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  • 1
    In: Stroke, Ovid Technologies (Wolters Kluwer Health), Vol. 49, No. 8 ( 2018-08), p. 1906-1912
    Abstract: Early selection of patients with acute middle cerebral artery infarction at risk for malignant edema is critical to initiate timely decompressive surgery. Net water uptake (NWU) per brain volume is a quantitative imaging biomarker of space-occupying ischemic edema which can be measured in computed tomography. We hypothesize that NWU in early infarct lesions can predict development of malignant edema. The aim was to compare NWU in acute brain infarct against other common predictors of malignant edema. Methods— After consecutive screening of single-center registry data, 153 patients with acute proximal middle cerebral artery occlusion fulfilled the inclusion criteria. A total of 29 (18.2%) patients developed malignant edema defined as end point in follow-up imaging leading to decompressive surgery and death as a direct implication of mass effect. Early infarct lesion volume and NWU were quantified in multimodal admission computed tomography; time from symptom onset to admission imaging was recorded. Results— Mean time from onset to admission imaging was equivalent between patients with and without malignant infarcts (mean±SD: 3.3±1.4 hours and 3.3±1.7 hours, respectively). Edematous tissue expansion by NWU within infarct lesions occurred across all patients in this cohort (NWU: 9.1%±6.8%; median, 7.9%; interquartile range, 8.8%; range, 0.1%–35.6%); 7.0% (±5.2) in nonmalignant and 18.0% (±5.7) in malignant infarcts. Based on univariate receiver operating characteristic curve analysis, NWU 〉 12.7% or an edema rate 〉 3.7% NWU/h identified malignant infarcts with high discriminative power (area under curve, 0.93±0.02). In multivariate binary logistic regression, the probability of malignant infarct was significantly associated with early infarct volume and NWU. Conclusions— Computed tomography–based quantitative NWU in early infarct lesions is an important surrogate marker for developing malignant edema. Besides volume of early infarct, the measurements of lesion water uptake may further support identifying patients at risk for malignant infarction.
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    ISSN: 0039-2499 , 1524-4628
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    Publisher: Ovid Technologies (Wolters Kluwer Health)
    Publication Date: 2018
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    In: Journal of Neurology, Springer Science and Business Media LLC, Vol. 269, No. 7 ( 2022-07), p. 3800-3809
    Abstract: We developed a machine learning model to allow early functional outcome prediction for patients presenting with posterior circulation (pc)-stroke based on CT-imaging and clinical data at admission. The proposed algorithm utilizes quantitative information from automated multidimensional assessments of posterior circulation Acute Stroke Prognosis Early CT-Score (pc-ASPECTS) regions. Discriminatory power was compared to predictions based on conventional pc-ASPECTS ratings. Methods We retrospectively analyzed non-contrast CTs and clinical data of 172 pc-stroke patients. 90 days outcome was dichotomized into good and poor using modified Rankin Scale (mRS) cut-offs. Predictive performance was assessed for outcome differentiation at mRS 2, 3, 4 and survival prediction (mRS ≤ 5) using random forest algorithms. Results were compared to conventional pc-ASPECTS and clinical parameters. Models were evaluated in a nested fivefold cross-validation approach. Results Receiver operating characteristic areas under the curves (ROC-AUCs) of the test sets using conventionally rated pc-ASPECTS reached 0.63 for mRS ≤ 4 to 0.68 for mRS ≤ 5 and 0.73 for mRS ≤ 5 to 0.85 for mRS ≤ 2 if clinical data were considered. Pure imaging-based machine learning classifier ROC-AUCs were lowest for mRS ≤ 4 (0.81) and highest for mRS ≤ 5 (0.87). The combined clinical data and machine learning-based model had the highest predictive performance with ROC-AUCs reaching 0.90 for mRS ≤ 2. Conclusion Machine learning-based evaluation of pc-ASPECTS regions predicts functional outcome of pc-stroke patients with higher accuracy than conventional assessments. This could optimize triage for additional diagnostics and allocation of best possible medical care and might allow required arrangements of the social environment at an early point of time.
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    ISSN: 0340-5354 , 1432-1459
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    Publisher: Springer Science and Business Media LLC
    Publication Date: 2022
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    In: European Radiology, Springer Science and Business Media LLC
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    ISSN: 1432-1084
    Language: English
    Publisher: Springer Science and Business Media LLC
    Publication Date: 2023
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    In: Stroke, Ovid Technologies (Wolters Kluwer Health), Vol. 54, No. 8 ( 2023-08), p. 2002-2012
    Abstract: Patient-specific factors associated with successful recanalization in mechanical thrombectomy (MT) have been evaluated for acute ischemic stroke with large vessel occlusion. However, MT for M2 occlusions is still a matter of debate, and predictors of successful and futile recanalization have not been assessed in detail. We sought to identify predictors of recanalization success in patients with M2 occlusions undergoing MT based on large-scale clinical data. METHODS: All patients prospectively enrolled in the German Stroke Registry (May, 2015 to December, 2021) were screened (N=13 082). Inclusion criteria for the complete case analysis were isolated M2 occlusions. Standard descriptive statistics and multivariable logistic regression analysis were used to identify factors associated with successful recanalization (Thrombolysis in Cerebral Infarction [TICI]≥2b), complete recanalization (TICI=3) and futile recanalization (TICI≥2b with 90-day modified Rankin Scale [mRS] score 〉 2). RESULTS: One thousand two hundred ninety-four patients were included, thereof 439 (33.9%) with TICI=2b and 643 (49.7%) with TICI=3. Five hundred sixty-nine (44%) patients had good functional outcome (90-day mRS score ≤2). In multivariable logistic regression, general anesthesia (adjusted odds ratio [aOR], 1.47 [95% CI, 1.05–2.09] ; P 〈 0.05) was associated with higher probability of TICI≥2b while intraprocedural change from local to general anesthesia (aOR, 0.49 [0.26–0.95]; P 〈 0.05) and higher pre-mRS (aOR, 0.75 [0.67–0.85]; P 〈 0.001) lowered probability of successful recanalization. Futile recanalization was associated with higher age (aOR, 1.05 [1.04–1.07]; P 〈 0.001), higher prestroke mRS (aOR, 3.12 [2.49–3.91]; P 〈 0.001), higher NIHSS at admission (aOR, 1.11 [1.08–1.14]; P 〈 0.001), diabetes (aOR, 1.96 [1.38–2.8]; P 〈 0.001), higher number of passes (aOR, 1.29 [1.14–1.46]; P 〈 0.001), and adverse events (aOR, 1.82 [1.2–2.74]; P 〈 0.01). Higher Alberta Stroke Program Early CT Score (aOR, 0.85 [0.76–0.94]; P 〈 0.01) and IV thrombolysis (aOR, 0.71 [0.52–0.97]; P 〈 0.05) reduced risk of futile recanalization. CONCLUSIONS: In patients with M2 occlusions, successful recanalization was significantly associated with general anesthesia and low prestroke mRS, while intraprocedural change from conscious sedation to general anesthesia increased risk of unsuccessful recanalization, presumably caused by difficult anatomy and movement of patients in these cases. Futile recanalization was associated with severe prestroke mRS, comorbidity diabetes, number of passes and adverse events during treatment. IV thrombolysis reduced the risk of futile recanalization.
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    In: Stroke, Ovid Technologies (Wolters Kluwer Health), Vol. 51, No. Suppl_1 ( 2020-02)
    Abstract: Background: Most trials for the endovascular thrombectomy (EVT) of large vessel ischemic stroke excluded patients with large core infarcts and low Alberta Stroke Program Early CT Score (ASPECTS). As a result, the current American Heart Association guidelines for acute ischemic stroke reserve Grade 1A recommendation for the use of EVT for patients with an ASPECTS of 6 or more. However recent data from the HERMES collaboration has shown that even stroke patients with large core infarcts may still benefit from EVT. Objectives: Through this systematic review, we aim to determine the safety and efficacy of EVT for large vessel ischemic stroke patients with low ASPECTS (5 or less). Methods: Medline, Cochrane Central Register of Systematic Reviews and ClinicalTrials.gov were searched for studies appraising the outcomes of EVT for low ASPECTS acute ischemic stroke patients. Patients with low ASPECTS who underwent EVT were compared to those who only received best medical therapy (BMT). A meta-analysis of proportions was done to compare the outcomes of the two groups in terms of symptomatic intracranial hemorrhage, mortality and good 3-month functional outcomes (modified Rankin Scale 〈 2). Results: Nine studies with a total of 1,196 acutes stroke patients with low ASPECTS (712 undergoing EVT and 484 with only BMT) were included in the study. There was a trend towards a higher rate of sICH in the EVT group (9.2%; 95% CI 6.1% to 13.6%; I 2 53.37%) compared to the BMT group (5.5%; 95% CI 3.7% to 8.1%; I 2 =0%) but this did not reach statistical significance (p=0.11). There was no difference (p=0.41) in the pooled 3-month mortality of EVT patients (30.7%; 95% CI 21.7 to 41.5%; I 2 84.23%) and BMT patients (36.6%; 95% CI 26.4% to 48.1%; I 2 76.2%). Patients who underwent EVT had significantly better (p=0.001) 3-month outcomes, with 27.7% (95% 21.8 to 34.5%; I 2 62.08%) of patients attaining an MRS 0-2 compared to only 3.7% (95% 2.3 to 5.9%; I 2 87.21%) of patients in the BMT. Conclusion: Our meta-analysis suggests that acute stroke patients with low ASPECTS score may still benefit from EVT. Larger registry based studies and randomized controlled trials are needed to further substantiate the findings of our review.
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    Publication Date: 2020
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    In: Stroke, Ovid Technologies (Wolters Kluwer Health), Vol. 53, No. 10 ( 2022-10), p. 3145-3152
    Abstract: Intravenous tPA (tissue-type plasminogen activator) is often administered before endovascular thrombectomy (EVT). Recent studies have questioned whether tPA is necessary given the high rates of arterial recanalization achieved by EVT, but whether tPA impacts venous outflow (VO) is unknown. We investigated whether tPA improves VO profiles on baseline computed tomography (CT) angiography (CTA) images before EVT. Methods: Retrospective multicenter cohort study of patients with acute ischemic stroke due to large vessel occlusion undergoing EVT triage. Included patients underwent CT, CTA, and CT perfusion before EVT. VO profiles were determined by opacification of the vein of Labbé, sphenoparietal sinus, and superficial middle cerebral vein on CTA as 0, not visible; 1, moderate opacification; and 2, full. Pial arterial collaterals were graded on CTA, and tissue-level collaterals were assessed on CT perfusion using the hypoperfusion intensity ratio. Clinical and demographic data were determined from the electronic medical record. Using multivariable regression analysis, we determined the correlation between tPA administration and favorable VO profiles. Results: Seven hundred seventeen patients met inclusion criteria. Three hundred sixty-five patients received tPA (tPA+), while 352 patients were not treated with tPA (tPA−). Fewer tPA+ patients had atrial fibrillation (n=128 [35%] versus n=156 [44%] ; P =0.012) and anticoagulants/antiplatelet treatment before acute ischemic stroke due to large vessel occlusion onset (n=130 [36%] versus n=178 [52%] ; P 〈 0.001) compared with tPA− patients. One hundred eighty-five patients (51%) in the tPA+ and 100 patients (28%) in the tPA− group exhibited favorable VO ( P 〈 0.001). Multivariable regression analysis showed that tPA administration was a strong independent predictor of favorable VO profiles (OR, 2.6 [95% CI, 1.7–4.0]; P 〈 0.001) after control for favorable pial arterial CTA collaterals, favorable tissue-level collaterals on CT perfusion, age, presentation National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale, antiplatelet/anticoagulant treatment, history of atrial fibrillation and time from symptom onset to imaging. Conclusions: In patients with acute ischemic stroke due to large vessel occlusion undergoing thrombectomy triage, tPA administration was strongly associated with the presence of favorable VO profiles.
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    Publication Date: 2022
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    In:  Stroke Vol. 51, No. 8 ( 2020-08)
    In: Stroke, Ovid Technologies (Wolters Kluwer Health), Vol. 51, No. 8 ( 2020-08)
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    ISSN: 0039-2499 , 1524-4628
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    In: Stroke, Ovid Technologies (Wolters Kluwer Health), Vol. 50, No. 8 ( 2019-08), p. 2065-2071
    Abstract: The introduction of stent retrievers allows for a complete extraction and histological analysis of human clots. Initial studies describe an impact of preinterventional clot migration on technical and clinical success of thrombectomy and an association with worse clinical outcome. We, therefore, performed a large study of consecutive patients whose clots have been histologically analyzed and tried to determine whether clot composition influences the rates of clot migration and thereby interventional and clinical outcome. Methods— We retrospectively evaluated data of a prospectively collected cohort of 198 consecutive patients with occlusion of the middle cerebral artery. We investigated the relationship between clot histology expressed as percentage of the main components (fibrin, erythrocytes [red blood cell], and white blood cells), the preinterventional computed tomography attenuation of the emboli, embolus length, and clot migration. We defined a binary outcome (clot migration versus no clot migration). The impact of embolus composition and computed tomography features was assessed in univariable and multivariable logistic regression models. Results— One hundred sixty-three patients fulfilled the inclusion criteria, of which 36 (22.1%) showed a clot migration. Patients with proven clot migration had significantly higher levels of red blood cells than patients without clot migration (median 50% versus 26%, P 〈 0.001). Lower amounts of fibrin were significantly more often observed in patients in the clot migration group as compared to the no clot migration group (43.5% versus 62.0%, P 〈 0.001). Stroke cause did not differ between migrated and stable emboli. Multivariable analysis identified a higher amount of erythrocytes (adjusted odds ratio, 1.03 per median percentage, P 〈 0.001) and a shorter embolus length (adjusted odds ratio, 0.90 per mm, P 〈 0.008) as independent predictors of clot migration. Conclusions— Erythrocyte-rich clots and a shorter embolus length are independent reliable predictors for clot migration. This finding is clinically important as clot migration might have a negative impact on technical and clinical outcomes of patients suffering from emergent vessel occlusions of the middle cerebral artery undergoing endovascular therapy.
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    ISSN: 0039-2499 , 1524-4628
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    Publication Date: 2019
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    In: Stroke, Ovid Technologies (Wolters Kluwer Health), Vol. 52, No. Suppl_1 ( 2021-03)
    Abstract: Background and Purpose: Robust collateral blood flow in patients with acute ischemic stroke due to large vessel occlusion (AIS-LVO) has been correlated with favorable outcomes. Collaterals are commonly assessed by the number of arteries present on non-invasive CT angiography (CTA) overlying ischemic brain, but blood transit from these arteries through the brain tissue and the venous drainage is not assessed by this technique. We hypothesized that a comprehensive imaging analysis of the cerebral collateral cascade (CCC) would predict clinical and radiological outcomes in patients with AIS-LVO patients. Materials and Methods: Multicenter retrospective cohort study of AIS-LVO patients undergoing thrombectomy triage. CCC was determined on pre-treatment imaging by scoring for pial arterial collaterals, tissue-level collaterals (TLC), and venous outflow. Pial arterial collaterals were determined by CTA (Tan scale), TLC were assessed on CT perfusion data using the Hypoperfusion Intensity Ratio, and venous egress was assessed on CTA using the cortical vein opacification score system. 3 groups were defined: CCC+ (good pial collaterals, TLC, and venous perfusion), CCC- (poor pial collaterals, TLC, and venous perfusion) and CCCmixed (reminder of patients). Primary outcome was a good functional outcome (modified Rankin Scale [mRS] 0-2 at 90 days). Secondary outcome was final infarct volume. Results: 647 patients met inclusion criteria: 176 CCC+, 345 CCCmixed and 126 CCC-. Multivariate ordinal logistic regression showed that CCC+ predicted good functional outcomes (mRS 0-2: OR=20.8 [95% CI 9.3-46.8]; p 〈 0.001) compared to CCC- and CCCmixed. CCCmixed (β: 27.1, SE: 7.7; p 〈 0.001) and CCC- (β: 86.6, SE: 9.9; p 〈 0.001) profiles were associated with higher final infarct volumes after treatment compared to CCC+. Conclusion: Comprehensive assessment of the collateral blood flow cascade in AIS-LVO patients is a strong predictor of clinical and radiological outcomes in AIS-LVO patients.
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    ISSN: 0039-2499 , 1524-4628
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    Publication Date: 2021
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    In: Stroke, Ovid Technologies (Wolters Kluwer Health), Vol. 52, No. 2 ( 2021-02)
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