Reza Bavarsad Shahripour
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View article: Fibromuscular Dysplasia and Spontaneous Cervical Artery Dissection
Fibromuscular Dysplasia and Spontaneous Cervical Artery Dissection Open
Importance Fibromuscular dysplasia (FMD) is found in 6 to 14% of patients with spontaneous cervical artery dissection (SCEAD) and may be associated with recurrent SCEAD. Objective To evaluate the correlates of FMD in patients with SCEAD an…
View article: Differences in door-to-device times in a retrospective cohort of patients with ischemic stroke who received CTA only or CTA and CTP imaging
Differences in door-to-device times in a retrospective cohort of patients with ischemic stroke who received CTA only or CTA and CTP imaging Open
CTA and CTP usage was not associated with added time costs with respect to door-to-device in this patient cohort. Our results are consistent with other data showing that radiologists have faster read times when given both CTP and CTA. It i…
View article: Risk Prediction of Cerebrovascular Ischemic Events Following Cervical Artery Dissections Using High‐Intensity Transient Signals: A Systematic Review, Meta‐Analysis and a Single Center Experience
Risk Prediction of Cerebrovascular Ischemic Events Following Cervical Artery Dissections Using High‐Intensity Transient Signals: A Systematic Review, Meta‐Analysis and a Single Center Experience Open
Background Predicting and managing spontaneous cervical artery dissections (CeAD) is challenging due to the absence of tools for early identification of high‐risk individuals. This study seeks to gather evidence on the predictive value of …
View article: Abstract 458: Utilizing Transcranial Doppler in the Diagnosis of Cervical Artery Dissection: Insights from a Multicenter Survey within the STOP‐CAD Study
Abstract 458: Utilizing Transcranial Doppler in the Diagnosis of Cervical Artery Dissection: Insights from a Multicenter Survey within the STOP‐CAD Study Open
Background Cervical artery dissection (CAD) is a common cause of ischemic stroke in young adults. Local blood clot formation and distal emboli are the key mechanisms for the development of stroke in patients with CAD. Microemboli distal to…
View article: Predictors of Stroke Recurrence After Initial Diagnosis of Cervical Artery Dissection
Predictors of Stroke Recurrence After Initial Diagnosis of Cervical Artery Dissection Open
Objective Patients with cervical artery dissection (CAD) are at increased ischemic stroke risk. We aimed to identify characteristics that are associated with increased risk of ischemic stroke following initial presentation of CAD and to ev…
View article: Reviewing migraine-associated pathophysiology and its impact on elevated stroke risk
Reviewing migraine-associated pathophysiology and its impact on elevated stroke risk Open
Migraine affects up to 20 percent of the global population and ranks as the second leading cause of disability worldwide. In parallel, ischemic stroke stands as the second leading cause of mortality and the third leading cause of disabilit…
View article: Validation of the transcranial Doppler rescue criteria for mechanical thrombectomy
Validation of the transcranial Doppler rescue criteria for mechanical thrombectomy Open
Background and Purpose Transcranial Doppler (TCD) identifies acute stroke patients with arterial occlusion where treatment may not effectively open the blocked vessel. This study aimed to examine the clinical utility and prognostic value o…
View article: Statin treatment intensity and cerebral vasomotor reactivity response in patients with ischemic stroke
Statin treatment intensity and cerebral vasomotor reactivity response in patients with ischemic stroke Open
Background and Purpose Cerebral vasomotor reactivity (VMR) is vital for regulating brain blood flow and maintaining neurological function. Impaired cerebral VMR is linked to a higher risk of stroke and poor post‐stroke outcomes. This study…
View article: Seasonal Variation in Ischemic Stroke Hospitalization: Results From a Large Health System in Six Western States of the United States
Seasonal Variation in Ischemic Stroke Hospitalization: Results From a Large Health System in Six Western States of the United States Open
Background: Evidence of seasonal variations in the number of stroke admission is inconsistent with some studies reporting no association and some a significant rise in different months of the year. In addition, less is known about how seas…
View article: Cerebral Vasomotor Reactivity in COVID-19: A Narrative Review
Cerebral Vasomotor Reactivity in COVID-19: A Narrative Review Open
Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) primarily affects the respiratory system but can also lead to neurological complications. Among COVID-19 patients, the endothelium is considered the Achilles heel. A variety of e…
View article: Symptomatic Cerebral Vasospasm After Transsphenoidal Adenoma Resection of the Pituitary
Symptomatic Cerebral Vasospasm After Transsphenoidal Adenoma Resection of the Pituitary Open
Delayed cerebral ischemia (DCI) or vasospasm following transsphenoidal surgery (TSS) is a life-threatening and life-altering event that could potentially cause devastating complications, neurological morbidity, and high mortality. Herein, …
View article: The Impact of Atrial Fibrillation on the Outcome of Ischemic Stroke Treated With Thrombolysis or Endovascular Therapy
The Impact of Atrial Fibrillation on the Outcome of Ischemic Stroke Treated With Thrombolysis or Endovascular Therapy Open
Background: The purpose of this study was to assess the impact of atrial fibrillation (AF) on stroke outcome in acute ischemic stroke (AIS) treated with thrombolysis or endovascular therapy (EVT). Method: Consecutive AIS treated at five st…
View article: Transcranial Doppler After Endovascular Treatment to Evaluate Collateral Status and Outcomes in Patients With Large‐Vessel Occlusion
Transcranial Doppler After Endovascular Treatment to Evaluate Collateral Status and Outcomes in Patients With Large‐Vessel Occlusion Open
Background Recent advances in endovascular therapy (EVT) have led to significant improvements in functional outcomes of patients with stroke. However, early neurological deterioration after EVT has remained a concerning issue. This cohort …
View article: Abstract 1122‐000051: Isolated Diplacusis Due to Ipsilateral Temporal Lobe Infarction: A Case Report
Abstract 1122‐000051: Isolated Diplacusis Due to Ipsilateral Temporal Lobe Infarction: A Case Report Open
Introduction : Double hearing or Diplacusis is a synchronous double perception of a sound and can have Binauralis or Monauralis pattern, with inner ear disorders being the main culprit [1] . Other forms of Auditory illusions have been repo…
View article: Safety and Outcomes of Intravenous Thrombolytic Therapy in Ischemic Stroke Patients with COVID-19: CASCADE Initiative
Safety and Outcomes of Intravenous Thrombolytic Therapy in Ischemic Stroke Patients with COVID-19: CASCADE Initiative Open
IV-tPA treatment in patients with acute ischemic stroke and COVID-19 was not associated with an increased risk of disability, mortality, and hemorrhagic transformation compared to those without COVID-19. IV-tPA should continue to be consid…
View article: COVID-19 Respiratory Illness and Subsequent Cerebrovascular Events, the Initial Iranian Experience
COVID-19 Respiratory Illness and Subsequent Cerebrovascular Events, the Initial Iranian Experience Open
View article: Stroke Care Trends During COVID-19 Pandemic in Zanjan Province, Iran. From the CASCADE Initiative: Statistical Analysis Plan and Preliminary Results
Stroke Care Trends During COVID-19 Pandemic in Zanjan Province, Iran. From the CASCADE Initiative: Statistical Analysis Plan and Preliminary Results Open
View article: Risk of stroke in hospitalized SARS-CoV-2 infected patients: A multinational study
Risk of stroke in hospitalized SARS-CoV-2 infected patients: A multinational study Open
View article: Unilateral Cardioembolic Stroke in a Patient With Aortic Arch Anomaly
Unilateral Cardioembolic Stroke in a Patient With Aortic Arch Anomaly Open
A human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-positive 29-year-old man presented with pre-syncope and acute left hemispheric infarction in multiple vascular territories. Thorax computed tomography (CT) with contrast showed bovine aortic arch and a …
View article: Call to Action: SARS-CoV-2 and CerebrovAscular DisordErs (CASCADE)
Call to Action: SARS-CoV-2 and CerebrovAscular DisordErs (CASCADE) Open
View article: Timing of Recanalization and Functional Recovery in Acute Ischemic Stroke
Timing of Recanalization and Functional Recovery in Acute Ischemic Stroke Open
Background and Purpose Although onset-to-treatment time is associated with early clinical recovery in acute ischemic stroke (AIS) patients treated with intravenous tissue plasminogen activator (tPA), the effect of the timing of tPA-induced…
View article: Risk of Cerebrovascular Events in Hospitalized Patients with SARS-CoV-2 Infection
Risk of Cerebrovascular Events in Hospitalized Patients with SARS-CoV-2 Infection Open
View article: Unilateral Cardioembolic Stroke in a Patient With Aortic Arch Anomaly
Unilateral Cardioembolic Stroke in a Patient With Aortic Arch Anomaly Open
A human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-positive 29-year-old man presented with pre-syncope and acute left hemispheric infarction in multiple vascular territories. Thorax computed tomography (CT) with contrast showed bovine aortic arch and a …
View article: Time Is Brain: A Call to Action to Support Stroke Centers in Low- and Middle-Income Countries during the COVID-19 Pandemic
Time Is Brain: A Call to Action to Support Stroke Centers in Low- and Middle-Income Countries during the COVID-19 Pandemic Open
Dear Editor,COVID-19 infections may affect other noncommunicable diseases, such as stroke, both directly and indirectly. Stroke may increase the probability of severe infection and mortality in COVID-19 infections. COVID-19 may lead to car…
View article: Acute management of stroke in Iran: Obstacles and solutions.
Acute management of stroke in Iran: Obstacles and solutions. Open
Background: Stroke is among the leading causes of mortality and permanent disability in the world. Iran is located in the stroke belt and has a high age-adjusted stroke incidence rate. In this multistep prospective qualitative study…
View article: Contents Vol. 48, 2017
Contents Vol. 48, 2017 Open
View article: Direct stroke unit admission of intravenous tissue plasminogen activator: safety, clinical outcome, and hospital cost savings
Direct stroke unit admission of intravenous tissue plasminogen activator: safety, clinical outcome, and hospital cost savings Open
Background: In the USA, stable intravenous tissue plasminogen activator (IV tPA) patients have traditionally been cared for in an intensive care unit (ICU). We examined the safety of using an acuity-adaptable stroke unit (SU) to manage IV …
View article: Vasospasm on transcranial Doppler is predictive of delayed cerebral ischemia in aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Vasospasm on transcranial Doppler is predictive of delayed cerebral ischemia in aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage: a systematic review and meta-analysis Open
OBJECT The impact of transcranial Doppler (TCD) ultrasonography evidence of vasospasm on patient-centered clinical outcomes following aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage (aSAH) is unknown. Vasospasm is known to lead to delayed cerebral isch…
View article: Feasibility and Safety of Using External Counterpulsation to Augment Cerebral Blood Flow in Acute Ischemic Stroke—The Counterpulsation to Upgrade Forward Flow in Stroke (CUFFS) Trial
Feasibility and Safety of Using External Counterpulsation to Augment Cerebral Blood Flow in Acute Ischemic Stroke—The Counterpulsation to Upgrade Forward Flow in Stroke (CUFFS) Trial Open
View article: Patient Selection for Drip and Ship Thrombolysis in Acute Ischemic Stroke
Patient Selection for Drip and Ship Thrombolysis in Acute Ischemic Stroke Open
Our study showed that a smaller proportion of blacks and older adults arrived at our center by the drip and ship model. This may reflect differences in how patients are selected for thrombolysis and transfer to a higher level of care.