
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- Department of Neurology, Nemocnice Ceske Budejovice, Ceske Budejovice, Czech Republic
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- Faculty of Social Sciences and Health, Constantine the Philosopher University Nitra, Nitra, Slovakia
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- Department of Neurology, Ospedale San Giovanni Bosco, Turin, Italy
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- School of Medicine, Nursing and Dentistry, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, UK
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- International Clinical Research Center and Department of Neurology, St. Anne's University Hospital and Masaryk University, Brno, Czech Republic
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- Department of Human Neurosciences, La Sapienza, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Clinical Neuroscience, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden.,Department of Neuroradiology, Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden
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Rosafio F, Bigliardi G, Lelli N, Vandelli L, Naldi F, Ciolli L, Meletti S, Zini A. Why Me? To Be an Ultra-Responder to Antiplatelet Therapy: A Case Report. Front Neurol 2021; 12:663308. [PMID: 34447344 PMCID: PMC8383200 DOI: 10.3389/fneur.2021.663308] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/02/2021] [Accepted: 06/28/2021] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
Abstract
Background: Platelet function testing is a valid tool to investigate the clinical response to antiplatelet therapy in different clinical settings; in particular, it might supply helpful information in patients with cerebrovascular disease. Oral antiplatelet treatment, such as Aspirin (ASA) and Clopidogrel, is the gold standard in secondary stroke prevention of non-cardiogenic ischemic stroke; conversely, its application as a primary prevention therapy is not routinely recommended in patients with vascular risk factors. Multiple electrode platelet aggregometry (MEA) impedance aggregometer is a validated device to test platelet inhibition induced by ASA or Clopidogrel. Case Report: We report the case of a 78-year-old patient without relevant clinical history, taking ASA as primary prevention strategy, who was admitted for sudden onset of dysarthria and left facial hyposthenia during physical effort. Brain CT revealed two small subcortical bilateral spontaneous intracranial hemorrhages. Platelet aggregometry with MEA performed upon admission revealed a very strong platelet inhibition induced by ASA (result of the ASPI Test was 5 U, consistent with an ultra-responsiveness to ASA, and the cutoff value of correct responsiveness is <40 U). MRI at longitudinal follow-up revealed the presence of two small cavernous angioma underlying hemorrhagic spots. Conclusion: The evaluation of platelet reactivity in stroke patients undergoing antiplatelet therapies, not commonly performed in clinical practice, could be useful to optimize prevention strategies; the verification of the biological effectiveness of ASA or Clopidogrel could be a valid tool in the definition of each patient's risk profile, particularly in patients with cerebrovascular disease known to be at increased risk for both hemorrhagic and thrombotic complications.
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- Francesca Rosafio
- Stroke Unit, Neurology Unit, Department of Neuroscience, Ospedale Civile Baggiovara, Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria di Modena, Modena, Italy
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- Stroke Unit, Neurology Unit, Department of Neuroscience, Ospedale Civile Baggiovara, Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria di Modena, Modena, Italy
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- Laboratory of Clinical Pathology and Toxicology, Department of Laboratory Medicine, Ospedale Civile Baggiovara, Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria di Modena, Modena, Italy
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- Stroke Unit, Neurology Unit, Department of Neuroscience, Ospedale Civile Baggiovara, Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria di Modena, Modena, Italy
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- Istituto di Ricovero e Cura a Carattere Scientifico (IRCCS) Istituto delle Scienze Neurologiche di Bologna, Department of Neurology and Stroke Center, Maggiore Hospital, Bologna, Italy
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- Stroke Unit, Neurology Unit, Department of Neuroscience, Ospedale Civile Baggiovara, Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria di Modena, Modena, Italy.,Department of Biomedical, Metabolic and Neural Sciences, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Modena, Italy
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- Stroke Unit, Neurology Unit, Department of Neuroscience, Ospedale Civile Baggiovara, Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria di Modena, Modena, Italy.,Department of Biomedical, Metabolic and Neural Sciences, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Modena, Italy
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- Istituto di Ricovero e Cura a Carattere Scientifico (IRCCS) Istituto delle Scienze Neurologiche di Bologna, Department of Neurology and Stroke Center, Maggiore Hospital, Bologna, Italy
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Elsaid N, Bigliardi G, Dell'Acqua ML, Vandelli L, Ciolli L, Picchetto L, Borzì G, Ricceri R, Pentore R, Vallone S, Meletti S, Saied A. Factors affecting the outcome of delayed intravenous thrombolysis (>4.5hours). Rev Neurol (Paris) 2021; 177:1266-1275. [PMID: 34384630 DOI: 10.1016/j.neurol.2021.04.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/29/2020] [Revised: 03/31/2021] [Accepted: 04/19/2021] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Evidence of the intravenous tissue plasminogen activator (tPA) efficacy beyond the 4.5hours window is emerging. We aim to study the factors affecting the outcome of delayed thrombolysis in patients of clear onset acute ischemic stroke (AIS). METHODS Data of patients with AIS who received intravenous thrombolytic after 4.5hours were reviewed including: demographics, risk factors, clinical, laboratory, investigational and radiological data, evidence of mismatch, treatment type and onset, National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) score at baseline, 24hours, 7days after thrombolysis and before discharge, and 3 months follow-up modified Rankin Scale (mRS). RESULTS We report 136 patients treated by intravenous tPA between 4.53 and 19.75hours with average duration of 5.7h. The ASPECT score of our patients was≥7. Sixty-four cases showed intracranial arterial occlusion. Perfusion mismatch was detected in 117 (84.6%) patients, while clinical imaging mismatch was detected in 19 (15.4%). Early neurological improvement after 24hours occurred in 114 (83.8%) patients. At 90days, 91 patients (67%) achieved good outcome (mRS 0-2), while 45 (33%) had bad outcome (mRS 3-6). Age, endovascular treatment, NIHSS, AF, and HT were significantly higher in the bad outcome group. Age (P=0.001, OR: 1.099, 95% CI: 1.042-1.160) and baseline NIHSS were predictive of the poor outcome (P=0.002, OR: 1.151, 95% CI: 1.055-1.256). The best cutoff value of age was 72.5 with AUC of 0.76, sensitivity 73.3% and specificity 60.4%. While for NIHSS at admission, the cutoff value of 7 showed the best results with AUC of 0.73, sensitivity 71.1% and specificity 63.7%. Combination of age and admission NIHSS raised the sensitivity and specificity to 84.4% and 63.7%, respectively. CONCLUSION Increased age and admission NIHSS may adversely affect the outcome of delayed thrombolysis and narrow the eligibility criteria. Age and baseline NIHSS based stratification of the patients may provide further evidence as regards the efficacy of the delayed thrombolysis.
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- N Elsaid
- Stroke Unit, Neurology Clinic, Department of Neuroscience, Ospedale Civile di Baggiovara, AOU di Modena, Modena, Italy; Department of Neurology, Mansoura University, Mansoura, Egypt.
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- Stroke Unit, Neurology Clinic, Department of Neuroscience, Ospedale Civile di Baggiovara, AOU di Modena, Modena, Italy
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- Stroke Unit, Neurology Clinic, Department of Neuroscience, Ospedale Civile di Baggiovara, AOU di Modena, Modena, Italy
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- Stroke Unit, Neurology Clinic, Department of Neuroscience, Ospedale Civile di Baggiovara, AOU di Modena, Modena, Italy
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- Stroke Unit, Neurology Clinic, Department of Neuroscience, Ospedale Civile di Baggiovara, AOU di Modena, Modena, Italy
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- Stroke Unit, Neurology Clinic, Department of Neuroscience, Ospedale Civile di Baggiovara, AOU di Modena, Modena, Italy
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- Stroke Unit, Neurology Clinic, Department of Neuroscience, Ospedale Civile di Baggiovara, AOU di Modena, Modena, Italy
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- Stroke Unit, Neurology Clinic, Department of Neuroscience, Ospedale Civile di Baggiovara, AOU di Modena, Modena, Italy
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- Stroke Unit, Neurology Clinic, Department of Neuroscience, Ospedale Civile di Baggiovara, AOU di Modena, Modena, Italy
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- Neuroradiology, Department of Neuroscience, Ospedale Civile di Baggiovara, AOU di Modena, Modena, Italy
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- Stroke Unit, Neurology Clinic, Department of Neuroscience, Ospedale Civile di Baggiovara, AOU di Modena, Modena, Italy
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- Stroke Unit, Neurology Clinic, Department of Neuroscience, Ospedale Civile di Baggiovara, AOU di Modena, Modena, Italy; Department of Neurology, Mansoura University, Mansoura, Egypt
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Ciolli L, Bigliardi G, Ferraro D, Maffei S, Vandelli L, Dell'Acqua ML, Rosafio F, Picchetto L, Laterza D, Vincenzi C, Meletti S, Vallone S, Zini A. Efficacy of mechanical thrombectomy in patients with ischemic stroke and cancer. J Clin Neurosci 2021; 91:20-22. [PMID: 34373027 DOI: 10.1016/j.jocn.2021.06.029] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/26/2020] [Revised: 02/11/2021] [Accepted: 06/15/2021] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
Abstract
Cancer-related coagulopathy is a known cause of stroke and can lead to formation of thrombi with a unique composition. The effectiveness of mechanical thrombectomy in cancer patients is still unknown. The aim of the study was to evaluate the rate of successful reperfusion and the clinical outcome in cancer patients with stroke treated with endovascular therapies, compared to patients without cancer. We performed a retrospective analysis of consecutive patients with ischemic stroke treated with endovascular therapies at our hospital between January 2008 and January 2016. A sub-group analysis was performed including only patients with cryptogenic stroke. We included in the final analysis 14 patients with active cancer and 267 patients without cancer. Successful reperfusion was achieved in 79% of patients without cancer, and 71% of patients with active cancer (P = 0.68). Patients with cryptogenic stroke and active cancer had a lower reperfusion rate compared to patients with cryptogenic stroke without active cancer, although not significantly so (2/4 cancer patients, 50% vs 37/50, 74%, p: 0.31). Mortality rate was higher among cancer patients. Hemorrhagic transformation occurred in similar proportions in the two groups. Endovascular treatment in cancer patients seems, thus, effective.
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- L Ciolli
- Stroke Unit, Neurology Unit, Department of Neuroscience, Ospedale Civile, Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria di Modena, Via Giardini 1355, 41126 Modena, Italy; Department of Biomedical, Metabolic and Neural Sciences, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Via Università 4, 41121 Modena, Italy
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- Stroke Unit, Neurology Unit, Department of Neuroscience, Ospedale Civile, Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria di Modena, Via Giardini 1355, 41126 Modena, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical, Metabolic and Neural Sciences, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Via Università 4, 41121 Modena, Italy
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- Stroke Unit, Neurology Unit, Department of Neuroscience, Ospedale Civile, Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria di Modena, Via Giardini 1355, 41126 Modena, Italy
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- Stroke Unit, Neurology Unit, Department of Neuroscience, Ospedale Civile, Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria di Modena, Via Giardini 1355, 41126 Modena, Italy
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- Stroke Unit, Neurology Unit, Department of Neuroscience, Ospedale Civile, Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria di Modena, Via Giardini 1355, 41126 Modena, Italy
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- Stroke Unit, Neurology Unit, Department of Neuroscience, Ospedale Civile, Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria di Modena, Via Giardini 1355, 41126 Modena, Italy
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- Stroke Unit, Neurology Unit, Department of Neuroscience, Ospedale Civile, Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria di Modena, Via Giardini 1355, 41126 Modena, Italy
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- SC Neurologia - Ospedale degli Infermi di Biella, Via dei Ponderanesi, 2, 13875 Ponderano (BI), Italy
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- Neurology Unit, Stroke Unit, Arcispedale Santa Maria Nuova, Azienda Unità Sanitaria Locale-IRCCS, Via Giovanni Amendola, 2, 42122 Reggio Emilia, Italy
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- Stroke Unit, Neurology Unit, Department of Neuroscience, Ospedale Civile, Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria di Modena, Via Giardini 1355, 41126 Modena, Italy; Department of Biomedical, Metabolic and Neural Sciences, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Via Università 4, 41121 Modena, Italy
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- Neuroradiology Unit, Department of Neuroscience, Ospedale Civile, Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria di Modena, Via Giardini 1355, 41126 Modena, Italy
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- IRCCS Istituto delle Scienze Neurologiche di Bologna, Department of Neurology and Stroke Center, Maggiore Hospital, Largo Nigrisoli, 2, 40133 Bologna, Italy.
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Ahmed N, Mazya M, Nunes AP, Moreira T, Ollikainen JP, Escudero-Martínez I, Bigliardi G, Dorado L, Dávalos A, Egido JA, Tassi R, Strbian D, Zini A, Nichelli P, Herzig R, Jurák L, Hurtikova E, Tsivgoulis G, Peeters A, Nevšímalová M, Brozman M, Cavallo R, Lees KR, Mikulík R, Toni D, Holmin S. Safety and Outcomes of Thrombectomy in Ischemic Stroke With vs Without IV Thrombolysis. Neurology 2021; 97:e765-e776. [PMID: 34088873 DOI: 10.1212/wnl.0000000000012327] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/01/2020] [Accepted: 05/20/2021] [Indexed: 01/19/2023] Open
Abstract
OBJECTIVE To test the hypothesis that IV thrombolysis (IVT) treatment before endovascular thrombectomy (EVT) is associated with better outcomes in patients with anterior circulation large artery occlusion (LAO) stroke, we examined a large real-world database, the Safe Implementation of Treatment in Stroke-International Stroke Thrombectomy Register (SITS-ISTR). METHODS We identified centers recording ≥10 consecutive patients in the SITS-ISTR, with at least 70% available modified Rankin Scale (mRS) scores at 3 months during 2014 to 2019. We defined LAO as intracranial internal carotid artery, first and second segment of middle cerebral artery, and first segment of anterior cerebral artery. Main outcomes were functional independence (mRS score 0-2) and death at 3 months and symptomatic intracranial hemorrhage (SICH) per modified SITS-Monitoring Study. We performed propensity score-matched (PSM) and multivariable logistic regression analyses. RESULTS Of 6,350 patients from 42 centers, 3,944 (62.1%) received IVT. IVT + EVT-treated patients had less frequent atrial fibrillation, ongoing anticoagulation, previous stroke, heart failure, and prestroke disability. PSM analysis showed that IVT + EVT-treated patients had a higher rate of functional independence than patients treated with EVT alone (46.4% vs 40.3%, p < 0.001) and a lower rate of death at 3 months (20.3% vs 23.3%, p = 0.035). SICH rates (3.5% vs 3.0%, p = 0.42) were similar in both groups. Multivariate adjustment yielded results consistent with PSM. CONCLUSION Pretreatment with IVT was associated with favorable outcomes in EVT-treated LAO stroke in the SITS-ISTR. These findings, while indicative of international routine clinical practice, are limited by observational design, unmeasured confounding, and possible residual confounding by indication. CLASSIFICATION OF EVIDENCE This study provides Class II evidence that IVT before EVT increases the probability of functional independence at 3 months compared to EVT alone.
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Affiliation(s)
- Niaz Ahmed
- From the Department of Neurology (N.A., M.M., T.M.), Karolinska University Hospital; Department of Clinical Neuroscience (N.A., M.M., T.M., S.H.), Karolinska Institutet, Solna, Sweden; Stroke Unit (A.P.N.), Hospital de São José, Centro Hospitalar Universitário de Lisboa Central, Lisboa, Portugal; Department of Neurology (J.P.O.), Tampere University Hospital, Tampere, Finland; Department of Neurology (I.E.-M.), University Hospital Virgen del Rocío, Sevilla and Biomedicine Institute of Sevilla, Spain; Department of Neurology (G.B.), Ospedale Civile "S.Agostino-Estense"-Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria di Modena, Italy; Department of Neurology (L.D., A.D.), Hospital Universitari Germans Trias i Pujol, Badalona; Department of Neurology (J.A.E.), Hospital Clínico San Carlos, Madrid, Spain; Stroke Unit Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Senese (R.T.), Siena, Italy; Department of Neurology (D.S.), Helsinki University Central Hospital, Finland; IRCCS Istituto delle Scienze Neurologiche di Bologna (A.Z.), Department of Neurology and Stroke Center, Maggiore Hospital; Department of Biomedical (P.N.), Metabolical and Neurosciences, Università degli studi di Modena e Reggio Emilia, Italy; Department of Neurology (R.H.), Comprehensive Stroke Centre, Charles University, Faculty of Medicine in Hradec Králové and University Hospital Hradec Králové, Czech Republic; Neurocentre (L.J.), Regional Hospital Liberec, Czech Republic; Department of Neurology University Hospital Ostrava (E.H.), Czech Republic; Second Department of Neurology (G.T., A.P.), National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Greece; Department of Neurology (G.T., A.P.), Cliniques Universitaires St-Luc, Brussels; Department of Neurology (M.N.), Nemocnice Ceske Budejovice, Czech Republic; Constantine the Philosopher University Nitra (M.B.), Faculty of Social Sciences and Health, Slovakia; Department of Neurology (R.C.), Ospedale San Giovanni Bosco, Turin, Italy; School of Medicine (K.R.L.), Dentistry and Nursing, University of Glasgow, UK; International Clinical Research Center and Department of Neurology (R.M.), St. Anne's University Hospital and Masaryk University, Brno, Czech Republic; Department of Human Neurosciences (D.T.), La Sapienza, Rome, Italy; and Department of Neuroradiology (S.H.), Karolinska University Hospital, Solna, Sweden.
| | - Michael Mazya
- From the Department of Neurology (N.A., M.M., T.M.), Karolinska University Hospital; Department of Clinical Neuroscience (N.A., M.M., T.M., S.H.), Karolinska Institutet, Solna, Sweden; Stroke Unit (A.P.N.), Hospital de São José, Centro Hospitalar Universitário de Lisboa Central, Lisboa, Portugal; Department of Neurology (J.P.O.), Tampere University Hospital, Tampere, Finland; Department of Neurology (I.E.-M.), University Hospital Virgen del Rocío, Sevilla and Biomedicine Institute of Sevilla, Spain; Department of Neurology (G.B.), Ospedale Civile "S.Agostino-Estense"-Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria di Modena, Italy; Department of Neurology (L.D., A.D.), Hospital Universitari Germans Trias i Pujol, Badalona; Department of Neurology (J.A.E.), Hospital Clínico San Carlos, Madrid, Spain; Stroke Unit Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Senese (R.T.), Siena, Italy; Department of Neurology (D.S.), Helsinki University Central Hospital, Finland; IRCCS Istituto delle Scienze Neurologiche di Bologna (A.Z.), Department of Neurology and Stroke Center, Maggiore Hospital; Department of Biomedical (P.N.), Metabolical and Neurosciences, Università degli studi di Modena e Reggio Emilia, Italy; Department of Neurology (R.H.), Comprehensive Stroke Centre, Charles University, Faculty of Medicine in Hradec Králové and University Hospital Hradec Králové, Czech Republic; Neurocentre (L.J.), Regional Hospital Liberec, Czech Republic; Department of Neurology University Hospital Ostrava (E.H.), Czech Republic; Second Department of Neurology (G.T., A.P.), National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Greece; Department of Neurology (G.T., A.P.), Cliniques Universitaires St-Luc, Brussels; Department of Neurology (M.N.), Nemocnice Ceske Budejovice, Czech Republic; Constantine the Philosopher University Nitra (M.B.), Faculty of Social Sciences and Health, Slovakia; Department of Neurology (R.C.), Ospedale San Giovanni Bosco, Turin, Italy; School of Medicine (K.R.L.), Dentistry and Nursing, University of Glasgow, UK; International Clinical Research Center and Department of Neurology (R.M.), St. Anne's University Hospital and Masaryk University, Brno, Czech Republic; Department of Human Neurosciences (D.T.), La Sapienza, Rome, Italy; and Department of Neuroradiology (S.H.), Karolinska University Hospital, Solna, Sweden
| | - Ana Paiva Nunes
- From the Department of Neurology (N.A., M.M., T.M.), Karolinska University Hospital; Department of Clinical Neuroscience (N.A., M.M., T.M., S.H.), Karolinska Institutet, Solna, Sweden; Stroke Unit (A.P.N.), Hospital de São José, Centro Hospitalar Universitário de Lisboa Central, Lisboa, Portugal; Department of Neurology (J.P.O.), Tampere University Hospital, Tampere, Finland; Department of Neurology (I.E.-M.), University Hospital Virgen del Rocío, Sevilla and Biomedicine Institute of Sevilla, Spain; Department of Neurology (G.B.), Ospedale Civile "S.Agostino-Estense"-Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria di Modena, Italy; Department of Neurology (L.D., A.D.), Hospital Universitari Germans Trias i Pujol, Badalona; Department of Neurology (J.A.E.), Hospital Clínico San Carlos, Madrid, Spain; Stroke Unit Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Senese (R.T.), Siena, Italy; Department of Neurology (D.S.), Helsinki University Central Hospital, Finland; IRCCS Istituto delle Scienze Neurologiche di Bologna (A.Z.), Department of Neurology and Stroke Center, Maggiore Hospital; Department of Biomedical (P.N.), Metabolical and Neurosciences, Università degli studi di Modena e Reggio Emilia, Italy; Department of Neurology (R.H.), Comprehensive Stroke Centre, Charles University, Faculty of Medicine in Hradec Králové and University Hospital Hradec Králové, Czech Republic; Neurocentre (L.J.), Regional Hospital Liberec, Czech Republic; Department of Neurology University Hospital Ostrava (E.H.), Czech Republic; Second Department of Neurology (G.T., A.P.), National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Greece; Department of Neurology (G.T., A.P.), Cliniques Universitaires St-Luc, Brussels; Department of Neurology (M.N.), Nemocnice Ceske Budejovice, Czech Republic; Constantine the Philosopher University Nitra (M.B.), Faculty of Social Sciences and Health, Slovakia; Department of Neurology (R.C.), Ospedale San Giovanni Bosco, Turin, Italy; School of Medicine (K.R.L.), Dentistry and Nursing, University of Glasgow, UK; International Clinical Research Center and Department of Neurology (R.M.), St. Anne's University Hospital and Masaryk University, Brno, Czech Republic; Department of Human Neurosciences (D.T.), La Sapienza, Rome, Italy; and Department of Neuroradiology (S.H.), Karolinska University Hospital, Solna, Sweden
| | - Tiago Moreira
- From the Department of Neurology (N.A., M.M., T.M.), Karolinska University Hospital; Department of Clinical Neuroscience (N.A., M.M., T.M., S.H.), Karolinska Institutet, Solna, Sweden; Stroke Unit (A.P.N.), Hospital de São José, Centro Hospitalar Universitário de Lisboa Central, Lisboa, Portugal; Department of Neurology (J.P.O.), Tampere University Hospital, Tampere, Finland; Department of Neurology (I.E.-M.), University Hospital Virgen del Rocío, Sevilla and Biomedicine Institute of Sevilla, Spain; Department of Neurology (G.B.), Ospedale Civile "S.Agostino-Estense"-Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria di Modena, Italy; Department of Neurology (L.D., A.D.), Hospital Universitari Germans Trias i Pujol, Badalona; Department of Neurology (J.A.E.), Hospital Clínico San Carlos, Madrid, Spain; Stroke Unit Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Senese (R.T.), Siena, Italy; Department of Neurology (D.S.), Helsinki University Central Hospital, Finland; IRCCS Istituto delle Scienze Neurologiche di Bologna (A.Z.), Department of Neurology and Stroke Center, Maggiore Hospital; Department of Biomedical (P.N.), Metabolical and Neurosciences, Università degli studi di Modena e Reggio Emilia, Italy; Department of Neurology (R.H.), Comprehensive Stroke Centre, Charles University, Faculty of Medicine in Hradec Králové and University Hospital Hradec Králové, Czech Republic; Neurocentre (L.J.), Regional Hospital Liberec, Czech Republic; Department of Neurology University Hospital Ostrava (E.H.), Czech Republic; Second Department of Neurology (G.T., A.P.), National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Greece; Department of Neurology (G.T., A.P.), Cliniques Universitaires St-Luc, Brussels; Department of Neurology (M.N.), Nemocnice Ceske Budejovice, Czech Republic; Constantine the Philosopher University Nitra (M.B.), Faculty of Social Sciences and Health, Slovakia; Department of Neurology (R.C.), Ospedale San Giovanni Bosco, Turin, Italy; School of Medicine (K.R.L.), Dentistry and Nursing, University of Glasgow, UK; International Clinical Research Center and Department of Neurology (R.M.), St. Anne's University Hospital and Masaryk University, Brno, Czech Republic; Department of Human Neurosciences (D.T.), La Sapienza, Rome, Italy; and Department of Neuroradiology (S.H.), Karolinska University Hospital, Solna, Sweden
| | - Jyrki P Ollikainen
- From the Department of Neurology (N.A., M.M., T.M.), Karolinska University Hospital; Department of Clinical Neuroscience (N.A., M.M., T.M., S.H.), Karolinska Institutet, Solna, Sweden; Stroke Unit (A.P.N.), Hospital de São José, Centro Hospitalar Universitário de Lisboa Central, Lisboa, Portugal; Department of Neurology (J.P.O.), Tampere University Hospital, Tampere, Finland; Department of Neurology (I.E.-M.), University Hospital Virgen del Rocío, Sevilla and Biomedicine Institute of Sevilla, Spain; Department of Neurology (G.B.), Ospedale Civile "S.Agostino-Estense"-Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria di Modena, Italy; Department of Neurology (L.D., A.D.), Hospital Universitari Germans Trias i Pujol, Badalona; Department of Neurology (J.A.E.), Hospital Clínico San Carlos, Madrid, Spain; Stroke Unit Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Senese (R.T.), Siena, Italy; Department of Neurology (D.S.), Helsinki University Central Hospital, Finland; IRCCS Istituto delle Scienze Neurologiche di Bologna (A.Z.), Department of Neurology and Stroke Center, Maggiore Hospital; Department of Biomedical (P.N.), Metabolical and Neurosciences, Università degli studi di Modena e Reggio Emilia, Italy; Department of Neurology (R.H.), Comprehensive Stroke Centre, Charles University, Faculty of Medicine in Hradec Králové and University Hospital Hradec Králové, Czech Republic; Neurocentre (L.J.), Regional Hospital Liberec, Czech Republic; Department of Neurology University Hospital Ostrava (E.H.), Czech Republic; Second Department of Neurology (G.T., A.P.), National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Greece; Department of Neurology (G.T., A.P.), Cliniques Universitaires St-Luc, Brussels; Department of Neurology (M.N.), Nemocnice Ceske Budejovice, Czech Republic; Constantine the Philosopher University Nitra (M.B.), Faculty of Social Sciences and Health, Slovakia; Department of Neurology (R.C.), Ospedale San Giovanni Bosco, Turin, Italy; School of Medicine (K.R.L.), Dentistry and Nursing, University of Glasgow, UK; International Clinical Research Center and Department of Neurology (R.M.), St. Anne's University Hospital and Masaryk University, Brno, Czech Republic; Department of Human Neurosciences (D.T.), La Sapienza, Rome, Italy; and Department of Neuroradiology (S.H.), Karolinska University Hospital, Solna, Sweden
| | - Irene Escudero-Martínez
- From the Department of Neurology (N.A., M.M., T.M.), Karolinska University Hospital; Department of Clinical Neuroscience (N.A., M.M., T.M., S.H.), Karolinska Institutet, Solna, Sweden; Stroke Unit (A.P.N.), Hospital de São José, Centro Hospitalar Universitário de Lisboa Central, Lisboa, Portugal; Department of Neurology (J.P.O.), Tampere University Hospital, Tampere, Finland; Department of Neurology (I.E.-M.), University Hospital Virgen del Rocío, Sevilla and Biomedicine Institute of Sevilla, Spain; Department of Neurology (G.B.), Ospedale Civile "S.Agostino-Estense"-Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria di Modena, Italy; Department of Neurology (L.D., A.D.), Hospital Universitari Germans Trias i Pujol, Badalona; Department of Neurology (J.A.E.), Hospital Clínico San Carlos, Madrid, Spain; Stroke Unit Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Senese (R.T.), Siena, Italy; Department of Neurology (D.S.), Helsinki University Central Hospital, Finland; IRCCS Istituto delle Scienze Neurologiche di Bologna (A.Z.), Department of Neurology and Stroke Center, Maggiore Hospital; Department of Biomedical (P.N.), Metabolical and Neurosciences, Università degli studi di Modena e Reggio Emilia, Italy; Department of Neurology (R.H.), Comprehensive Stroke Centre, Charles University, Faculty of Medicine in Hradec Králové and University Hospital Hradec Králové, Czech Republic; Neurocentre (L.J.), Regional Hospital Liberec, Czech Republic; Department of Neurology University Hospital Ostrava (E.H.), Czech Republic; Second Department of Neurology (G.T., A.P.), National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Greece; Department of Neurology (G.T., A.P.), Cliniques Universitaires St-Luc, Brussels; Department of Neurology (M.N.), Nemocnice Ceske Budejovice, Czech Republic; Constantine the Philosopher University Nitra (M.B.), Faculty of Social Sciences and Health, Slovakia; Department of Neurology (R.C.), Ospedale San Giovanni Bosco, Turin, Italy; School of Medicine (K.R.L.), Dentistry and Nursing, University of Glasgow, UK; International Clinical Research Center and Department of Neurology (R.M.), St. Anne's University Hospital and Masaryk University, Brno, Czech Republic; Department of Human Neurosciences (D.T.), La Sapienza, Rome, Italy; and Department of Neuroradiology (S.H.), Karolinska University Hospital, Solna, Sweden
| | - Guido Bigliardi
- From the Department of Neurology (N.A., M.M., T.M.), Karolinska University Hospital; Department of Clinical Neuroscience (N.A., M.M., T.M., S.H.), Karolinska Institutet, Solna, Sweden; Stroke Unit (A.P.N.), Hospital de São José, Centro Hospitalar Universitário de Lisboa Central, Lisboa, Portugal; Department of Neurology (J.P.O.), Tampere University Hospital, Tampere, Finland; Department of Neurology (I.E.-M.), University Hospital Virgen del Rocío, Sevilla and Biomedicine Institute of Sevilla, Spain; Department of Neurology (G.B.), Ospedale Civile "S.Agostino-Estense"-Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria di Modena, Italy; Department of Neurology (L.D., A.D.), Hospital Universitari Germans Trias i Pujol, Badalona; Department of Neurology (J.A.E.), Hospital Clínico San Carlos, Madrid, Spain; Stroke Unit Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Senese (R.T.), Siena, Italy; Department of Neurology (D.S.), Helsinki University Central Hospital, Finland; IRCCS Istituto delle Scienze Neurologiche di Bologna (A.Z.), Department of Neurology and Stroke Center, Maggiore Hospital; Department of Biomedical (P.N.), Metabolical and Neurosciences, Università degli studi di Modena e Reggio Emilia, Italy; Department of Neurology (R.H.), Comprehensive Stroke Centre, Charles University, Faculty of Medicine in Hradec Králové and University Hospital Hradec Králové, Czech Republic; Neurocentre (L.J.), Regional Hospital Liberec, Czech Republic; Department of Neurology University Hospital Ostrava (E.H.), Czech Republic; Second Department of Neurology (G.T., A.P.), National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Greece; Department of Neurology (G.T., A.P.), Cliniques Universitaires St-Luc, Brussels; Department of Neurology (M.N.), Nemocnice Ceske Budejovice, Czech Republic; Constantine the Philosopher University Nitra (M.B.), Faculty of Social Sciences and Health, Slovakia; Department of Neurology (R.C.), Ospedale San Giovanni Bosco, Turin, Italy; School of Medicine (K.R.L.), Dentistry and Nursing, University of Glasgow, UK; International Clinical Research Center and Department of Neurology (R.M.), St. Anne's University Hospital and Masaryk University, Brno, Czech Republic; Department of Human Neurosciences (D.T.), La Sapienza, Rome, Italy; and Department of Neuroradiology (S.H.), Karolinska University Hospital, Solna, Sweden
| | - Laura Dorado
- From the Department of Neurology (N.A., M.M., T.M.), Karolinska University Hospital; Department of Clinical Neuroscience (N.A., M.M., T.M., S.H.), Karolinska Institutet, Solna, Sweden; Stroke Unit (A.P.N.), Hospital de São José, Centro Hospitalar Universitário de Lisboa Central, Lisboa, Portugal; Department of Neurology (J.P.O.), Tampere University Hospital, Tampere, Finland; Department of Neurology (I.E.-M.), University Hospital Virgen del Rocío, Sevilla and Biomedicine Institute of Sevilla, Spain; Department of Neurology (G.B.), Ospedale Civile "S.Agostino-Estense"-Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria di Modena, Italy; Department of Neurology (L.D., A.D.), Hospital Universitari Germans Trias i Pujol, Badalona; Department of Neurology (J.A.E.), Hospital Clínico San Carlos, Madrid, Spain; Stroke Unit Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Senese (R.T.), Siena, Italy; Department of Neurology (D.S.), Helsinki University Central Hospital, Finland; IRCCS Istituto delle Scienze Neurologiche di Bologna (A.Z.), Department of Neurology and Stroke Center, Maggiore Hospital; Department of Biomedical (P.N.), Metabolical and Neurosciences, Università degli studi di Modena e Reggio Emilia, Italy; Department of Neurology (R.H.), Comprehensive Stroke Centre, Charles University, Faculty of Medicine in Hradec Králové and University Hospital Hradec Králové, Czech Republic; Neurocentre (L.J.), Regional Hospital Liberec, Czech Republic; Department of Neurology University Hospital Ostrava (E.H.), Czech Republic; Second Department of Neurology (G.T., A.P.), National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Greece; Department of Neurology (G.T., A.P.), Cliniques Universitaires St-Luc, Brussels; Department of Neurology (M.N.), Nemocnice Ceske Budejovice, Czech Republic; Constantine the Philosopher University Nitra (M.B.), Faculty of Social Sciences and Health, Slovakia; Department of Neurology (R.C.), Ospedale San Giovanni Bosco, Turin, Italy; School of Medicine (K.R.L.), Dentistry and Nursing, University of Glasgow, UK; International Clinical Research Center and Department of Neurology (R.M.), St. Anne's University Hospital and Masaryk University, Brno, Czech Republic; Department of Human Neurosciences (D.T.), La Sapienza, Rome, Italy; and Department of Neuroradiology (S.H.), Karolinska University Hospital, Solna, Sweden
| | - Antoni Dávalos
- From the Department of Neurology (N.A., M.M., T.M.), Karolinska University Hospital; Department of Clinical Neuroscience (N.A., M.M., T.M., S.H.), Karolinska Institutet, Solna, Sweden; Stroke Unit (A.P.N.), Hospital de São José, Centro Hospitalar Universitário de Lisboa Central, Lisboa, Portugal; Department of Neurology (J.P.O.), Tampere University Hospital, Tampere, Finland; Department of Neurology (I.E.-M.), University Hospital Virgen del Rocío, Sevilla and Biomedicine Institute of Sevilla, Spain; Department of Neurology (G.B.), Ospedale Civile "S.Agostino-Estense"-Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria di Modena, Italy; Department of Neurology (L.D., A.D.), Hospital Universitari Germans Trias i Pujol, Badalona; Department of Neurology (J.A.E.), Hospital Clínico San Carlos, Madrid, Spain; Stroke Unit Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Senese (R.T.), Siena, Italy; Department of Neurology (D.S.), Helsinki University Central Hospital, Finland; IRCCS Istituto delle Scienze Neurologiche di Bologna (A.Z.), Department of Neurology and Stroke Center, Maggiore Hospital; Department of Biomedical (P.N.), Metabolical and Neurosciences, Università degli studi di Modena e Reggio Emilia, Italy; Department of Neurology (R.H.), Comprehensive Stroke Centre, Charles University, Faculty of Medicine in Hradec Králové and University Hospital Hradec Králové, Czech Republic; Neurocentre (L.J.), Regional Hospital Liberec, Czech Republic; Department of Neurology University Hospital Ostrava (E.H.), Czech Republic; Second Department of Neurology (G.T., A.P.), National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Greece; Department of Neurology (G.T., A.P.), Cliniques Universitaires St-Luc, Brussels; Department of Neurology (M.N.), Nemocnice Ceske Budejovice, Czech Republic; Constantine the Philosopher University Nitra (M.B.), Faculty of Social Sciences and Health, Slovakia; Department of Neurology (R.C.), Ospedale San Giovanni Bosco, Turin, Italy; School of Medicine (K.R.L.), Dentistry and Nursing, University of Glasgow, UK; International Clinical Research Center and Department of Neurology (R.M.), St. Anne's University Hospital and Masaryk University, Brno, Czech Republic; Department of Human Neurosciences (D.T.), La Sapienza, Rome, Italy; and Department of Neuroradiology (S.H.), Karolinska University Hospital, Solna, Sweden
| | - Jose A Egido
- From the Department of Neurology (N.A., M.M., T.M.), Karolinska University Hospital; Department of Clinical Neuroscience (N.A., M.M., T.M., S.H.), Karolinska Institutet, Solna, Sweden; Stroke Unit (A.P.N.), Hospital de São José, Centro Hospitalar Universitário de Lisboa Central, Lisboa, Portugal; Department of Neurology (J.P.O.), Tampere University Hospital, Tampere, Finland; Department of Neurology (I.E.-M.), University Hospital Virgen del Rocío, Sevilla and Biomedicine Institute of Sevilla, Spain; Department of Neurology (G.B.), Ospedale Civile "S.Agostino-Estense"-Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria di Modena, Italy; Department of Neurology (L.D., A.D.), Hospital Universitari Germans Trias i Pujol, Badalona; Department of Neurology (J.A.E.), Hospital Clínico San Carlos, Madrid, Spain; Stroke Unit Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Senese (R.T.), Siena, Italy; Department of Neurology (D.S.), Helsinki University Central Hospital, Finland; IRCCS Istituto delle Scienze Neurologiche di Bologna (A.Z.), Department of Neurology and Stroke Center, Maggiore Hospital; Department of Biomedical (P.N.), Metabolical and Neurosciences, Università degli studi di Modena e Reggio Emilia, Italy; Department of Neurology (R.H.), Comprehensive Stroke Centre, Charles University, Faculty of Medicine in Hradec Králové and University Hospital Hradec Králové, Czech Republic; Neurocentre (L.J.), Regional Hospital Liberec, Czech Republic; Department of Neurology University Hospital Ostrava (E.H.), Czech Republic; Second Department of Neurology (G.T., A.P.), National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Greece; Department of Neurology (G.T., A.P.), Cliniques Universitaires St-Luc, Brussels; Department of Neurology (M.N.), Nemocnice Ceske Budejovice, Czech Republic; Constantine the Philosopher University Nitra (M.B.), Faculty of Social Sciences and Health, Slovakia; Department of Neurology (R.C.), Ospedale San Giovanni Bosco, Turin, Italy; School of Medicine (K.R.L.), Dentistry and Nursing, University of Glasgow, UK; International Clinical Research Center and Department of Neurology (R.M.), St. Anne's University Hospital and Masaryk University, Brno, Czech Republic; Department of Human Neurosciences (D.T.), La Sapienza, Rome, Italy; and Department of Neuroradiology (S.H.), Karolinska University Hospital, Solna, Sweden
| | - Rossana Tassi
- From the Department of Neurology (N.A., M.M., T.M.), Karolinska University Hospital; Department of Clinical Neuroscience (N.A., M.M., T.M., S.H.), Karolinska Institutet, Solna, Sweden; Stroke Unit (A.P.N.), Hospital de São José, Centro Hospitalar Universitário de Lisboa Central, Lisboa, Portugal; Department of Neurology (J.P.O.), Tampere University Hospital, Tampere, Finland; Department of Neurology (I.E.-M.), University Hospital Virgen del Rocío, Sevilla and Biomedicine Institute of Sevilla, Spain; Department of Neurology (G.B.), Ospedale Civile "S.Agostino-Estense"-Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria di Modena, Italy; Department of Neurology (L.D., A.D.), Hospital Universitari Germans Trias i Pujol, Badalona; Department of Neurology (J.A.E.), Hospital Clínico San Carlos, Madrid, Spain; Stroke Unit Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Senese (R.T.), Siena, Italy; Department of Neurology (D.S.), Helsinki University Central Hospital, Finland; IRCCS Istituto delle Scienze Neurologiche di Bologna (A.Z.), Department of Neurology and Stroke Center, Maggiore Hospital; Department of Biomedical (P.N.), Metabolical and Neurosciences, Università degli studi di Modena e Reggio Emilia, Italy; Department of Neurology (R.H.), Comprehensive Stroke Centre, Charles University, Faculty of Medicine in Hradec Králové and University Hospital Hradec Králové, Czech Republic; Neurocentre (L.J.), Regional Hospital Liberec, Czech Republic; Department of Neurology University Hospital Ostrava (E.H.), Czech Republic; Second Department of Neurology (G.T., A.P.), National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Greece; Department of Neurology (G.T., A.P.), Cliniques Universitaires St-Luc, Brussels; Department of Neurology (M.N.), Nemocnice Ceske Budejovice, Czech Republic; Constantine the Philosopher University Nitra (M.B.), Faculty of Social Sciences and Health, Slovakia; Department of Neurology (R.C.), Ospedale San Giovanni Bosco, Turin, Italy; School of Medicine (K.R.L.), Dentistry and Nursing, University of Glasgow, UK; International Clinical Research Center and Department of Neurology (R.M.), St. Anne's University Hospital and Masaryk University, Brno, Czech Republic; Department of Human Neurosciences (D.T.), La Sapienza, Rome, Italy; and Department of Neuroradiology (S.H.), Karolinska University Hospital, Solna, Sweden
| | - Daniel Strbian
- From the Department of Neurology (N.A., M.M., T.M.), Karolinska University Hospital; Department of Clinical Neuroscience (N.A., M.M., T.M., S.H.), Karolinska Institutet, Solna, Sweden; Stroke Unit (A.P.N.), Hospital de São José, Centro Hospitalar Universitário de Lisboa Central, Lisboa, Portugal; Department of Neurology (J.P.O.), Tampere University Hospital, Tampere, Finland; Department of Neurology (I.E.-M.), University Hospital Virgen del Rocío, Sevilla and Biomedicine Institute of Sevilla, Spain; Department of Neurology (G.B.), Ospedale Civile "S.Agostino-Estense"-Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria di Modena, Italy; Department of Neurology (L.D., A.D.), Hospital Universitari Germans Trias i Pujol, Badalona; Department of Neurology (J.A.E.), Hospital Clínico San Carlos, Madrid, Spain; Stroke Unit Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Senese (R.T.), Siena, Italy; Department of Neurology (D.S.), Helsinki University Central Hospital, Finland; IRCCS Istituto delle Scienze Neurologiche di Bologna (A.Z.), Department of Neurology and Stroke Center, Maggiore Hospital; Department of Biomedical (P.N.), Metabolical and Neurosciences, Università degli studi di Modena e Reggio Emilia, Italy; Department of Neurology (R.H.), Comprehensive Stroke Centre, Charles University, Faculty of Medicine in Hradec Králové and University Hospital Hradec Králové, Czech Republic; Neurocentre (L.J.), Regional Hospital Liberec, Czech Republic; Department of Neurology University Hospital Ostrava (E.H.), Czech Republic; Second Department of Neurology (G.T., A.P.), National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Greece; Department of Neurology (G.T., A.P.), Cliniques Universitaires St-Luc, Brussels; Department of Neurology (M.N.), Nemocnice Ceske Budejovice, Czech Republic; Constantine the Philosopher University Nitra (M.B.), Faculty of Social Sciences and Health, Slovakia; Department of Neurology (R.C.), Ospedale San Giovanni Bosco, Turin, Italy; School of Medicine (K.R.L.), Dentistry and Nursing, University of Glasgow, UK; International Clinical Research Center and Department of Neurology (R.M.), St. Anne's University Hospital and Masaryk University, Brno, Czech Republic; Department of Human Neurosciences (D.T.), La Sapienza, Rome, Italy; and Department of Neuroradiology (S.H.), Karolinska University Hospital, Solna, Sweden
| | - Andrea Zini
- From the Department of Neurology (N.A., M.M., T.M.), Karolinska University Hospital; Department of Clinical Neuroscience (N.A., M.M., T.M., S.H.), Karolinska Institutet, Solna, Sweden; Stroke Unit (A.P.N.), Hospital de São José, Centro Hospitalar Universitário de Lisboa Central, Lisboa, Portugal; Department of Neurology (J.P.O.), Tampere University Hospital, Tampere, Finland; Department of Neurology (I.E.-M.), University Hospital Virgen del Rocío, Sevilla and Biomedicine Institute of Sevilla, Spain; Department of Neurology (G.B.), Ospedale Civile "S.Agostino-Estense"-Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria di Modena, Italy; Department of Neurology (L.D., A.D.), Hospital Universitari Germans Trias i Pujol, Badalona; Department of Neurology (J.A.E.), Hospital Clínico San Carlos, Madrid, Spain; Stroke Unit Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Senese (R.T.), Siena, Italy; Department of Neurology (D.S.), Helsinki University Central Hospital, Finland; IRCCS Istituto delle Scienze Neurologiche di Bologna (A.Z.), Department of Neurology and Stroke Center, Maggiore Hospital; Department of Biomedical (P.N.), Metabolical and Neurosciences, Università degli studi di Modena e Reggio Emilia, Italy; Department of Neurology (R.H.), Comprehensive Stroke Centre, Charles University, Faculty of Medicine in Hradec Králové and University Hospital Hradec Králové, Czech Republic; Neurocentre (L.J.), Regional Hospital Liberec, Czech Republic; Department of Neurology University Hospital Ostrava (E.H.), Czech Republic; Second Department of Neurology (G.T., A.P.), National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Greece; Department of Neurology (G.T., A.P.), Cliniques Universitaires St-Luc, Brussels; Department of Neurology (M.N.), Nemocnice Ceske Budejovice, Czech Republic; Constantine the Philosopher University Nitra (M.B.), Faculty of Social Sciences and Health, Slovakia; Department of Neurology (R.C.), Ospedale San Giovanni Bosco, Turin, Italy; School of Medicine (K.R.L.), Dentistry and Nursing, University of Glasgow, UK; International Clinical Research Center and Department of Neurology (R.M.), St. Anne's University Hospital and Masaryk University, Brno, Czech Republic; Department of Human Neurosciences (D.T.), La Sapienza, Rome, Italy; and Department of Neuroradiology (S.H.), Karolinska University Hospital, Solna, Sweden
| | - Paolo Nichelli
- From the Department of Neurology (N.A., M.M., T.M.), Karolinska University Hospital; Department of Clinical Neuroscience (N.A., M.M., T.M., S.H.), Karolinska Institutet, Solna, Sweden; Stroke Unit (A.P.N.), Hospital de São José, Centro Hospitalar Universitário de Lisboa Central, Lisboa, Portugal; Department of Neurology (J.P.O.), Tampere University Hospital, Tampere, Finland; Department of Neurology (I.E.-M.), University Hospital Virgen del Rocío, Sevilla and Biomedicine Institute of Sevilla, Spain; Department of Neurology (G.B.), Ospedale Civile "S.Agostino-Estense"-Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria di Modena, Italy; Department of Neurology (L.D., A.D.), Hospital Universitari Germans Trias i Pujol, Badalona; Department of Neurology (J.A.E.), Hospital Clínico San Carlos, Madrid, Spain; Stroke Unit Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Senese (R.T.), Siena, Italy; Department of Neurology (D.S.), Helsinki University Central Hospital, Finland; IRCCS Istituto delle Scienze Neurologiche di Bologna (A.Z.), Department of Neurology and Stroke Center, Maggiore Hospital; Department of Biomedical (P.N.), Metabolical and Neurosciences, Università degli studi di Modena e Reggio Emilia, Italy; Department of Neurology (R.H.), Comprehensive Stroke Centre, Charles University, Faculty of Medicine in Hradec Králové and University Hospital Hradec Králové, Czech Republic; Neurocentre (L.J.), Regional Hospital Liberec, Czech Republic; Department of Neurology University Hospital Ostrava (E.H.), Czech Republic; Second Department of Neurology (G.T., A.P.), National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Greece; Department of Neurology (G.T., A.P.), Cliniques Universitaires St-Luc, Brussels; Department of Neurology (M.N.), Nemocnice Ceske Budejovice, Czech Republic; Constantine the Philosopher University Nitra (M.B.), Faculty of Social Sciences and Health, Slovakia; Department of Neurology (R.C.), Ospedale San Giovanni Bosco, Turin, Italy; School of Medicine (K.R.L.), Dentistry and Nursing, University of Glasgow, UK; International Clinical Research Center and Department of Neurology (R.M.), St. Anne's University Hospital and Masaryk University, Brno, Czech Republic; Department of Human Neurosciences (D.T.), La Sapienza, Rome, Italy; and Department of Neuroradiology (S.H.), Karolinska University Hospital, Solna, Sweden
| | - Roman Herzig
- From the Department of Neurology (N.A., M.M., T.M.), Karolinska University Hospital; Department of Clinical Neuroscience (N.A., M.M., T.M., S.H.), Karolinska Institutet, Solna, Sweden; Stroke Unit (A.P.N.), Hospital de São José, Centro Hospitalar Universitário de Lisboa Central, Lisboa, Portugal; Department of Neurology (J.P.O.), Tampere University Hospital, Tampere, Finland; Department of Neurology (I.E.-M.), University Hospital Virgen del Rocío, Sevilla and Biomedicine Institute of Sevilla, Spain; Department of Neurology (G.B.), Ospedale Civile "S.Agostino-Estense"-Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria di Modena, Italy; Department of Neurology (L.D., A.D.), Hospital Universitari Germans Trias i Pujol, Badalona; Department of Neurology (J.A.E.), Hospital Clínico San Carlos, Madrid, Spain; Stroke Unit Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Senese (R.T.), Siena, Italy; Department of Neurology (D.S.), Helsinki University Central Hospital, Finland; IRCCS Istituto delle Scienze Neurologiche di Bologna (A.Z.), Department of Neurology and Stroke Center, Maggiore Hospital; Department of Biomedical (P.N.), Metabolical and Neurosciences, Università degli studi di Modena e Reggio Emilia, Italy; Department of Neurology (R.H.), Comprehensive Stroke Centre, Charles University, Faculty of Medicine in Hradec Králové and University Hospital Hradec Králové, Czech Republic; Neurocentre (L.J.), Regional Hospital Liberec, Czech Republic; Department of Neurology University Hospital Ostrava (E.H.), Czech Republic; Second Department of Neurology (G.T., A.P.), National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Greece; Department of Neurology (G.T., A.P.), Cliniques Universitaires St-Luc, Brussels; Department of Neurology (M.N.), Nemocnice Ceske Budejovice, Czech Republic; Constantine the Philosopher University Nitra (M.B.), Faculty of Social Sciences and Health, Slovakia; Department of Neurology (R.C.), Ospedale San Giovanni Bosco, Turin, Italy; School of Medicine (K.R.L.), Dentistry and Nursing, University of Glasgow, UK; International Clinical Research Center and Department of Neurology (R.M.), St. Anne's University Hospital and Masaryk University, Brno, Czech Republic; Department of Human Neurosciences (D.T.), La Sapienza, Rome, Italy; and Department of Neuroradiology (S.H.), Karolinska University Hospital, Solna, Sweden
| | - Lubomír Jurák
- From the Department of Neurology (N.A., M.M., T.M.), Karolinska University Hospital; Department of Clinical Neuroscience (N.A., M.M., T.M., S.H.), Karolinska Institutet, Solna, Sweden; Stroke Unit (A.P.N.), Hospital de São José, Centro Hospitalar Universitário de Lisboa Central, Lisboa, Portugal; Department of Neurology (J.P.O.), Tampere University Hospital, Tampere, Finland; Department of Neurology (I.E.-M.), University Hospital Virgen del Rocío, Sevilla and Biomedicine Institute of Sevilla, Spain; Department of Neurology (G.B.), Ospedale Civile "S.Agostino-Estense"-Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria di Modena, Italy; Department of Neurology (L.D., A.D.), Hospital Universitari Germans Trias i Pujol, Badalona; Department of Neurology (J.A.E.), Hospital Clínico San Carlos, Madrid, Spain; Stroke Unit Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Senese (R.T.), Siena, Italy; Department of Neurology (D.S.), Helsinki University Central Hospital, Finland; IRCCS Istituto delle Scienze Neurologiche di Bologna (A.Z.), Department of Neurology and Stroke Center, Maggiore Hospital; Department of Biomedical (P.N.), Metabolical and Neurosciences, Università degli studi di Modena e Reggio Emilia, Italy; Department of Neurology (R.H.), Comprehensive Stroke Centre, Charles University, Faculty of Medicine in Hradec Králové and University Hospital Hradec Králové, Czech Republic; Neurocentre (L.J.), Regional Hospital Liberec, Czech Republic; Department of Neurology University Hospital Ostrava (E.H.), Czech Republic; Second Department of Neurology (G.T., A.P.), National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Greece; Department of Neurology (G.T., A.P.), Cliniques Universitaires St-Luc, Brussels; Department of Neurology (M.N.), Nemocnice Ceske Budejovice, Czech Republic; Constantine the Philosopher University Nitra (M.B.), Faculty of Social Sciences and Health, Slovakia; Department of Neurology (R.C.), Ospedale San Giovanni Bosco, Turin, Italy; School of Medicine (K.R.L.), Dentistry and Nursing, University of Glasgow, UK; International Clinical Research Center and Department of Neurology (R.M.), St. Anne's University Hospital and Masaryk University, Brno, Czech Republic; Department of Human Neurosciences (D.T.), La Sapienza, Rome, Italy; and Department of Neuroradiology (S.H.), Karolinska University Hospital, Solna, Sweden
| | - Eva Hurtikova
- From the Department of Neurology (N.A., M.M., T.M.), Karolinska University Hospital; Department of Clinical Neuroscience (N.A., M.M., T.M., S.H.), Karolinska Institutet, Solna, Sweden; Stroke Unit (A.P.N.), Hospital de São José, Centro Hospitalar Universitário de Lisboa Central, Lisboa, Portugal; Department of Neurology (J.P.O.), Tampere University Hospital, Tampere, Finland; Department of Neurology (I.E.-M.), University Hospital Virgen del Rocío, Sevilla and Biomedicine Institute of Sevilla, Spain; Department of Neurology (G.B.), Ospedale Civile "S.Agostino-Estense"-Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria di Modena, Italy; Department of Neurology (L.D., A.D.), Hospital Universitari Germans Trias i Pujol, Badalona; Department of Neurology (J.A.E.), Hospital Clínico San Carlos, Madrid, Spain; Stroke Unit Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Senese (R.T.), Siena, Italy; Department of Neurology (D.S.), Helsinki University Central Hospital, Finland; IRCCS Istituto delle Scienze Neurologiche di Bologna (A.Z.), Department of Neurology and Stroke Center, Maggiore Hospital; Department of Biomedical (P.N.), Metabolical and Neurosciences, Università degli studi di Modena e Reggio Emilia, Italy; Department of Neurology (R.H.), Comprehensive Stroke Centre, Charles University, Faculty of Medicine in Hradec Králové and University Hospital Hradec Králové, Czech Republic; Neurocentre (L.J.), Regional Hospital Liberec, Czech Republic; Department of Neurology University Hospital Ostrava (E.H.), Czech Republic; Second Department of Neurology (G.T., A.P.), National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Greece; Department of Neurology (G.T., A.P.), Cliniques Universitaires St-Luc, Brussels; Department of Neurology (M.N.), Nemocnice Ceske Budejovice, Czech Republic; Constantine the Philosopher University Nitra (M.B.), Faculty of Social Sciences and Health, Slovakia; Department of Neurology (R.C.), Ospedale San Giovanni Bosco, Turin, Italy; School of Medicine (K.R.L.), Dentistry and Nursing, University of Glasgow, UK; International Clinical Research Center and Department of Neurology (R.M.), St. Anne's University Hospital and Masaryk University, Brno, Czech Republic; Department of Human Neurosciences (D.T.), La Sapienza, Rome, Italy; and Department of Neuroradiology (S.H.), Karolinska University Hospital, Solna, Sweden
| | - Georgios Tsivgoulis
- From the Department of Neurology (N.A., M.M., T.M.), Karolinska University Hospital; Department of Clinical Neuroscience (N.A., M.M., T.M., S.H.), Karolinska Institutet, Solna, Sweden; Stroke Unit (A.P.N.), Hospital de São José, Centro Hospitalar Universitário de Lisboa Central, Lisboa, Portugal; Department of Neurology (J.P.O.), Tampere University Hospital, Tampere, Finland; Department of Neurology (I.E.-M.), University Hospital Virgen del Rocío, Sevilla and Biomedicine Institute of Sevilla, Spain; Department of Neurology (G.B.), Ospedale Civile "S.Agostino-Estense"-Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria di Modena, Italy; Department of Neurology (L.D., A.D.), Hospital Universitari Germans Trias i Pujol, Badalona; Department of Neurology (J.A.E.), Hospital Clínico San Carlos, Madrid, Spain; Stroke Unit Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Senese (R.T.), Siena, Italy; Department of Neurology (D.S.), Helsinki University Central Hospital, Finland; IRCCS Istituto delle Scienze Neurologiche di Bologna (A.Z.), Department of Neurology and Stroke Center, Maggiore Hospital; Department of Biomedical (P.N.), Metabolical and Neurosciences, Università degli studi di Modena e Reggio Emilia, Italy; Department of Neurology (R.H.), Comprehensive Stroke Centre, Charles University, Faculty of Medicine in Hradec Králové and University Hospital Hradec Králové, Czech Republic; Neurocentre (L.J.), Regional Hospital Liberec, Czech Republic; Department of Neurology University Hospital Ostrava (E.H.), Czech Republic; Second Department of Neurology (G.T., A.P.), National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Greece; Department of Neurology (G.T., A.P.), Cliniques Universitaires St-Luc, Brussels; Department of Neurology (M.N.), Nemocnice Ceske Budejovice, Czech Republic; Constantine the Philosopher University Nitra (M.B.), Faculty of Social Sciences and Health, Slovakia; Department of Neurology (R.C.), Ospedale San Giovanni Bosco, Turin, Italy; School of Medicine (K.R.L.), Dentistry and Nursing, University of Glasgow, UK; International Clinical Research Center and Department of Neurology (R.M.), St. Anne's University Hospital and Masaryk University, Brno, Czech Republic; Department of Human Neurosciences (D.T.), La Sapienza, Rome, Italy; and Department of Neuroradiology (S.H.), Karolinska University Hospital, Solna, Sweden
| | - Andre Peeters
- From the Department of Neurology (N.A., M.M., T.M.), Karolinska University Hospital; Department of Clinical Neuroscience (N.A., M.M., T.M., S.H.), Karolinska Institutet, Solna, Sweden; Stroke Unit (A.P.N.), Hospital de São José, Centro Hospitalar Universitário de Lisboa Central, Lisboa, Portugal; Department of Neurology (J.P.O.), Tampere University Hospital, Tampere, Finland; Department of Neurology (I.E.-M.), University Hospital Virgen del Rocío, Sevilla and Biomedicine Institute of Sevilla, Spain; Department of Neurology (G.B.), Ospedale Civile "S.Agostino-Estense"-Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria di Modena, Italy; Department of Neurology (L.D., A.D.), Hospital Universitari Germans Trias i Pujol, Badalona; Department of Neurology (J.A.E.), Hospital Clínico San Carlos, Madrid, Spain; Stroke Unit Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Senese (R.T.), Siena, Italy; Department of Neurology (D.S.), Helsinki University Central Hospital, Finland; IRCCS Istituto delle Scienze Neurologiche di Bologna (A.Z.), Department of Neurology and Stroke Center, Maggiore Hospital; Department of Biomedical (P.N.), Metabolical and Neurosciences, Università degli studi di Modena e Reggio Emilia, Italy; Department of Neurology (R.H.), Comprehensive Stroke Centre, Charles University, Faculty of Medicine in Hradec Králové and University Hospital Hradec Králové, Czech Republic; Neurocentre (L.J.), Regional Hospital Liberec, Czech Republic; Department of Neurology University Hospital Ostrava (E.H.), Czech Republic; Second Department of Neurology (G.T., A.P.), National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Greece; Department of Neurology (G.T., A.P.), Cliniques Universitaires St-Luc, Brussels; Department of Neurology (M.N.), Nemocnice Ceske Budejovice, Czech Republic; Constantine the Philosopher University Nitra (M.B.), Faculty of Social Sciences and Health, Slovakia; Department of Neurology (R.C.), Ospedale San Giovanni Bosco, Turin, Italy; School of Medicine (K.R.L.), Dentistry and Nursing, University of Glasgow, UK; International Clinical Research Center and Department of Neurology (R.M.), St. Anne's University Hospital and Masaryk University, Brno, Czech Republic; Department of Human Neurosciences (D.T.), La Sapienza, Rome, Italy; and Department of Neuroradiology (S.H.), Karolinska University Hospital, Solna, Sweden
| | - Miroslava Nevšímalová
- From the Department of Neurology (N.A., M.M., T.M.), Karolinska University Hospital; Department of Clinical Neuroscience (N.A., M.M., T.M., S.H.), Karolinska Institutet, Solna, Sweden; Stroke Unit (A.P.N.), Hospital de São José, Centro Hospitalar Universitário de Lisboa Central, Lisboa, Portugal; Department of Neurology (J.P.O.), Tampere University Hospital, Tampere, Finland; Department of Neurology (I.E.-M.), University Hospital Virgen del Rocío, Sevilla and Biomedicine Institute of Sevilla, Spain; Department of Neurology (G.B.), Ospedale Civile "S.Agostino-Estense"-Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria di Modena, Italy; Department of Neurology (L.D., A.D.), Hospital Universitari Germans Trias i Pujol, Badalona; Department of Neurology (J.A.E.), Hospital Clínico San Carlos, Madrid, Spain; Stroke Unit Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Senese (R.T.), Siena, Italy; Department of Neurology (D.S.), Helsinki University Central Hospital, Finland; IRCCS Istituto delle Scienze Neurologiche di Bologna (A.Z.), Department of Neurology and Stroke Center, Maggiore Hospital; Department of Biomedical (P.N.), Metabolical and Neurosciences, Università degli studi di Modena e Reggio Emilia, Italy; Department of Neurology (R.H.), Comprehensive Stroke Centre, Charles University, Faculty of Medicine in Hradec Králové and University Hospital Hradec Králové, Czech Republic; Neurocentre (L.J.), Regional Hospital Liberec, Czech Republic; Department of Neurology University Hospital Ostrava (E.H.), Czech Republic; Second Department of Neurology (G.T., A.P.), National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Greece; Department of Neurology (G.T., A.P.), Cliniques Universitaires St-Luc, Brussels; Department of Neurology (M.N.), Nemocnice Ceske Budejovice, Czech Republic; Constantine the Philosopher University Nitra (M.B.), Faculty of Social Sciences and Health, Slovakia; Department of Neurology (R.C.), Ospedale San Giovanni Bosco, Turin, Italy; School of Medicine (K.R.L.), Dentistry and Nursing, University of Glasgow, UK; International Clinical Research Center and Department of Neurology (R.M.), St. Anne's University Hospital and Masaryk University, Brno, Czech Republic; Department of Human Neurosciences (D.T.), La Sapienza, Rome, Italy; and Department of Neuroradiology (S.H.), Karolinska University Hospital, Solna, Sweden
| | - Miroslav Brozman
- From the Department of Neurology (N.A., M.M., T.M.), Karolinska University Hospital; Department of Clinical Neuroscience (N.A., M.M., T.M., S.H.), Karolinska Institutet, Solna, Sweden; Stroke Unit (A.P.N.), Hospital de São José, Centro Hospitalar Universitário de Lisboa Central, Lisboa, Portugal; Department of Neurology (J.P.O.), Tampere University Hospital, Tampere, Finland; Department of Neurology (I.E.-M.), University Hospital Virgen del Rocío, Sevilla and Biomedicine Institute of Sevilla, Spain; Department of Neurology (G.B.), Ospedale Civile "S.Agostino-Estense"-Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria di Modena, Italy; Department of Neurology (L.D., A.D.), Hospital Universitari Germans Trias i Pujol, Badalona; Department of Neurology (J.A.E.), Hospital Clínico San Carlos, Madrid, Spain; Stroke Unit Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Senese (R.T.), Siena, Italy; Department of Neurology (D.S.), Helsinki University Central Hospital, Finland; IRCCS Istituto delle Scienze Neurologiche di Bologna (A.Z.), Department of Neurology and Stroke Center, Maggiore Hospital; Department of Biomedical (P.N.), Metabolical and Neurosciences, Università degli studi di Modena e Reggio Emilia, Italy; Department of Neurology (R.H.), Comprehensive Stroke Centre, Charles University, Faculty of Medicine in Hradec Králové and University Hospital Hradec Králové, Czech Republic; Neurocentre (L.J.), Regional Hospital Liberec, Czech Republic; Department of Neurology University Hospital Ostrava (E.H.), Czech Republic; Second Department of Neurology (G.T., A.P.), National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Greece; Department of Neurology (G.T., A.P.), Cliniques Universitaires St-Luc, Brussels; Department of Neurology (M.N.), Nemocnice Ceske Budejovice, Czech Republic; Constantine the Philosopher University Nitra (M.B.), Faculty of Social Sciences and Health, Slovakia; Department of Neurology (R.C.), Ospedale San Giovanni Bosco, Turin, Italy; School of Medicine (K.R.L.), Dentistry and Nursing, University of Glasgow, UK; International Clinical Research Center and Department of Neurology (R.M.), St. Anne's University Hospital and Masaryk University, Brno, Czech Republic; Department of Human Neurosciences (D.T.), La Sapienza, Rome, Italy; and Department of Neuroradiology (S.H.), Karolinska University Hospital, Solna, Sweden
| | - Roberto Cavallo
- From the Department of Neurology (N.A., M.M., T.M.), Karolinska University Hospital; Department of Clinical Neuroscience (N.A., M.M., T.M., S.H.), Karolinska Institutet, Solna, Sweden; Stroke Unit (A.P.N.), Hospital de São José, Centro Hospitalar Universitário de Lisboa Central, Lisboa, Portugal; Department of Neurology (J.P.O.), Tampere University Hospital, Tampere, Finland; Department of Neurology (I.E.-M.), University Hospital Virgen del Rocío, Sevilla and Biomedicine Institute of Sevilla, Spain; Department of Neurology (G.B.), Ospedale Civile "S.Agostino-Estense"-Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria di Modena, Italy; Department of Neurology (L.D., A.D.), Hospital Universitari Germans Trias i Pujol, Badalona; Department of Neurology (J.A.E.), Hospital Clínico San Carlos, Madrid, Spain; Stroke Unit Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Senese (R.T.), Siena, Italy; Department of Neurology (D.S.), Helsinki University Central Hospital, Finland; IRCCS Istituto delle Scienze Neurologiche di Bologna (A.Z.), Department of Neurology and Stroke Center, Maggiore Hospital; Department of Biomedical (P.N.), Metabolical and Neurosciences, Università degli studi di Modena e Reggio Emilia, Italy; Department of Neurology (R.H.), Comprehensive Stroke Centre, Charles University, Faculty of Medicine in Hradec Králové and University Hospital Hradec Králové, Czech Republic; Neurocentre (L.J.), Regional Hospital Liberec, Czech Republic; Department of Neurology University Hospital Ostrava (E.H.), Czech Republic; Second Department of Neurology (G.T., A.P.), National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Greece; Department of Neurology (G.T., A.P.), Cliniques Universitaires St-Luc, Brussels; Department of Neurology (M.N.), Nemocnice Ceske Budejovice, Czech Republic; Constantine the Philosopher University Nitra (M.B.), Faculty of Social Sciences and Health, Slovakia; Department of Neurology (R.C.), Ospedale San Giovanni Bosco, Turin, Italy; School of Medicine (K.R.L.), Dentistry and Nursing, University of Glasgow, UK; International Clinical Research Center and Department of Neurology (R.M.), St. Anne's University Hospital and Masaryk University, Brno, Czech Republic; Department of Human Neurosciences (D.T.), La Sapienza, Rome, Italy; and Department of Neuroradiology (S.H.), Karolinska University Hospital, Solna, Sweden
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- From the Department of Neurology (N.A., M.M., T.M.), Karolinska University Hospital; Department of Clinical Neuroscience (N.A., M.M., T.M., S.H.), Karolinska Institutet, Solna, Sweden; Stroke Unit (A.P.N.), Hospital de São José, Centro Hospitalar Universitário de Lisboa Central, Lisboa, Portugal; Department of Neurology (J.P.O.), Tampere University Hospital, Tampere, Finland; Department of Neurology (I.E.-M.), University Hospital Virgen del Rocío, Sevilla and Biomedicine Institute of Sevilla, Spain; Department of Neurology (G.B.), Ospedale Civile "S.Agostino-Estense"-Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria di Modena, Italy; Department of Neurology (L.D., A.D.), Hospital Universitari Germans Trias i Pujol, Badalona; Department of Neurology (J.A.E.), Hospital Clínico San Carlos, Madrid, Spain; Stroke Unit Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Senese (R.T.), Siena, Italy; Department of Neurology (D.S.), Helsinki University Central Hospital, Finland; IRCCS Istituto delle Scienze Neurologiche di Bologna (A.Z.), Department of Neurology and Stroke Center, Maggiore Hospital; Department of Biomedical (P.N.), Metabolical and Neurosciences, Università degli studi di Modena e Reggio Emilia, Italy; Department of Neurology (R.H.), Comprehensive Stroke Centre, Charles University, Faculty of Medicine in Hradec Králové and University Hospital Hradec Králové, Czech Republic; Neurocentre (L.J.), Regional Hospital Liberec, Czech Republic; Department of Neurology University Hospital Ostrava (E.H.), Czech Republic; Second Department of Neurology (G.T., A.P.), National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Greece; Department of Neurology (G.T., A.P.), Cliniques Universitaires St-Luc, Brussels; Department of Neurology (M.N.), Nemocnice Ceske Budejovice, Czech Republic; Constantine the Philosopher University Nitra (M.B.), Faculty of Social Sciences and Health, Slovakia; Department of Neurology (R.C.), Ospedale San Giovanni Bosco, Turin, Italy; School of Medicine (K.R.L.), Dentistry and Nursing, University of Glasgow, UK; International Clinical Research Center and Department of Neurology (R.M.), St. Anne's University Hospital and Masaryk University, Brno, Czech Republic; Department of Human Neurosciences (D.T.), La Sapienza, Rome, Italy; and Department of Neuroradiology (S.H.), Karolinska University Hospital, Solna, Sweden
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- From the Department of Neurology (N.A., M.M., T.M.), Karolinska University Hospital; Department of Clinical Neuroscience (N.A., M.M., T.M., S.H.), Karolinska Institutet, Solna, Sweden; Stroke Unit (A.P.N.), Hospital de São José, Centro Hospitalar Universitário de Lisboa Central, Lisboa, Portugal; Department of Neurology (J.P.O.), Tampere University Hospital, Tampere, Finland; Department of Neurology (I.E.-M.), University Hospital Virgen del Rocío, Sevilla and Biomedicine Institute of Sevilla, Spain; Department of Neurology (G.B.), Ospedale Civile "S.Agostino-Estense"-Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria di Modena, Italy; Department of Neurology (L.D., A.D.), Hospital Universitari Germans Trias i Pujol, Badalona; Department of Neurology (J.A.E.), Hospital Clínico San Carlos, Madrid, Spain; Stroke Unit Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Senese (R.T.), Siena, Italy; Department of Neurology (D.S.), Helsinki University Central Hospital, Finland; IRCCS Istituto delle Scienze Neurologiche di Bologna (A.Z.), Department of Neurology and Stroke Center, Maggiore Hospital; Department of Biomedical (P.N.), Metabolical and Neurosciences, Università degli studi di Modena e Reggio Emilia, Italy; Department of Neurology (R.H.), Comprehensive Stroke Centre, Charles University, Faculty of Medicine in Hradec Králové and University Hospital Hradec Králové, Czech Republic; Neurocentre (L.J.), Regional Hospital Liberec, Czech Republic; Department of Neurology University Hospital Ostrava (E.H.), Czech Republic; Second Department of Neurology (G.T., A.P.), National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Greece; Department of Neurology (G.T., A.P.), Cliniques Universitaires St-Luc, Brussels; Department of Neurology (M.N.), Nemocnice Ceske Budejovice, Czech Republic; Constantine the Philosopher University Nitra (M.B.), Faculty of Social Sciences and Health, Slovakia; Department of Neurology (R.C.), Ospedale San Giovanni Bosco, Turin, Italy; School of Medicine (K.R.L.), Dentistry and Nursing, University of Glasgow, UK; International Clinical Research Center and Department of Neurology (R.M.), St. Anne's University Hospital and Masaryk University, Brno, Czech Republic; Department of Human Neurosciences (D.T.), La Sapienza, Rome, Italy; and Department of Neuroradiology (S.H.), Karolinska University Hospital, Solna, Sweden
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- From the Department of Neurology (N.A., M.M., T.M.), Karolinska University Hospital; Department of Clinical Neuroscience (N.A., M.M., T.M., S.H.), Karolinska Institutet, Solna, Sweden; Stroke Unit (A.P.N.), Hospital de São José, Centro Hospitalar Universitário de Lisboa Central, Lisboa, Portugal; Department of Neurology (J.P.O.), Tampere University Hospital, Tampere, Finland; Department of Neurology (I.E.-M.), University Hospital Virgen del Rocío, Sevilla and Biomedicine Institute of Sevilla, Spain; Department of Neurology (G.B.), Ospedale Civile "S.Agostino-Estense"-Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria di Modena, Italy; Department of Neurology (L.D., A.D.), Hospital Universitari Germans Trias i Pujol, Badalona; Department of Neurology (J.A.E.), Hospital Clínico San Carlos, Madrid, Spain; Stroke Unit Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Senese (R.T.), Siena, Italy; Department of Neurology (D.S.), Helsinki University Central Hospital, Finland; IRCCS Istituto delle Scienze Neurologiche di Bologna (A.Z.), Department of Neurology and Stroke Center, Maggiore Hospital; Department of Biomedical (P.N.), Metabolical and Neurosciences, Università degli studi di Modena e Reggio Emilia, Italy; Department of Neurology (R.H.), Comprehensive Stroke Centre, Charles University, Faculty of Medicine in Hradec Králové and University Hospital Hradec Králové, Czech Republic; Neurocentre (L.J.), Regional Hospital Liberec, Czech Republic; Department of Neurology University Hospital Ostrava (E.H.), Czech Republic; Second Department of Neurology (G.T., A.P.), National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Greece; Department of Neurology (G.T., A.P.), Cliniques Universitaires St-Luc, Brussels; Department of Neurology (M.N.), Nemocnice Ceske Budejovice, Czech Republic; Constantine the Philosopher University Nitra (M.B.), Faculty of Social Sciences and Health, Slovakia; Department of Neurology (R.C.), Ospedale San Giovanni Bosco, Turin, Italy; School of Medicine (K.R.L.), Dentistry and Nursing, University of Glasgow, UK; International Clinical Research Center and Department of Neurology (R.M.), St. Anne's University Hospital and Masaryk University, Brno, Czech Republic; Department of Human Neurosciences (D.T.), La Sapienza, Rome, Italy; and Department of Neuroradiology (S.H.), Karolinska University Hospital, Solna, Sweden
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- From the Department of Neurology (N.A., M.M., T.M.), Karolinska University Hospital; Department of Clinical Neuroscience (N.A., M.M., T.M., S.H.), Karolinska Institutet, Solna, Sweden; Stroke Unit (A.P.N.), Hospital de São José, Centro Hospitalar Universitário de Lisboa Central, Lisboa, Portugal; Department of Neurology (J.P.O.), Tampere University Hospital, Tampere, Finland; Department of Neurology (I.E.-M.), University Hospital Virgen del Rocío, Sevilla and Biomedicine Institute of Sevilla, Spain; Department of Neurology (G.B.), Ospedale Civile "S.Agostino-Estense"-Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria di Modena, Italy; Department of Neurology (L.D., A.D.), Hospital Universitari Germans Trias i Pujol, Badalona; Department of Neurology (J.A.E.), Hospital Clínico San Carlos, Madrid, Spain; Stroke Unit Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Senese (R.T.), Siena, Italy; Department of Neurology (D.S.), Helsinki University Central Hospital, Finland; IRCCS Istituto delle Scienze Neurologiche di Bologna (A.Z.), Department of Neurology and Stroke Center, Maggiore Hospital; Department of Biomedical (P.N.), Metabolical and Neurosciences, Università degli studi di Modena e Reggio Emilia, Italy; Department of Neurology (R.H.), Comprehensive Stroke Centre, Charles University, Faculty of Medicine in Hradec Králové and University Hospital Hradec Králové, Czech Republic; Neurocentre (L.J.), Regional Hospital Liberec, Czech Republic; Department of Neurology University Hospital Ostrava (E.H.), Czech Republic; Second Department of Neurology (G.T., A.P.), National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Greece; Department of Neurology (G.T., A.P.), Cliniques Universitaires St-Luc, Brussels; Department of Neurology (M.N.), Nemocnice Ceske Budejovice, Czech Republic; Constantine the Philosopher University Nitra (M.B.), Faculty of Social Sciences and Health, Slovakia; Department of Neurology (R.C.), Ospedale San Giovanni Bosco, Turin, Italy; School of Medicine (K.R.L.), Dentistry and Nursing, University of Glasgow, UK; International Clinical Research Center and Department of Neurology (R.M.), St. Anne's University Hospital and Masaryk University, Brno, Czech Republic; Department of Human Neurosciences (D.T.), La Sapienza, Rome, Italy; and Department of Neuroradiology (S.H.), Karolinska University Hospital, Solna, Sweden
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Mandrioli J, Santangelo M, Luciani A, Toscani S, Zucchi E, Giovannini G, Martinelli I, Cecoli S, Bigliardi G, Scanavini S, Meletti S. TeleNeurological evaluation and Support for the Emergency Department (TeleNS-ED): protocol for an open-label clinical trial. BMJ Open 2021; 11:e048293. [PMID: 34011601 PMCID: PMC8137206 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2020-048293] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION The COVID-19 pandemic compelled health systems to protect patients and medical personnel during transit in hospitals by minimising transfers, prompting the use of telehealth systems. In the field of neurology, telemedicine has been used in emergency settings for acute stroke management between spoke and hub hospital networks, where good outcomes have been achieved. However, data on the use of telemedicine in non-stroke acute neurological conditions accessing the emergency department (ED) are currently missing. METHODS AND ANALYSES This is an interventional, open-label trial on the use of teleconsultation in the ED for neurological diseases other than stroke. The study aims to develop a remote consultancy system (TeleNeurological Evaluation and Support, TeleNS) for patients with acute neurological symptoms referred to hospital facilities without a 24-hour availability of a neurologist consultant (spoke hospitals). The study population will include 100 ED patients referred to two spoke hospitals in 6 months, who will be asked to perform teleconsultation instead of inperson visits. As a control group, retrospectively available data from patients admitted to the ED of spoke hospitals during the same time period over the last 2 years will be evaluated. The primary objective is to assess whether a TeleNS for the ED guarantees a faster but qualitatively non-inferior diagnostic/therapeutic work-up if compared with inperson examination, assuring the availability of all the necessary examinations and treatments with consistent time-saving. ETHICS AND DISSEMINATION The trial was designed following the national guidelines on clinical investigation on telemedicine provided by the Italian Ministry of Health and according to the Standard Protocol Items for Randomized Trials statement guidelines. This research protocol was approved by Comitato Etico Area Vasta Emilia Nord in September 2020 (number/identification: 942/2020/DISP/AOUMO SIRER ID 805) and was written without patient involvement. Patients' associations will be involved in the dissemination of study design and results. The results of the study will be presented during scientific symposia or published in scientific journals. TRIAL REGISTRATION NUMBER NCT04611295.
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- Jessica Mandrioli
- Neurology Unit, Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Modena Ospedale Civile di Baggiovara, Modena, Italy
- Department of Biomedical, Metabolic and Neural Sciences, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Modena, Italy
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- Neurology Unit, Carpi Hospital, Azienda USL di Modena, Modena, Italy
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- Emergency Department, Azienda Ospedaliero Universitaria di Modena, Modena, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical, Metabolic and Neural Sciences, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Modena, Italy
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- Neurology Unit, Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Modena Ospedale Civile di Baggiovara, Modena, Italy
- Department of Biomedical, Metabolic and Neural Sciences, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Modena, Italy
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- Neurology Unit, Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Modena Ospedale Civile di Baggiovara, Modena, Italy
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- Clinical Engineering, Azienda Ospedaliero Universitaria di Modena and Azienda USL Modena, Modena, Italy
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- Neurology Unit, Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Modena Ospedale Civile di Baggiovara, Modena, Italy
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- Medical Direction, Azienda Ospedaliero Universitaria di Modena, Modena, Italy
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- Neurology Unit, Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Modena Ospedale Civile di Baggiovara, Modena, Italy
- Department of Biomedical, Metabolic and Neural Sciences, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Modena, Italy
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Sallustio F, Saia V, Marrama F, Pracucci G, Gandini R, Koch G, Mascolo AP, D'Agostino F, Rocco A, Argiro' R, Nezzo M, Morosetti D, Wlderk A, Da Ros V, Diomedi M, Renieri L, Nencini P, Vallone S, Zini A, Bigliardi G, Caragliano A, Francalanza I, Bracco S, Tassi R, Bergui M, Naldi A, Saletti A, De Vito A, Gasparotti R, Magoni M, Cirillo L, Commodaro C, Biguzzi S, Castellan L, Malfatto L, Menozzi R, Grisendi I, Cosottini M, Orlandi G, Comai A, Franchini E, D'Argento F, Frisullo G, Puglielli E, Casalena A, Causin F, Baracchini C, Boghi A, Chianale G, Augelli R, Cappellari M, Chiumarulo L, Petruzzellis M, Sgreccia A, Tosi P, Cavasin N, Critelli A, Semeraro V, Boero G, Vizzari F, Cariddi LP, Di Benedetto O, Pugliese P, Iacobucci M, De Michele M, Fusaro F, Moller J, Allegretti L, Tassinari T, Nuzzi NP, Marcheselli S, Sacco S, Pavia M, Invernizzi P, Gallesio I, Ruiz L, Zedda S, Rossi R, Amistà P, Russo M, Pintus F, Sanna A, Craparo G, Mannino M, Inzitari D, Mangiafico S, Toni D. Mechanical Thrombectomy for Acute Intracranial Carotid Occlusion with Patent Intracranial Arteries : The Italian Registry of Endovascular Treatment in Acute Stroke. Clin Neuroradiol 2020; 31:21-29. [PMID: 33301052 DOI: 10.1007/s00062-020-00980-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/14/2020] [Accepted: 11/12/2020] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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PURPOSE Intracranial carotid artery occlusion represents an underinvestigated cause of acute ischemic stroke as well as an indication for mechanical thrombectomy. We investigated baseline and procedural characteristics, outcomes and predictors of outcome in patients with acute ischemic stroke secondary to intracranial carotid artery occlusion. METHODS A retrospective analysis of the Italian Registry of Endovascular Treatment in Acute Stroke was performed. Patients with intracranial carotid artery occlusion (infraclinoid and supraclinoid) with or without cervical artery occlusion but with patent intracranial arteries were included. The 3‑month functional independence, mortality, successful reperfusion and symptomatic intracranial hemorrhage were evaluated. RESULTS Intracranial carotid artery occlusion with patent intracranial arteries was diagnosed in 387 out of 4940 (7.8%) patients. The median age was 74 years and median baseline National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) was 18. Functional independence was achieved in 130 (34%) patients, successful reperfusion in 289 (75%) and symptomatic intracranial hemorrhage in 33 (9%), whereas mortality occurred in 111 (29%) patients. In univariate analysis functional independence was associated with lower age, lower NIHSS at presentation, higher rate of successful reperfusion and lower rate of symptomatic intracranial hemorrhage. Multivariable regression analysis found age (odds ratio, OR:1.03; P = 0.006), NIHSS at presentation (OR: 1.07; P < 0.001), diabetes (OR: 2.60; P = 0.002), successful reperfusion (OR:0.20; P < 0.001) and symptomatic intracranial hemorrhage (OR: 4.17; P < 0.001) as the best independent predictors of outcome. CONCLUSION Our study showed a not negligible rate of intracranial carotid artery occlusion with patent intracranial arteries, presenting mostly as severe stroke, with an acceptable rate of 3‑month functional independence. Age, NIHSS at presentation and successful reperfusion were the best independent predictors of outcome.
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- Fabrizio Sallustio
- Stroke Unit, Department of Systems Medicine, University of Tor Vergata, Viale Oxford 81, 00133, Rome, Italy. .,Department of Clinical and Behavioural Neurology, Santa Lucia Foundation IRCCS, Rome, Italy.
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- Neurology and Stroke Unit, Santa Corona Hospital, Pietra Ligure, Italy
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- Stroke Unit, Department of Systems Medicine, University of Tor Vergata, Viale Oxford 81, 00133, Rome, Italy
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- Interventional Radiology Unit, Department of Biomedicine and Prevention, University of Tor Vergata, Rome, Italy
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- Stroke Unit, Department of Systems Medicine, University of Tor Vergata, Viale Oxford 81, 00133, Rome, Italy.,Department of Clinical and Behavioural Neurology, Santa Lucia Foundation IRCCS, Rome, Italy
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- Stroke Unit, Department of Systems Medicine, University of Tor Vergata, Viale Oxford 81, 00133, Rome, Italy
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- Stroke Unit, Department of Systems Medicine, University of Tor Vergata, Viale Oxford 81, 00133, Rome, Italy
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- Stroke Unit, Department of Systems Medicine, University of Tor Vergata, Viale Oxford 81, 00133, Rome, Italy
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- Interventional Radiology Unit, Department of Biomedicine and Prevention, University of Tor Vergata, Rome, Italy
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- Interventional Radiology Unit, Department of Biomedicine and Prevention, University of Tor Vergata, Rome, Italy
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- Interventional Radiology Unit, Department of Biomedicine and Prevention, University of Tor Vergata, Rome, Italy
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- Interventional Radiology Unit, Department of Biomedicine and Prevention, University of Tor Vergata, Rome, Italy
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- Interventional Radiology Unit, Department of Biomedicine and Prevention, University of Tor Vergata, Rome, Italy
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- Stroke Unit, Department of Systems Medicine, University of Tor Vergata, Viale Oxford 81, 00133, Rome, Italy
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- Interventional Neuroradiology Unit, Ospedale Careggi-University Hospital, Firenze, Italy
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- Stroke Unit, Ospedale Careggi-University Hospital, Firenze, Italy
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- Neuroradiology Unit, Ospedale Civile S. Agostino-Estense University Hospital, Modena, Italy
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- IRCCS Istituto di Scienze Neurologiche di Bologna, Department of Neurology and Stroke Center, Maggiore Hospital, Bologna, Italy
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- Neuroradiology Unit, Ospedale Civile S. Agostino-Estense University Hospital, Modena, Italy
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- Interventional Neuroradiology Unit, Policlinico G. Martino, Messina, Italy
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- Interventional Neuroradiology Unit, Ospedale S. Maria delle Scotte-University Hospital, Siena, Italy
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- Stroke Unit, Ospedale S. Maria delle Scotte-University Hospital, Siena, Italy
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- Interventional Neuroradiology Unit, Città della Salute e della Scienza-Molinette, Torino, Italy
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- Stroke Unit, Città della Salute e della Scienza-Molinette, Torino, Italy
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- Interventional Neuroradiology Unit, Arcispedale S. Anna-University Hospital, Ferrara, Italy
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- Neurology Division and Stroke Unit, Arcispedale S. Anna-University Hospital, Ferrara, Italy
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- IRCCS Istituto di Scienze Neurologiche di Bologna, Neuroradiology Unit, Ospedale Bellaria, Bologna University-DIMES, Bologna, Italy
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- Neurology and Stroke Unit, AUSL Romagna Cesena, Cesena, Italy
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- Interventional Neuroradiology Unit, IRCCS San Martino-IST, Genova, Italy
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- Interventional Neuroradiology Unit, Ospedale Universitario, Parma, Italy
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- Department of Translational Research and New Technologies in Medicine and Surgery, University of Pisa, Pisa, Italy
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, Neurological Institute, University of Pisa, Pisa, Italy
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- Interventional Radiology Unit, Ospedale Civile Mazzini, Teramo, Italy
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- Neuroradiology Unit, Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria, Padova, Italy
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- Interventional Neuroradiology Unit, Ospedale San Giovanni Bosco, Torino, Italy
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- Neuroradiology Unit, Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Integrata, Verona, Italy
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- Stroke Unit, Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Integrata, Verona, Italy
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- Interventional Neuroradiology Unit, AOU Consorziale Policlinico, Bari, Italy
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- Diagnostic Radiology and Interventional Neuroradiology, IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo, Pavia, Italy
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- Cerebrovascular Disease and Stroke Unit, IRCCS Fondazione Mondino, Pavia, Italy
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- Neuroradiology Unit, Ospedale dell'Angelo, USSL3 Serenissima, Mestre, Italy
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- Neurology Unit, Ospedale dell'Angelo, USSL3 Serenissima, Mestre, Italy
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- Neurology Unit, Osp. "SS. Annunziata"-ASL TA, Taranto, Italy
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- Neuroradiology Department, Ospedale di Circolo di Varese, ASST-Sette Laghi, Varese, Italy
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- Interventional Neuroradiology Unit, University of Rome La Sapienza, Roma, Italy
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- Interventional Neuroradiology, Azienda Ospedaliera Brotzu, Cagliari, Italy
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- Stroke Unit, Azienda Ospedaliera Brotzu, Cagliari, Italy
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- Neuroradiology Unit, Santa Corona Hospital, Pietra Ligure, Italy
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- Neurology and Stroke Unit, Santa Corona Hospital, Pietra Ligure, Italy
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- Department of Clinical Sciences and Biotechnology, University of L'Aquila, Avezzano, L'Aquila, Italy
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- Neuroradiology Unit, Fondazione Poliambulanza, Brescia, Italy
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- Neuroradiology Unit, Azienda Ospedaliera "SS Antonio e Biagio e C. Arrigo", Alessandria, Italy
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- Neurology Department, Azienda Ospedaliera "SS Antonio e Biagio e C. Arrigo", Alessandria, Italy
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- Interventional Radiology, Ospedale San Francesco, Nuoro, Italy
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- Neurology and Stroke Unit, Ospedale San Francesco, Nuoro, Italy
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- Neuroradiology Unit, Ospedale S. Maria Misericordia, Rovigo, Italy
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- Stroke Unit, Ospedale S. Maria Misericordia, Rovigo, Italy
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- Interventional Radiology, Ospedale Civico e Benfratelli, Palermo, Italy
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- Neurology Unit, Ospedale Civico e Benfratelli, Palermo, Italy
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- Interventional Neuroradiology Unit, Ospedale Careggi-University Hospital, Firenze, Italy
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- Stroke Unit, University of Rome La Sapienza, Roma, Italy
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Salsano G, Pracucci G, Mavilio N, Saia V, Bandettini di Poggio M, Malfatto L, Sallustio F, Wlderk A, Limbucci N, Nencini P, Vallone S, Zini A, Bigliardi G, Velo M, Francalanza I, Gennari P, Tassi R, Bergui M, Cerrato P, Carità G, Azzini C, Gasparotti R, Magoni M, Isceri S, Commodaro C, Cordici F, Menozzi R, Latte L, Cosottini M, Mancuso M, Comai A, Franchini E, Alexandre A, Marca GD, Puglielli E, Casalena A, Causin F, Baracchini C, Di Maggio L, Naldi A, Grazioli A, Forlivesi S, Chiumarulo L, Petruzzellis M, Sanfilippo G, Toscano G, Cavasin N, Adriana C, Ganimede MP, Prontera MP, Giorgianni A, Mauri M, Auteri W, Petrone A, Cirelli C, Falcou A, Corraine S, Piras V, Ganci G, Tassinari T, Nuzzi NP, Corato M, Sacco S, Squassina G, Invernizzi P, Gallesio I, Ferrandi D, Dui G, Deiana G, Amistà P, Russo M, Pintus F, Baule A, Craparo G, Mannino M, Castellan L, Toni D, Mangiafico S. Complications of mechanical thrombectomy for acute ischemic stroke: Incidence, risk factors, and clinical relevance in the Italian Registry of Endovascular Treatment in acute stroke. Int J Stroke 2020; 16:818-827. [PMID: 33283685 DOI: 10.1177/1747493020976681] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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BACKGROUND There are limited data concerning procedure-related complications of endovascular thrombectomy for large vessel occlusion strokes. AIMS We evaluated the cumulative incidence, the clinical relevance in terms of increased disability and mortality, and risk factors for complications. METHODS From January 2011 to December 2017, 4799 patients were enrolled by 36 centers in the Italian Registry of Endovascular Stroke Treatment. Data on demographic and procedural characteristics, complications, and clinical outcome at three months were prospectively collected. RESULTS The complications cumulative incidence was 201 per 1000 patients undergoing endovascular thrombectomy. Ongoing antiplatelet therapy (p < 0.01; OR 1.82, 95% CI: 1.21-2.73) and large vessel occlusion site (carotid-T, p < 0.03; OR 3.05, 95% CI: 1.13-8.19; M2-segment-MCA, p < 0.01; OR 4.54, 95% CI: 1.66-12.44) were associated with a higher risk of subarachnoid hemorrhage/arterial perforation. Thrombectomy alone (p < 0.01; OR 0.50, 95% CI: 0.31-0.83) and younger age (p < 0.04; OR 0.98, 95% CI: 0.97-0.99) revealed a lower risk of developing dissection. M2-segment-MCA occlusion (p < 0.01; OR 0.35, 95% CI: 0.19-0.64) and hypertension (p < 0.04; OR 0.77, 95% CI: 0.6-0.98) were less related to clot embolization. Higher NIHSS at onset (p < 0.01; OR 1.04, 95% CI: 1.02-1.06), longer groin-to-reperfusion time (p < 0.01; OR 1.05, 95% CI: 1.02-1.07), diabetes (p < 0.01; OR 1.67, 95% CI: 1.25-2.23), and LVO site (carotid-T, p < 0.01; OR 1.96, 95% CI: 1.26-3.05; M2-segment-MCA, p < 0.02; OR 1.62, 95% CI: 1.08-2.42) were associated with a higher risk of developing symptomatic intracerebral hemorrhage compared to no/asymptomatic intracerebral hemorrhage. The subgroup of patients treated with thrombectomy alone presented a lower risk of symptomatic intracerebral hemorrhage (p < 0.01; OR 0.70; 95% CI: 0.55-0.90). Subarachnoid hemorrhage/arterial perforation and symptomatic intracerebral hemorrhage after endovascular thrombectomy worsen both functional independence and mortality at three-month follow-up (p < 0.01). Distal embolization is associated with neurological deterioration (p < 0.01), while arterial dissection did not affect clinical outcome at follow-up. CONCLUSIONS Complications globally considered are not uncommon and may result in poor clinical outcome. Early recognition of risk factors might help to prevent complications and manage them appropriately in order to maximize endovascular thrombectomy benefits.
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- Giancarlo Salsano
- IRCCS San Martino Policlinic Hospital, Neuroradiology and Neurology, Genoa, Italy
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- Department of NEUROFARBA, Neuroscience Section, University of Florence, Florence, Italy
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- IRCCS San Martino Policlinic Hospital, Neuroradiology and Neurology, Genoa, Italy
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- Neuroradiology Unit and Neurology and Stroke Unit, Santa Corona Hospital, Pietra Ligure, Italy
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- IRCCS San Martino Policlinic Hospital, Department of Neuroscience, Rehabilitation, Ophthalmology, Genetics, Maternal and Child Health (DINOGMI), University of Genova, Genoa, Italy
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- IRCCS San Martino Policlinic Hospital, Neuroradiology and Neurology, Genoa, Italy
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- Imaging and Interventional Radiology and Stroke Unit, Policlinico Tor Vergata, Roma, Italy
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- Imaging and Interventional Radiology and Stroke Unit, Policlinico Tor Vergata, Roma, Italy
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- Interventional Neurovascular Unit and Stroke Unit, Ospedale Careggi-University Hospital, Firenze, Italy
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- Interventional Neurovascular Unit and Stroke Unit, Ospedale Careggi-University Hospital, Firenze, Italy
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- Neuroradiology and Neurology, Ospedale Civile S. Agostino-Estense, University Hospital, Modena, Italy
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- IRCCS Istituto delle Scienze Neurologiche di Bologna, Department of Neurology and Stroke Center and Neuroradiology, Maggiore Hospital, Bologna, Italy
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- Neuroradiology and Neurology, Ospedale Civile S. Agostino-Estense, University Hospital, Modena, Italy
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- Neuroradiology and Stroke Unit, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Messina, Policlinico G. Martino Messina, Italy
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- Neuroradiology and Stroke Unit, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Messina, Policlinico G. Martino Messina, Italy
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- Neuroradiology and Neurology, 161157AOU Senese, Siena, Italy
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- Neuroradiology and Neurology, 161157AOU Senese, Siena, Italy
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- Interventional Neuroradiology Unit and Stroke Unit, Città della Salute e della Scienza-Molinette, Torino, Italy
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- Interventional Neuroradiology Unit and Stroke Unit, Città della Salute e della Scienza-Molinette, Torino, Italy
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- Neuroradiology and Neurology, Arcispedale S. Anna-University Hospital, Ferrara, Italy
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- Neuroradiology and Neurology, Arcispedale S. Anna-University Hospital, Ferrara, Italy
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- Neuroradiology Unit and Stroke Unit, Spedali Civili, Brescia, Italy
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- IRCCS Istituto delle Scienze Neurologiche di Bologna, Department of Neurology and Stroke Center and Neuroradiology, Maggiore Hospital, Bologna, Italy
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- Department of Neuroradiology, Neurology and Stroke Unit, Cesena-Forlì, AUSL Romagna Azienda Ospedaliera, Cesena, Italy
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- Department of Neuroradiology, Neurology and Stroke Unit, Cesena-Forlì, AUSL Romagna Azienda Ospedaliera, Cesena, Italy
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- Neuroradiology Unit and Stroke Unit, Ospedale Universitario, Parma, Italy
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- Neuroradiology Unit and Stroke Unit, Ospedale Universitario, Parma, Italy
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- Department of Translational Research and New Technologies in Medicine and Surgery, 9310University of Pisa, Pisa, Italy
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- Department of Translational Research and New Technologies in Medicine and Surgery, 9310University of Pisa, Pisa, Italy
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- Radiology Unit and Stroke Unit, Ospedale Centrale, Bolzano, Italy
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- Radiology Unit and Stroke Unit, Ospedale Centrale, Bolzano, Italy
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- Institute of Neuroradiology and Neurology, A. Gemelli University Polyclinic, IRCCS and Foundation, Sacred Heart Catholic University, Rome, Italy
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- Institute of Neuroradiology and Neurology, A. Gemelli University Polyclinic, IRCCS and Foundation, Sacred Heart Catholic University, Rome, Italy
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- Stroke Unit and Neurosonology Laboratory, Department of Neuroscience, University of Padua School of Medicine, Padua, Italy
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- Stroke Unit and Neurosonology Laboratory, Department of Neuroscience, University of Padua School of Medicine, Padua, Italy
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- Neuroradiology and Neurology, 18698Ospedale San Giovanni Bosco, Torino, Italy
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- Neuroradiology and Neurology, 18698Ospedale San Giovanni Bosco, Torino, Italy
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- UOC Neuroradiologia, DAI Patologia e Diagnostica, Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Integrata, Verona, Italy
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- UOC Neuroradiologia, DAI Patologia e Diagnostica, Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Integrata, Verona, Italy
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- Interventional Neuroradiology Unit and Stroke Unit, Policlinico, Bari, Italy
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- Interventional Neuroradiology Unit and Stroke Unit, Policlinico, Bari, Italy
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- Diagnostic and Interventional Neuroradiology Unit and Stroke Unit, IRCCS Mondino Foundation San Matteo Hospital, Pavia, Italy
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- Diagnostic and Interventional Neuroradiology Unit and Stroke Unit, IRCCS Mondino Foundation San Matteo Hospital, Pavia, Italy
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- Neuroradiology Unit and Neurology Unit, Ospedale dell'Angelo, USSL3 Serenissima, Mestre, Italy
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- Neuroradiology Unit and Neurology Unit, Ospedale dell'Angelo, USSL3 Serenissima, Mestre, Italy
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- Interventional Radiology Unit and Stroke Unit, Ospedale SS. Annunziata, Taranto, Italy
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- Interventional Radiology Unit and Stroke Unit, Ospedale SS. Annunziata, Taranto, Italy
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- Neuroradiology Unit and Stroke Unit, Ospedale Universitario Circolo, ASST Sette Laghi, Varese, Italy
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- Neuroradiology Unit and Stroke Unit, Ospedale Universitario Circolo, ASST Sette Laghi, Varese, Italy
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- Interventional Neuroradiology Unit and Neurology Unit, Azienda Ospedaliera Annunziata, Cosenza, Italy
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- Interventional Neuroradiology Unit and Neurology Unit, Azienda Ospedaliera Annunziata, Cosenza, Italy
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- Department of Human Neurosciences, Interventional Neuroradiology and Neurology, Università degli Studi di Roma Sapienza, Roma, Lazio, Italy
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- Department of Human Neurosciences, Interventional Neuroradiology and Neurology, Università degli Studi di Roma Sapienza, Roma, Lazio, Italy
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- Neuroscience Department, Azienda Ospedaliera G. Brotzu, Cagliari, Sardinia, Italy
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- Neuroscience Department, Azienda Ospedaliera G. Brotzu, Cagliari, Sardinia, Italy
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- Neuroradiology Unit and Neurology and Stroke Unit, Santa Corona Hospital, Pietra Ligure, Italy
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- Neuroradiology Unit and Neurology and Stroke Unit, Santa Corona Hospital, Pietra Ligure, Italy
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- IRCCS Humanitas Clinical and Research Center, Rozzano, Milano, Italy
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- Department of Clinical Scieces and Biotechnology, Presidio Ospedaliero SS. Filippo e Nicola, Avezzano, Italy
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- Neuroradiology Unit and Stroke Unit, Spedali Civili, Brescia, Italy
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- Neuroradiology Unit and Stroke Unit, Spedali Civili, Brescia, Italy
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- Department of Radiology and Neuroradiological Unit, Department of Neurology, Azienda ospedaliera "SS Antonio e Biagio e C. Arrigo," Alessandria, Italy
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- Department of Radiology and Neuroradiological Unit, Department of Neurology, Azienda ospedaliera "SS Antonio e Biagio e C. Arrigo," Alessandria, Italy
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- Radiology and Interventional Radiology Unit and Neurology Unit, 97998Ospedale San Francesco, Nuoro, Italy
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- Radiology and Interventional Radiology Unit and Neurology Unit, 97998Ospedale San Francesco, Nuoro, Italy
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- Department of Neuroradiology and Neurology, Hospital of Rovigo, Rovigo, Italy
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- Department of Neuroradiology and Neurology, Hospital of Rovigo, Rovigo, Italy
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- Unit of Neuroradiology and Stroke Unit, Santissima Annunziata Hospital, Sassari, Italy
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- Unit of Neuroradiology and Stroke Unit, Santissima Annunziata Hospital, Sassari, Italy
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- Department of Neuroradiology and Neurology, AOOR Villa Sofia-V. Cervello, Palermo, Italy
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- Department of Neuroradiology and Neurology, AOOR Villa Sofia-V. Cervello, Palermo, Italy
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- IRCCS San Martino Policlinic Hospital, Neuroradiology and Neurology, Genoa, Italy
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- Emergency Department Stroke Unit, Department of Human Neurosciences, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Interventional Neurovascular Unit and Stroke Unit, Ospedale Careggi-University Hospital, Firenze, Italy
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Cappellari M, Saia V, Pracucci G, Sallustio F, Gandini R, Nappini S, Nencini P, Vallone S, Zini A, Bigliardi G, Granata F, Grillo F, Cioni S, Tassi R, Bergui M, Cerrato P, Saletti A, De Vito A, Gasparotti R, Magoni M, Taglialatela F, Ruggiero M, Longoni M, Castellan L, Malfatto L, Menozzi R, Castellini P, Cosottini M, Mancuso M, Comai A, Franchini E, Lozupone E, Della Marca G, Ciceri EFM, Bonetti B, Zampieri P, Inzitari D, Mangiafico S, Toni D. Functional and radiological outcomes after bridging therapy versus direct thrombectomy in stroke patients with unknown onset: Bridging therapy versus direct thrombectomy in unknown onset stroke patients with 10-point ASPECTS. Eur J Neurol 2020; 28:209-219. [PMID: 32924246 DOI: 10.1111/ene.14529] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/07/2020] [Revised: 09/03/2020] [Accepted: 09/05/2020] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE The aim was to assess functional and radiological outcomes after bridging therapy (intravenous thrombolysis plus mechanical thrombectomy) versus direct mechanical thrombectomy (MT) in unknown onset stroke patients. METHODS A cohort study was conducted on prospectively collected data from unknown onset stroke patients who received endovascular procedures at ≤6 h from symptom recognition or awakening time. RESULTS Of the 349 patients with a 10-point Alberta Stroke Program Early Computed Tomography Score (ASPECTS), 248 received bridging and 101 received direct MT. Of the 134 patients with 6-9-point ASPECTS, 123 received bridging and 111 received direct MT. Each patient treated with bridging was propensity score matched with a patient treated with direct MT for age, sex, study period, pre-stroke disability, stroke severity, type of stroke onset, symptom recognition to groin time (or awakening to groin time), ASPECTS and procedure time. In the two matched groups with 10-point ASPECTS (n = 73 vs. n = 73), bridging was associated with higher rates of excellent outcome (46.6% vs. 28.8%; odds ratio 2.302, 95% confidence interval 1.010-5.244) and successful recanalization (83.6% vs. 63%; odds ratio 3.028, 95% confidence interval 1.369-6.693) compared with direct MT; no significant association was found between bridging and direct MT with regard to rate of symptomatic intracerebral hemorrhage (0% vs. 1.4%). In the two matched groups with 6-9-point ASPECTS (n = 45 vs. n = 45), no significant associations were found between bridging and direct MT with regard to rates of excellent functional outcome (44.4% vs. 31.1%), successful recanalization (73.3% vs. 76.5%) and symptomatic intracerebral hemorrhage (0% vs. 0%). CONCLUSIONS Bridging at ≤ 6 h of symptom recognition or awakening time was associated with better functional and radiological outcomes in unknown onset stroke patients with 10-point ASPECTS.
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- M Cappellari
- Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Integrata, Verona, Italy
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- Santa Corona Hospital, Pietra Ligure, Italy
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- Policlinico Tor Vergata, Roma, Italy
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- Careggi University Hospital, Firenze, Italy
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- Careggi University Hospital, Firenze, Italy
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- Ospedale Civile S. Agostino-Estense-University Hospital, Modena, Italy
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- IRCCS Istituto delle Scienze Neurologiche, Bologna, Italy
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- Ospedale Civile S. Agostino-Estense-University Hospital, Modena, Italy
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- Policlinico G. Martino, Messina, Italy
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- Policlinico G. Martino, Messina, Italy
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- Ospedale S. Maria delle Scotte-University Hospital, Siena, Italy
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- Ospedale S. Maria delle Scotte-University Hospital, Siena, Italy
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- Città della Salute e della Scienza-Molinette, Torino, Italy
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- Città della Salute e della Scienza-Molinette, Torino, Italy
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- Arcispedale S. Anna-University Hospital, Ferrara, Italy
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- Arcispedale S. Anna-University Hospital, Ferrara, Italy
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- IRCCS Istituto delle Scienze Neurologiche, Bologna, Italy
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- Ospedale Universitario, Parma, Italy
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- Ospedale Provinciale, Bolzano, Italy
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- Fondazione IRCSS-Istituto Neurologico Carlo Besta, Milano, Italy
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- Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Integrata, Verona, Italy
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- Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Integrata, Verona, Italy
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- Sapienza University Hospital, Roma, Italy
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Bigliardi G, Ciolli L, Giovannini G, Vandelli L, Dell'Acqua ML, Borzì GM, Picchetto L, Rosafio F, Ricceri R, Meletti S. Middle cerebral artery ischemic stroke and COVID-19: a case report. J Neurovirol 2020; 26:967-969. [PMID: 32901391 PMCID: PMC7478241 DOI: 10.1007/s13365-020-00898-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/28/2020] [Revised: 08/10/2020] [Accepted: 08/18/2020] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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We present a clinical case of a patient with SARS-CoV-2 infection and respiratory symptoms, complicated with a pro-thrombotic state involving multiple vascular territories and concomitant interleukin-6 increase. This case underlines the possibility to develop a COVID-19-related coagulopathy.
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- Guido Bigliardi
- Stroke Unit - Neurology Clinic, Department of Neuroscience, Ospedale Civile di Baggiovara, Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria di Modena, Modena, Italy.
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- Stroke Unit - Neurology Clinic, Department of Neuroscience, Ospedale Civile di Baggiovara, Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria di Modena, Modena, Italy.,Department of Biomedical, Metabolic and Neural Sciences University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Modena, Italy
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- Stroke Unit - Neurology Clinic, Department of Neuroscience, Ospedale Civile di Baggiovara, Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria di Modena, Modena, Italy
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- Stroke Unit - Neurology Clinic, Department of Neuroscience, Ospedale Civile di Baggiovara, Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria di Modena, Modena, Italy
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- Stroke Unit - Neurology Clinic, Department of Neuroscience, Ospedale Civile di Baggiovara, Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria di Modena, Modena, Italy
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- Stroke Unit - Neurology Clinic, Department of Neuroscience, Ospedale Civile di Baggiovara, Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria di Modena, Modena, Italy
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- Stroke Unit - Neurology Clinic, Department of Neuroscience, Ospedale Civile di Baggiovara, Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria di Modena, Modena, Italy
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- Stroke Unit - Neurology Clinic, Department of Neuroscience, Ospedale Civile di Baggiovara, Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria di Modena, Modena, Italy
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- Stroke Unit - Neurology Clinic, Department of Neuroscience, Ospedale Civile di Baggiovara, Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria di Modena, Modena, Italy
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- Stroke Unit - Neurology Clinic, Department of Neuroscience, Ospedale Civile di Baggiovara, Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria di Modena, Modena, Italy.,Department of Biomedical, Metabolic and Neural Sciences University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Modena, Italy
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Capasso R, Vallone S, Serra N, Zelent G, Verganti L, Sacchetti F, Bigliardi G, Picchetto L, Caranci F, Zini A. Qualitative versus automatic evaluation of CT perfusion parameters in acute posterior circulation ischaemic stroke. Neuroradiology 2020; 63:317-330. [PMID: 32813027 PMCID: PMC7880970 DOI: 10.1007/s00234-020-02517-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/28/2020] [Accepted: 08/06/2020] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Purpose To compare the diagnostic accuracy (ACC) in the detection of acute posterior circulation strokes between qualitative evaluation of software-generated colour maps and automatic assessment of CT perfusion (CTP) parameters. Methods Were retrospectively collected 50 patients suspected of acute posterior circulation stroke who underwent to CTP (GE “Lightspeed”, 64 slices) within 24 h after symptom onset between January 2016 and December 2018. The Posterior circulation-Acute Stroke Prognosis Early CT Score (pc-ASPECTS) was used for quantifying the extent of ischaemic areas on non-contrast (NC)CT and colour-coded maps generated by CTP4 (GE) and RAPID (iSchemia View) software. Final pc-ASPECTS was calculated on follow-up NCCT and/or MRI (Philips Intera 3.0 T or Philips Achieva Ingenia 1.5 T). RAPID software also elaborated automatic quantitative mismatch maps. Results By qualitative evaluation of colour-coded maps, MTT-CTP4D and Tmax-RAPID showed the highest sensitivity (SE) (88.6% and 90.9%, respectively) and ACC (84% and 88%, respectively) compared with the other perfusion parameters (CBV, CBF). Baseline NCCT and CBF provided by RAPID quantitative perfusion mismatch maps had the lowest SE (29.6% and 6.8%, respectively) and ACC (38% and 18%, respectively). CBF and Tmax assessment provided by quantitative RAPID perfusion mismatch maps showed significant lower SE and ACC than qualitative evaluation. No significant differences were found between the pc-ASPECTSs assessed on colour-coded MTT and Tmax maps neither between the scores assessed on colour-coded CBV-CTP4D and CBF-RAPID maps. Conclusion Qualitative analysis of colour-coded maps resulted more sensitive and accurate in the detection of ischaemic changes than automatic quantitative analysis.
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- Raffaella Capasso
- Department of Medicine and Health Science "V. Tiberio", University of Molise, Via Francesco De Sanctis, 1, 86100, Campobasso, Italy. .,Department of Precision Medicine, School of Medicine, "Luigi Vanvitelli" University of Campania, Naples, Italy.
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- Neuroradiology Unit, Ospedale Civile S.Agostino-Estense, Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Modena, Dipartimento di Neuroscienze, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Modena, Italy
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- Statistic Unit, Department of Public Health, University of Federico II, Naples, Italy
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- Neuroradiology Unit, Ospedale Civile S.Agostino-Estense, Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Modena, Dipartimento di Neuroscienze, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Modena, Italy
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- Neuroradiology Unit, Ospedale Civile S.Agostino-Estense, Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Modena, Dipartimento di Neuroscienze, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Modena, Italy
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- Neuroradiology Unit, Ospedale Civile S.Agostino-Estense, Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Modena, Dipartimento di Neuroscienze, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Modena, Italy
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- Stroke Unit, Ospedale Civile S.Agostino-Estense, Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Modena, Dipartimento di Neuroscienze, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Modena, Italy
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- Stroke Unit, Ospedale Civile S.Agostino-Estense, Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Modena, Dipartimento di Neuroscienze, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Modena, Italy
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- Department of Medicine and Health Science "V. Tiberio", University of Molise, Via Francesco De Sanctis, 1, 86100, Campobasso, Italy.,Department of Precision Medicine, School of Medicine, "Luigi Vanvitelli" University of Campania, Naples, Italy
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- IRCCS Istituto delle Scienze Neurologiche di Bologna, Department of Neurology and Stroke Center, Maggiore Hospital, Bologna, Italy
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Altersberger VL, Sturzenegger R, Räty S, Hametner C, Scheitz JF, Moulin S, Berg SA, Zini A, Nannoni S, Heldner MR, Jovanovic DR, Martinez‐Majander N, Tiainen M, Valkonen K, Berberich A, Erdur H, Cordonnier C, Peters N, Gopisingh KM, Bigliardi G, Strambo D, De Marchis GM, Ntaios G, Cereda CW, Wegener S, Kägi G, Pezzini A, Padjen V, Arnold M, Michel P, Vandelli L, Nederkoorn PJ, Leys D, Nolte CH, Ringleb PA, Curtze S, Engelter ST, Gensicke H. Prior Dual Antiplatelet Therapy and Thrombolysis in Acute Stroke. Ann Neurol 2020; 88:857-859. [DOI: 10.1002/ana.25850] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/28/2020] [Accepted: 06/22/2020] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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- Valerian L. Altersberger
- Stroke Center and Department of Neurology University Hospital Basel and University of Basel Basel Switzerland
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- Department of Neurology University of Helsinki and Helsinki University Hospital Helsinki Finland
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- Department of Neurology University Hospital Heidelberg Heidelberg Germany
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- Department of Neurology and Center for Stroke Research Berlin Charité, Berlin Germany
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- Department of Neurology Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Reims Reims France
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- Department of Neurology Amsterdam University Medical Center, University of Amsterdam Amsterdam The Netherlands
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- Department of Neurology and Stroke Center IRCCS Istituto di Scienze Neurologiche di Bologna, Maggiore Hospital Bologna Italy
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- Department of Neurology Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Vaudois and University of Lausanne Lausanne Switzerland
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- Department of Neurology, Inselspital Bern University Hospital and University of Bern Bern Switzerland
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- Neurology Clinic, Clinical Centre of Serbia Belgrade Serbia
- Medical Faculty University of Belgrade Belgrade Serbia
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- Department of Neurology University of Helsinki and Helsinki University Hospital Helsinki Finland
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- Department of Neurology University of Helsinki and Helsinki University Hospital Helsinki Finland
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- Department of Neurology University Hospital Heidelberg Heidelberg Germany
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- Department of Neurology and Center for Stroke Research Berlin Charité, Berlin Germany
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- Stroke Center and Department of Neurology University Hospital Basel and University of Basel Basel Switzerland
- Neurorehabilitation, University of Basel and University Department of Geriatric Medicine FELIX PLATTER University of Basel Basel Switzerland
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- Department of Neurology Amsterdam University Medical Center, University of Amsterdam Amsterdam The Netherlands
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- Stroke Unit, Neurology Clinic, Department of Neuroscience, Ospedale Civile “S. Agostino‐Estense,” Modena University Hospital Modena Italy
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- Department of Neurology Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Vaudois and University of Lausanne Lausanne Switzerland
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- Stroke Center and Department of Neurology University Hospital Basel and University of Basel Basel Switzerland
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine School of Health Sciences, University of Thessaly Larissa Greece
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- Stroke Center and Department of Neurology Neurocenter of Southern Switzerland Lugano Switzerland
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- Department of Neurology University Hospital Zurich and University of Zurich Zurich Switzerland
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- Department of Neurology Kantonsspital St. Gallen St. Gallen Switzerland
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Sciences Neurology Clinic, University of Brescia Brescia Italy
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- Neurology Clinic, Clinical Centre of Serbia Belgrade Serbia
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- Department of Neurology, Inselspital Bern University Hospital and University of Bern Bern Switzerland
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- Department of Neurology Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Vaudois and University of Lausanne Lausanne Switzerland
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- Stroke Unit, Neurology Clinic, Department of Neuroscience, Ospedale Civile “S. Agostino‐Estense,” Modena University Hospital Modena Italy
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- Department of Neurology Amsterdam University Medical Center, University of Amsterdam Amsterdam The Netherlands
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- Department of Neurology and Center for Stroke Research Berlin Charité, Berlin Germany
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- Department of Neurology University Hospital Heidelberg Heidelberg Germany
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- Department of Neurology University of Helsinki and Helsinki University Hospital Helsinki Finland
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- Stroke Center and Department of Neurology University Hospital Basel and University of Basel Basel Switzerland
- Neurorehabilitation, University of Basel and University Department of Geriatric Medicine FELIX PLATTER University of Basel Basel Switzerland
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- Stroke Center and Department of Neurology University Hospital Basel and University of Basel Basel Switzerland
- Neurorehabilitation, University of Basel and University Department of Geriatric Medicine FELIX PLATTER University of Basel Basel Switzerland
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Cappellari M, Pracucci G, Forlivesi S, Saia V, Limbucci N, Nencini P, Inzitari D, Da Ros V, Sallustio F, Vallone S, Bigliardi G, Zini A, Vinci SL, Dell'Aera C, Bracco S, Cioni S, Tassi R, Bergui M, Naldi A, Carità G, Azzini C, Casetta I, Gasparotti R, Magoni M, Castellan L, Finocchi C, Menozzi R, Scoditti U, Causin F, Viaro F, Puglielli E, Casalena A, Ruggiero M, Biguzzi S, Castellano D, Cavallo R, Lazzarotti GA, Orlandi G, Sgreccia A, Denaro MF, Cavasin N, Critelli A, Ciceri EFM, Bonetti B, Chiumarulo L, Petruzzelli M, Pellegrino C, Carimati F, Burdi N, Prontera MP, Auteri W, Petrone A, Guidetti G, Nicolini E, Ganci G, Sugo A, Filauri P, Sacco S, Squassina G, Invernizzi P, Nuzzi NP, Corato M, Amistà P, Gentile M, Barbero S, Schirru F, Craparo G, Mannino M, Simonetti L, Mangiafico S, Toni D. Direct thrombectomy for stroke in the presence of absolute exclusion criteria for thrombolysis. J Neurol 2020; 267:3731-3740. [PMID: 32712865 DOI: 10.1007/s00415-020-10098-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/25/2020] [Revised: 06/15/2020] [Accepted: 07/20/2020] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
Abstract
BACKGROUND Intravenous thrombolysis (IVT)-ineligible patients undergoing direct thrombectomy tended to have poorer functional outcome as compared with IVT-eligible patients undergoing bridging therapy. We aimed to assess radiological and functional outcomes in large vessel occlusion-related stroke patients receiving direct thrombectomy in the presence of absolute exclusion criteria for IVT vs relative exclusion criteria for IVT and vs non-exclusion criteria for IVT. METHODS A cohort study on prospectively collected data from 2282 patients enrolled in the Italian Registry of Endovascular Treatment in Acute Stroke cohort for treatment with direct thrombectomy (n = 486, absolute exclusion criteria for IVT alone; n = 384, absolute in combination with relative exclusion criteria for IVT; n = 777, relative exclusion criteria for IVT alone; n = 635, non-exclusion criteria for IVT). RESULTS After adjustment for unbalanced variables (model 1), ORs for 3-month death was higher in the presence of absolute exclusion criteria for IVT alone (vs relative exclusion criteria for IVT alone) (1.595, 95% CI 1.042-2.440) and in the presence of absolute exclusion criteria for IVT alone (vs non-exclusion criteria for IVT) (1.235, 95% CI 1.014-1.504). After adjustment for predefined variables (model 2: age, sex, pre-stroke mRS ≤ 1, NIHSS, occlusion in the anterior circulation, onset-to-groin time, and procedure time), ORs for 3-month death was higher in the presence of absolute exclusion criteria for IVT alone (vs relative exclusion criteria for IVT alone) (1.235, 95% CI 1.014-1.504) and in the presence of absolute exclusion criteria for IVT alone (vs non-exclusion criteria for IVT) (1.246, 95% CI 1.039-1.495). No significant difference was found between the groups as regards any type of intracerebral hemorrhage and parenchymal hematoma within 24 h, successful and complete recanalization after procedure, and modified Rankin Scale score 0-2 at 3 months. After adjustment for predefined variables of model 2, ORs for death were higher in the presence of recent administration of IV heparin (OR: 2.077), platelet count < 100,000/mm3 (OR: 4.798), bacterial endocarditis (OR: 15.069), neoplasm with increased hemorrhagic risk (OR: 6.046), and severe liver disease (OR: 6.124). CONCLUSIONS Radiological outcomes were similar after direct thrombectomy in patients with absolute, relative, and non- exclusion criteria for IVT, while an increase of fatal outcome was observed in the presence of some absolute exclusion criterion for IVT.
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- Manuel Cappellari
- USD Stroke Unit, DAI di Neuroscienze, Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Integrata, Piazzale A. Stefani 1, 37126, Verona, Italy.
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- IRCCS Istituto delle Scienze Neurologiche di Bologna, Maggiore Hospital, Bologna, Italy
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- Ospedale Civile S.Agostino-Estense-University Hospital, Modena, Italy
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- Ospedale Civile S.Agostino-Estense-University Hospital, Modena, Italy
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- IRCCS Istituto delle Scienze Neurologiche di Bologna, Maggiore Hospital, Bologna, Italy
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- Ospedale S. Maria delle Scotte-University Hospital, Siena, Italy
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- Ospedale S. Maria delle Scotte-University Hospital, Siena, Italy
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- Ospedale S. Maria delle Scotte-University Hospital, Siena, Italy
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- Città della Salute e della Scienza-Molinette, Turin, Italy
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- Città della Salute e della Scienza-Molinette, Turin, Italy
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- USD Stroke Unit, DAI di Neuroscienze, Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Integrata, Piazzale A. Stefani 1, 37126, Verona, Italy
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- Presidio Ospedaliero SS. Filippo e Nicola, Avezzano, Italy
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- Presidio Ospedaliero SS. Filippo e Nicola, Avezzano, Italy
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- Istituto Ospedaliero Fondazione Poliambulanza, Brescia, Italy
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- IRCCS Istituto delle Scienze Neurologiche di Bologna, Maggiore Hospital, Bologna, Italy
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- IRCCS Istituto delle Scienze Neurologiche di Bologna, Maggiore Hospital, Bologna, Italy
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Casetta I, Fainardi E, Saia V, Pracucci G, Padroni M, Renieri L, Nencini P, Inzitari D, Morosetti D, Sallustio F, Vallone S, Bigliardi G, Zini A, Longo M, Francalanza I, Bracco S, Vallone IM, Tassi R, Bergui M, Naldi A, Saletti A, De Vito A, Gasparotti R, Magoni M, Castellan L, Serrati C, Menozzi R, Scoditti U, Causin F, Pieroni A, Puglielli E, Casalena A, Sanna A, Ruggiero M, Cordici F, Di Maggio L, Duc E, Cosottini M, Giannini N, Sanfilippo G, Zappoli F, Cavallini A, Cavasin N, Critelli A, Ciceri E, Plebani M, Cappellari M, Chiumarulo L, Petruzzellis M, Terrana A, Cariddi LP, Burdi N, Tinelli A, Auteri W, Silvagni U, Biraschi F, Nicolini E, Padolecchia R, Tassinari T, Filauri P, Sacco S, Pavia M, Invernizzi P, Nuzzi NP, Marcheselli S, Amistà P, Russo M, Gallesio I, Craparo G, Mannino M, Mangiafico S, Toni D. Endovascular Thrombectomy for Acute Ischemic Stroke Beyond 6 Hours From Onset. Stroke 2020; 51:2051-2057. [DOI: 10.1161/strokeaha.119.027974] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/10/2023]
Abstract
Background and Purpose:
To evaluate outcome and safety of endovascular treatment beyond 6 hours of onset of ischemic stroke due to large vessel occlusion in the anterior circulation, in routine clinical practice.
Methods:
From the Italian Registry of Endovascular Thrombectomy, we extracted clinical and outcome data of patients treated for stroke of known onset beyond 6 hours. Additional inclusion criteria were prestroke modified Rankin Scale score ≤2 and ASPECTS score ≥6. Patients were selected on individual basis by a combination of CT perfusion mismatch (difference between total hypoperfusion and infarct core sizes) and CT collateral score. The primary outcome measure was the score on modified Rankin Scale at 90 days. Safety outcomes were 90-day mortality and the occurrence of symptomatic intracranial hemorrhage. Data were compared with those from patients treated within 6 hours.
Results:
Out of 3057 patients, 327 were treated beyond 6 hours. Their mean age was 66.8±14.9 years, the median baseline National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale 16, and the median onset to groin puncture time 430 minutes. The most frequent site of occlusion was middle cerebral artery (45.1%). Functional independence (90-day modified Rankin Scale score, 0–2) was achieved by 41.3% of cases. Symptomatic intracranial hemorrhage occurred in 6.7% of patients, and 3-month case fatality rate was 17.1%. The probability of surviving with modified Rankin Scale score, 0–2 (odds ratio, 0.58 [95% CI, 0.43–0.77]) was significantly lower in patients treated beyond 6 hours as compared with patients treated earlier No differences were found regarding recanalization rates and safety outcomes between patients treated within and beyond 6 hours. There were no differences in outcome between people treated 6-12 hours from onset (278 patients) and those treated 12 to 24 hours from onset (49 patients).
Conclusions:
This real-world study suggests that in patients with large vessel occlusion selected on the basis of CT perfusion and collateral circulation assessment, endovascular treatment beyond 6 hours is feasible and safe with no increase in symptomatic intracranial hemorrhage.
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- Ilaria Casetta
- Clinica Neurologica, University of Ferrara, (I.C., M.P.)
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- Stroke Unit, Santa Corona Hospital, Pietra Ligure (V.S.)
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- Stroke Unit, Careggi University Hospital, Florence (G.P., P.N., D.I.)
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- Clinica Neurologica, University of Ferrara, (I.C., M.P.)
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- Interventional Neuroradiology Unit, Careggi University Hospital, Florence (L.R., S.M.)
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- Stroke Unit, Careggi University Hospital, Florence (G.P., P.N., D.I.)
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- Stroke Unit, Careggi University Hospital, Florence (G.P., P.N., D.I.)
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- Diagnostic Imaging and Interventional Radiology Unit (D.M.), University of Rome Tor Vergata
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- Interventional Neuroradiology Unit (S.V.), Ospedale Civile “S.Agostino-Estense”, AOU Modena
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- Stroke Unit (G.B.), Ospedale Civile “S.Agostino-Estense”, AOU Modena
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- Neurology and Stroke Unit, Maggiore Hospital, Bologna (A.Z.)
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- Interventional Neuroradiology Unit, Policlinico G Martino, Messina (M.L.)
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- Neuroimaging and Neurointervention Unit (NINT), AOU Senese, Siena (S.B., I.M.V.)
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- Neuroimaging and Neurointervention Unit (NINT), AOU Senese, Siena (S.B., I.M.V.)
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- Stroke Unit, University Hospital “S. Maria delle Scotte”, Siena (R.T.)
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- Interventional Neuroradiology Unit, Città della Salute e della Scienza—Molinette, Turin (M.B.)
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- Department of Neuroscience “Rita Levi Montalcini”, University of Turin (A.N.)
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- Interventional Neuroradiology Unit, University Hospital “Arcispedale S. Anna”, Ferrara (A.S.)
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- Stroke Unit, University Hospital “Arcispedale S. Anna”, Ferrara (A.D.V.)
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- Interventional Neuroradiology Unit, IRCCS San Martino-IST, Genova (L.C.)
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- Neurology and Stroke Unit, IRCCS San Martino-IST, Genova (C.S.)
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- Interventional Neuroradiology Unit (R.M.), University Hospital, Parma
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- Stroke Unit and Neurosonology Lab (A.P.), Padua University Hospital
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- Vascular and Interventional Radiology Unit (E.P.), Ospedale Civile “Mazzini”, Teramo
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- Neuroradiology Unit (A.S., M.R.), “M. Bufalini” Hospital-AUSL Romagna, Cesena
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- Neuroradiology Unit (A.S., M.R.), “M. Bufalini” Hospital-AUSL Romagna, Cesena
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- Interventional Radiology and Neuroradiology Unit (L.D.M), San Giovanni Bosco Hospital, Torino
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- Neurology Unit (E.D.), San Giovanni Bosco Hospital, Torino
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- Radiology, Diagnostic and Interventional Neuroradiology Unit, Policlinico IRCCS San Matteo, Pavia (G.S., F.Z.)
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- Radiology, Diagnostic and Interventional Neuroradiology Unit, Policlinico IRCCS San Matteo, Pavia (G.S., F.Z.)
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- Neuroradiology Unit (N.C.), Ospedale dell’Angelo—USSL3 Serenissima, Mestre
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- Neurology Unit (A.C.), Ospedale dell’Angelo—USSL3 Serenissima, Mestre
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- Neuroradiology Unit (A.T.), AOU Circolo, ASST-Settelaghi, Varese
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- Interventional Radiology (N.B.), Ospedale SS. Annunziata, Taranto
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- Interventional Neuroradiology Unit, AO Annunziata, Cosenza (W.A., U.S.)
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- Interventional Neuroradiology Unit, AO Annunziata, Cosenza (W.A., U.S.)
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- Emergency Department Stroke Unit, Sapienza University Hospital, Rome (E.N., D.T.)
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- Neurology and Stroke Unit (T.T.), S. Corona Hospital-ASL2 Savonese, Pietra Ligure
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- Interventional Neuroradiology Unit, PO SS. Filippo e Nicola, Avezzano (P.F.)
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- Department of Applied Clinical Sciences e Biotechnology, University of L’Aquila, L’Aquila (S.S.)
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- Neuroradiology Unit (M.P.), Istituto Ospedaliero Fondazione Poliambulanza, Brescia
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- Neurology Unit (P.I.), Istituto Ospedaliero Fondazione Poliambulanza, Brescia
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- Interventional Neuroradiology Unit (N.P.N.), Humanitas Research Hospital, Rozzano
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- Urgent Neurology and Stroke Unit (S.M.), Humanitas Research Hospital, Rozzano
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- Interventional Neuroradiology Unit (P.A.), S. Maria della Misericordia Hospital, Rovigo
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- Stroke Unit (M.R.), S. Maria della Misericordia Hospital, Rovigo
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- Neuroradiology Unit, SS. Antonio e Biagio e C. Arrigo Hospital, Alessandria (I.G.)
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- Interventional Neuroradiology Unit (G.C.), Ospedale Civico-A.R.N.A.S., Palermo
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- Interventional Neuroradiology Unit, Careggi University Hospital, Florence (L.R., S.M.)
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- Emergency Department Stroke Unit, Sapienza University Hospital, Rome (E.N., D.T.)
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Cappellari M, Pracucci G, Forlivesi S, Saia V, Nappini S, Nencini P, Inzitari D, Greco L, Sallustio F, Vallone S, Bigliardi G, Zini A, Pitrone A, Grillo F, Musolino R, Bracco S, Tinturini R, Tassi R, Bergui M, Cerrato P, Saletti A, De Vito A, Casetta I, Gasparotti R, Magoni M, Castellan L, Malfatto L, Menozzi R, Scoditti U, Causin F, Baracchini C, Puglielli E, Casalena A, Ruggiero M, Malatesta E, Comelli C, Chianale G, Lauretti DL, Mancuso M, Lafe E, Cavallini A, Cavasin N, Critelli A, Ciceri EFM, Bonetti B, Chiumarulo L, Petruzzelli M, Giorgianni A, Versino M, Ganimede MP, Tinelli A, Auteri W, Petrone A, Guidetti G, Nicolini E, Allegretti L, Tassinari T, Filauri P, Sacco S, Pavia M, Invernizzi P, Nuzzi NP, Carmela Spinelli M, Amistà P, Russo M, Ferrandi D, Corraine S, Craparo G, Mannino M, Simonetti L, Toni D, Mangiafico S. General Anesthesia Versus Conscious Sedation and Local Anesthesia During Thrombectomy for Acute Ischemic Stroke. Stroke 2020; 51:2036-2044. [DOI: 10.1161/strokeaha.120.028963] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
Abstract
Background and Purpose:
As numerous questions remain about the best anesthetic strategy during thrombectomy, we assessed functional and radiological outcomes in stroke patients treated with thrombectomy in presence of general anesthesia (GA) versus conscious sedation (CS) and local anesthesia (LA).
Methods:
We conducted a cohort study on prospectively collected data from 4429 patients enrolled in the Italian Registry of Endovascular Treatment in Acute Stroke.
Results:
GA was used in 2013 patients, CS in 1285 patients, and LA in 1131 patients. The rates of 3-month modified Rankin Scale score of 0–1 were 32.7%, 33.7%, and 38.1% in the GA, CS, and LA groups: GA versus CS: odds ratios after adjustment for unbalanced variables (adjusted odds ratio [aOR]), 0.811 (95% CI, 0.602–1.091); and GA versus LA: aOR, 0.714 (95% CI, 0.515–0.990). The rates of modified Rankin Scale score of 0–2 were 42.5%, 46.6%, and 52.4% in the GA, CS, and LA groups: GA versus CS: aOR, 0.902 (95% CI, 0.689–1.180); and GA versus LA: aOR, 0.769 (95% CI, 0.566–0.998). The rates of 3-month death were 21.5%, 19.7%, and 14.8% in the GA, CS, and LA groups: GA versus CS: aOR, 0.872 (95% CI, 0.644–1.181); and GA versus LA: aOR, 1.235 (95% CI, 0.844–1.807). The rates of parenchymal hematoma were 9%, 12.6%, and 11.3% in the GA, CS, and LA groups: GA versus CS: aOR, 0.380 (95% CI, 0.262–0.551); and GA versus LA: aOR, 0.532 (95% CI, 0.337–0.838). After model of adjustment for predefined variables (age, sex, thrombolysis, National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale, onset-to-groin time, anterior large vessel occlusion, procedure time, prestroke modified Rankin Scale score of <1, antiplatelet, and anticoagulant), differences were found also between GA versus CS as regards modified Rankin Scale score of 0–2 (aOR, 0.659 [95% CI, 0.538–0.807]) and GA versus LA as regards death (aOR, 1.413 [95% CI, 1.095–1.823]).
Conclusions:
GA during thrombectomy was associated with worse 3-month functional outcomes, especially when compared with LA. The inclusion of an LA arm in future randomized clinical trials of anesthesia strategy is recommended.
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- Manuel Cappellari
- Neuroscience Department, Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Integrata, Verona, Italy (M.C., S.F., E.F.M.C., B.B.)
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- NEUROFARBA Department, University of Florence, Firenze, Italy (G.P., D.I.)
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- Neuroscience Department, Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Integrata, Verona, Italy (M.C., S.F., E.F.M.C., B.B.)
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- Neurology and Stroke Unit, Santa Corona Hospital, Pietra Ligure, Italy (V.S., L.A., T.T.)
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- NEUROFARBA Department, Careggi University Hospital, Firenze, Italy (S.N., P.N., S.M.)
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- NEUROFARBA Department, Careggi University Hospital, Firenze, Italy (S.N., P.N., S.M.)
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- NEUROFARBA Department, University of Florence, Firenze, Italy (G.P., D.I.)
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- Interventional Neuroradiology Unit and Stroke Unit, Policlinico Tor Vergata, Rome, Italy (L.G., F.S.)
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- Interventional Neuroradiology Unit and Stroke Unit, Policlinico Tor Vergata, Rome, Italy (L.G., F.S.)
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- Interventional Neuroradiology Unit and Stroke Unit, Ospedale Civile S. Agostino-Estense-University Hospital, Modena, Italy (S.V., G.B.)
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- Interventional Neuroradiology Unit and Stroke Unit, Ospedale Civile S. Agostino-Estense-University Hospital, Modena, Italy (S.V., G.B.)
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- Department of Neurology and Stroke Center, IRCCS Institute of the Neurological Sciences, Maggiore Hospital, Bologna, Italy (A.Z., L.S.)
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- Interventional Neuroradiology Unit and Stroke Unit, Policlinico G. Martino, Messina, Italy (A. Pitrone, F.G., R. Musolino)
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- Interventional Neuroradiology Unit and Stroke Unit, Policlinico G. Martino, Messina, Italy (A. Pitrone, F.G., R. Musolino)
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- Interventional Neuroradiology Unit and Stroke Unit, Policlinico G. Martino, Messina, Italy (A. Pitrone, F.G., R. Musolino)
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- Interventional Neuroradiology Unit and Stroke Unit, Ospedale S. Maria delle Scotte-University Hospital, Siena, Italy (S.B., R. Tinturini, R. Tassi)
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- Interventional Neuroradiology Unit and Stroke Unit, Ospedale S. Maria delle Scotte-University Hospital, Siena, Italy (S.B., R. Tinturini, R. Tassi)
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- Interventional Neuroradiology Unit and Stroke Unit, Ospedale S. Maria delle Scotte-University Hospital, Siena, Italy (S.B., R. Tinturini, R. Tassi)
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- Interventional Neuroradiology Unit and Stroke Unit, Città della Salute e della Scienza-Molinette, Torino, Italy (M.B., P.C.)
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- Interventional Neuroradiology Unit and Stroke Unit, Città della Salute e della Scienza-Molinette, Torino, Italy (M.B., P.C.)
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- Neuroradiology Unit and Stroke Unit, Arcispedale S. Anna-University Hospital, Ferrara, Italy (A.S., A.D.V., I.C.)
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- Neuroradiology Unit and Stroke Unit, Arcispedale S. Anna-University Hospital, Ferrara, Italy (A.S., A.D.V., I.C.)
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- Neuroradiology Unit and Stroke Unit, Arcispedale S. Anna-University Hospital, Ferrara, Italy (A.S., A.D.V., I.C.)
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- Neuroradiology Unit and Stroke Unit, Spedali Civili, Brescia, Italy (R.G., M. Magoni)
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- Neuroradiology Unit and Stroke Unit, Spedali Civili, Brescia, Italy (R.G., M. Magoni)
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- Interventional Neuroradiology Unit and Stroke Unit, IRCCS San Martino-IST, Genova, Italy (L. Castellan, L.M.)
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- Interventional Neuroradiology Unit and Stroke Unit, IRCCS San Martino-IST, Genova, Italy (L. Castellan, L.M.)
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- Interventional Neuroradiology Unit and Stroke Unit, Ospedale Universitario, Parma, Italy (R. Menozzi, U.S.)
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- Interventional Neuroradiology Unit and Stroke Unit, Ospedale Universitario, Parma, Italy (R. Menozzi, U.S.)
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- Interventional Neuroradiology Unit and Stroke Unit, Azienda Ospedaliera-Universitaria, Padova, Italy (F.C., C.B.)
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- Interventional Neuroradiology Unit and Stroke Unit, Azienda Ospedaliera-Universitaria, Padova, Italy (F.C., C.B.)
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- Vascular and Interventional Radiology Unit and Neurology Unit, Ospedale Civile Mazzini, Teramo, Italy (E.P., A. Casalena)
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- Vascular and Interventional Radiology Unit and Neurology Unit, Ospedale Civile Mazzini, Teramo, Italy (E.P., A. Casalena)
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- Neuroradiology Unit and Neurology Unit, Ospedale M. Bufalini, Cesena, Italy (M. Ruggiero, E.M.)
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- Neuroradiology Unit and Neurology Unit, Ospedale M. Bufalini, Cesena, Italy (M. Ruggiero, E.M.)
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- Interventional Neuroradiology Unit and Neurology Unit, Ospedale San Giovanni Bosco, Torino, Italy (C.C., G. Chianale)
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- Interventional Neuroradiology Unit and Neurology Unit, Ospedale San Giovanni Bosco, Torino, Italy (C.C., G. Chianale)
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- Neuroradiology Unit and Neurology Unit, Ospedale Cisanello, Pisa, Italy (D.L.L., M. Mancuso)
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- Neuroradiology Unit and Neurology Unit, Ospedale Cisanello, Pisa, Italy (D.L.L., M. Mancuso)
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- Radiology, Diagnostic and Interventional Neuroradiology Unit, Policlinico IRCCS San Matteo, Pavia, Italy (E.L.)
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- Cerebrovascular Department, IRCCS Mondino Foundation, Pavia, Italy (A. Cavallini)
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- Neuroradiology Unit and Neurology Unit, Ospedale dell’Angelo-ULSS3 Serenissima, Mestre, Italy (N.C., A. Critelli)
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- Neuroradiology Unit and Neurology Unit, Ospedale dell’Angelo-ULSS3 Serenissima, Mestre, Italy (N.C., A. Critelli)
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- Neuroscience Department, Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Integrata, Verona, Italy (M.C., S.F., E.F.M.C., B.B.)
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- Neuroscience Department, Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Integrata, Verona, Italy (M.C., S.F., E.F.M.C., B.B.)
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- Interventional Neuroradiology Unit and Stroke Unit, Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria-Policlinico, Bari, Italy (L. Chiumarulo, M. Petruzzelli)
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- Interventional Neuroradiology Unit and Stroke Unit, Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria-Policlinico, Bari, Italy (L. Chiumarulo, M. Petruzzelli)
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- Neuroradiology Unit and Neurology Unit, Ospedale Universitario Circolo-ASST Sette Laghi, Varese, Italy (A.G., M.V.)
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- Neuroradiology Unit and Neurology Unit, Ospedale Universitario Circolo-ASST Sette Laghi, Varese, Italy (A.G., M.V.)
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- Interventional Neuroradiology Unit and Stroke Unit, Ospedale SS. Annunziata, Taranto, Italy (M.P.G., A.T.)
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- Interventional Neuroradiology Unit and Stroke Unit, Ospedale SS. Annunziata, Taranto, Italy (M.P.G., A.T.)
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- Interventional Neuroradiology Unit and Neurology Unit, Azienda Ospedaliera Annunziata, Cosenza, Italy (W.A., A.P.)
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- Interventional Neuroradiology Unit and Neurology Unit, Azienda Ospedaliera Annunziata, Cosenza, Italy (W.A., A.P.)
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- Interventional Neuroradiology Unit and Stroke Unit, Sapienza University Hospital, Rome, Italy (G.G., E.N., D.T.)
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- Interventional Neuroradiology Unit and Stroke Unit, Sapienza University Hospital, Rome, Italy (G.G., E.N., D.T.)
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- Neurology and Stroke Unit, Santa Corona Hospital, Pietra Ligure, Italy (V.S., L.A., T.T.)
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- Neurology and Stroke Unit, Santa Corona Hospital, Pietra Ligure, Italy (V.S., L.A., T.T.)
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- Interventional Neuroradiology Unit and Stroke Unit, Presidio Ospedaliero SS. Filippo e Nicola, Avezzano, Italy (P.F., S.S.)
| | - Simona Sacco
- Interventional Neuroradiology Unit and Stroke Unit, Presidio Ospedaliero SS. Filippo e Nicola, Avezzano, Italy (P.F., S.S.)
| | - Marco Pavia
- Neuroradiology Unit and Neurology Unit, Istituto Ospedaliero Fondazione Poliambulanza, Brescia, Italy (M. Pavia, P.I.)
| | - Paolo Invernizzi
- Neuroradiology Unit and Neurology Unit, Istituto Ospedaliero Fondazione Poliambulanza, Brescia, Italy (M. Pavia, P.I.)
| | - Nunzio Paolo Nuzzi
- Interventional Neuroradiology Unit and Stroke Unit, Humanitas Research Hospital, Rozzano, Italy (N.P.N., M.C.S.)
| | - Maria Carmela Spinelli
- Interventional Neuroradiology Unit and Stroke Unit, Humanitas Research Hospital, Rozzano, Italy (N.P.N., M.C.S.)
| | - Pietro Amistà
- Interventional Neuroradiology Unit and Stroke Unit, Ospedale S. Maria Misericordia, Rovigo, Italy (P.A., M. Russo)
| | - Monia Russo
- Interventional Neuroradiology Unit and Stroke Unit, Ospedale S. Maria Misericordia, Rovigo, Italy (P.A., M. Russo)
| | - Delfina Ferrandi
- Neuroradiology Unit and Neurology Unit, AO SS. Antonio e Biagio e C. Arrigo, Alessandria, Italy (D.F.)
| | - Simona Corraine
- Interventional Vascular Unit and Stroke Unit, Ospedale S. Michele-AO Brotzu, Cagliari, Italy (S.C.)
| | - Giuseppe Craparo
- Interventional Neuroradiology Unit and Stroke Unit, Ospedale Civico-A.R.N.A.S., Palermo, Italy (G. Craparo, M.M.)
| | - Marina Mannino
- Interventional Neuroradiology Unit and Stroke Unit, Ospedale Civico-A.R.N.A.S., Palermo, Italy (G. Craparo, M.M.)
| | - Luigi Simonetti
- Department of Neurology and Stroke Center, IRCCS Institute of the Neurological Sciences, Maggiore Hospital, Bologna, Italy (A.Z., L.S.)
| | - Danilo Toni
- Interventional Neuroradiology Unit and Stroke Unit, Sapienza University Hospital, Rome, Italy (G.G., E.N., D.T.)
| | - Salvatore Mangiafico
- NEUROFARBA Department, Careggi University Hospital, Firenze, Italy (S.N., P.N., S.M.)
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Laterza D, Ritelli M, Zini A, Colombi M, Dell'Acqua ML, Vandelli L, Bigliardi G, Verganti L, Vallone S, Vincenzi C, Rosafio F, Ciolli L, Calabrese O, Nichelli PF, Picchetto L. Novel pathogenic TGFBR1 and SMAD3 variants identified after cerebrovascular events in adult patients with Loeys-dietz syndrome. Eur J Med Genet 2019; 62:103727. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ejmg.2019.103727] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/14/2019] [Revised: 06/30/2019] [Accepted: 07/13/2019] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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Cappellari M, Mangiafico S, Saia V, Pracucci G, Nappini S, Nencini P, Konda D, Sallustio F, Vallone S, Zini A, Bracco S, Tassi R, Bergui M, Cerrato P, Pitrone A, Grillo F, Saletti A, De Vito A, Gasparotti R, Magoni M, Puglielli E, Casalena A, Causin F, Baracchini C, Castellan L, Malfatto L, Menozzi R, Scoditti U, Comelli C, Duc E, Comai A, Franchini E, Cosottini M, Mancuso M, Peschillo S, De Michele M, Giorgianni A, Delodovici ML, Lafe E, Denaro MF, Burdi N, Internò S, Cavasin N, Critelli A, Chiumarulo L, Petruzzellis M, Doddi M, Carolei A, Auteri W, Petrone A, Padolecchia R, Tassinari T, Pavia M, Invernizzi P, Turcato G, Forlivesi S, Ciceri EFM, Bonetti B, Inzitari D, Toni D, Limbucci N, Consoli A, Renieri L, Fainardi E, Gandini R, Pampana E, Diomedi M, Koch G, Verganti L, Sacchetti F, Zelent G, Bigliardi G, Picchetto L, Vandelli L, Romano DG, Cioni S, Gennari P, Cerase A, Martini G, Stura G, Daniele D, Naldi A, Papa R, Vinci SL, Bernava G, Velo M, Caragliano A, Tessitore A, Buonomo O, Musolino R, La Spina P, Casella C, Carolina Fazio M, Cotroneo M, Onofrio M, Azzini C, Casetta I, Mardighian D, Frigerio M, Costa A, Di Egidio V, Lattanzi R, Assetta M, Cester G, Mavilio N, Serrati C, Piazza P, Epifani E, Andreone A, Castellini P, Latte L, Grisendi I, Vaudano G, Comelli S, Cavallo R, Chianale G, Simonetti L, Taglialatela F, Isceri S, Procaccianti G, Zaniboni A, Borghi A, Bonatti G, Ferro F, Bonatti M, Dall’Ora E, Currò Dossi R, Turri E, Turri M, Puglioli M, Lazzarotti G, Lauretti D, Giannini N, Maccarone M, Orlandi G, Chiti A, Guidetti G, Biraschi F, Falcou A, Anzini A, Mancini A, Fausti S, Di Mascio MT, Durastanti L, Sbardella E, Mellina V, Baruzzi F, Pellegrino C, Terrana A, Carimati F, Ruggiero M, Sanna A, Passarin MG, Colosimo C, Pedicelli A, D’Argento F, Alexandre A, Frisullo G, Zappoli F, Martignoni A, Cavallini A, Persico A, Valvassori L, Piano M, Agostoni E, Motto C, Gatti A, Longoni M, Guccione A, Tortorella R, Zampieri P, Zimatore DS, Grazioli A, Ricciardi GK, Augelli R, Bovi P, Tomelleri G, Micheletti N, Semeraro V, Lucarelli N, Ganimede M, Tinelli A, Pia Prontera M, Pesare A, Cagliari E, Quatrale R, Federico F, Passalacqua G, Filauri P, Orlandi B, De Santis F, Gabriele A, Tiseo C, Armentano A, Di Benedetto O, Silvagni U, Perrotta P, Crispino E, Stancati F, Rizzuto S, Pugliese P, Pisani E, Siniscalchi A, Gaudiano C, Pirritano D, Del Giudice F, Calia S, Ganci G, Sugo A, Scomazzoni F, Simionato F, Roveri L, De Nicola M, Giannoni M, Bruni S, Gambelli E, Provinciali L, Carriero A, Coppo L, Baldan J, Paolo Nuzzi N, Marcheselli S, Corato M, Cotroneo E, Ricciardi F, Gigli R, Pozzessere C, Pezzella FR, Corsi F, Squassina G, Cobelli M, Morassi M, Magni E, Pepe F, Bigni B, Costa P, Crabbio M, Griffini S, Palmerini F, Piras MP, Natrella M, Fanelli G, Cristoferi M, Bottacchi E, Corso G, Tosi P, Amistà P, Russo M, Tettoni S, Gallesio I, Mascolo MC, Meloni GB, Fabio C, Maiore M, Pintus F, Pischedda A, Manca A, Mongili C, Zanda B, Sanna A, Baule A, Pappalardo MP, Craparo G, Gallo C, Monaco S, Mannino M, Terruso V, Muto M, Guarnieri G, Andreone V, Dui G, Ticca A, Salmaggi A, Iannucci G, Pinna V, Di Clemente L, Perini F, De Boni A, De Luca C, De Giorgi F, Corraine S, Enne P, Ganau C, Piras V. IER-SICH Nomogram to Predict Symptomatic Intracerebral Hemorrhage After Thrombectomy for Stroke. Stroke 2019; 50:909-916. [DOI: 10.1161/strokeaha.118.023316] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
Abstract
Background and Purpose—
As a reliable scoring system to detect the risk of symptomatic intracerebral hemorrhage after thrombectomy for ischemic stroke is not yet available, we developed a nomogram for predicting symptomatic intracerebral hemorrhage in patients with large vessel occlusion in the anterior circulation who received bridging of thrombectomy with intravenous thrombolysis (training set), and to validate the model by using a cohort of patients treated with direct thrombectomy (test set).
Methods—
We conducted a cohort study on prospectively collected data from 3714 patients enrolled in the IER (Italian Registry of Endovascular Stroke Treatment in Acute Stroke). Symptomatic intracerebral hemorrhage was defined as any type of intracerebral hemorrhage with increase of ≥4 National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale score points from baseline ≤24 hours or death. Based on multivariate logistic models, the nomogram was generated. We assessed the discriminative performance by using the area under the receiver operating characteristic curve.
Results—
National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale score, onset-to-end procedure time, age, unsuccessful recanalization, and Careggi collateral score composed the IER-SICH nomogram. After removing Careggi collateral score from the first model, a second model including Alberta Stroke Program Early CT Score was developed. The area under the receiver operating characteristic curve of the IER-SICH nomogram was 0.778 in the training set (n=492) and 0.709 in the test set (n=399). The area under the receiver operating characteristic curve of the second model was 0.733 in the training set (n=988) and 0.685 in the test set (n=779).
Conclusions—
The IER-SICH nomogram is the first model developed and validated for predicting symptomatic intracerebral hemorrhage after thrombectomy. It may provide indications on early identification of patients for more or less postprocedural intensive management.
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Affiliation(s)
- Manuel Cappellari
- Stroke Unit (M. Cappellari, S.F., B.B.), Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Integrata, Verona, Italy
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- Interventional Neuroradiology Unit (S.M., S.N.), Ospedale Careggi-University Hospital, Firenze, Italy
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- Neurology and Stroke Unit (T.T., V.S.), Santa Corona Hospital, Pietra Ligure, Italy
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- Stroke Unit (D.I., P.N., G.P.), Ospedale Careggi-University Hospital, Firenze, Italy
- University of Florence, Firenze, Italy (G.P., P.N., D.I.)
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- Interventional Neuroradiology Unit (S.M., S.N.), Ospedale Careggi-University Hospital, Firenze, Italy
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- Stroke Unit (D.I., P.N., G.P.), Ospedale Careggi-University Hospital, Firenze, Italy
- University of Florence, Firenze, Italy (G.P., P.N., D.I.)
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- Interventional Neuroradiology Unit (D.K.), Policlinico Tor Vergata, Roma, Italy
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- Neuroradiology Unit, Ospedale Civile S. Agostino-Estense University Hospital, Modena, Italy (S.V.)
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- Stroke Unit, IRCCS Istituto delle Scienze Neurologiche, Maggiore Hospital, Bologna, Italy (A.Z.)
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- Interventional Neuroradiology Unit (S.B.), Ospedale S. Maria delle Scotte-University Hospital, Siena, Italy
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- Stroke Unit (R.T.), Ospedale S. Maria delle Scotte-University Hospital, Siena, Italy
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- Interventional Neuroradiology Unit (M.B.), Città della Salute e della Scienza-Molinette, Torino, Italy
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- Stroke Unit (P.C.), Città della Salute e della Scienza-Molinette, Torino, Italy
| | - Antonio Pitrone
- Interventional Neuroradiology Unit (A. Pitrone), Policlinico G. Martino, Messina, Italy
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- Interventional Neuroradiology Unit (A.S.), Arcispedale S. Anna-University Hospital, Ferrara, Italy
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- Stroke Unit (A.D.V.), Arcispedale S. Anna-University Hospital, Ferrara, Italy
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- Stroke Unit (M. Magoni), Spedali Civili, Brescia, Italy
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- Vascular and Interventional Radiology Unit (E.P.), Ospedale Civile Mazzini, Teramo, Italy
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- Neuroradiology Unit (F.C.), Azienda Ospedaliero-Univeristaria, Padova, Italy
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- Interventional Neuroradiology Unit (L. Castellan), IRCCS San Martino-IST, Genova, Italy
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- Stroke Unit (L.M.), IRCCS San Martino-IST, Genova, Italy
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- Interventional Neuroradiology Unit (R.M.), Ospedale Universitario, Parma, Italy
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- Interventional Neuroradiology Unit (C.C.), Ospedale San Giovanni Bosco, Torino, Italy
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- Neurology Unit (E.D.), Ospedale San Giovanni Bosco, Torino, Italy
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- Radiology Unit (A. Comai), Ospedale Centrale, Bolzano, Italy
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- Neuroradiology Unit (M. Cosottini), Ospedale Cisanello, Pisa, Italy
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- Interventional Neuroradiology Unit (S.P.), Sapienza University Hospital, Roma, Italy
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- Neuroradiology Unit (A.G.), Ospedale Universitario Circolo, ASST Sette Laghi, Varese, Italy
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- Diagnostic and Interventional Neuroradiology Unit (E.L.), San Matteo Hospital and C. Mondino Foundation, Pavia, Italy
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- Interventional Radiology Unit (N.B.), Ospedale SS. Annunziata, Taranto, Italy
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- Neuroradiology Unit (N.C.), Ospedale dell’Angelo, USSL3 Serenissima, Mestre, Italy
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- Neurology Unit (A. Critelli), Ospedale dell’Angelo, USSL3 Serenissima, Mestre, Italy
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- Interventional Neuroradiology Unit (M. Petruzzellis), Policlinico, Bari, Italy
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- Interventional Neuroradiology Unit (M.D.), Presidio Ospedaliero SS. Filippo e Nicola, Avezzano, Italy
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- Stroke Unit (A. Carolei), Presidio Ospedaliero SS. Filippo e Nicola, Avezzano, Italy
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- Interventional Neuroradiology Unit (W.A.), Azienda Ospedaliera Annunziata, Cosenza, Italy
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- Neurology Unit (A. Petrone), Azienda Ospedaliera Annunziata, Cosenza, Italy
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- Neurology and Stroke Unit (T.T., V.S.), Santa Corona Hospital, Pietra Ligure, Italy
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- Interventional Neuroradiology Unit (M. Pavia), Istituto Ospedaliero Fondazione Poliambulanza, Brescia, Italy
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- Stroke Unit (P.I.), Istituto Ospedaliero Fondazione Poliambulanza, Brescia, Italy
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- Emergency Department, Girolamo Fracastoro Hospital, San Bonifacio (Verona), Italy (G.T.)
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- Stroke Unit (M. Cappellari, S.F., B.B.), Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Integrata, Verona, Italy
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- Stroke Unit (M. Cappellari, S.F., B.B.), Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Integrata, Verona, Italy
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- Stroke Unit (D.I., P.N., G.P.), Ospedale Careggi-University Hospital, Firenze, Italy
- University of Florence, Firenze, Italy (G.P., P.N., D.I.)
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- Stroke Unit (M.D.M., D.T.), Sapienza University Hospital, Roma, Italy
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Vandelli L, Ferrari R, Trenti T, Varani M, Bigliardi G, Rosafio F, Dell'acqua ML, Picchetto L, Nichelli P, Zini A. Fibrinogen concentrate replacement in ischemic stroke patients after recombinant tissue plasminogen activator treatment. ADV CLIN EXP MED 2019; 28:219-222. [PMID: 30507073 DOI: 10.17219/acem/84936] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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BACKGROUND Post-thrombotic intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH) is experienced by 6-8% of stroke patients and is associated with multiple factors, including acquired coagulopathy induced by the thrombolytic drug. OBJECTIVES The objective of this study was to assess the outcome of the intravenous (IV) administration of fibrinogen concentrate in a series of acute stroke patients who developed iatrogenic fibrinogen critical depletion after IV thrombolysis. MATERIAL AND METHODS Of the 39 ischemic stroke patients treated with IV thrombolysis with a severe hypofibrinogenemia requiring infusion with IV fibrinogen concentrate, 30 patients were treated with 2 g of IV recombinant tissue plasminogen activator (rt-PA), followed by further doses until the fibrinogen level reached 200 mg/dL in hemorrhagic patients or 100 mg/dL in non-hemorrhagic patients, and 9 were treated with IV rt-PA followed by endovascular thrombectomy. RESULTS Preand post-thrombolysis National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) scores were statistically different for the Cochran-Mantel-Haenszel test overall (p = 0.0002), at 24-hour evaluation (p = 0.0455) and at 7-day assessment (p = 0.0006). Within the first 7 days post-thrombolysis, the brain computed tomography (CT) scans showed that 20/39 (51.28%) patients had ICH. Of the whole sample, 25.6% of the ICH patients had symptomatic intracerebral hemorrhage (SICH), according to National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) classification. After rt-PA treatment, the median pre-thrombolysis fibrinogenemia of 332 mg/dL significantly dropped to 133 mg/dL (p < 0.0001). After the fibrinogen concentrate infusion, the median level of fibrinogenemia rose to 160 mg/dL, which was significantly higher than the median postthrombolysis levels (p < 0.0001). Recanalization was observed in 25/28 patients (89.29%): complete in 18 and partial in 7 patients. After fibrinogen IV infusion, no thrombotic complications were seen in 37 out of 39 patients (94.77%); 2/39 (0.05%) patients experienced a pulmonary embolism, 1 of them a segmental one. CONCLUSIONS This study showed the clinical safety of administering IV fibrinogen concentrate in order to increase plasma fibrinogen levels in a series of acute stroke patients with iatrogenic fibrinogen depletion after IV thrombolysis.
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- Clinical Pathology - Toxicology Department, Nuovo Ospedale Civile S. Agostino-Estense, Azienda Unita' Sanitaria Locale di Modena, Italy
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- Clinical Pathology - Toxicology Department, Nuovo Ospedale Civile S. Agostino-Estense, Azienda Unita' Sanitaria Locale di Modena, Italy
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- Stroke Unit, Neurology Clinic, Department of Neuroscience, Nuovo Ospedale Civile S. Agostino-Estense, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Modena, Italy
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- Stroke Unit, Neurology Clinic, Department of Neuroscience, Nuovo Ospedale Civile S. Agostino-Estense, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Modena, Italy
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- Stroke Unit, Neurology Clinic, Department of Neuroscience, Nuovo Ospedale Civile S. Agostino-Estense, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Modena, Italy
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- Stroke Unit, Neurology Clinic, Department of Neuroscience, Nuovo Ospedale Civile S. Agostino-Estense, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Modena, Italy
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- Stroke Unit, Neurology Clinic, Department of Neuroscience, Nuovo Ospedale Civile S. Agostino-Estense, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Modena, Italy
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- Stroke Unit, Neurology Clinic, Department of Neuroscience, Nuovo Ospedale Civile S. Agostino-Estense, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Modena, Italy
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Denti L, Caminiti C, Scoditti U, Zini A, Malferrari G, Zedde ML, Guidetti D, Baratti M, Vaghi L, Montanari E, Marcomini B, Riva S, Iezzi E, Castellini P, Olivato S, Barbi F, Perticaroli E, Monaco D, Iafelice I, Bigliardi G, Vandelli L, Guareschi A, Artoni A, Zanferrari C, Schulz PJ. Impact on Prehospital Delay of a Stroke Preparedness Campaign: A SW-RCT (Stepped-Wedge Cluster Randomized Controlled Trial). Stroke 2017; 48:3316-3322. [PMID: 29101258 DOI: 10.1161/strokeaha.117.018135] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/13/2017] [Revised: 08/20/2017] [Accepted: 09/18/2017] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE Public campaigns to increase stroke preparedness have been tested in different contexts, showing contradictory results. We evaluated the effectiveness of a stroke campaign, designed specifically for the Italian population in reducing prehospital delay. METHODS According to an SW-RCT (Stepped-Wedge Cluster Randomized Controlled Trial) design, the campaign was launched in 4 provinces in the northern part of the region Emilia Romagna at 3-month intervals in randomized sequence. The units of analysis were the patients admitted to hospital, with stroke and transient ischemic attack, over a time period of 15 months, beginning 3 months before the intervention was launched in the first province to allow for baseline data collection. The proportion of early arrivals (within 2 hours of symptom onset) was the primary outcome. Thrombolysis rate and some behavioral end points were the secondary outcomes. Data were analyzed using a fixed-effect model, adjusting for cluster and time trends. RESULTS We enrolled 1622 patients, 912 exposed and 710 nonexposed to the campaign. The proportion of early access was nonsignificantly lower in exposed patients (354 [38.8%] versus 315 [44.4%]; adjusted odds ratio, 0.81; 95% confidence interval, 0.60-1.08; P=0.15). As for secondary end points, an increase was found for stroke recognition, which approximated but did not reach statistical significance (P=0.07). CONCLUSIONS Our campaign was not effective in reducing prehospital delay. Even if some limitations of the intervention, mainly in terms of duration, are taken into account, our study demonstrates that new communication strategies should be tested before large-scale implementation. CLINICAL TRIAL REGISTRATION URL: http://www.clinicaltrials.gov. Unique identifier: NCT01881152.
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- Licia Denti
- From the Geriatrics Ward-Stroke Care Section, (L.D., A.A.), Research and Innovation Unit (C.C., B.M., E.I.), and Stroke Care Program (U.S., P.C., C.Z.), University Hospital of Parma, Italy; Stroke Unit, Nuovo Ospedale Civile S Agostino Estense, University Hospital of Modena, Italy (A.Z., M.B., L. Vaghi, S.O., F.B., G.B., L. Vandelli); Stroke Unit, Neurology Unit, Arcispedale Santa Maria Nuova IRCCS, Reggio Emilia, Italy (G.M., M.L.Z., E.P., D.M.); Department of Neurology, Guglielmo da Saliceto Hospital, Piacenza, Italy (D.G., I.I.); Neurology Unit, Vaio Fidenza Hospital, Italy (E.M., A.G.); Department of Oncology and Hemato-oncology, University of Milan, Italy (S.R.); and Institute of Communication and Health, University of Svizzera Italiana, Lugano, Switzerland (P.J.S.).
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- From the Geriatrics Ward-Stroke Care Section, (L.D., A.A.), Research and Innovation Unit (C.C., B.M., E.I.), and Stroke Care Program (U.S., P.C., C.Z.), University Hospital of Parma, Italy; Stroke Unit, Nuovo Ospedale Civile S Agostino Estense, University Hospital of Modena, Italy (A.Z., M.B., L. Vaghi, S.O., F.B., G.B., L. Vandelli); Stroke Unit, Neurology Unit, Arcispedale Santa Maria Nuova IRCCS, Reggio Emilia, Italy (G.M., M.L.Z., E.P., D.M.); Department of Neurology, Guglielmo da Saliceto Hospital, Piacenza, Italy (D.G., I.I.); Neurology Unit, Vaio Fidenza Hospital, Italy (E.M., A.G.); Department of Oncology and Hemato-oncology, University of Milan, Italy (S.R.); and Institute of Communication and Health, University of Svizzera Italiana, Lugano, Switzerland (P.J.S.)
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- From the Geriatrics Ward-Stroke Care Section, (L.D., A.A.), Research and Innovation Unit (C.C., B.M., E.I.), and Stroke Care Program (U.S., P.C., C.Z.), University Hospital of Parma, Italy; Stroke Unit, Nuovo Ospedale Civile S Agostino Estense, University Hospital of Modena, Italy (A.Z., M.B., L. Vaghi, S.O., F.B., G.B., L. Vandelli); Stroke Unit, Neurology Unit, Arcispedale Santa Maria Nuova IRCCS, Reggio Emilia, Italy (G.M., M.L.Z., E.P., D.M.); Department of Neurology, Guglielmo da Saliceto Hospital, Piacenza, Italy (D.G., I.I.); Neurology Unit, Vaio Fidenza Hospital, Italy (E.M., A.G.); Department of Oncology and Hemato-oncology, University of Milan, Italy (S.R.); and Institute of Communication and Health, University of Svizzera Italiana, Lugano, Switzerland (P.J.S.)
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- From the Geriatrics Ward-Stroke Care Section, (L.D., A.A.), Research and Innovation Unit (C.C., B.M., E.I.), and Stroke Care Program (U.S., P.C., C.Z.), University Hospital of Parma, Italy; Stroke Unit, Nuovo Ospedale Civile S Agostino Estense, University Hospital of Modena, Italy (A.Z., M.B., L. Vaghi, S.O., F.B., G.B., L. Vandelli); Stroke Unit, Neurology Unit, Arcispedale Santa Maria Nuova IRCCS, Reggio Emilia, Italy (G.M., M.L.Z., E.P., D.M.); Department of Neurology, Guglielmo da Saliceto Hospital, Piacenza, Italy (D.G., I.I.); Neurology Unit, Vaio Fidenza Hospital, Italy (E.M., A.G.); Department of Oncology and Hemato-oncology, University of Milan, Italy (S.R.); and Institute of Communication and Health, University of Svizzera Italiana, Lugano, Switzerland (P.J.S.)
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- From the Geriatrics Ward-Stroke Care Section, (L.D., A.A.), Research and Innovation Unit (C.C., B.M., E.I.), and Stroke Care Program (U.S., P.C., C.Z.), University Hospital of Parma, Italy; Stroke Unit, Nuovo Ospedale Civile S Agostino Estense, University Hospital of Modena, Italy (A.Z., M.B., L. Vaghi, S.O., F.B., G.B., L. Vandelli); Stroke Unit, Neurology Unit, Arcispedale Santa Maria Nuova IRCCS, Reggio Emilia, Italy (G.M., M.L.Z., E.P., D.M.); Department of Neurology, Guglielmo da Saliceto Hospital, Piacenza, Italy (D.G., I.I.); Neurology Unit, Vaio Fidenza Hospital, Italy (E.M., A.G.); Department of Oncology and Hemato-oncology, University of Milan, Italy (S.R.); and Institute of Communication and Health, University of Svizzera Italiana, Lugano, Switzerland (P.J.S.)
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- From the Geriatrics Ward-Stroke Care Section, (L.D., A.A.), Research and Innovation Unit (C.C., B.M., E.I.), and Stroke Care Program (U.S., P.C., C.Z.), University Hospital of Parma, Italy; Stroke Unit, Nuovo Ospedale Civile S Agostino Estense, University Hospital of Modena, Italy (A.Z., M.B., L. Vaghi, S.O., F.B., G.B., L. Vandelli); Stroke Unit, Neurology Unit, Arcispedale Santa Maria Nuova IRCCS, Reggio Emilia, Italy (G.M., M.L.Z., E.P., D.M.); Department of Neurology, Guglielmo da Saliceto Hospital, Piacenza, Italy (D.G., I.I.); Neurology Unit, Vaio Fidenza Hospital, Italy (E.M., A.G.); Department of Oncology and Hemato-oncology, University of Milan, Italy (S.R.); and Institute of Communication and Health, University of Svizzera Italiana, Lugano, Switzerland (P.J.S.)
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- From the Geriatrics Ward-Stroke Care Section, (L.D., A.A.), Research and Innovation Unit (C.C., B.M., E.I.), and Stroke Care Program (U.S., P.C., C.Z.), University Hospital of Parma, Italy; Stroke Unit, Nuovo Ospedale Civile S Agostino Estense, University Hospital of Modena, Italy (A.Z., M.B., L. Vaghi, S.O., F.B., G.B., L. Vandelli); Stroke Unit, Neurology Unit, Arcispedale Santa Maria Nuova IRCCS, Reggio Emilia, Italy (G.M., M.L.Z., E.P., D.M.); Department of Neurology, Guglielmo da Saliceto Hospital, Piacenza, Italy (D.G., I.I.); Neurology Unit, Vaio Fidenza Hospital, Italy (E.M., A.G.); Department of Oncology and Hemato-oncology, University of Milan, Italy (S.R.); and Institute of Communication and Health, University of Svizzera Italiana, Lugano, Switzerland (P.J.S.)
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- From the Geriatrics Ward-Stroke Care Section, (L.D., A.A.), Research and Innovation Unit (C.C., B.M., E.I.), and Stroke Care Program (U.S., P.C., C.Z.), University Hospital of Parma, Italy; Stroke Unit, Nuovo Ospedale Civile S Agostino Estense, University Hospital of Modena, Italy (A.Z., M.B., L. Vaghi, S.O., F.B., G.B., L. Vandelli); Stroke Unit, Neurology Unit, Arcispedale Santa Maria Nuova IRCCS, Reggio Emilia, Italy (G.M., M.L.Z., E.P., D.M.); Department of Neurology, Guglielmo da Saliceto Hospital, Piacenza, Italy (D.G., I.I.); Neurology Unit, Vaio Fidenza Hospital, Italy (E.M., A.G.); Department of Oncology and Hemato-oncology, University of Milan, Italy (S.R.); and Institute of Communication and Health, University of Svizzera Italiana, Lugano, Switzerland (P.J.S.)
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- From the Geriatrics Ward-Stroke Care Section, (L.D., A.A.), Research and Innovation Unit (C.C., B.M., E.I.), and Stroke Care Program (U.S., P.C., C.Z.), University Hospital of Parma, Italy; Stroke Unit, Nuovo Ospedale Civile S Agostino Estense, University Hospital of Modena, Italy (A.Z., M.B., L. Vaghi, S.O., F.B., G.B., L. Vandelli); Stroke Unit, Neurology Unit, Arcispedale Santa Maria Nuova IRCCS, Reggio Emilia, Italy (G.M., M.L.Z., E.P., D.M.); Department of Neurology, Guglielmo da Saliceto Hospital, Piacenza, Italy (D.G., I.I.); Neurology Unit, Vaio Fidenza Hospital, Italy (E.M., A.G.); Department of Oncology and Hemato-oncology, University of Milan, Italy (S.R.); and Institute of Communication and Health, University of Svizzera Italiana, Lugano, Switzerland (P.J.S.)
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- From the Geriatrics Ward-Stroke Care Section, (L.D., A.A.), Research and Innovation Unit (C.C., B.M., E.I.), and Stroke Care Program (U.S., P.C., C.Z.), University Hospital of Parma, Italy; Stroke Unit, Nuovo Ospedale Civile S Agostino Estense, University Hospital of Modena, Italy (A.Z., M.B., L. Vaghi, S.O., F.B., G.B., L. Vandelli); Stroke Unit, Neurology Unit, Arcispedale Santa Maria Nuova IRCCS, Reggio Emilia, Italy (G.M., M.L.Z., E.P., D.M.); Department of Neurology, Guglielmo da Saliceto Hospital, Piacenza, Italy (D.G., I.I.); Neurology Unit, Vaio Fidenza Hospital, Italy (E.M., A.G.); Department of Oncology and Hemato-oncology, University of Milan, Italy (S.R.); and Institute of Communication and Health, University of Svizzera Italiana, Lugano, Switzerland (P.J.S.)
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- From the Geriatrics Ward-Stroke Care Section, (L.D., A.A.), Research and Innovation Unit (C.C., B.M., E.I.), and Stroke Care Program (U.S., P.C., C.Z.), University Hospital of Parma, Italy; Stroke Unit, Nuovo Ospedale Civile S Agostino Estense, University Hospital of Modena, Italy (A.Z., M.B., L. Vaghi, S.O., F.B., G.B., L. Vandelli); Stroke Unit, Neurology Unit, Arcispedale Santa Maria Nuova IRCCS, Reggio Emilia, Italy (G.M., M.L.Z., E.P., D.M.); Department of Neurology, Guglielmo da Saliceto Hospital, Piacenza, Italy (D.G., I.I.); Neurology Unit, Vaio Fidenza Hospital, Italy (E.M., A.G.); Department of Oncology and Hemato-oncology, University of Milan, Italy (S.R.); and Institute of Communication and Health, University of Svizzera Italiana, Lugano, Switzerland (P.J.S.)
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- From the Geriatrics Ward-Stroke Care Section, (L.D., A.A.), Research and Innovation Unit (C.C., B.M., E.I.), and Stroke Care Program (U.S., P.C., C.Z.), University Hospital of Parma, Italy; Stroke Unit, Nuovo Ospedale Civile S Agostino Estense, University Hospital of Modena, Italy (A.Z., M.B., L. Vaghi, S.O., F.B., G.B., L. Vandelli); Stroke Unit, Neurology Unit, Arcispedale Santa Maria Nuova IRCCS, Reggio Emilia, Italy (G.M., M.L.Z., E.P., D.M.); Department of Neurology, Guglielmo da Saliceto Hospital, Piacenza, Italy (D.G., I.I.); Neurology Unit, Vaio Fidenza Hospital, Italy (E.M., A.G.); Department of Oncology and Hemato-oncology, University of Milan, Italy (S.R.); and Institute of Communication and Health, University of Svizzera Italiana, Lugano, Switzerland (P.J.S.)
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- From the Geriatrics Ward-Stroke Care Section, (L.D., A.A.), Research and Innovation Unit (C.C., B.M., E.I.), and Stroke Care Program (U.S., P.C., C.Z.), University Hospital of Parma, Italy; Stroke Unit, Nuovo Ospedale Civile S Agostino Estense, University Hospital of Modena, Italy (A.Z., M.B., L. Vaghi, S.O., F.B., G.B., L. Vandelli); Stroke Unit, Neurology Unit, Arcispedale Santa Maria Nuova IRCCS, Reggio Emilia, Italy (G.M., M.L.Z., E.P., D.M.); Department of Neurology, Guglielmo da Saliceto Hospital, Piacenza, Italy (D.G., I.I.); Neurology Unit, Vaio Fidenza Hospital, Italy (E.M., A.G.); Department of Oncology and Hemato-oncology, University of Milan, Italy (S.R.); and Institute of Communication and Health, University of Svizzera Italiana, Lugano, Switzerland (P.J.S.)
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- From the Geriatrics Ward-Stroke Care Section, (L.D., A.A.), Research and Innovation Unit (C.C., B.M., E.I.), and Stroke Care Program (U.S., P.C., C.Z.), University Hospital of Parma, Italy; Stroke Unit, Nuovo Ospedale Civile S Agostino Estense, University Hospital of Modena, Italy (A.Z., M.B., L. Vaghi, S.O., F.B., G.B., L. Vandelli); Stroke Unit, Neurology Unit, Arcispedale Santa Maria Nuova IRCCS, Reggio Emilia, Italy (G.M., M.L.Z., E.P., D.M.); Department of Neurology, Guglielmo da Saliceto Hospital, Piacenza, Italy (D.G., I.I.); Neurology Unit, Vaio Fidenza Hospital, Italy (E.M., A.G.); Department of Oncology and Hemato-oncology, University of Milan, Italy (S.R.); and Institute of Communication and Health, University of Svizzera Italiana, Lugano, Switzerland (P.J.S.)
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- From the Geriatrics Ward-Stroke Care Section, (L.D., A.A.), Research and Innovation Unit (C.C., B.M., E.I.), and Stroke Care Program (U.S., P.C., C.Z.), University Hospital of Parma, Italy; Stroke Unit, Nuovo Ospedale Civile S Agostino Estense, University Hospital of Modena, Italy (A.Z., M.B., L. Vaghi, S.O., F.B., G.B., L. Vandelli); Stroke Unit, Neurology Unit, Arcispedale Santa Maria Nuova IRCCS, Reggio Emilia, Italy (G.M., M.L.Z., E.P., D.M.); Department of Neurology, Guglielmo da Saliceto Hospital, Piacenza, Italy (D.G., I.I.); Neurology Unit, Vaio Fidenza Hospital, Italy (E.M., A.G.); Department of Oncology and Hemato-oncology, University of Milan, Italy (S.R.); and Institute of Communication and Health, University of Svizzera Italiana, Lugano, Switzerland (P.J.S.)
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- From the Geriatrics Ward-Stroke Care Section, (L.D., A.A.), Research and Innovation Unit (C.C., B.M., E.I.), and Stroke Care Program (U.S., P.C., C.Z.), University Hospital of Parma, Italy; Stroke Unit, Nuovo Ospedale Civile S Agostino Estense, University Hospital of Modena, Italy (A.Z., M.B., L. Vaghi, S.O., F.B., G.B., L. Vandelli); Stroke Unit, Neurology Unit, Arcispedale Santa Maria Nuova IRCCS, Reggio Emilia, Italy (G.M., M.L.Z., E.P., D.M.); Department of Neurology, Guglielmo da Saliceto Hospital, Piacenza, Italy (D.G., I.I.); Neurology Unit, Vaio Fidenza Hospital, Italy (E.M., A.G.); Department of Oncology and Hemato-oncology, University of Milan, Italy (S.R.); and Institute of Communication and Health, University of Svizzera Italiana, Lugano, Switzerland (P.J.S.)
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- From the Geriatrics Ward-Stroke Care Section, (L.D., A.A.), Research and Innovation Unit (C.C., B.M., E.I.), and Stroke Care Program (U.S., P.C., C.Z.), University Hospital of Parma, Italy; Stroke Unit, Nuovo Ospedale Civile S Agostino Estense, University Hospital of Modena, Italy (A.Z., M.B., L. Vaghi, S.O., F.B., G.B., L. Vandelli); Stroke Unit, Neurology Unit, Arcispedale Santa Maria Nuova IRCCS, Reggio Emilia, Italy (G.M., M.L.Z., E.P., D.M.); Department of Neurology, Guglielmo da Saliceto Hospital, Piacenza, Italy (D.G., I.I.); Neurology Unit, Vaio Fidenza Hospital, Italy (E.M., A.G.); Department of Oncology and Hemato-oncology, University of Milan, Italy (S.R.); and Institute of Communication and Health, University of Svizzera Italiana, Lugano, Switzerland (P.J.S.)
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- From the Geriatrics Ward-Stroke Care Section, (L.D., A.A.), Research and Innovation Unit (C.C., B.M., E.I.), and Stroke Care Program (U.S., P.C., C.Z.), University Hospital of Parma, Italy; Stroke Unit, Nuovo Ospedale Civile S Agostino Estense, University Hospital of Modena, Italy (A.Z., M.B., L. Vaghi, S.O., F.B., G.B., L. Vandelli); Stroke Unit, Neurology Unit, Arcispedale Santa Maria Nuova IRCCS, Reggio Emilia, Italy (G.M., M.L.Z., E.P., D.M.); Department of Neurology, Guglielmo da Saliceto Hospital, Piacenza, Italy (D.G., I.I.); Neurology Unit, Vaio Fidenza Hospital, Italy (E.M., A.G.); Department of Oncology and Hemato-oncology, University of Milan, Italy (S.R.); and Institute of Communication and Health, University of Svizzera Italiana, Lugano, Switzerland (P.J.S.)
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- From the Geriatrics Ward-Stroke Care Section, (L.D., A.A.), Research and Innovation Unit (C.C., B.M., E.I.), and Stroke Care Program (U.S., P.C., C.Z.), University Hospital of Parma, Italy; Stroke Unit, Nuovo Ospedale Civile S Agostino Estense, University Hospital of Modena, Italy (A.Z., M.B., L. Vaghi, S.O., F.B., G.B., L. Vandelli); Stroke Unit, Neurology Unit, Arcispedale Santa Maria Nuova IRCCS, Reggio Emilia, Italy (G.M., M.L.Z., E.P., D.M.); Department of Neurology, Guglielmo da Saliceto Hospital, Piacenza, Italy (D.G., I.I.); Neurology Unit, Vaio Fidenza Hospital, Italy (E.M., A.G.); Department of Oncology and Hemato-oncology, University of Milan, Italy (S.R.); and Institute of Communication and Health, University of Svizzera Italiana, Lugano, Switzerland (P.J.S.)
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- From the Geriatrics Ward-Stroke Care Section, (L.D., A.A.), Research and Innovation Unit (C.C., B.M., E.I.), and Stroke Care Program (U.S., P.C., C.Z.), University Hospital of Parma, Italy; Stroke Unit, Nuovo Ospedale Civile S Agostino Estense, University Hospital of Modena, Italy (A.Z., M.B., L. Vaghi, S.O., F.B., G.B., L. Vandelli); Stroke Unit, Neurology Unit, Arcispedale Santa Maria Nuova IRCCS, Reggio Emilia, Italy (G.M., M.L.Z., E.P., D.M.); Department of Neurology, Guglielmo da Saliceto Hospital, Piacenza, Italy (D.G., I.I.); Neurology Unit, Vaio Fidenza Hospital, Italy (E.M., A.G.); Department of Oncology and Hemato-oncology, University of Milan, Italy (S.R.); and Institute of Communication and Health, University of Svizzera Italiana, Lugano, Switzerland (P.J.S.)
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- From the Geriatrics Ward-Stroke Care Section, (L.D., A.A.), Research and Innovation Unit (C.C., B.M., E.I.), and Stroke Care Program (U.S., P.C., C.Z.), University Hospital of Parma, Italy; Stroke Unit, Nuovo Ospedale Civile S Agostino Estense, University Hospital of Modena, Italy (A.Z., M.B., L. Vaghi, S.O., F.B., G.B., L. Vandelli); Stroke Unit, Neurology Unit, Arcispedale Santa Maria Nuova IRCCS, Reggio Emilia, Italy (G.M., M.L.Z., E.P., D.M.); Department of Neurology, Guglielmo da Saliceto Hospital, Piacenza, Italy (D.G., I.I.); Neurology Unit, Vaio Fidenza Hospital, Italy (E.M., A.G.); Department of Oncology and Hemato-oncology, University of Milan, Italy (S.R.); and Institute of Communication and Health, University of Svizzera Italiana, Lugano, Switzerland (P.J.S.)
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- From the Geriatrics Ward-Stroke Care Section, (L.D., A.A.), Research and Innovation Unit (C.C., B.M., E.I.), and Stroke Care Program (U.S., P.C., C.Z.), University Hospital of Parma, Italy; Stroke Unit, Nuovo Ospedale Civile S Agostino Estense, University Hospital of Modena, Italy (A.Z., M.B., L. Vaghi, S.O., F.B., G.B., L. Vandelli); Stroke Unit, Neurology Unit, Arcispedale Santa Maria Nuova IRCCS, Reggio Emilia, Italy (G.M., M.L.Z., E.P., D.M.); Department of Neurology, Guglielmo da Saliceto Hospital, Piacenza, Italy (D.G., I.I.); Neurology Unit, Vaio Fidenza Hospital, Italy (E.M., A.G.); Department of Oncology and Hemato-oncology, University of Milan, Italy (S.R.); and Institute of Communication and Health, University of Svizzera Italiana, Lugano, Switzerland (P.J.S.)
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- From the Geriatrics Ward-Stroke Care Section, (L.D., A.A.), Research and Innovation Unit (C.C., B.M., E.I.), and Stroke Care Program (U.S., P.C., C.Z.), University Hospital of Parma, Italy; Stroke Unit, Nuovo Ospedale Civile S Agostino Estense, University Hospital of Modena, Italy (A.Z., M.B., L. Vaghi, S.O., F.B., G.B., L. Vandelli); Stroke Unit, Neurology Unit, Arcispedale Santa Maria Nuova IRCCS, Reggio Emilia, Italy (G.M., M.L.Z., E.P., D.M.); Department of Neurology, Guglielmo da Saliceto Hospital, Piacenza, Italy (D.G., I.I.); Neurology Unit, Vaio Fidenza Hospital, Italy (E.M., A.G.); Department of Oncology and Hemato-oncology, University of Milan, Italy (S.R.); and Institute of Communication and Health, University of Svizzera Italiana, Lugano, Switzerland (P.J.S.)
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- From the Geriatrics Ward-Stroke Care Section, (L.D., A.A.), Research and Innovation Unit (C.C., B.M., E.I.), and Stroke Care Program (U.S., P.C., C.Z.), University Hospital of Parma, Italy; Stroke Unit, Nuovo Ospedale Civile S Agostino Estense, University Hospital of Modena, Italy (A.Z., M.B., L. Vaghi, S.O., F.B., G.B., L. Vandelli); Stroke Unit, Neurology Unit, Arcispedale Santa Maria Nuova IRCCS, Reggio Emilia, Italy (G.M., M.L.Z., E.P., D.M.); Department of Neurology, Guglielmo da Saliceto Hospital, Piacenza, Italy (D.G., I.I.); Neurology Unit, Vaio Fidenza Hospital, Italy (E.M., A.G.); Department of Oncology and Hemato-oncology, University of Milan, Italy (S.R.); and Institute of Communication and Health, University of Svizzera Italiana, Lugano, Switzerland (P.J.S.)
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- From the Geriatrics Ward-Stroke Care Section, (L.D., A.A.), Research and Innovation Unit (C.C., B.M., E.I.), and Stroke Care Program (U.S., P.C., C.Z.), University Hospital of Parma, Italy; Stroke Unit, Nuovo Ospedale Civile S Agostino Estense, University Hospital of Modena, Italy (A.Z., M.B., L. Vaghi, S.O., F.B., G.B., L. Vandelli); Stroke Unit, Neurology Unit, Arcispedale Santa Maria Nuova IRCCS, Reggio Emilia, Italy (G.M., M.L.Z., E.P., D.M.); Department of Neurology, Guglielmo da Saliceto Hospital, Piacenza, Italy (D.G., I.I.); Neurology Unit, Vaio Fidenza Hospital, Italy (E.M., A.G.); Department of Oncology and Hemato-oncology, University of Milan, Italy (S.R.); and Institute of Communication and Health, University of Svizzera Italiana, Lugano, Switzerland (P.J.S.)
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Rosafio F, Lelli N, Mimmi S, Vandelli L, Bigliardi G, Dell'Acqua ML, Picchetto L, Pentore R, Ferraro D, Trenti T, Nichelli P, Zini A. Platelet Function Testing in Patients with Acute Ischemic Stroke: An Observational Study. J Stroke Cerebrovasc Dis 2017; 26:1864-1873. [PMID: 28576652 DOI: 10.1016/j.jstrokecerebrovasdis.2017.04.023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/25/2017] [Accepted: 04/21/2017] [Indexed: 01/20/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND The measurement of platelet reactivity in patients with stroke undergoing antiplatelet therapies is not commonly performed in clinical practice. We assessed the prevalence of therapy responsiveness in patients with stroke and further investigated differences between patients on prevention therapy at stroke onset and patients naive to antiplatelet medications. We also sought differences in responsiveness between etiological subtypes and correlations between Clopidogrel responsiveness and genetic polymorphisms. METHODS A total of 624 stroke patients on antiplatelet therapy were included. Two different groups were identified: "non-naive patients", and "naive patients". Platelet function was measured with multiple electrode aggregometry, and genotyping assays were used to determine CYP2C19 polymorphisms. RESULTS Aspirin (ASA) responsiveness was significantly more frequent in naive patients compared with non-naive patients (94.9% versus 82.6%, P < .0010). A better responsiveness to ASA compared with Clopidogrel or combination therapy was found in the entire population (P < .0010), in non-naive patients (P < .0253), and in naive patients (P < .0010). Multivariate analysis revealed a strong effect of Clopidogrel as a possible "risk factor" for unresponsiveness (odds ratio 3.652, P < .0001). No difference between etiological subgroups and no correlations between responsiveness and CYP2C19 polymorphisms were found. CONCLUSION In our opinion, platelet function testing could be potentially useful in monitoring the biological effect of antiplatelet agents. A substantial proportion of patients with stroke on ASA were "resistant", and the treatment with Clopidogrel was accompanied by even higher rates of unresponsiveness. Longitudinal studies are needed to assess whether aggregometry might supply individualized prognostic information and whether it can be considered a valid tool for future prevention strategies.
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- Francesca Rosafio
- Stroke Unit, Neurology Clinic, Department of Neuroscience, Nuovo Ospedale Civile S. Agostino-Estense, University Hospital of Modena, Modena, Italy
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- Clinical Pathology-Toxicology, Nuovo Ospedale Civile S. Agostino-Estense, University Hospital of Modena, Modena, Italy
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- Stroke Unit, Neurology Clinic, Department of Neuroscience, Nuovo Ospedale Civile S. Agostino-Estense, University Hospital of Modena, Modena, Italy
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- Stroke Unit, Neurology Clinic, Department of Neuroscience, Nuovo Ospedale Civile S. Agostino-Estense, University Hospital of Modena, Modena, Italy
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- Stroke Unit, Neurology Clinic, Department of Neuroscience, Nuovo Ospedale Civile S. Agostino-Estense, University Hospital of Modena, Modena, Italy
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- Stroke Unit, Neurology Clinic, Department of Neuroscience, Nuovo Ospedale Civile S. Agostino-Estense, University Hospital of Modena, Modena, Italy
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- Stroke Unit, Neurology Clinic, Department of Neuroscience, Nuovo Ospedale Civile S. Agostino-Estense, University Hospital of Modena, Modena, Italy
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- Stroke Unit, Neurology Clinic, Department of Neuroscience, Nuovo Ospedale Civile S. Agostino-Estense, University Hospital of Modena, Modena, Italy
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- Clinical Pathology-Toxicology, Nuovo Ospedale Civile S. Agostino-Estense, University Hospital of Modena, Modena, Italy
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- Stroke Unit, Neurology Clinic, Department of Neuroscience, Nuovo Ospedale Civile S. Agostino-Estense, University Hospital of Modena, Modena, Italy
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- Stroke Unit, Neurology Clinic, Department of Neuroscience, Nuovo Ospedale Civile S. Agostino-Estense, University Hospital of Modena, Modena, Italy.
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Rosafio F, Vandelli L, Bigliardi G, Cavallieri F, Dell'Acqua ML, Picchetto L, Zini A. Usefulness of Thromboelastography in the Detection and Management of Tissue Plasminogen Activator-Associated Hyperfibrinolysis. J Stroke Cerebrovasc Dis 2016; 26:e29-e31. [PMID: 27889194 DOI: 10.1016/j.jstrokecerebrovasdis.2016.10.039] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/10/2016] [Revised: 09/14/2016] [Accepted: 10/29/2016] [Indexed: 10/20/2022] Open
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Rotation thromboelastometry is a viscoelastometric method that provides a rapid assessment of a patient's hemostatic processes in emergency settings, allowing prompt identification of specific coagulation abnormalities. Its results thus might guide targeted replacement therapy in hemorrhagic conditions, in case of platelet or coagulation factor deficiency, or hyperfibrinolysis, which is difficult to identify otherwise. Although currently used in emergency and traumatic surgery, there are limited data about thromboelastometry in ischemic stroke, particularly in monitoring the coagulative response to recombinant tissue plasminogen activator after intravenous thrombolysis (IVT). Here we report a case of ischemic stroke complicated by a remote asymptomatic intracranial hemorrhage after IVT and additional endovascular therapy that has been successfully treated with intravenous infusion of tranexamic acid after the detection of the status of hyperfibrinolysis provided by thromboelastometry. Further studies are needed to provide the potential usefulness of thromboelastometry and tranexamic acid in ischemic stroke complicated by intracranial bleeding.
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- Francesca Rosafio
- Stroke Unit, Department of Neuroscience, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, NOCSAE, AUSL Modena, Baggiovara, Modena, Italy
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- Stroke Unit, Department of Neuroscience, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, NOCSAE, AUSL Modena, Baggiovara, Modena, Italy
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- Stroke Unit, Department of Neuroscience, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, NOCSAE, AUSL Modena, Baggiovara, Modena, Italy
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- Stroke Unit, Department of Neuroscience, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, NOCSAE, AUSL Modena, Baggiovara, Modena, Italy
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- Stroke Unit, Department of Neuroscience, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, NOCSAE, AUSL Modena, Baggiovara, Modena, Italy
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- Stroke Unit, Department of Neuroscience, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, NOCSAE, AUSL Modena, Baggiovara, Modena, Italy
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- Stroke Unit, Department of Neuroscience, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, NOCSAE, AUSL Modena, Baggiovara, Modena, Italy.
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Bigliardi G, Dell'Acqua ML, Vallone S, Barbi F, Pentore R, Picchetto L, Carpeggiani P, Nichelli P, Zini A. "Opening the Unopenable": Endovascular Treatment in a Patient with Three Months' Internal Carotid Artery Occlusion and Hemispheric Symptomatic Hypoperfusion. J Stroke Cerebrovasc Dis 2016; 25:2016-8. [PMID: 27241576 DOI: 10.1016/j.jstrokecerebrovasdis.2016.04.019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/25/2016] [Revised: 04/20/2016] [Accepted: 04/27/2016] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Internal carotid artery occlusion (ICAO) is defined as "untouchable" by all specialists; no treatment is indicated because intervention risks (carotid endarterectomy (CEA) or endovascular treatment) are usually much more than benefits.(1,2) We report the case of a patient admitted to our hospital with an atherothrombotic ischemic stroke due to symptomatic acute ICAO, who developed a recurrent stroke with hemispheric hypoperfusion and was treated in the emergency department with ICAO revascularization after 60 days of occlusion finding. CASE DESCRIPTION D.G., a 62-year-old man, came to our attention for a transient episode of left weakness and hypoesthesia. The electrocardiogram revealed a new diagnosis of atrial fibrillation. CT angiography showed right ICAO; computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging studies with perfusion imaging revealed a severe hemispheric hypoperfusion. Full anticoagulation therapy was started, and antihypertensive therapy was reduced to help collateral circulation. Some weeks later, the patient was readmitted to the stroke unit for 2 episodes of left-hand weakness. Cerebral angiography confirmed right ICAO from the proximal tract to the siphon. After some days, the patient suffered a femoral hemorrhagic lesion, with active bleeding, and was treated with surgical intervention. On the following day, the patient presented with left hemiplegia with hemianesthesia (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale score = 14). The patient was treated in the emergency department with a complex endovascular treatment with complete recanalization of ICAO by positioning 3 stents through the intravenous infusion of abciximab. After intensive rehabilitation, at the 3- and 6-month follow-up evaluations, the patient regained autonomy. CONCLUSION In literature, treatment of chronic ICAO is not indicated. Endovascular recanalization may be beneficial to patients with chronic cerebral hypoperfusion due to ICAO, when all conservative medical therapies have failed.
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- Guido Bigliardi
- Stroke Unit-Neurology Clinic, Department of Neuroscience, Nuovo Ospedale Civile S. Agostino-Estense, AUSL Modena, Modena, Italy.
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- Stroke Unit-Neurology Clinic, Department of Neuroscience, Nuovo Ospedale Civile S. Agostino-Estense, AUSL Modena, Modena, Italy
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- Neuroradiology Unit, Department of Neuroscience, Nuovo Ospedale Civile S. Agostino-Estense, AUSL Modena, Modena, Italy
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- Stroke Unit-Neurology Clinic, Department of Neuroscience, Nuovo Ospedale Civile S. Agostino-Estense, AUSL Modena, Modena, Italy
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- Stroke Unit-Neurology Clinic, Department of Neuroscience, Nuovo Ospedale Civile S. Agostino-Estense, AUSL Modena, Modena, Italy
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- Stroke Unit-Neurology Clinic, Department of Neuroscience, Nuovo Ospedale Civile S. Agostino-Estense, AUSL Modena, Modena, Italy
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- Neuroradiology Unit, Department of Neuroscience, Nuovo Ospedale Civile S. Agostino-Estense, AUSL Modena, Modena, Italy
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- Stroke Unit-Neurology Clinic, Department of Neuroscience, Nuovo Ospedale Civile S. Agostino-Estense, AUSL Modena, Modena, Italy
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- Stroke Unit-Neurology Clinic, Department of Neuroscience, Nuovo Ospedale Civile S. Agostino-Estense, AUSL Modena, Modena, Italy
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Picchetto L, Capitelli M, Dell'Acqua M, Bigliardi G, Fontana M, Barbi F, Romagnoli E, Gentile M, Pentore R, Vandelli L, Baldini T, Rosafio F, Barozzi G, Cioni G, Nichelli P, Zini A. Telestroke modena project: Hub and spoke comparison. J Neurol Sci 2015. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jns.2015.08.324] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Ferrari A, Braibanti A, Bigliardi G, Lanfredi AM. The crystal and molecular structure of bis(hydrazine)zinc bis(hydrazincarboxylate-N',O). Z KRIST-CRYST MATER 2015. [DOI: 10.1515/zkri-1965-1-623] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Die Kristall- und die Molekületruktur von Zn(N2H4)2(H2Nʹ-NH · COO)2 wurde bestimmt. Die Kristalle bestehen aus einzelnen Molekülen, die durch Wasserstoffbindungen miteinander verknüpft sind. Jedes Molekül ist ein oktaedrisches Chelat. Die sechs Ecken des Koordinations-Oktaeders sind besetzt von zwei Stickstoffatomen des Hydrazin-Moleküle sowie von je zwei Stickstoff- und Sauerstoffatomen der Hydrazincarboxyl-Gruppe. Die Abstände der Zinkatome von den sie umgebenden Atomen sind: Zn-O = 2,05 Å, Zn-Ν = 2,25 Å und 2,17 Å. Die Abstände der Stickstoffatome sind 1,46 A im Hydrazin- Molekül und 1,39 A in der Hydrazincarboxyl-Gruppe. Die Atome N, C und beide O der Gruppe -NH · COO- liegen in einer Ebene mit den C-O-Abständen 1,30 Å und 1,25 Å, entsprechend den Abständen in der Carbonsäure und deren Verbindungen.
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- A. Ferrari
- Centro di Strutturistica Koentgenografica del C. Ν. R., Sezione di Parma, Primo Reparto Istituti di Chimica generale e di Mineralogia Università di Parma, Italy
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- Centro di Strutturistica Koentgenografica del C. Ν. R., Sezione di Parma, Primo Reparto Istituti di Chimica generale e di Mineralogia Università di Parma, Italy
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- Centro di Strutturistica Koentgenografica del C. Ν. R., Sezione di Parma, Primo Reparto Istituti di Chimica generale e di Mineralogia Università di Parma, Italy
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- Centro di Strutturistica Koentgenografica del C. Ν. R., Sezione di Parma, Primo Reparto Istituti di Chimica generale e di Mineralogia Università di Parma, Italy
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Vandelli L, Marietta M, Gambini M, Cavazzuti M, Trenti T, Cenci MA, Casoni F, Bigliardi G, Pentore R, Nichelli P, Zini A. Fibrinogen Decrease after Intravenous Thrombolysis in Ischemic Stroke Patients Is a Risk Factor for Intracerebral Hemorrhage. J Stroke Cerebrovasc Dis 2015; 24:394-400. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jstrokecerebrovasdis.2014.09.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/21/2014] [Revised: 09/02/2014] [Accepted: 09/06/2014] [Indexed: 10/24/2022] Open
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Brandes AA, Franceschi E, Ermani M, Tosoni A, Albani F, Depenni R, Faedi M, Pisanello A, Crisi G, Urbini B, Dazzi C, Cavanna L, Mucciarini C, Pasini G, Bartolini S, Marucci G, Morandi L, Zunarelli E, Cerasoli S, Gardini G, Lanza G, Silini EM, Cavuto S, Baruzzi A, Baruzzi A, Albani F, Calbucci F, D'Alessandro R, Michelucci R, Brandes A, Eusebi V, Ceruti S, Fainardi E, Tamarozzi R, Emiliani E, Cavallo M, Franceschi E, Tosoni A, Cavallo M, Fiorica F, Valentini A, Depenni R, Mucciarini C, Crisi G, Sasso E, Biasini C, Cavanna L, Guidetti D, Marcello N, Pisanello A, Cremonini AM, Guiducci G, de Pasqua S, Testoni S, Agati R, Ambrosetto G, Bacci A, Baldin E, Baldrati A, Barbieri E, Bartolini S, Bellavista E, Bisulli F, Bonora E, Bunkheila F, Carelli V, Crisci M, Dall'Occa P, de Biase D, Ferro S, Franceschi C, Frezza G, Grasso V, Leonardi M, Marucci G, Mazzocchi V, Morandi L, Mostacci B, Palandri G, Pasini E, Pastore Trossello M, Pession A, Ragazzi M, Riguzzi P, Rinaldi R, Rizzi S, Romeo G, Spagnolli F, Tinuper P, Trocino C, Cerasoli S, Dall'Agata M, Faedi M, Frattarelli M, Gentili G, Giovannini A, Iorio P, Pasquini U, Galletti G, Guidi C, Neri W, Patuelli A, Strumia S, Casmiro M, Gamboni A, Rasi F, Cruciani G, Cenni P, Dazzi C, Guidi A, Zumaglini F, Amadori A, Pasini G, Pasquinelli M, Pasquini E, Polselli A, Ravasio A, Viti B, Sintini M, Ariatti A, Bertolini F, Bigliardi G, Carpeggiani P, Cavalleri F, Meletti S, Nichelli P, Pettorelli E, Pinna G, Zunarelli E, Artioli F, Bernardini I, Costa M, Greco G, Guerzoni R, Stucchi C, Iaccarino C, Rizzi R, Zuccoli G, Api P, Cartei F, Fallica E, Granieri E, Latini F, Lelli G, Monetti C, Ramponi V, Saletti A, Schivalocchi R, Seraceni S, Tola MR, Urbini B, Giorgi C, Montanari E, Cerasti D, Crafa P, Dascola I, Florindo I, Mazza S, Servadei F, Silini E, Torelli P, Immovilli P, Morelli N, Vanzo C. Pattern of care and effectiveness of treatment for glioblastoma patients in the real world: Results from a prospective population-based registry. Could survival differ in a high-volume center? Neurooncol Pract 2014; 1:166-171. [PMID: 26034628 PMCID: PMC4369716 DOI: 10.1093/nop/npu021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/29/2014] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND As yet, no population-based prospective studies have been conducted to investigate the incidence and clinical outcome of glioblastoma (GBM) or the diffusion and impact of the current standard therapeutic approach in newly diagnosed patients younger than aged 70 years. METHODS Data on all new cases of primary brain tumors observed from January 1, 2009, to December 31, 2010, in adults residing within the Emilia-Romagna region were recorded in a prospective registry in the Project of Emilia Romagna on Neuro-Oncology (PERNO). Based on the data from this registry, a prospective evaluation was made of the treatment efficacy and outcome in GBM patients. RESULTS Two hundred sixty-seven GBM patients (median age, 64 y; range, 29-84 y) were enrolled. The median overall survival (OS) was 10.7 months (95% CI, 9.2-12.4). The 139 patients ≤aged 70 years who were given standard temozolomide treatment concomitant with and adjuvant to radiotherapy had a median OS of 16.4 months (95% CI, 14.0-18.5). With multivariate analysis, OS correlated significantly with KPS (HR = 0.458; 95% CI, 0.248-0.847; P = .0127), MGMT methylation status (HR = 0.612; 95% CI, 0.388-0.966; P = .0350), and treatment received in a high versus low-volume center (HR = 0.56; 95% CI, 0.328-0.986; P = .0446). CONCLUSIONS The median OS following standard temozolomide treatment concurrent with and adjuvant to radiotherapy given to (72.8% of) patients aged ≤70 years is consistent with findings reported from randomized phase III trials. The volume and expertise of the treatment center should be further investigated as a prognostic factor.
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- Alba A Brandes
- Department of Medical Oncology , Bellaria - Maggiore Hospital, IRCCS Institute of Neurological Science , Bologna , Italy (A.A.B., E.F., A.T., S.B.); Department of Neurosciences, Statistics and Informatics Unit , Azienda Ospedale-Università , Padova , Italy (M.E.); IRCCS Institute of Neurological Sciences , Bologna , Italy (F.A., A.B.); Department of Biomedical and Neuromotor Sciences , University of Bologna , Bologna , Italy (F.A., A.B.); Department of Oncology, Hematology and Respiratory Diseases , University Hospital of Modena , Modena , Italy (R.D.); Department of Oncology and Hematology , Istituto Scientifico Romagnolo per lo Studio e la Cura dei Tumori (IRST)-IRCCS Cesena , Italy (M.F.); Neurology Unit, IRCCS-Arcispedale Santa Maria Nuova , Reggio Emilia , Italy (A.P.); Department of Neuroradiology , University Hospital of Parma , Parma , Italy (G.C.); Clinical Oncology Unit , St Anna University Hospital , Ferrara , Italy (B.U.); Department of Oncology and Hematology , General Hospital , Ravenna , Italy (C.D.); Department of Oncology and Hematology, Oncology Unit , Azienda Ospedaliera Guglielmo da Saliceto , Piacenza , Italy (L.C.); Medical Oncology Unit , Ramazzini Hospital , Carpi , Italy (C.M.); Department of Medical Oncology , Infermi Hospital , Rimini , Italy (G.P.); Department of Biomedical and NeuroMotor Sciences (DiBiNeM) , University of Bologna, Section of Pathology, M. Malpighi, Bellaria Hospital , Bologna , Italy (G.M., L.M.); Department of Pathology , Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria, Policlinico , Modena , Italy (E.Z.); Department of Human Pathology , AUSL Cesena Bufalini Hospital , Cesena , Italy (S.C.); Department of Pathology , IRCCS Arcispedale Santa Maria Nuova , Reggio Emilia , Italy (G.G.); Dipartimento di Morfologia, Chirurgia e Medicina Sperimentale , Sezione di Anatomia Patologica e Diagnostica Biomolecolare, Università di Ferrara , Ferrara , Italy (G.L.); Pathology Unit , Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria , Parma , Italy (E.M.S.); Department "Infrastructure Research and Statistics," IRCCS-Arcispedale Santa Maria Nuova , Reggio Emilia , Italy (S.C.)
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- Department of Medical Oncology , Bellaria - Maggiore Hospital, IRCCS Institute of Neurological Science , Bologna , Italy (A.A.B., E.F., A.T., S.B.); Department of Neurosciences, Statistics and Informatics Unit , Azienda Ospedale-Università , Padova , Italy (M.E.); IRCCS Institute of Neurological Sciences , Bologna , Italy (F.A., A.B.); Department of Biomedical and Neuromotor Sciences , University of Bologna , Bologna , Italy (F.A., A.B.); Department of Oncology, Hematology and Respiratory Diseases , University Hospital of Modena , Modena , Italy (R.D.); Department of Oncology and Hematology , Istituto Scientifico Romagnolo per lo Studio e la Cura dei Tumori (IRST)-IRCCS Cesena , Italy (M.F.); Neurology Unit, IRCCS-Arcispedale Santa Maria Nuova , Reggio Emilia , Italy (A.P.); Department of Neuroradiology , University Hospital of Parma , Parma , Italy (G.C.); Clinical Oncology Unit , St Anna University Hospital , Ferrara , Italy (B.U.); Department of Oncology and Hematology , General Hospital , Ravenna , Italy (C.D.); Department of Oncology and Hematology, Oncology Unit , Azienda Ospedaliera Guglielmo da Saliceto , Piacenza , Italy (L.C.); Medical Oncology Unit , Ramazzini Hospital , Carpi , Italy (C.M.); Department of Medical Oncology , Infermi Hospital , Rimini , Italy (G.P.); Department of Biomedical and NeuroMotor Sciences (DiBiNeM) , University of Bologna, Section of Pathology, M. Malpighi, Bellaria Hospital , Bologna , Italy (G.M., L.M.); Department of Pathology , Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria, Policlinico , Modena , Italy (E.Z.); Department of Human Pathology , AUSL Cesena Bufalini Hospital , Cesena , Italy (S.C.); Department of Pathology , IRCCS Arcispedale Santa Maria Nuova , Reggio Emilia , Italy (G.G.); Dipartimento di Morfologia, Chirurgia e Medicina Sperimentale , Sezione di Anatomia Patologica e Diagnostica Biomolecolare, Università di Ferrara , Ferrara , Italy (G.L.); Pathology Unit , Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria , Parma , Italy (E.M.S.); Department "Infrastructure Research and Statistics," IRCCS-Arcispedale Santa Maria Nuova , Reggio Emilia , Italy (S.C.)
| | - Mario Ermani
- Department of Medical Oncology , Bellaria - Maggiore Hospital, IRCCS Institute of Neurological Science , Bologna , Italy (A.A.B., E.F., A.T., S.B.); Department of Neurosciences, Statistics and Informatics Unit , Azienda Ospedale-Università , Padova , Italy (M.E.); IRCCS Institute of Neurological Sciences , Bologna , Italy (F.A., A.B.); Department of Biomedical and Neuromotor Sciences , University of Bologna , Bologna , Italy (F.A., A.B.); Department of Oncology, Hematology and Respiratory Diseases , University Hospital of Modena , Modena , Italy (R.D.); Department of Oncology and Hematology , Istituto Scientifico Romagnolo per lo Studio e la Cura dei Tumori (IRST)-IRCCS Cesena , Italy (M.F.); Neurology Unit, IRCCS-Arcispedale Santa Maria Nuova , Reggio Emilia , Italy (A.P.); Department of Neuroradiology , University Hospital of Parma , Parma , Italy (G.C.); Clinical Oncology Unit , St Anna University Hospital , Ferrara , Italy (B.U.); Department of Oncology and Hematology , General Hospital , Ravenna , Italy (C.D.); Department of Oncology and Hematology, Oncology Unit , Azienda Ospedaliera Guglielmo da Saliceto , Piacenza , Italy (L.C.); Medical Oncology Unit , Ramazzini Hospital , Carpi , Italy (C.M.); Department of Medical Oncology , Infermi Hospital , Rimini , Italy (G.P.); Department of Biomedical and NeuroMotor Sciences (DiBiNeM) , University of Bologna, Section of Pathology, M. Malpighi, Bellaria Hospital , Bologna , Italy (G.M., L.M.); Department of Pathology , Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria, Policlinico , Modena , Italy (E.Z.); Department of Human Pathology , AUSL Cesena Bufalini Hospital , Cesena , Italy (S.C.); Department of Pathology , IRCCS Arcispedale Santa Maria Nuova , Reggio Emilia , Italy (G.G.); Dipartimento di Morfologia, Chirurgia e Medicina Sperimentale , Sezione di Anatomia Patologica e Diagnostica Biomolecolare, Università di Ferrara , Ferrara , Italy (G.L.); Pathology Unit , Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria , Parma , Italy (E.M.S.); Department "Infrastructure Research and Statistics," IRCCS-Arcispedale Santa Maria Nuova , Reggio Emilia , Italy (S.C.)
| | - Alicia Tosoni
- Department of Medical Oncology , Bellaria - Maggiore Hospital, IRCCS Institute of Neurological Science , Bologna , Italy (A.A.B., E.F., A.T., S.B.); Department of Neurosciences, Statistics and Informatics Unit , Azienda Ospedale-Università , Padova , Italy (M.E.); IRCCS Institute of Neurological Sciences , Bologna , Italy (F.A., A.B.); Department of Biomedical and Neuromotor Sciences , University of Bologna , Bologna , Italy (F.A., A.B.); Department of Oncology, Hematology and Respiratory Diseases , University Hospital of Modena , Modena , Italy (R.D.); Department of Oncology and Hematology , Istituto Scientifico Romagnolo per lo Studio e la Cura dei Tumori (IRST)-IRCCS Cesena , Italy (M.F.); Neurology Unit, IRCCS-Arcispedale Santa Maria Nuova , Reggio Emilia , Italy (A.P.); Department of Neuroradiology , University Hospital of Parma , Parma , Italy (G.C.); Clinical Oncology Unit , St Anna University Hospital , Ferrara , Italy (B.U.); Department of Oncology and Hematology , General Hospital , Ravenna , Italy (C.D.); Department of Oncology and Hematology, Oncology Unit , Azienda Ospedaliera Guglielmo da Saliceto , Piacenza , Italy (L.C.); Medical Oncology Unit , Ramazzini Hospital , Carpi , Italy (C.M.); Department of Medical Oncology , Infermi Hospital , Rimini , Italy (G.P.); Department of Biomedical and NeuroMotor Sciences (DiBiNeM) , University of Bologna, Section of Pathology, M. Malpighi, Bellaria Hospital , Bologna , Italy (G.M., L.M.); Department of Pathology , Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria, Policlinico , Modena , Italy (E.Z.); Department of Human Pathology , AUSL Cesena Bufalini Hospital , Cesena , Italy (S.C.); Department of Pathology , IRCCS Arcispedale Santa Maria Nuova , Reggio Emilia , Italy (G.G.); Dipartimento di Morfologia, Chirurgia e Medicina Sperimentale , Sezione di Anatomia Patologica e Diagnostica Biomolecolare, Università di Ferrara , Ferrara , Italy (G.L.); Pathology Unit , Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria , Parma , Italy (E.M.S.); Department "Infrastructure Research and Statistics," IRCCS-Arcispedale Santa Maria Nuova , Reggio Emilia , Italy (S.C.)
| | - Fiorenzo Albani
- Department of Medical Oncology , Bellaria - Maggiore Hospital, IRCCS Institute of Neurological Science , Bologna , Italy (A.A.B., E.F., A.T., S.B.); Department of Neurosciences, Statistics and Informatics Unit , Azienda Ospedale-Università , Padova , Italy (M.E.); IRCCS Institute of Neurological Sciences , Bologna , Italy (F.A., A.B.); Department of Biomedical and Neuromotor Sciences , University of Bologna , Bologna , Italy (F.A., A.B.); Department of Oncology, Hematology and Respiratory Diseases , University Hospital of Modena , Modena , Italy (R.D.); Department of Oncology and Hematology , Istituto Scientifico Romagnolo per lo Studio e la Cura dei Tumori (IRST)-IRCCS Cesena , Italy (M.F.); Neurology Unit, IRCCS-Arcispedale Santa Maria Nuova , Reggio Emilia , Italy (A.P.); Department of Neuroradiology , University Hospital of Parma , Parma , Italy (G.C.); Clinical Oncology Unit , St Anna University Hospital , Ferrara , Italy (B.U.); Department of Oncology and Hematology , General Hospital , Ravenna , Italy (C.D.); Department of Oncology and Hematology, Oncology Unit , Azienda Ospedaliera Guglielmo da Saliceto , Piacenza , Italy (L.C.); Medical Oncology Unit , Ramazzini Hospital , Carpi , Italy (C.M.); Department of Medical Oncology , Infermi Hospital , Rimini , Italy (G.P.); Department of Biomedical and NeuroMotor Sciences (DiBiNeM) , University of Bologna, Section of Pathology, M. Malpighi, Bellaria Hospital , Bologna , Italy (G.M., L.M.); Department of Pathology , Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria, Policlinico , Modena , Italy (E.Z.); Department of Human Pathology , AUSL Cesena Bufalini Hospital , Cesena , Italy (S.C.); Department of Pathology , IRCCS Arcispedale Santa Maria Nuova , Reggio Emilia , Italy (G.G.); Dipartimento di Morfologia, Chirurgia e Medicina Sperimentale , Sezione di Anatomia Patologica e Diagnostica Biomolecolare, Università di Ferrara , Ferrara , Italy (G.L.); Pathology Unit , Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria , Parma , Italy (E.M.S.); Department "Infrastructure Research and Statistics," IRCCS-Arcispedale Santa Maria Nuova , Reggio Emilia , Italy (S.C.)
| | - Roberta Depenni
- Department of Medical Oncology , Bellaria - Maggiore Hospital, IRCCS Institute of Neurological Science , Bologna , Italy (A.A.B., E.F., A.T., S.B.); Department of Neurosciences, Statistics and Informatics Unit , Azienda Ospedale-Università , Padova , Italy (M.E.); IRCCS Institute of Neurological Sciences , Bologna , Italy (F.A., A.B.); Department of Biomedical and Neuromotor Sciences , University of Bologna , Bologna , Italy (F.A., A.B.); Department of Oncology, Hematology and Respiratory Diseases , University Hospital of Modena , Modena , Italy (R.D.); Department of Oncology and Hematology , Istituto Scientifico Romagnolo per lo Studio e la Cura dei Tumori (IRST)-IRCCS Cesena , Italy (M.F.); Neurology Unit, IRCCS-Arcispedale Santa Maria Nuova , Reggio Emilia , Italy (A.P.); Department of Neuroradiology , University Hospital of Parma , Parma , Italy (G.C.); Clinical Oncology Unit , St Anna University Hospital , Ferrara , Italy (B.U.); Department of Oncology and Hematology , General Hospital , Ravenna , Italy (C.D.); Department of Oncology and Hematology, Oncology Unit , Azienda Ospedaliera Guglielmo da Saliceto , Piacenza , Italy (L.C.); Medical Oncology Unit , Ramazzini Hospital , Carpi , Italy (C.M.); Department of Medical Oncology , Infermi Hospital , Rimini , Italy (G.P.); Department of Biomedical and NeuroMotor Sciences (DiBiNeM) , University of Bologna, Section of Pathology, M. Malpighi, Bellaria Hospital , Bologna , Italy (G.M., L.M.); Department of Pathology , Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria, Policlinico , Modena , Italy (E.Z.); Department of Human Pathology , AUSL Cesena Bufalini Hospital , Cesena , Italy (S.C.); Department of Pathology , IRCCS Arcispedale Santa Maria Nuova , Reggio Emilia , Italy (G.G.); Dipartimento di Morfologia, Chirurgia e Medicina Sperimentale , Sezione di Anatomia Patologica e Diagnostica Biomolecolare, Università di Ferrara , Ferrara , Italy (G.L.); Pathology Unit , Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria , Parma , Italy (E.M.S.); Department "Infrastructure Research and Statistics," IRCCS-Arcispedale Santa Maria Nuova , Reggio Emilia , Italy (S.C.)
| | - Marina Faedi
- Department of Medical Oncology , Bellaria - Maggiore Hospital, IRCCS Institute of Neurological Science , Bologna , Italy (A.A.B., E.F., A.T., S.B.); Department of Neurosciences, Statistics and Informatics Unit , Azienda Ospedale-Università , Padova , Italy (M.E.); IRCCS Institute of Neurological Sciences , Bologna , Italy (F.A., A.B.); Department of Biomedical and Neuromotor Sciences , University of Bologna , Bologna , Italy (F.A., A.B.); Department of Oncology, Hematology and Respiratory Diseases , University Hospital of Modena , Modena , Italy (R.D.); Department of Oncology and Hematology , Istituto Scientifico Romagnolo per lo Studio e la Cura dei Tumori (IRST)-IRCCS Cesena , Italy (M.F.); Neurology Unit, IRCCS-Arcispedale Santa Maria Nuova , Reggio Emilia , Italy (A.P.); Department of Neuroradiology , University Hospital of Parma , Parma , Italy (G.C.); Clinical Oncology Unit , St Anna University Hospital , Ferrara , Italy (B.U.); Department of Oncology and Hematology , General Hospital , Ravenna , Italy (C.D.); Department of Oncology and Hematology, Oncology Unit , Azienda Ospedaliera Guglielmo da Saliceto , Piacenza , Italy (L.C.); Medical Oncology Unit , Ramazzini Hospital , Carpi , Italy (C.M.); Department of Medical Oncology , Infermi Hospital , Rimini , Italy (G.P.); Department of Biomedical and NeuroMotor Sciences (DiBiNeM) , University of Bologna, Section of Pathology, M. Malpighi, Bellaria Hospital , Bologna , Italy (G.M., L.M.); Department of Pathology , Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria, Policlinico , Modena , Italy (E.Z.); Department of Human Pathology , AUSL Cesena Bufalini Hospital , Cesena , Italy (S.C.); Department of Pathology , IRCCS Arcispedale Santa Maria Nuova , Reggio Emilia , Italy (G.G.); Dipartimento di Morfologia, Chirurgia e Medicina Sperimentale , Sezione di Anatomia Patologica e Diagnostica Biomolecolare, Università di Ferrara , Ferrara , Italy (G.L.); Pathology Unit , Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria , Parma , Italy (E.M.S.); Department "Infrastructure Research and Statistics," IRCCS-Arcispedale Santa Maria Nuova , Reggio Emilia , Italy (S.C.)
| | - Anna Pisanello
- Department of Medical Oncology , Bellaria - Maggiore Hospital, IRCCS Institute of Neurological Science , Bologna , Italy (A.A.B., E.F., A.T., S.B.); Department of Neurosciences, Statistics and Informatics Unit , Azienda Ospedale-Università , Padova , Italy (M.E.); IRCCS Institute of Neurological Sciences , Bologna , Italy (F.A., A.B.); Department of Biomedical and Neuromotor Sciences , University of Bologna , Bologna , Italy (F.A., A.B.); Department of Oncology, Hematology and Respiratory Diseases , University Hospital of Modena , Modena , Italy (R.D.); Department of Oncology and Hematology , Istituto Scientifico Romagnolo per lo Studio e la Cura dei Tumori (IRST)-IRCCS Cesena , Italy (M.F.); Neurology Unit, IRCCS-Arcispedale Santa Maria Nuova , Reggio Emilia , Italy (A.P.); Department of Neuroradiology , University Hospital of Parma , Parma , Italy (G.C.); Clinical Oncology Unit , St Anna University Hospital , Ferrara , Italy (B.U.); Department of Oncology and Hematology , General Hospital , Ravenna , Italy (C.D.); Department of Oncology and Hematology, Oncology Unit , Azienda Ospedaliera Guglielmo da Saliceto , Piacenza , Italy (L.C.); Medical Oncology Unit , Ramazzini Hospital , Carpi , Italy (C.M.); Department of Medical Oncology , Infermi Hospital , Rimini , Italy (G.P.); Department of Biomedical and NeuroMotor Sciences (DiBiNeM) , University of Bologna, Section of Pathology, M. Malpighi, Bellaria Hospital , Bologna , Italy (G.M., L.M.); Department of Pathology , Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria, Policlinico , Modena , Italy (E.Z.); Department of Human Pathology , AUSL Cesena Bufalini Hospital , Cesena , Italy (S.C.); Department of Pathology , IRCCS Arcispedale Santa Maria Nuova , Reggio Emilia , Italy (G.G.); Dipartimento di Morfologia, Chirurgia e Medicina Sperimentale , Sezione di Anatomia Patologica e Diagnostica Biomolecolare, Università di Ferrara , Ferrara , Italy (G.L.); Pathology Unit , Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria , Parma , Italy (E.M.S.); Department "Infrastructure Research and Statistics," IRCCS-Arcispedale Santa Maria Nuova , Reggio Emilia , Italy (S.C.)
| | - Girolamo Crisi
- Department of Medical Oncology , Bellaria - Maggiore Hospital, IRCCS Institute of Neurological Science , Bologna , Italy (A.A.B., E.F., A.T., S.B.); Department of Neurosciences, Statistics and Informatics Unit , Azienda Ospedale-Università , Padova , Italy (M.E.); IRCCS Institute of Neurological Sciences , Bologna , Italy (F.A., A.B.); Department of Biomedical and Neuromotor Sciences , University of Bologna , Bologna , Italy (F.A., A.B.); Department of Oncology, Hematology and Respiratory Diseases , University Hospital of Modena , Modena , Italy (R.D.); Department of Oncology and Hematology , Istituto Scientifico Romagnolo per lo Studio e la Cura dei Tumori (IRST)-IRCCS Cesena , Italy (M.F.); Neurology Unit, IRCCS-Arcispedale Santa Maria Nuova , Reggio Emilia , Italy (A.P.); Department of Neuroradiology , University Hospital of Parma , Parma , Italy (G.C.); Clinical Oncology Unit , St Anna University Hospital , Ferrara , Italy (B.U.); Department of Oncology and Hematology , General Hospital , Ravenna , Italy (C.D.); Department of Oncology and Hematology, Oncology Unit , Azienda Ospedaliera Guglielmo da Saliceto , Piacenza , Italy (L.C.); Medical Oncology Unit , Ramazzini Hospital , Carpi , Italy (C.M.); Department of Medical Oncology , Infermi Hospital , Rimini , Italy (G.P.); Department of Biomedical and NeuroMotor Sciences (DiBiNeM) , University of Bologna, Section of Pathology, M. Malpighi, Bellaria Hospital , Bologna , Italy (G.M., L.M.); Department of Pathology , Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria, Policlinico , Modena , Italy (E.Z.); Department of Human Pathology , AUSL Cesena Bufalini Hospital , Cesena , Italy (S.C.); Department of Pathology , IRCCS Arcispedale Santa Maria Nuova , Reggio Emilia , Italy (G.G.); Dipartimento di Morfologia, Chirurgia e Medicina Sperimentale , Sezione di Anatomia Patologica e Diagnostica Biomolecolare, Università di Ferrara , Ferrara , Italy (G.L.); Pathology Unit , Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria , Parma , Italy (E.M.S.); Department "Infrastructure Research and Statistics," IRCCS-Arcispedale Santa Maria Nuova , Reggio Emilia , Italy (S.C.)
| | - Benedetta Urbini
- Department of Medical Oncology , Bellaria - Maggiore Hospital, IRCCS Institute of Neurological Science , Bologna , Italy (A.A.B., E.F., A.T., S.B.); Department of Neurosciences, Statistics and Informatics Unit , Azienda Ospedale-Università , Padova , Italy (M.E.); IRCCS Institute of Neurological Sciences , Bologna , Italy (F.A., A.B.); Department of Biomedical and Neuromotor Sciences , University of Bologna , Bologna , Italy (F.A., A.B.); Department of Oncology, Hematology and Respiratory Diseases , University Hospital of Modena , Modena , Italy (R.D.); Department of Oncology and Hematology , Istituto Scientifico Romagnolo per lo Studio e la Cura dei Tumori (IRST)-IRCCS Cesena , Italy (M.F.); Neurology Unit, IRCCS-Arcispedale Santa Maria Nuova , Reggio Emilia , Italy (A.P.); Department of Neuroradiology , University Hospital of Parma , Parma , Italy (G.C.); Clinical Oncology Unit , St Anna University Hospital , Ferrara , Italy (B.U.); Department of Oncology and Hematology , General Hospital , Ravenna , Italy (C.D.); Department of Oncology and Hematology, Oncology Unit , Azienda Ospedaliera Guglielmo da Saliceto , Piacenza , Italy (L.C.); Medical Oncology Unit , Ramazzini Hospital , Carpi , Italy (C.M.); Department of Medical Oncology , Infermi Hospital , Rimini , Italy (G.P.); Department of Biomedical and NeuroMotor Sciences (DiBiNeM) , University of Bologna, Section of Pathology, M. Malpighi, Bellaria Hospital , Bologna , Italy (G.M., L.M.); Department of Pathology , Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria, Policlinico , Modena , Italy (E.Z.); Department of Human Pathology , AUSL Cesena Bufalini Hospital , Cesena , Italy (S.C.); Department of Pathology , IRCCS Arcispedale Santa Maria Nuova , Reggio Emilia , Italy (G.G.); Dipartimento di Morfologia, Chirurgia e Medicina Sperimentale , Sezione di Anatomia Patologica e Diagnostica Biomolecolare, Università di Ferrara , Ferrara , Italy (G.L.); Pathology Unit , Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria , Parma , Italy (E.M.S.); Department "Infrastructure Research and Statistics," IRCCS-Arcispedale Santa Maria Nuova , Reggio Emilia , Italy (S.C.)
| | - Claudio Dazzi
- Department of Medical Oncology , Bellaria - Maggiore Hospital, IRCCS Institute of Neurological Science , Bologna , Italy (A.A.B., E.F., A.T., S.B.); Department of Neurosciences, Statistics and Informatics Unit , Azienda Ospedale-Università , Padova , Italy (M.E.); IRCCS Institute of Neurological Sciences , Bologna , Italy (F.A., A.B.); Department of Biomedical and Neuromotor Sciences , University of Bologna , Bologna , Italy (F.A., A.B.); Department of Oncology, Hematology and Respiratory Diseases , University Hospital of Modena , Modena , Italy (R.D.); Department of Oncology and Hematology , Istituto Scientifico Romagnolo per lo Studio e la Cura dei Tumori (IRST)-IRCCS Cesena , Italy (M.F.); Neurology Unit, IRCCS-Arcispedale Santa Maria Nuova , Reggio Emilia , Italy (A.P.); Department of Neuroradiology , University Hospital of Parma , Parma , Italy (G.C.); Clinical Oncology Unit , St Anna University Hospital , Ferrara , Italy (B.U.); Department of Oncology and Hematology , General Hospital , Ravenna , Italy (C.D.); Department of Oncology and Hematology, Oncology Unit , Azienda Ospedaliera Guglielmo da Saliceto , Piacenza , Italy (L.C.); Medical Oncology Unit , Ramazzini Hospital , Carpi , Italy (C.M.); Department of Medical Oncology , Infermi Hospital , Rimini , Italy (G.P.); Department of Biomedical and NeuroMotor Sciences (DiBiNeM) , University of Bologna, Section of Pathology, M. Malpighi, Bellaria Hospital , Bologna , Italy (G.M., L.M.); Department of Pathology , Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria, Policlinico , Modena , Italy (E.Z.); Department of Human Pathology , AUSL Cesena Bufalini Hospital , Cesena , Italy (S.C.); Department of Pathology , IRCCS Arcispedale Santa Maria Nuova , Reggio Emilia , Italy (G.G.); Dipartimento di Morfologia, Chirurgia e Medicina Sperimentale , Sezione di Anatomia Patologica e Diagnostica Biomolecolare, Università di Ferrara , Ferrara , Italy (G.L.); Pathology Unit , Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria , Parma , Italy (E.M.S.); Department "Infrastructure Research and Statistics," IRCCS-Arcispedale Santa Maria Nuova , Reggio Emilia , Italy (S.C.)
| | - Luigi Cavanna
- Department of Medical Oncology , Bellaria - Maggiore Hospital, IRCCS Institute of Neurological Science , Bologna , Italy (A.A.B., E.F., A.T., S.B.); Department of Neurosciences, Statistics and Informatics Unit , Azienda Ospedale-Università , Padova , Italy (M.E.); IRCCS Institute of Neurological Sciences , Bologna , Italy (F.A., A.B.); Department of Biomedical and Neuromotor Sciences , University of Bologna , Bologna , Italy (F.A., A.B.); Department of Oncology, Hematology and Respiratory Diseases , University Hospital of Modena , Modena , Italy (R.D.); Department of Oncology and Hematology , Istituto Scientifico Romagnolo per lo Studio e la Cura dei Tumori (IRST)-IRCCS Cesena , Italy (M.F.); Neurology Unit, IRCCS-Arcispedale Santa Maria Nuova , Reggio Emilia , Italy (A.P.); Department of Neuroradiology , University Hospital of Parma , Parma , Italy (G.C.); Clinical Oncology Unit , St Anna University Hospital , Ferrara , Italy (B.U.); Department of Oncology and Hematology , General Hospital , Ravenna , Italy (C.D.); Department of Oncology and Hematology, Oncology Unit , Azienda Ospedaliera Guglielmo da Saliceto , Piacenza , Italy (L.C.); Medical Oncology Unit , Ramazzini Hospital , Carpi , Italy (C.M.); Department of Medical Oncology , Infermi Hospital , Rimini , Italy (G.P.); Department of Biomedical and NeuroMotor Sciences (DiBiNeM) , University of Bologna, Section of Pathology, M. Malpighi, Bellaria Hospital , Bologna , Italy (G.M., L.M.); Department of Pathology , Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria, Policlinico , Modena , Italy (E.Z.); Department of Human Pathology , AUSL Cesena Bufalini Hospital , Cesena , Italy (S.C.); Department of Pathology , IRCCS Arcispedale Santa Maria Nuova , Reggio Emilia , Italy (G.G.); Dipartimento di Morfologia, Chirurgia e Medicina Sperimentale , Sezione di Anatomia Patologica e Diagnostica Biomolecolare, Università di Ferrara , Ferrara , Italy (G.L.); Pathology Unit , Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria , Parma , Italy (E.M.S.); Department "Infrastructure Research and Statistics," IRCCS-Arcispedale Santa Maria Nuova , Reggio Emilia , Italy (S.C.)
| | - Claudia Mucciarini
- Department of Medical Oncology , Bellaria - Maggiore Hospital, IRCCS Institute of Neurological Science , Bologna , Italy (A.A.B., E.F., A.T., S.B.); Department of Neurosciences, Statistics and Informatics Unit , Azienda Ospedale-Università , Padova , Italy (M.E.); IRCCS Institute of Neurological Sciences , Bologna , Italy (F.A., A.B.); Department of Biomedical and Neuromotor Sciences , University of Bologna , Bologna , Italy (F.A., A.B.); Department of Oncology, Hematology and Respiratory Diseases , University Hospital of Modena , Modena , Italy (R.D.); Department of Oncology and Hematology , Istituto Scientifico Romagnolo per lo Studio e la Cura dei Tumori (IRST)-IRCCS Cesena , Italy (M.F.); Neurology Unit, IRCCS-Arcispedale Santa Maria Nuova , Reggio Emilia , Italy (A.P.); Department of Neuroradiology , University Hospital of Parma , Parma , Italy (G.C.); Clinical Oncology Unit , St Anna University Hospital , Ferrara , Italy (B.U.); Department of Oncology and Hematology , General Hospital , Ravenna , Italy (C.D.); Department of Oncology and Hematology, Oncology Unit , Azienda Ospedaliera Guglielmo da Saliceto , Piacenza , Italy (L.C.); Medical Oncology Unit , Ramazzini Hospital , Carpi , Italy (C.M.); Department of Medical Oncology , Infermi Hospital , Rimini , Italy (G.P.); Department of Biomedical and NeuroMotor Sciences (DiBiNeM) , University of Bologna, Section of Pathology, M. Malpighi, Bellaria Hospital , Bologna , Italy (G.M., L.M.); Department of Pathology , Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria, Policlinico , Modena , Italy (E.Z.); Department of Human Pathology , AUSL Cesena Bufalini Hospital , Cesena , Italy (S.C.); Department of Pathology , IRCCS Arcispedale Santa Maria Nuova , Reggio Emilia , Italy (G.G.); Dipartimento di Morfologia, Chirurgia e Medicina Sperimentale , Sezione di Anatomia Patologica e Diagnostica Biomolecolare, Università di Ferrara , Ferrara , Italy (G.L.); Pathology Unit , Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria , Parma , Italy (E.M.S.); Department "Infrastructure Research and Statistics," IRCCS-Arcispedale Santa Maria Nuova , Reggio Emilia , Italy (S.C.)
| | - Giuseppe Pasini
- Department of Medical Oncology , Bellaria - Maggiore Hospital, IRCCS Institute of Neurological Science , Bologna , Italy (A.A.B., E.F., A.T., S.B.); Department of Neurosciences, Statistics and Informatics Unit , Azienda Ospedale-Università , Padova , Italy (M.E.); IRCCS Institute of Neurological Sciences , Bologna , Italy (F.A., A.B.); Department of Biomedical and Neuromotor Sciences , University of Bologna , Bologna , Italy (F.A., A.B.); Department of Oncology, Hematology and Respiratory Diseases , University Hospital of Modena , Modena , Italy (R.D.); Department of Oncology and Hematology , Istituto Scientifico Romagnolo per lo Studio e la Cura dei Tumori (IRST)-IRCCS Cesena , Italy (M.F.); Neurology Unit, IRCCS-Arcispedale Santa Maria Nuova , Reggio Emilia , Italy (A.P.); Department of Neuroradiology , University Hospital of Parma , Parma , Italy (G.C.); Clinical Oncology Unit , St Anna University Hospital , Ferrara , Italy (B.U.); Department of Oncology and Hematology , General Hospital , Ravenna , Italy (C.D.); Department of Oncology and Hematology, Oncology Unit , Azienda Ospedaliera Guglielmo da Saliceto , Piacenza , Italy (L.C.); Medical Oncology Unit , Ramazzini Hospital , Carpi , Italy (C.M.); Department of Medical Oncology , Infermi Hospital , Rimini , Italy (G.P.); Department of Biomedical and NeuroMotor Sciences (DiBiNeM) , University of Bologna, Section of Pathology, M. Malpighi, Bellaria Hospital , Bologna , Italy (G.M., L.M.); Department of Pathology , Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria, Policlinico , Modena , Italy (E.Z.); Department of Human Pathology , AUSL Cesena Bufalini Hospital , Cesena , Italy (S.C.); Department of Pathology , IRCCS Arcispedale Santa Maria Nuova , Reggio Emilia , Italy (G.G.); Dipartimento di Morfologia, Chirurgia e Medicina Sperimentale , Sezione di Anatomia Patologica e Diagnostica Biomolecolare, Università di Ferrara , Ferrara , Italy (G.L.); Pathology Unit , Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria , Parma , Italy (E.M.S.); Department "Infrastructure Research and Statistics," IRCCS-Arcispedale Santa Maria Nuova , Reggio Emilia , Italy (S.C.)
| | - Stefania Bartolini
- Department of Medical Oncology , Bellaria - Maggiore Hospital, IRCCS Institute of Neurological Science , Bologna , Italy (A.A.B., E.F., A.T., S.B.); Department of Neurosciences, Statistics and Informatics Unit , Azienda Ospedale-Università , Padova , Italy (M.E.); IRCCS Institute of Neurological Sciences , Bologna , Italy (F.A., A.B.); Department of Biomedical and Neuromotor Sciences , University of Bologna , Bologna , Italy (F.A., A.B.); Department of Oncology, Hematology and Respiratory Diseases , University Hospital of Modena , Modena , Italy (R.D.); Department of Oncology and Hematology , Istituto Scientifico Romagnolo per lo Studio e la Cura dei Tumori (IRST)-IRCCS Cesena , Italy (M.F.); Neurology Unit, IRCCS-Arcispedale Santa Maria Nuova , Reggio Emilia , Italy (A.P.); Department of Neuroradiology , University Hospital of Parma , Parma , Italy (G.C.); Clinical Oncology Unit , St Anna University Hospital , Ferrara , Italy (B.U.); Department of Oncology and Hematology , General Hospital , Ravenna , Italy (C.D.); Department of Oncology and Hematology, Oncology Unit , Azienda Ospedaliera Guglielmo da Saliceto , Piacenza , Italy (L.C.); Medical Oncology Unit , Ramazzini Hospital , Carpi , Italy (C.M.); Department of Medical Oncology , Infermi Hospital , Rimini , Italy (G.P.); Department of Biomedical and NeuroMotor Sciences (DiBiNeM) , University of Bologna, Section of Pathology, M. Malpighi, Bellaria Hospital , Bologna , Italy (G.M., L.M.); Department of Pathology , Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria, Policlinico , Modena , Italy (E.Z.); Department of Human Pathology , AUSL Cesena Bufalini Hospital , Cesena , Italy (S.C.); Department of Pathology , IRCCS Arcispedale Santa Maria Nuova , Reggio Emilia , Italy (G.G.); Dipartimento di Morfologia, Chirurgia e Medicina Sperimentale , Sezione di Anatomia Patologica e Diagnostica Biomolecolare, Università di Ferrara , Ferrara , Italy (G.L.); Pathology Unit , Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria , Parma , Italy (E.M.S.); Department "Infrastructure Research and Statistics," IRCCS-Arcispedale Santa Maria Nuova , Reggio Emilia , Italy (S.C.)
| | - Gianluca Marucci
- Department of Medical Oncology , Bellaria - Maggiore Hospital, IRCCS Institute of Neurological Science , Bologna , Italy (A.A.B., E.F., A.T., S.B.); Department of Neurosciences, Statistics and Informatics Unit , Azienda Ospedale-Università , Padova , Italy (M.E.); IRCCS Institute of Neurological Sciences , Bologna , Italy (F.A., A.B.); Department of Biomedical and Neuromotor Sciences , University of Bologna , Bologna , Italy (F.A., A.B.); Department of Oncology, Hematology and Respiratory Diseases , University Hospital of Modena , Modena , Italy (R.D.); Department of Oncology and Hematology , Istituto Scientifico Romagnolo per lo Studio e la Cura dei Tumori (IRST)-IRCCS Cesena , Italy (M.F.); Neurology Unit, IRCCS-Arcispedale Santa Maria Nuova , Reggio Emilia , Italy (A.P.); Department of Neuroradiology , University Hospital of Parma , Parma , Italy (G.C.); Clinical Oncology Unit , St Anna University Hospital , Ferrara , Italy (B.U.); Department of Oncology and Hematology , General Hospital , Ravenna , Italy (C.D.); Department of Oncology and Hematology, Oncology Unit , Azienda Ospedaliera Guglielmo da Saliceto , Piacenza , Italy (L.C.); Medical Oncology Unit , Ramazzini Hospital , Carpi , Italy (C.M.); Department of Medical Oncology , Infermi Hospital , Rimini , Italy (G.P.); Department of Biomedical and NeuroMotor Sciences (DiBiNeM) , University of Bologna, Section of Pathology, M. Malpighi, Bellaria Hospital , Bologna , Italy (G.M., L.M.); Department of Pathology , Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria, Policlinico , Modena , Italy (E.Z.); Department of Human Pathology , AUSL Cesena Bufalini Hospital , Cesena , Italy (S.C.); Department of Pathology , IRCCS Arcispedale Santa Maria Nuova , Reggio Emilia , Italy (G.G.); Dipartimento di Morfologia, Chirurgia e Medicina Sperimentale , Sezione di Anatomia Patologica e Diagnostica Biomolecolare, Università di Ferrara , Ferrara , Italy (G.L.); Pathology Unit , Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria , Parma , Italy (E.M.S.); Department "Infrastructure Research and Statistics," IRCCS-Arcispedale Santa Maria Nuova , Reggio Emilia , Italy (S.C.)
| | - Luca Morandi
- Department of Medical Oncology , Bellaria - Maggiore Hospital, IRCCS Institute of Neurological Science , Bologna , Italy (A.A.B., E.F., A.T., S.B.); Department of Neurosciences, Statistics and Informatics Unit , Azienda Ospedale-Università , Padova , Italy (M.E.); IRCCS Institute of Neurological Sciences , Bologna , Italy (F.A., A.B.); Department of Biomedical and Neuromotor Sciences , University of Bologna , Bologna , Italy (F.A., A.B.); Department of Oncology, Hematology and Respiratory Diseases , University Hospital of Modena , Modena , Italy (R.D.); Department of Oncology and Hematology , Istituto Scientifico Romagnolo per lo Studio e la Cura dei Tumori (IRST)-IRCCS Cesena , Italy (M.F.); Neurology Unit, IRCCS-Arcispedale Santa Maria Nuova , Reggio Emilia , Italy (A.P.); Department of Neuroradiology , University Hospital of Parma , Parma , Italy (G.C.); Clinical Oncology Unit , St Anna University Hospital , Ferrara , Italy (B.U.); Department of Oncology and Hematology , General Hospital , Ravenna , Italy (C.D.); Department of Oncology and Hematology, Oncology Unit , Azienda Ospedaliera Guglielmo da Saliceto , Piacenza , Italy (L.C.); Medical Oncology Unit , Ramazzini Hospital , Carpi , Italy (C.M.); Department of Medical Oncology , Infermi Hospital , Rimini , Italy (G.P.); Department of Biomedical and NeuroMotor Sciences (DiBiNeM) , University of Bologna, Section of Pathology, M. Malpighi, Bellaria Hospital , Bologna , Italy (G.M., L.M.); Department of Pathology , Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria, Policlinico , Modena , Italy (E.Z.); Department of Human Pathology , AUSL Cesena Bufalini Hospital , Cesena , Italy (S.C.); Department of Pathology , IRCCS Arcispedale Santa Maria Nuova , Reggio Emilia , Italy (G.G.); Dipartimento di Morfologia, Chirurgia e Medicina Sperimentale , Sezione di Anatomia Patologica e Diagnostica Biomolecolare, Università di Ferrara , Ferrara , Italy (G.L.); Pathology Unit , Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria , Parma , Italy (E.M.S.); Department "Infrastructure Research and Statistics," IRCCS-Arcispedale Santa Maria Nuova , Reggio Emilia , Italy (S.C.)
| | - Elena Zunarelli
- Department of Medical Oncology , Bellaria - Maggiore Hospital, IRCCS Institute of Neurological Science , Bologna , Italy (A.A.B., E.F., A.T., S.B.); Department of Neurosciences, Statistics and Informatics Unit , Azienda Ospedale-Università , Padova , Italy (M.E.); IRCCS Institute of Neurological Sciences , Bologna , Italy (F.A., A.B.); Department of Biomedical and Neuromotor Sciences , University of Bologna , Bologna , Italy (F.A., A.B.); Department of Oncology, Hematology and Respiratory Diseases , University Hospital of Modena , Modena , Italy (R.D.); Department of Oncology and Hematology , Istituto Scientifico Romagnolo per lo Studio e la Cura dei Tumori (IRST)-IRCCS Cesena , Italy (M.F.); Neurology Unit, IRCCS-Arcispedale Santa Maria Nuova , Reggio Emilia , Italy (A.P.); Department of Neuroradiology , University Hospital of Parma , Parma , Italy (G.C.); Clinical Oncology Unit , St Anna University Hospital , Ferrara , Italy (B.U.); Department of Oncology and Hematology , General Hospital , Ravenna , Italy (C.D.); Department of Oncology and Hematology, Oncology Unit , Azienda Ospedaliera Guglielmo da Saliceto , Piacenza , Italy (L.C.); Medical Oncology Unit , Ramazzini Hospital , Carpi , Italy (C.M.); Department of Medical Oncology , Infermi Hospital , Rimini , Italy (G.P.); Department of Biomedical and NeuroMotor Sciences (DiBiNeM) , University of Bologna, Section of Pathology, M. Malpighi, Bellaria Hospital , Bologna , Italy (G.M., L.M.); Department of Pathology , Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria, Policlinico , Modena , Italy (E.Z.); Department of Human Pathology , AUSL Cesena Bufalini Hospital , Cesena , Italy (S.C.); Department of Pathology , IRCCS Arcispedale Santa Maria Nuova , Reggio Emilia , Italy (G.G.); Dipartimento di Morfologia, Chirurgia e Medicina Sperimentale , Sezione di Anatomia Patologica e Diagnostica Biomolecolare, Università di Ferrara , Ferrara , Italy (G.L.); Pathology Unit , Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria , Parma , Italy (E.M.S.); Department "Infrastructure Research and Statistics," IRCCS-Arcispedale Santa Maria Nuova , Reggio Emilia , Italy (S.C.)
| | - Serenella Cerasoli
- Department of Medical Oncology , Bellaria - Maggiore Hospital, IRCCS Institute of Neurological Science , Bologna , Italy (A.A.B., E.F., A.T., S.B.); Department of Neurosciences, Statistics and Informatics Unit , Azienda Ospedale-Università , Padova , Italy (M.E.); IRCCS Institute of Neurological Sciences , Bologna , Italy (F.A., A.B.); Department of Biomedical and Neuromotor Sciences , University of Bologna , Bologna , Italy (F.A., A.B.); Department of Oncology, Hematology and Respiratory Diseases , University Hospital of Modena , Modena , Italy (R.D.); Department of Oncology and Hematology , Istituto Scientifico Romagnolo per lo Studio e la Cura dei Tumori (IRST)-IRCCS Cesena , Italy (M.F.); Neurology Unit, IRCCS-Arcispedale Santa Maria Nuova , Reggio Emilia , Italy (A.P.); Department of Neuroradiology , University Hospital of Parma , Parma , Italy (G.C.); Clinical Oncology Unit , St Anna University Hospital , Ferrara , Italy (B.U.); Department of Oncology and Hematology , General Hospital , Ravenna , Italy (C.D.); Department of Oncology and Hematology, Oncology Unit , Azienda Ospedaliera Guglielmo da Saliceto , Piacenza , Italy (L.C.); Medical Oncology Unit , Ramazzini Hospital , Carpi , Italy (C.M.); Department of Medical Oncology , Infermi Hospital , Rimini , Italy (G.P.); Department of Biomedical and NeuroMotor Sciences (DiBiNeM) , University of Bologna, Section of Pathology, M. Malpighi, Bellaria Hospital , Bologna , Italy (G.M., L.M.); Department of Pathology , Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria, Policlinico , Modena , Italy (E.Z.); Department of Human Pathology , AUSL Cesena Bufalini Hospital , Cesena , Italy (S.C.); Department of Pathology , IRCCS Arcispedale Santa Maria Nuova , Reggio Emilia , Italy (G.G.); Dipartimento di Morfologia, Chirurgia e Medicina Sperimentale , Sezione di Anatomia Patologica e Diagnostica Biomolecolare, Università di Ferrara , Ferrara , Italy (G.L.); Pathology Unit , Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria , Parma , Italy (E.M.S.); Department "Infrastructure Research and Statistics," IRCCS-Arcispedale Santa Maria Nuova , Reggio Emilia , Italy (S.C.)
| | - Giorgio Gardini
- Department of Medical Oncology , Bellaria - Maggiore Hospital, IRCCS Institute of Neurological Science , Bologna , Italy (A.A.B., E.F., A.T., S.B.); Department of Neurosciences, Statistics and Informatics Unit , Azienda Ospedale-Università , Padova , Italy (M.E.); IRCCS Institute of Neurological Sciences , Bologna , Italy (F.A., A.B.); Department of Biomedical and Neuromotor Sciences , University of Bologna , Bologna , Italy (F.A., A.B.); Department of Oncology, Hematology and Respiratory Diseases , University Hospital of Modena , Modena , Italy (R.D.); Department of Oncology and Hematology , Istituto Scientifico Romagnolo per lo Studio e la Cura dei Tumori (IRST)-IRCCS Cesena , Italy (M.F.); Neurology Unit, IRCCS-Arcispedale Santa Maria Nuova , Reggio Emilia , Italy (A.P.); Department of Neuroradiology , University Hospital of Parma , Parma , Italy (G.C.); Clinical Oncology Unit , St Anna University Hospital , Ferrara , Italy (B.U.); Department of Oncology and Hematology , General Hospital , Ravenna , Italy (C.D.); Department of Oncology and Hematology, Oncology Unit , Azienda Ospedaliera Guglielmo da Saliceto , Piacenza , Italy (L.C.); Medical Oncology Unit , Ramazzini Hospital , Carpi , Italy (C.M.); Department of Medical Oncology , Infermi Hospital , Rimini , Italy (G.P.); Department of Biomedical and NeuroMotor Sciences (DiBiNeM) , University of Bologna, Section of Pathology, M. Malpighi, Bellaria Hospital , Bologna , Italy (G.M., L.M.); Department of Pathology , Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria, Policlinico , Modena , Italy (E.Z.); Department of Human Pathology , AUSL Cesena Bufalini Hospital , Cesena , Italy (S.C.); Department of Pathology , IRCCS Arcispedale Santa Maria Nuova , Reggio Emilia , Italy (G.G.); Dipartimento di Morfologia, Chirurgia e Medicina Sperimentale , Sezione di Anatomia Patologica e Diagnostica Biomolecolare, Università di Ferrara , Ferrara , Italy (G.L.); Pathology Unit , Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria , Parma , Italy (E.M.S.); Department "Infrastructure Research and Statistics," IRCCS-Arcispedale Santa Maria Nuova , Reggio Emilia , Italy (S.C.)
| | - Giovanni Lanza
- Department of Medical Oncology , Bellaria - Maggiore Hospital, IRCCS Institute of Neurological Science , Bologna , Italy (A.A.B., E.F., A.T., S.B.); Department of Neurosciences, Statistics and Informatics Unit , Azienda Ospedale-Università , Padova , Italy (M.E.); IRCCS Institute of Neurological Sciences , Bologna , Italy (F.A., A.B.); Department of Biomedical and Neuromotor Sciences , University of Bologna , Bologna , Italy (F.A., A.B.); Department of Oncology, Hematology and Respiratory Diseases , University Hospital of Modena , Modena , Italy (R.D.); Department of Oncology and Hematology , Istituto Scientifico Romagnolo per lo Studio e la Cura dei Tumori (IRST)-IRCCS Cesena , Italy (M.F.); Neurology Unit, IRCCS-Arcispedale Santa Maria Nuova , Reggio Emilia , Italy (A.P.); Department of Neuroradiology , University Hospital of Parma , Parma , Italy (G.C.); Clinical Oncology Unit , St Anna University Hospital , Ferrara , Italy (B.U.); Department of Oncology and Hematology , General Hospital , Ravenna , Italy (C.D.); Department of Oncology and Hematology, Oncology Unit , Azienda Ospedaliera Guglielmo da Saliceto , Piacenza , Italy (L.C.); Medical Oncology Unit , Ramazzini Hospital , Carpi , Italy (C.M.); Department of Medical Oncology , Infermi Hospital , Rimini , Italy (G.P.); Department of Biomedical and NeuroMotor Sciences (DiBiNeM) , University of Bologna, Section of Pathology, M. Malpighi, Bellaria Hospital , Bologna , Italy (G.M., L.M.); Department of Pathology , Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria, Policlinico , Modena , Italy (E.Z.); Department of Human Pathology , AUSL Cesena Bufalini Hospital , Cesena , Italy (S.C.); Department of Pathology , IRCCS Arcispedale Santa Maria Nuova , Reggio Emilia , Italy (G.G.); Dipartimento di Morfologia, Chirurgia e Medicina Sperimentale , Sezione di Anatomia Patologica e Diagnostica Biomolecolare, Università di Ferrara , Ferrara , Italy (G.L.); Pathology Unit , Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria , Parma , Italy (E.M.S.); Department "Infrastructure Research and Statistics," IRCCS-Arcispedale Santa Maria Nuova , Reggio Emilia , Italy (S.C.)
| | - Enrico Maria Silini
- Department of Medical Oncology , Bellaria - Maggiore Hospital, IRCCS Institute of Neurological Science , Bologna , Italy (A.A.B., E.F., A.T., S.B.); Department of Neurosciences, Statistics and Informatics Unit , Azienda Ospedale-Università , Padova , Italy (M.E.); IRCCS Institute of Neurological Sciences , Bologna , Italy (F.A., A.B.); Department of Biomedical and Neuromotor Sciences , University of Bologna , Bologna , Italy (F.A., A.B.); Department of Oncology, Hematology and Respiratory Diseases , University Hospital of Modena , Modena , Italy (R.D.); Department of Oncology and Hematology , Istituto Scientifico Romagnolo per lo Studio e la Cura dei Tumori (IRST)-IRCCS Cesena , Italy (M.F.); Neurology Unit, IRCCS-Arcispedale Santa Maria Nuova , Reggio Emilia , Italy (A.P.); Department of Neuroradiology , University Hospital of Parma , Parma , Italy (G.C.); Clinical Oncology Unit , St Anna University Hospital , Ferrara , Italy (B.U.); Department of Oncology and Hematology , General Hospital , Ravenna , Italy (C.D.); Department of Oncology and Hematology, Oncology Unit , Azienda Ospedaliera Guglielmo da Saliceto , Piacenza , Italy (L.C.); Medical Oncology Unit , Ramazzini Hospital , Carpi , Italy (C.M.); Department of Medical Oncology , Infermi Hospital , Rimini , Italy (G.P.); Department of Biomedical and NeuroMotor Sciences (DiBiNeM) , University of Bologna, Section of Pathology, M. Malpighi, Bellaria Hospital , Bologna , Italy (G.M., L.M.); Department of Pathology , Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria, Policlinico , Modena , Italy (E.Z.); Department of Human Pathology , AUSL Cesena Bufalini Hospital , Cesena , Italy (S.C.); Department of Pathology , IRCCS Arcispedale Santa Maria Nuova , Reggio Emilia , Italy (G.G.); Dipartimento di Morfologia, Chirurgia e Medicina Sperimentale , Sezione di Anatomia Patologica e Diagnostica Biomolecolare, Università di Ferrara , Ferrara , Italy (G.L.); Pathology Unit , Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria , Parma , Italy (E.M.S.); Department "Infrastructure Research and Statistics," IRCCS-Arcispedale Santa Maria Nuova , Reggio Emilia , Italy (S.C.)
| | - Silvio Cavuto
- Department of Medical Oncology , Bellaria - Maggiore Hospital, IRCCS Institute of Neurological Science , Bologna , Italy (A.A.B., E.F., A.T., S.B.); Department of Neurosciences, Statistics and Informatics Unit , Azienda Ospedale-Università , Padova , Italy (M.E.); IRCCS Institute of Neurological Sciences , Bologna , Italy (F.A., A.B.); Department of Biomedical and Neuromotor Sciences , University of Bologna , Bologna , Italy (F.A., A.B.); Department of Oncology, Hematology and Respiratory Diseases , University Hospital of Modena , Modena , Italy (R.D.); Department of Oncology and Hematology , Istituto Scientifico Romagnolo per lo Studio e la Cura dei Tumori (IRST)-IRCCS Cesena , Italy (M.F.); Neurology Unit, IRCCS-Arcispedale Santa Maria Nuova , Reggio Emilia , Italy (A.P.); Department of Neuroradiology , University Hospital of Parma , Parma , Italy (G.C.); Clinical Oncology Unit , St Anna University Hospital , Ferrara , Italy (B.U.); Department of Oncology and Hematology , General Hospital , Ravenna , Italy (C.D.); Department of Oncology and Hematology, Oncology Unit , Azienda Ospedaliera Guglielmo da Saliceto , Piacenza , Italy (L.C.); Medical Oncology Unit , Ramazzini Hospital , Carpi , Italy (C.M.); Department of Medical Oncology , Infermi Hospital , Rimini , Italy (G.P.); Department of Biomedical and NeuroMotor Sciences (DiBiNeM) , University of Bologna, Section of Pathology, M. Malpighi, Bellaria Hospital , Bologna , Italy (G.M., L.M.); Department of Pathology , Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria, Policlinico , Modena , Italy (E.Z.); Department of Human Pathology , AUSL Cesena Bufalini Hospital , Cesena , Italy (S.C.); Department of Pathology , IRCCS Arcispedale Santa Maria Nuova , Reggio Emilia , Italy (G.G.); Dipartimento di Morfologia, Chirurgia e Medicina Sperimentale , Sezione di Anatomia Patologica e Diagnostica Biomolecolare, Università di Ferrara , Ferrara , Italy (G.L.); Pathology Unit , Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria , Parma , Italy (E.M.S.); Department "Infrastructure Research and Statistics," IRCCS-Arcispedale Santa Maria Nuova , Reggio Emilia , Italy (S.C.)
| | - Agostino Baruzzi
- Department of Medical Oncology , Bellaria - Maggiore Hospital, IRCCS Institute of Neurological Science , Bologna , Italy (A.A.B., E.F., A.T., S.B.); Department of Neurosciences, Statistics and Informatics Unit , Azienda Ospedale-Università , Padova , Italy (M.E.); IRCCS Institute of Neurological Sciences , Bologna , Italy (F.A., A.B.); Department of Biomedical and Neuromotor Sciences , University of Bologna , Bologna , Italy (F.A., A.B.); Department of Oncology, Hematology and Respiratory Diseases , University Hospital of Modena , Modena , Italy (R.D.); Department of Oncology and Hematology , Istituto Scientifico Romagnolo per lo Studio e la Cura dei Tumori (IRST)-IRCCS Cesena , Italy (M.F.); Neurology Unit, IRCCS-Arcispedale Santa Maria Nuova , Reggio Emilia , Italy (A.P.); Department of Neuroradiology , University Hospital of Parma , Parma , Italy (G.C.); Clinical Oncology Unit , St Anna University Hospital , Ferrara , Italy (B.U.); Department of Oncology and Hematology , General Hospital , Ravenna , Italy (C.D.); Department of Oncology and Hematology, Oncology Unit , Azienda Ospedaliera Guglielmo da Saliceto , Piacenza , Italy (L.C.); Medical Oncology Unit , Ramazzini Hospital , Carpi , Italy (C.M.); Department of Medical Oncology , Infermi Hospital , Rimini , Italy (G.P.); Department of Biomedical and NeuroMotor Sciences (DiBiNeM) , University of Bologna, Section of Pathology, M. Malpighi, Bellaria Hospital , Bologna , Italy (G.M., L.M.); Department of Pathology , Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria, Policlinico , Modena , Italy (E.Z.); Department of Human Pathology , AUSL Cesena Bufalini Hospital , Cesena , Italy (S.C.); Department of Pathology , IRCCS Arcispedale Santa Maria Nuova , Reggio Emilia , Italy (G.G.); Dipartimento di Morfologia, Chirurgia e Medicina Sperimentale , Sezione di Anatomia Patologica e Diagnostica Biomolecolare, Università di Ferrara , Ferrara , Italy (G.L.); Pathology Unit , Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria , Parma , Italy (E.M.S.); Department "Infrastructure Research and Statistics," IRCCS-Arcispedale Santa Maria Nuova , Reggio Emilia , Italy (S.C.)
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