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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

AI-based Analysis of ECGs Complements CHARGE-AF Score for Predicting AF

Steven A. Lubitz, MD, MPH, and Shaan Khurshid, MD, MPH, of the Cardiovascular Research Center, and colleagues developed a deep learning computer model that predicts five-year risk of atrial fibrillation using 12-lead ECG data, performing as well as the CHARGE-AF score and even better when combined with that score.

Arrhythmia, Cardiovascular, Heart Failure, Stroke

Journal December 21, 2021

Watchman Device: Death, Stroke and Device Embolization Can Occur Well After Implantation

Cardiologists at Massachusetts General Hospital have gathered real-world data on adverse events related to the implantation of the original Watchman left atrial appendage closure device, including events that occurred a year or more after the implant procedure.

Arrhythmia, Cardiovascular, Stroke

Journal October 18, 2021

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