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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.
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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.
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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.
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Vagus Nerve Stimulation Inhibits Intracranial Aneurysm Rupture in Mouse Model
Noninvasive vagus nerve stimulation might have a role in preventing intracranial aneurysms, preventing aneurysm growth in patients with known unruptured aneurysms and improving outcomes after rupture.
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New Ways to Treat Patients with Large Vessel Occlusions
Thabele M. Leslie-Mazwi, MD, is a specialist in Neuroendovascular and Neurocritical Care at Massachusetts General Hospital. In this video, he discusses the success of the DEFUSE 3 trial and expanding the inclusion of patients that are eligible for thrombectomy.
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Medical Therapy Alone May Not Prevent Substantial Asymptomatic Carotid Stenosis
Medical therapy alone—even the combination of an antiplatelet and a statin—is unlikely to provide sufficient stroke prevention for patients with substantial asymptomatic carotid stenosis, according to a large retrospective study at Massachusetts General Hospital.
Stroke contributors
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Aman B. Patel, MD
Director of Cerebrovascular and Endovascular Neurosurgery, Co-Director of the Neuroendovascular Program
Recent Article
Vagus Nerve Stimulation Inhibits Intracranial Aneurysm Rupture in Mouse Model
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Lee H. Schwamm, MD
Vice Chairman, Department of Neurology, Division Chief, Stroke Services, Director, TeleStroke Service
Recent Article
Telemedicine Visits Rate High with Clinicians, Established Patients
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Mark F. Conrad, MD
Director of Clinical Research, Division of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Assistant Program Director, Division of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery
Recent Article
Preoperative Factors Affect Discharge Destination After Open Aortic Aneurysm Repair -
Mark R. Etherton, MD, PhD
Assistant in Neurology, MGH, Instructor Harvard Medical School
Recent Article
Poor Stroke Outcomes in Women Associated with Loss of White Matter Structure -
Natalia S. Rost, MD
Director, Acute Stroke Service, Director, Comprehensive Stroke Quality Task Force, Associate Director, MGH Comprehensive Stroke Center
Recent Article
Poor Stroke Outcomes in Women Associated with Loss of White Matter Structure
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Thabele M. Leslie-Mazwi, MD
Specialist in Neuroendovascular and Neurocritical Care
Recent Article
Covering Multiple Hospitals Promotes Burnout Among Neurointerventionalists
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