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    Abstract WMP63: Artificial Intelligence Assessment Of Non-contrast Ct Increases Intracranial Occlusion Detection As Compared With Ct-angiograhy Readings
    Ovid Technologies (Wolters Kluwer Health) ; 2022
    In:  Stroke Vol. 53, No. Suppl_1 ( 2022-02)
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    In: Stroke, Ovid Technologies (Wolters Kluwer Health), Vol. 53, No. Suppl_1 ( 2022-02)
    Abstract: Artificial Intelligence (AI) can assist in vessel occlusion (VO) identification in acute stroke patients. We aim to investigate the impact of using an AI-based software for automated VO detection on non-contrast CT (AI-VO) as compared to CT-Aangiograpphy (CTA). Methods: From April to October 2020 all patients admitted with a suspected acute ischemic stroke underwent urgent non-contrast CT / CTA / CTP and were treated accordingly. Hypoperfusion areas defined as Tmax 〉 6s on CTP (RAPID software), congruent with the clinical symptoms and a vascular territory, were considered VO (CTP-VO: ground truth). In addition, two experienced neuroradiologists blinded to CTP but not to clinical symptoms retrospectively evaluated CT and CTA to identify intracranial VO (CTA-VO). AI-VO was automatically determined by an AI-based software (Methinks). Results: Of the 338 patients included, 157 (46.5%) showed a CTP-VO (median Tmax 〉 6s: 73[29-127]ml). Overall sensitivity to detect CTP-VO was 50.3% for CTA-VO and 66.9% for AI-VO; specificity was 97.8% for CTA-VO and 86.2% for AI-VO. EVT was performed in 103 patients (EVT-VO: 65.6% of CTP-VO; Tmax 〉 6s: 102[63-160]ml); sensitivity to detect EVT-VO was 69% for CTA-VO and 79.6% for AI-VO; specificity was 95.3% for CTA-VO and 79.6% for AI-VO. The probability to detect a CTP-VO was higher with AI than with CTA for distal occlusions (figure). Accordingly, AI-VO sensitivity was higher than CTA-VO for angiographically confirmed M2/M3-MCA occlusions (80.7% vs 34.6%; p=0.002) but not for M1-MCA/ICA occlusions (82.1% Vs 88.1%;p=0.467). Conclusion: AI-assisted vessel occlusion identification on non-contrast CT may be a useful tool in acute stroke evaluation, especially for distal VO identification, potentially increasing endovascular treatment in these cases.
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    ISSN: 0039-2499 , 1524-4628
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    DOI: 10.1161/str.53.suppl_1.WMP63
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    Granulocytes-Rich Thrombi in Cerebral Large Vessel Occlusion Are Associated with Increased Stiffness and Poorer Revascularization Outcomes
    Springer Science and Business Media LLC ; 2023
    In:  Neurotherapeutics Vol. 20, No. 4 ( 2023-07), p. 1167-1176
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    In: Neurotherapeutics, Springer Science and Business Media LLC, Vol. 20, No. 4 ( 2023-07), p. 1167-1176
    Abstract: We aim to identify a profile of intracranial thrombus resistant to recanalization by mechanical thrombectomy (MT) in acute stroke treatment. The first extracted clot of each MT was analyzed by flow cytometry obtaining the composition of the main leukocyte populations: granulocytes, monocytes, and lymphocytes. Demographics, reperfusion treatment, and grade of recanalization were registered. MT failure (MTF) was defined as final thrombolysis in cerebral infarction score IIa or lower and/or need of permanent intracranial stenting as a rescue therapy. To explore the relationship between stiffness of intracranial clots and cellular composition, unconfined compression tests were performed in other cohorts of cases. Thrombi obtained in 225 patients were analyzed. MTF were observed in 30 cases (13%). MTF was associated with atherosclerosis etiology (33.3% vs. 15.9%; p  = 0.021) and higher number of passes (3 vs. 2; p   〈  0.001). Clot analysis of MTF showed higher percentage of granulocytes [82.46 vs. 68.90% p   〈  0.001] and lower percentage of monocytes [9.18% vs.17.34%, p   〈  0.001] in comparison to successful MT cases. The proportio n of clot granulocytes (aOR 1.07; 95% CI 1.01–1.14) remained an independent marker of MTF. Among thirty-eight clots mechanically tested, there was a positive correlation between granulocyte proportion and thrombi stiffness (Pearson’s r  = 0.35, p  = 0.032), with a median clot stiffness of 30.2 (IQR, 18.9–42.7) kPa. Granulocytes-rich thrombi are harder to capture by mechanical thrombectomy due to increased stiffness, so a proportion of intracranial granulocytes might be useful to guide personalized endovascular procedures in acute stroke treatment.
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    ISSN: 1933-7213 , 1878-7479
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    DOI: 10.1007/s13311-023-01385-1
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    Publisher: Springer Science and Business Media LLC
    Publication Date: 2023
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    Monocyte-to-Lymphocyte Ratio in Clot Analysis as a Marker of Cardioembolic Stroke Etiology
    Springer Science and Business Media LLC ; 2022
    In:  Translational Stroke Research Vol. 13, No. 6 ( 2022-12), p. 949-958
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    In: Translational Stroke Research, Springer Science and Business Media LLC, Vol. 13, No. 6 ( 2022-12), p. 949-958
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    ISSN: 1868-4483 , 1868-601X
    URL: Article
    DOI: 10.1007/s12975-021-00946-w
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    Publisher: Springer Science and Business Media LLC
    Publication Date: 2022
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    Abstract P318: Ischemic Core Overestimation on Computed Tomography Perfusion
    Ovid Technologies (Wolters Kluwer Health) ; 2021
    In:  Stroke Vol. 52, No. Suppl_1 ( 2021-03)
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    In: Stroke, Ovid Technologies (Wolters Kluwer Health), Vol. 52, No. Suppl_1 ( 2021-03)
    Abstract: Introduction: Different studies have pointed that CT perfusion(CTP) could overestimate ischemic core in early time window. We aim to evaluate the influence of time and collateral status on ischemic core overestimation. Methods: Retrospective single-center study including patients with anterior circulation large-vessel stroke that achieved reperfusion after endovascular treatment. Ischemic core and collateral status were automatically estimated on baseline CTP using available software. CTP-derived core was considered as tissue with a relative reduction of cerebral blood flow 〈 30%. Collateral status was assessed using the hypoperfusion intensity ratio(defined by the proportion of the Tmax 〉 6 seconds with Tmax 〉 10 seconds, HIR). Final infarct was measured on 24-48 hours non-contrast CT. Ischemic core overestimation was considered when CTP-derived core was larger than final infarct. Results: Four-hundred and seven patients were included in the analysis. Median CTP-derived core and final infarct were 7mL(IQR 0-27) and 20mL(IQR 5-55), respectively. Median HIR was 0.46(IQR 0.23-0.59). 83 patients(21%) presented ischemic core overestimation(median overestimation, 12mL(IQR 5-41)). Multivariable logistic regression analysis adjusted by CTP-derived core and confounding variables showed that poor collateral status (per 0.1 HIR increase, adjusted odds ratio(aOR) 1.41, 95% confidence interval(CI)1.20-1.65) and earlier onset to imaging time(per 60 minutes earlier, aOR 1.14, CI1.04-1.25) were independently associated with ischemic core overestimation. No significant association was found with imaging to reperfusion time(per 30 minutes earlier, aOR 1.17 CI0.96-1.44). Poor collateral status influence on ischemic core overestimation differed according to onset to imaging time, with a stronger size of effect on early imaging patients(pinteraction 〈 0.01). Conclusion: In patients with large vessel stroke that achieve reperfusion after endovascular therapy, poor collateral status might induce higher rates of ischemic core overestimation on CTP, especially in patients in earlier window time. CTP reflects a hemodynamic state rather than tissue fate; collateral status and onset to imaging time are important factors to estimate ischemic core on CTP.
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    ISSN: 0039-2499 , 1524-4628
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    DOI: 10.1161/str.52.suppl_1.P318
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    Abstract TP255: Lymphocytes And Platelets In Extracted Thrombus May Indicate The Etiology Of The Thrombus. Results From The Itacat Multicentric Registry.
    Ovid Technologies (Wolters Kluwer Health) ; 2022
    In:  Stroke Vol. 53, No. Suppl_1 ( 2022-02)
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    In: Stroke, Ovid Technologies (Wolters Kluwer Health), Vol. 53, No. Suppl_1 ( 2022-02)
    Abstract: Aim: We performed a histological and immune analysis of the clot in acute stroke patients to detect surrogates of stroke etiology. Methods: We conducted a prospective observational study of consecutive patients with acute stroke who underwent thrombectomy that obtained extracted thrombus (ITACAT study). Several staining were performed to evaluate red blood cells/fibrin (hematoxylin/eosin), platelets (CD61) and leucocytes (CD4, CD8 and CD20). All patients received CT angio to detect extra/intracranial vascular stenosis and 30-day cardiac monitoring to diagnose AF. According to TOAST classification the thrombi were classified in cardioembolic etiology CE (T-CE), due to symptomatic atherosclerosis (T-AT) and without any cause (T-CRYP). We excluded strokes due to double cause or incomplete workup. Results: Of the 117 patients: 30 were T-AT, 55 were T-CE and 32 were T-CRYP. T-AT patients were younger: T-AT 68 years (60-77) Vs. T-CE 75 years (68-80) Vs. T-CRYP 72 years (55-81) (p=0.034). T-AT group had higher percentage of CD4: T-AT 6.52% (4-13) Vs. T-CE (3.31% (12.9) Vs .T-CRYP 3.72% (1.5-12) (p=0.015) and lower percentage of CD61: T-AT 51.18% (34-68) Vs. CE 64.70% (19.56) Vs. CRYP 70.3% (19) (p=0.001). There were no correlation between CD4 and platelets. Both CD4 OR 1.05 (1-1.10) (p=0.020) and CD61 (OR 0.96 (0.94-0.98) (p=0.01) independently predicted T-AT from the age. Final analysis (n=400 cases) will be ended in September 2021. Conclusions: Patients with high percentage of CD4 and low percentage of CD61 are related to atherosclerosis etiology.
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    ISSN: 0039-2499 , 1524-4628
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    DOI: 10.1161/str.53.suppl_1.TP255
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    Abstract 26: Timing The Optimal Transfer Modality For Suspected Large-vessel Stroke Patients: A Post-hoc Analysis Of The Racecat Trial
    Ovid Technologies (Wolters Kluwer Health) ; 2022
    In:  Stroke Vol. 53, No. Suppl_1 ( 2022-02)
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    In: Stroke, Ovid Technologies (Wolters Kluwer Health), Vol. 53, No. Suppl_1 ( 2022-02)
    Abstract: Introduction: Current recommendations for regional stroke destination suggest that patients with an acute severe stroke should be triaged based on estimated time to arrival to a thrombectomy-capable center. We aimed to evaluate which time period available at the time that patient is triaged is able to discriminate which transfer modality should be chosen. Methods: We built and ordered logistic regression model adjusted for multiple comparisons with the RACECAT trial population using time periods available during triage: time from onset to emergency medical services (EMS) evaluation, estimated time of arrival to the thrombectomy-capable center and between centers distance. Estimated times were computed using a distance matrix API. Primary outcome was disability at 90 days, as assessed by the shift analysis on the modified Rankin score. Results: Of the 1369 patients evaluated, median time from onset to EMS evaluation, estimated time to arrival to the thrombectomy-capable center and between centers distances were 65 minutes (interquartile ratio (IQR) 43 to 138), 61 minutes (IQR 36 to 80) and 62 minutes (IQR 36 to 73), respectively. In patients transferred to local stroke centers, delay in EMS evaluation was associated with higher degrees of disability (for each 30 minutes delay, adjusted common odds ratio (acOR) 1.035, 97.5% confidence interval (CI) 1.005 to 1.066), with no influence in patients directly transferred to thrombectomy-capable centers (for each 30 minutes delay, acOR 0.999, 97.5% CI 0.981 to 1.018) (p interaction =0.048). In patients evaluated by EMS above 120 minutes after stroke onset, direct transfer to a thrombectomy-capable center was associated with lower degrees of disability (acOR 1.494, 95% CI 1.026 to 2.174). Conclusion: In the RACECAT trial, delay in EMS evaluation was associated with higher degrees of disability in patients transferred to local stroke centers and may serve as a potential biomarker for prehospital triage optimization.
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    ISSN: 0039-2499 , 1524-4628
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    DOI: 10.1161/str.53.suppl_1.26
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    Computed Tomography Perfusion After Thrombectomy : An Immediate Surrogate Marker of Outcome After Recanalization in Acute Stroke
    Ovid Technologies (Wolters Kluwer Health) ; 2020
    In:  Stroke Vol. 51, No. 6 ( 2020-06), p. 1736-1742
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    In: Stroke, Ovid Technologies (Wolters Kluwer Health), Vol. 51, No. 6 ( 2020-06), p. 1736-1742
    Abstract: Despite recanalization, almost 50% of patients undergoing endovascular treatment (EVT) experience poor outcome. We aim to evaluate the value of computed tomography perfusion as immediate outcome predictor postendovascular treatment. Methods— Consecutive patients receiving endovascular treatment who achieved recanalization (modified Thrombolysis in Cerebral Ischemia [mTICI] 2a-3) underwent computed tomography perfusion within 30 minutes from recanalization (CTPpost). Hypoperfusion was defined as the Tmax 〉 6 second volume; hyperperfusion as visually increased cerebral blood flow/cerebral blood volume with reduced Tmax compared with unaffected hemisphere. Dramatic clinical recovery (DCR) was defined as 24-hour National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale score ≤2 or ≥8 points drop. Delayed recovery was defined as no-DCR with favorable outcome (modified Rankin Scale score 0–2) at 3 months. Results— We included 151 patients: median National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale score 16 (interquartile range, 10–21), median admission ASPECTS 9 (interquartile range, 8–10). Final recanalization was the following: mTICI2a 11 (7.3%), mTICI2b 46 (30.5%), and mTICI3 94 (62.3%). On CTPpost, 80 (52.9%) patients showed hypoperfusion (median Tmax 〉 6 seconds: 4 cc [0–25]) and 32 (21.2%) hyperperfusion. There was an association between final TICI and CTPpost hypoperfusion(median Tmax 〉 6: 91 [56–117], 15 [0–37.5] , and 0 [0–7] cc, for mTICI 2a, 2b, and 3, respectively, P 〈 0.01). Smaller hypoperfusion volumes on CTPpost were observed in patients with DCR (0 cc [0–13] versus non-DCR 8 cc [0–56] ; P 〈 0.01) or favorable outcome (modified Rankin Scale score 0–2: 0 cc [0–13] versus 7 [0–56] cc; P 〈 0.01). No associations were detected with hyperperfusion pattern. An hypoperfusion volume 〈 3.5 cc emerged as independent predictor of DCR (OR, 4.1 [95% CI, 2.0–8.3]; P 〈 0.01) and 3 months favorable outcome (OR, 3.5 [95% CI, 1.6–7.8]; P 〈 0.01). Conclusions— Hypoperfusion on CTPpost constitutes an immediate accurate surrogate marker of success after endovascular treatment and identifies those patients with delayed recovery and favorable outcome.
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    ISSN: 0039-2499 , 1524-4628
    URL: Article
    DOI: 10.1161/STROKEAHA.120.029212
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    Abstract WMP15: Automated Volumetric Assessment of Infarct Core in Non-Contrast Computed Tomography in Patients With Acute Ischemic Stroke Secondary to Large Vessel Occlusion
    Ovid Technologies (Wolters Kluwer Health) ; 2020
    In:  Stroke Vol. 51, No. Suppl_1 ( 2020-02)
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    In: Stroke, Ovid Technologies (Wolters Kluwer Health), Vol. 51, No. Suppl_1 ( 2020-02)
    Abstract: Introduction: Perfusion imaging has emerged as an imaging tool to select patients with acute ischemic stroke (AIS) secondary to large vessel occlusion (LVO) for endovascular treatment (EVT). We aim to compare an automated method to assess the infarct ischemic core (IC) in Non-Contrast Computed Tomography (NCCT) with Computed Tomography Perfusion (CTP) imaging and its ability to predict functional outcome and final infarct volume (FIV). Methods: 494 patients with anterior circulation stroke treated with EVT were included. Volumetric assessment of IC in NCCT (eA-IC) was calculated using eASPECTS™ (Brainomix, Oxford). CTP was processed using availaible software considering CTP-IC as volume of Cerebral Blood Flow (CBF) 〈 30% comparing with the contralateral hemisphere. FIV was calculated in patients with complete recanalization using a semiautomated method with a NCCT performed 48-72 hours after EVT. Complete recanalization was considered as modified Thrombolysis In Cerebral Ischemia (mTICI) ≥2B after EVT. Good functional outcome was defined as modified Rankin score (mRs) ≤2 at 90 days. Statistical analysis was performed to assess the correlation between EA-IC and CTP-IC and its ability to predict prognosis and FIV. Results: Median eA-IC and CTP-IC were 16 (IQR 7-31) and 8 (IQR 0-28), respectively. 419 patients (85%) achieved complete recanalization, and their median FIV was 17.5cc (IQR 5-52). Good functional outcome was achieved in 230 patients (47%). EA-IC and CTP-IC had moderate correlation between them (r=0.52, p 〈 0.01) and similar correlation with FIV (r=0.52 and 0.51, respectively, p 〈 0.01). Using ROC curves, both methods had similar performance in its ability to predict good functional outcome (EA-IC AUC 0.68 p 〈 0.01, CTP-IC AUC 0.66 p 〈 0.01). Multivariate analysis adjusted by confounding factors showed that eA-IC and CTP-IC predicted good functional outcome (for every 10cc and 〉 40cc, OR 1.5, IC1.3-1.8, p 〈 0.01 and OR 1.3, IC1.1-1.5, p 〈 0.01, respectively). Conclusion: Automated volumetric assessment of infarct core in NCCT has similar performance predicting prognosis and final infarct volume than CTP. Prospective studies should evaluate a NCCT-core / vessel occlusion penumbra missmatch as an alternative method to select patients for EVT.
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    ISSN: 0039-2499 , 1524-4628
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    DOI: 10.1161/str.51.suppl_1.WMP15
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    Abstract TMP88: Blood Pressure Variability Within 24 Hours After Recanalization Worsens Functional Outcome Among Patients Who Underwent Endovascular Treatment
    Ovid Technologies (Wolters Kluwer Health) ; 2020
    In:  Stroke Vol. 51, No. Suppl_1 ( 2020-02)
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    In: Stroke, Ovid Technologies (Wolters Kluwer Health), Vol. 51, No. Suppl_1 ( 2020-02)
    Abstract: Introduction: Systemic blood pressure (BP) should be strictly monitored and adjusted during the initial stages of stroke. Due to the impairment of cerebral autoregulation, cerebral blood flow is directly affected by systemic BP and some degree of permissive hypertension might be beneficial prior to reperfusion treatments to ensure an adequate perfusion in the ischemic tissue. However, after generalization of endovascular treatment (EVT) the rate of successful recanalization has skyrocketed and it is not well established if, once achieved, BP control should be stricter given its potential risks. We aim to explore the relation between BP and outcome among patients who underwent EVT. Methods: This is a retrospective study of a prospectively acquired unicentric database that includes patients who underwent EVT with successful recanalization measured by a mTICI ≥2b. Hourly measuring of systolic and diastolic BP was conducted during the first 24 hours post-procedure. BP variation was measured using standard deviation (SD) and range. We explored the effects of BP on functional outcome at 3 months and safety variables. Results: The study included 351 subjects with a mean age of 72.7+/-13.1 and 51.6% were men. The 3-months mRS was ≤2 in 50.4% of patients, 66 subjects (19.2%) presented hemorrhagic transformation and 67 (19.1%) were dead in the 3-months follow-up period. Both systolic BP SD (15.6+/-9.9 vs. 12.9+/-4.3; p 〈 0.01) and range (55.6+/-18.4 vs. 48.7+/-16.4; p 〈 0.01) were higher among patients with bad functional outcome (mRS 〉 2). Subjects with hemorrhagic transformation presented higher range of DBP (35.7+/-12.4 vs. 32.0+/-11.9; p=0.03) and SBP (56.8+/-17.0 vs. 51.4+/-18.1; p=0.03) and higher diastolic DBP SD (9.3+/-4.1 vs. 8.2+/-2.7; p 〈 0.01). In a logistic regression analysis DBP SD predicted ICH (OR 1.11, CI 1.02-1.22, p=0.01) and SBP range emerged as a predictor of poor functional outcome (OR 0.97, CI 0.96-0.99, p 〈 0.01). No differences were detected in regard to admission BP, maximal and minimal BP or mean arterial pressure. Conclusions: Major fluctuations in systolic and diastolic BP predict increased risk of hemorrhagic complications and poor functional outcome. Minimizing BP fluctuations may improve outcome of EVT patients after recanalization.
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    ISSN: 0039-2499 , 1524-4628
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    DOI: 10.1161/str.51.suppl_1.TMP88
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    Systematic CT perfusion acquisition in acute stroke increases vascular occlusion detection and thrombectomy rates
    BMJ ; 2022
    In:  Journal of NeuroInterventional Surgery Vol. 14, No. 12 ( 2022-12), p. 1270-1273
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    In: Journal of NeuroInterventional Surgery, BMJ, Vol. 14, No. 12 ( 2022-12), p. 1270-1273
    Abstract: In patients with stroke, current guidelines recommend non-invasive vascular imaging to identify intracranial vessel occlusions (VO) that may benefit from endovascular treatment (EVT). However, VO can be missed in CT angiography (CTA) readings. We aim to evaluate the impact of consistently including CT perfusion (CTP) in admission stroke imaging protocols. Methods From April to October 2020 all patients admitted with a suspected acute ischemic stroke underwent urgent non-contrast CT, CTA and CTP and were treated accordingly. Hypoperfusion areas defined by time-to-maximum of the tissue residue function (Tmax) 〉 6 s, congruent with the clinical symptoms and a vascular territory, were considered VO (CTP-VO). In addition, two experienced neuroradiologists blinded to CTP but not to clinical symptoms retrospectively evaluated non-contrast CT and CTA to identify intracranial VO (CTA-VO). Results Of the 338 patients included in the analysis, 157 (46.5%) presented with CTP-VO (median Tmax 〉 6s: 73 (29–127) mL). CTA-VO was identified in 83 (24.5%) of the cases. Overall CTA-VO sensitivity for the detection of CTP-VO was 50.3% and specificity was 97.8%. Higher hypoperfusion volume was associated with increased CTA-VO detection (OR 1.03; 95% CI 1.02 to 1.04). EVT was performed in 103 patients (30.5%; Tmax 〉 6s: 102 (63–160) mL), representing 65.6% of all CTP-VO. Overall CTA-VO sensitivity for the detection of EVT-VO was 69.9% and specificity was 95.3%. Among patients who received EVT, the rate of false negative CTA-VO was 30.1% (Tmax 〉 6s: 69 (46–99.5) mL). Conclusion Systematically including CTP in acute stroke admission imaging protocols may increase the diagnosis of VO and rate of EVT.
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    ISSN: 1759-8478 , 1759-8486
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    DOI: 10.1136/neurintsurg-2021-018241
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    Publication Date: 2022
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