TopicStroke

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A New Approach to Induced Hypertension for Large Vessel Stroke

Patients with large vessel stroke may be eligible for endovascular thrombectomy, but transfer to a comprehensive stroke center is often delayed. Mass General physicians have shared the algorithm they use for induced hypertension, a strategy to save viable brain tissue until reperfusion can occur.

Neurointerventional Imaging, Neuroscience, Neurosurgery, Radiology, Stroke

Journal May 23, 2018

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Is LVIS Blue Stent Safe as an Adjunct to Coil Embolization of Intracranial Aneurysms?

Newer treatments for cerebral aneurysms have focused on reconstruction of the parent vessel lumen using flow diversion. A Mass General team retrospectively studied whether the LVIS Blue would act as a flow-diverting stent when used in conjunction with coil embolization for treatment of intracranial aneurysms.

Aneurysm, Neurointerventional Imaging, Neuroscience, Neurosurgery, Radiology, Stroke

Journal May 20, 2018

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Uniform Definition Proposed to Provide Better Care for ELVO Patients

Led by Mass General neurosurgeon Thabele Leslie-Mazwi, MD, a medical society has proposed a standard definition which can help qualify patients for urgent care treatment.

Neurointerventional Imaging, Neuroscience, Neurosurgery, Stroke

Journal May 21, 2018

Cerebral Embolic Protection Device May Not Reduce Stroke Risk After Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation

Dhaval Kolte, MD, PhD, and Sammy Elmariah, MD, MPH, and colleagues determined from a nationally representative database that using a cerebral embolic protective device during transcatheter aortic valve implantation was not associated with lower rates of in-hospital stroke, transient ischemic attack or mortality.

Aortic Disease, Cardiac Surgery, Cardiovascular, Stroke, Valvular Heart Disease

Journal October 4, 2021

Stroke Subtype, Discharge Location Influence Use of Cardiac Rhythm Monitoring

Shaan Khurshid, MD, and Steven A. Lubitz, MD, MPH, of the Cardiovascular Research Center, and colleagues found that among 493 patients with acute ischemic stroke, only 37% received cardiac monitoring within six months as guidelines suggest.

Arrhythmia, Cardiovascular, Stroke

Journal September 21, 2021

Acute Ischemic Stroke Outcomes Linked to Sex-Specific Lesion Patterns

Anna K. Bonkhoff, MD, and Natalia S. Rost, MD, MPH, of the Kistler Stroke Research Center, and colleagues found considerable sex differences in the lesion patterns that underlie the severity of acute ischemic stroke. Further investigation may lead to sex-specific approaches to stroke management.

Neurology, Neuroscience, Stroke

Journal September 2, 2021