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  • 1
    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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    ISSN: 0039-2499 , 1524-4628
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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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  • 3
    In: Journal of Cerebral Blood Flow & Metabolism, SAGE Publications
    Abstract: Cortical venous outflow (VO) represents an imaging biomarker of increasing interest in patients with acute ischemic stroke due to large vessel occlusion (AIS-LVO). We conducted a retrospective multicenter cohort study to investigate the effect of aging on VO. A total of 784 patients met the inclusion criteria. Cortical Vein Opacification Score (COVES) was used to assess VO profiles on admission CT angiography. Cerebral microperfusion was determined using the hypoperfusion intensity ratio (HIR) derived from perfusion imaging. Arterial collaterals were assessed using the Tan scale. Multivariable regression analysis was performed to identify independent determinants of VO, HIR and arterial collaterals. In multivariable regression, higher age correlated with worse VO (adjusted odds ratio [95% CI]; 0.83 [0.73–0.95] ; P = 0.006) and poorer HIR (β coefficient [95% CI], 0.014 [0.005–0.024] ; P = 0.002). The negative effect of higher age on VO was mediated by the extent of HIR (17.3%). We conclude that higher age was associated with worse VO in AIS-LVO, partially explained by the extent of HIR reflecting cerebral microperfusion. Our study underlines the need to assess collateral blood flow beyond the arterial system and provides valuable insights into deteriorated cerebral blood supply in elderly AIS-LVO patients.
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    ISSN: 0271-678X , 1559-7016
    Language: English
    Publisher: SAGE Publications
    Publication Date: 2023
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  • 4
    In: Journal of NeuroInterventional Surgery, BMJ
    Abstract: Landmark thrombectomy trials have provided evidence that selected patients with large ischemic stroke benefit from successful endovascular therapy, commonly defined as incomplete (modified Thrombolysis In Cerebral Infarction (mTICI) 2b) or complete reperfusion (mTICI 3). We aimed to investigate whether mTICI 3 improves functional outcomes compared with mTICI 2b in large ischemic strokes. Methods This retrospective multicenter cohort study was conducted to compare mTICI 2b versus mTICI 3 in large ischemic strokes in the anterior circulation. Patients enrolled in the German Stroke Registry between 2015–2021 were analyzed. Large ischemic stroke was defined as an Alberta Stroke Program Early CT Score (ASPECTS) of 3–5. Patients were matched by final mTICI grade using propensity score matching. Primary outcome was the 90-day modified Rankin Scale (mRS) score. Results After matching, 226 patients were included. Baseline and imaging characteristics were balanced between mTICI 2b and mTICI 3 patients. There was no shift on the mRS favoring mTICI 3 compared with mTICI 2b in large ischemic strokes (adjusted common odds ratio (acOR) 1.12, 95% confidence interval (95% CI) 0.64 to 1.94, P=0.70). The rate of symptomatic intracranial hemorrhage was higher in mTICI 2b than in mTICI 3 patients (12.6% vs 4.5%, P=0.03). Mortality at 90 days did not differ between mTICI 3 and mTICI 2b (33.6% vs 37.2%; adjusted OR 0.69, 95% CI 0.33 to 1.45, P=0.33). Conclusions In endovascular therapy for large ischemic strokes, mTICI 3 was not associated with better 90-day functional outcomes compared with mTICI 2b. This study suggests that mTICI 2b might be warranted as the final angiographic result, questioning the benefit/risk ratio of additional maneuvers to seek for mTICI 3 in large ischemic strokes. Trial registration number NCT03356392 .
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    ISSN: 1759-8478 , 1759-8486
    Language: English
    Publisher: BMJ
    Publication Date: 2023
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  • 5
    In: Journal of NeuroInterventional Surgery, BMJ
    Abstract: Emerging data suggest that mechanical thrombectomy (MT) might also be safe and efficient for medium and distal occlusions. This study aims to compare average treatment effects on functional outcome of different degrees of recanalization after MT in patients with M2 occlusion and M1 occlusion. Methods All patients enrolled in the German Stroke Registry (GSR) between June 2015 and December 2021 were analyzed. Inclusion criteria were stroke with primary M1 occlusion or M2 occlusion, and availability of relevant clinical data. 4259 patients were included, thereof 1353 with M2 occlusion and 2906 with M1 occlusion. Treatment effects were analyzed using double-robust inverse-probability-weighted regression-adjustment (IPWRA) estimators to control for confounding covariates. Binarized endpoint metrics were defined as good outcome with modified Rankin Scale (mRS) ≤2 at 90 days, and linearized endpoint metrics were defined as mRS shift pre-stroke to 90 days. Effects were evaluated for near complete recanalization (Thrombolysis In Cerebral Infarction scale (TICI) 2b) and complete recanalization (TICI 3). Results Treatment effect estimation for TICI ≥2b versus TICI 〈 2b in M2 occlusions showed an increase in the probability of a good outcome from 27% to 47% with a number-needed-to-treat (NNT) of 5. For M1 occlusions the probability of a good outcome increased from 16% to 38% with NNT 4.5. TICI 3 versus TICI 2b increased the probability of a good outcome by 7 percentage points in M1 occlusions; for M2 occlusions the beneficial effect was not significant. Conclusions Results suggest that successful recanalization with TICI ≥2b versus TICI 〈 2b after MT in M2 occlusions provides significant patient benefit with treatment effects comparable to M1 occlusions. The probability of functional independence increased by 20 percentage points (NNT 5) and stroke-related mRS increase was reduced by 0.9 mRS points. In contrast to M1 occlusions, complete recanalization TICI 3 versus TICI 2b had lower additional beneficial effect.
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    ISSN: 1759-8478 , 1759-8486
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    Publisher: BMJ
    Publication Date: 2023
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    In: Journal of Cerebral Blood Flow & Metabolism, SAGE Publications, Vol. 43, No. 1 ( 2023-01), p. 72-83
    Abstract: To investigate whether unfavorable cerebral venous outflow (VO) predicts reperfusion hemorrhage after endovascular treatment (EVT), we conducted a retrospective multicenter cohort study of patients with acute ischemic stroke and large vessel occlusion (AIS-LVO). 629 AIS-LVO patients met inclusion criteria. VO profiles were assessed on admission CT angiography using the Cortical Vein Opacification Score (COVES). Unfavorable VO was defined as COVES ≤ 2. Reperfusion hemorrhages on follow-up imaging were subdivided into no hemorrhage (noRH), hemorrhagic infarction (HI) and parenchymal hematoma (PH). Patients with PH and HI less frequently achieved good clinical outcomes defined as 90-day modified Rankin Scale scores of ≤ 2 (PH: 13.6% vs. HI: 24.6% vs. noRH: 44.1%; p  〈  0.001). The occurrence of HI and PH on follow-up imaging was more likely in patients with unfavorable compared to patients with favorable VO (HI: 25.1% vs. 17.4%, p = 0.023; PH: 18.3% vs. 8.5%; p =  〈 0.001). In multivariable regression analyses, unfavorable VO increased the likelihood of PH (aOR: 1.84; 95% CI: 1.03–3.37, p = 0.044) and HI (aOR: 2.05; 95% CI: 1.25–3.43, p = 0.005), independent of age, sex, admission National Institutes Health Stroke Scale scores and arterial collateral status. We conclude that unfavorable VO was associated with the occurrence of HI and PH, both related to worse clinical outcomes.
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    ISSN: 0271-678X , 1559-7016
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    Publisher: SAGE Publications
    Publication Date: 2023
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  • 7
    In: European Journal of Neurology, Wiley, Vol. 30, No. 9 ( 2023-09), p. 2684-2692
    Abstract: Mechanical thrombectomy (MT) has proven to be the standard of care for patients with acute ischemic stroke due to large vessel occlusion (AIS‐LVO). However, high revascularization rates do not necessarily result in favorable functional outcomes. We aimed to investigate imaging biomarkers associated with futile recanalization, defined as unfavorable functional outcome despite successful recanalization in AIS‐LVO patients. Methods A retrospective multicenter cohort study was made of AIS‐LVO patients treated by MT. Successful recanalization was defined as modified Thrombolysis in Cerebral Infarction score of 2b–3. A modified Rankin Scale score of 3–6 at 90 days was defined as unfavorable functional outcome. Cortical Vein Opacification Score (COVES) was used to assess venous outflow (VO), and the Tan scale was utilized to determine pial arterial collaterals on admission computed tomography angiography (CTA). Unfavorable VO was defined as COVES ≤ 2. Multivariable regression analysis was performed to investigate vascular imaging factors associated with futile recanalization. Results Among 539 patients in whom successful recanalization was achieved, unfavorable functional outcome was observed in 59% of patients. Fifty‐eight percent of patients had unfavorable VO, and 31% exhibited poor pial arterial collaterals. In multivariable regression, unfavorable VO was a strong predictor (adjusted odds ratio = 4.79, 95% confidence interval = 2.48–9.23) of unfavorable functional outcome despite successful recanalization. Conclusions We observe that unfavorable VO on admission CTA is a strong predictor of unfavorable functional outcomes despite successful vessel recanalization in AIS‐LVO patients. Assessment of VO profiles could help as a pretreatment imaging biomarker to determine patients at risk for futile recanalization.
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    ISSN: 1351-5101 , 1468-1331
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    Language: English
    Publisher: Wiley
    Publication Date: 2023
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  • 8
    In: Stroke, Ovid Technologies (Wolters Kluwer Health), Vol. 54, No. 9 ( 2023-09), p. 2304-2312
    Abstract: Recently, 3 randomized controlled trials provided high-level evidence that patients with large ischemic stroke achieved better functional outcomes after endovascular therapy than with medical care alone. We aimed to investigate whether the clinical benefit of endovascular therapy is associated with the number of recanalization attempts in extensive baseline infarction. METHODS: This retrospective multicenter study enrolled patients from the German Stroke Registry who underwent endovascular therapy for anterior circulation large vessel occlusion between 2015 and 2021. Large ischemic stroke was defined as an Alberta Stroke Program Early Computed Tomography Score of 3 to 5. The study cohort was divided into patients with unsuccessful reperfusion (Thrombolysis in Cerebral Infarction score, 0–2a) and successful reperfusion (Thrombolysis in Cerebral Infarction score, 2b/3) at attempts 1, 2, 3, or ≥4. The primary outcome was favorable functional outcome defined as modified Rankin Scale score of 0 to 3 at 90 days. Safety outcomes were symptomatic intracranial hemorrhage after 24 hours and death within 90 days. Multivariable logistic regression was used to identify independent determinants of primary and secondary outcomes. RESULTS: A total of 348 patients met the inclusion criteria. Successful reperfusion was observed in 83.3% and favorable functional outcomes in 36.2%. Successful reperfusion at attempts 1 (adjusted odds ratio, 5.97 [95% CI, 1.71–24.43]; P =0.008) and 2 (adjusted odds ratio, 6.32 [95% CI, 1.73–26.92]; P =0.008) increased the odds of favorable functional outcome, whereas success at attempts 3 or ≥4 did not. Patients with 〉 2 attempts showed higher rates of symptomatic intracranial hemorrhage (12.8% versus 6.5%; P =0.046). Successful reperfusion at any attempt lowered the odds of death compared with unsuccessful reperfusion. CONCLUSIONS: In patients with large vessel occlusion and Alberta Stroke Program Early Computed Tomography Score of 3 to 5, the clinical benefit of endovascular therapy was linked to the number of recanalization attempts required for successful reperfusion. Our findings encourage to perform at least 2 recanalization attempts to seek for successful reperfusion in large ischemic strokes, while 〉 2 attempts should follow a careful risk-benefit assessment in these highly affected patients. REGISTRATION: URL: https://www.clinicaltrials.gov ; Unique identifier: NCT03356392.
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    In: JAMA Network Open, American Medical Association (AMA), Vol. 6, No. 5 ( 2023-05-01), p. e2310213-
    Abstract: Clinical evidence of the potential treatment benefit of intravenous thrombolysis preceding unsuccessful mechanical thrombectomy (MT) is scarce. Objective To determine whether intravenous thrombolysis (IVT) prior to unsuccessful MT improves functional outcomes in patients with acute ischemic stroke. Design, Setting, and Participants Patients were enrolled in this retrospective cohort study from the prospective, observational, multicenter German Stroke Registry–Endovascular Treatment between May 1, 2015, and December 31, 2021. This study compared IVT plus MT vs MT alone in patients with acute ischemic stroke due to anterior circulation large-vessel occlusion in whom mechanical reperfusion was unsuccessful. Unsuccessful mechanical reperfusion was defined as failed (final modified Thrombolysis in Cerebral Infarction grade of 0 or 1) or partial (grade 2a). Patients meeting the inclusion criteria were matched by treatment group using 1:1 propensity score matching. Interventions Mechanical thrombectomy with or without IVT. Main Outcomes and Measures Primary outcome was functional independence at 90 days, defined as a modified Rankin Scale score of 0 to 2. Safety outcomes were the occurrence of symptomatic intracranial hemorrhage and death. Results After matching, 746 patients were compared by treatment arms (median age, 78 [IQR, 68-84] years; 438 women [58.7%] ). The proportion of patients who were functionally independent at 90 days was 68 of 373 (18.2%) in the IVT plus MT and 42 of 373 (11.3%) in the MT alone group (adjusted odds ratio [AOR], 2.63 [95% CI, 1.41-5.11] ; P  = .003). There was a shift toward better functional outcomes on the modified Rankin Scale favoring IVT plus MT (adjusted common OR, 1.98 [95% CI, 1.35-2.92]; P   & amp;lt; .001). The treatment benefit of IVT was greater in patients with partial reperfusion compared with failed reperfusion. There was no difference in symptomatic intracranial hemorrhages between treatment groups (AOR, 0.71 [95% CI, 0.29-1.81]; P  = .45), while the death rate was lower after IVT plus MT (AOR, 0.54 [95% CI, 0.34-0.86]; P  = .01). Conclusions and Relevance These findings suggest that prior IVT was safe and improved functional outcomes at 90 days. Partial reperfusion was associated with a greater treatment benefit of IVT, indicating a positive interaction between IVT and MT. These results support current guidelines that all eligible patients with stroke should receive IVT before MT and add a new perspective to the debate on noninferiority of combined stroke treatment.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    ISSN: 2574-3805
    Language: English
    Publisher: American Medical Association (AMA)
    Publication Date: 2023
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    In: Stroke, Ovid Technologies (Wolters Kluwer Health), Vol. 54, No. 1 ( 2023-01), p. 135-143
    Abstract: Parenchymal hematoma (PH) is a major complication after endovascular treatment (EVT) for ischemic stroke. The hypoperfusion intensity ratio (HIR) represents a perfusion parameter reflecting arterial collateralization and cerebral microperfusion in ischemic brain tissue. We hypothesized that HIR correlates with the risk of PH after EVT. Methods: Retrospective multicenter cohort study of patients with large vessel occlusion who underwent EVT between 2013 and 2021 at one of the 2 comprehensive stroke centers (University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Germany and Stanford University School of Medicine, CA). HIR was automatically calculated on computed tomography perfusion studies as the ratio of brain volume with time-to-max (Tmax) delay 〉 10 s over volume with Tmax 〉 6 s. Reperfusion hemorrhages were assessed according to the Heidelberg Bleeding Classification. Primary outcome was PH occurrence (PH+) or absence (PH−) on follow-up imaging. Secondary outcome was good clinical outcome defined as a 90-day modified Rankin Scale score of 0 to 2. Results: A total of 624 patients met the inclusion criteria. We observed PH in 91 (14.6%) patients after EVT. PH+ patients had higher HIR on admission compared with PH− patients (median, 0.6 versus 0.4; P 〈 0.001). In multivariable regression, higher admission blood glucose (adjusted odds ratio [aOR], 1.08 [95% CI, 1.04–1.13] ; P 〈 0.001), extensive baseline infarct defined as Alberta Stroke Program Early CT Score ≤5 (aOR, 2.48 [1.37–4.42]; P =0.002), and higher HIR (aOR, 1.22 [1.09–1.38]; P 〈 0.001) were independent determinants of PH after EVT. Both higher HIR (aOR, 0.83 [0.75–0.92]; P 〈 0.001) and PH on follow-up imaging (aOR, 0.39 [0.18–0.80]; P =0.013) were independently associated with lower odds of achieving good clinical outcome. Conclusions: Poorer (higher) HIR on admission perfusion imaging was strongly associated with PH occurrence after EVT. HIR as a surrogate for cerebral microperfusion might reflect tissue vulnerability for reperfusion hemorrhages. This automated and quickly available perfusion parameter might help to assess the need for intensive medical care after EVT.
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