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View article: Technical Performance and Interpretation of Digital Subtraction Angiography to Determine Cerebral Circulatory Arrest in Patients Being Evaluated for Brain Death/Death by Neurological Criteria: A Brief Practice Update From the Society of Vascular and Interventional Neurology (SVIN)
Technical Performance and Interpretation of Digital Subtraction Angiography to Determine Cerebral Circulatory Arrest in Patients Being Evaluated for Brain Death/Death by Neurological Criteria: A Brief Practice Update From the Society of Vascular and Interventional Neurology (SVIN) Open
BACKGROUND: The Society of Vascular and Interventional Neurology (SVIN) Guidelines and Practice Standards Committee issues Brief Practice Updates to provide concise, evidence-based recommendations and suggestions on focused topics relevant…
View article: Innovations in Thrombectomy Training: A Systematic Review and Expert Recommendations from the Society of Vascular and Interventional Neurology‐Mission Thrombectomy Initiative
Innovations in Thrombectomy Training: A Systematic Review and Expert Recommendations from the Society of Vascular and Interventional Neurology‐Mission Thrombectomy Initiative Open
BACKGROUND Mechanical thrombectomy is a critical intervention for patients with acute ischemic stroke with large vessel occlusion. However, significant barriers remain in its widespread implementation, particularly in low‐ to middle‐income…
View article: Human microglia differentially respond to β‐amyloid, tau, and combined Alzheimer's disease pathologies in vivo
Human microglia differentially respond to β‐amyloid, tau, and combined Alzheimer's disease pathologies in vivo Open
INTRODUCTION Recent studies have identified important species‐dependent differences in the response of microglia to β‐amyloid (Aβ) pathology. Yet, whether human microglia also interact differently with the pathognomonic combination of amyl…
View article: Prevalence of and factors associated with Hypothyroidism in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in Basrah
Prevalence of and factors associated with Hypothyroidism in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in Basrah Open
View article: Brain wide engraftment of human monocytes induces neurodegeneration and cognitive dysfunction
Brain wide engraftment of human monocytes induces neurodegeneration and cognitive dysfunction Open
View article: Society of Vascular and Interventional Neurology (SVIN) Stroke Interventional Laboratory Consensus (SILC) Criteria for Training Standards and Maintenance of Certification in Neurointervention
Society of Vascular and Interventional Neurology (SVIN) Stroke Interventional Laboratory Consensus (SILC) Criteria for Training Standards and Maintenance of Certification in Neurointervention Open
The global shortage of neurointerventionalists presents a challenge to timely stroke care, particularly in low‐ and middle‐income countries. The Society of Vascular and Interventional Neurology Stroke Interventional Laboratory Consensus cr…
View article: Association of Lipid Profile with Diabetic Kidney Disease in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus.
Association of Lipid Profile with Diabetic Kidney Disease in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus. Open
Background: Diabetes Mellitus (DM) is a common metabolic disorder resulting from insufficient insulin secretion or insulin action that leads to elevated blood glucose levels. The metabolic disorders associated with DM cause secondary patho…
View article: Non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC): characteristics, risk factors, molecular profile patterns, and treatment — a retrospective cohort study from Palestine
Non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC): characteristics, risk factors, molecular profile patterns, and treatment — a retrospective cohort study from Palestine Open
Introduction and background Non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) is the third most common type of cancer in Palestine and has the highest mortality rate. Treatment approaches for NSCLC depend on many factors including stage, histology, molec…
View article: Is Increased Screen Time Associated with a Higher Prevalence of Myopia in Elementary-aged Children Globally?
Is Increased Screen Time Associated with a Higher Prevalence of Myopia in Elementary-aged Children Globally? Open
Background: The onset of myopia in children has emerged as a significant public health concern, especially with increased screen time and reduced outdoor activity following the COVID-19 pandemic. The global prevalence of myopia is expected…
View article: Broadening and Broadcasting the Impact of Cardiovascular Risk Factors Among Muslim Residents of Southern New Jersey with Special Emphasis on Opportunities of Future Interventions and Prevention
Broadening and Broadcasting the Impact of Cardiovascular Risk Factors Among Muslim Residents of Southern New Jersey with Special Emphasis on Opportunities of Future Interventions and Prevention Open
According to AHA and NIH, CVD includes stroke, congenital heart disease, rhythm disorders, subclinical atherosclerosis, coronary heart disease, heart failure, valvular disease, venous disease, and peripheral artery disease. Between 2017 an…
View article: Harnessing human iPSC-microglia for CNS-wide delivery of disease-modifying proteins
Harnessing human iPSC-microglia for CNS-wide delivery of disease-modifying proteins Open
Widespread delivery of therapeutic proteins to the brain remains challenging. To determine whether human induced pluripotent stem cell (iPSC)-microglia (iMG) could enable brain-wide and pathology-responsive delivery of therapeutic cargo, w…
View article: Successful management of life-threatening spontaneous inferior thyroid artery rupture in neurofibromatosis type 1: a rare case report
Successful management of life-threatening spontaneous inferior thyroid artery rupture in neurofibromatosis type 1: a rare case report Open
NF1 is commonly associated with cutaneous manifestations but can also lead to vascular complications, including arterial stenosis and aneurysms, due to impaired vascular endothelial and smooth muscle cell function. Rupture of the inferior …
View article: Anatomical and geometric considerations for transradial versus transfemoral approach to extracranial carotid artery stenting
Anatomical and geometric considerations for transradial versus transfemoral approach to extracranial carotid artery stenting Open
Background and purpose The transradial (TR) approach is an alternative to the traditional transfemoral (TF) approach for extracranial carotid artery stenting (eCAS). A successful eCAS may be contingent on the geometry of the great vessels.…
View article: PILRA regulates microglial immunometabolism to reduce disease pathology as a candidate therapeutic target for Alzheimer’s disease
PILRA regulates microglial immunometabolism to reduce disease pathology as a candidate therapeutic target for Alzheimer’s disease Open
The Alzheimer’s disease (AD) genetic landscape identified microglia as a key disease-modifying cell type. A known AD protective variant in paired immunoglobulin-like type 2 receptor alpha (PILRA), shown to reduce risk in APOE4 carriers, is…
View article: Clinical Outcomes and Complications of Carotid Artery Stenting With or Without Pre‐Stent and Post‐Stent Balloon Angioplasty
Clinical Outcomes and Complications of Carotid Artery Stenting With or Without Pre‐Stent and Post‐Stent Balloon Angioplasty Open
Background and Purpose Carotid artery stenting is a well‐established method for treating carotid artery stenosis; however, there are conflicting data on prestenting versus post‐stenting balloon angioplasty. Our study aims to understand the…
View article: Endovascular Therapy in Patients With Acute Ischemic Stroke With Large Infarct: A Guideline From the Society of Vascular and Interventional Neurology
Endovascular Therapy in Patients With Acute Ischemic Stroke With Large Infarct: A Guideline From the Society of Vascular and Interventional Neurology Open
Background Recent randomized clinical trials of endovascular therapy in patients with large infarct provided new evidence in support of endovascular interventions in patients with acute ischemic stroke. The Society of Vascular and Interven…
View article: Recanalization Outcomes and Procedural Complications in Patients With Acute Ischemic Stroke and COVID-19 Receiving Endovascular Treatment
Recanalization Outcomes and Procedural Complications in Patients With Acute Ischemic Stroke and COVID-19 Receiving Endovascular Treatment Open
View article: Midterm Outcomes of Endovascular Treatment for Intracranial Atherosclerosis: High-Volume Versus Low-Volume Centres
Midterm Outcomes of Endovascular Treatment for Intracranial Atherosclerosis: High-Volume Versus Low-Volume Centres Open
Background: Intracranial stenting is still feasible, but its effectiveness is still investigational. Our study investigated outcomes of endovascular treatment in high-volume and low-volume centres. Methods: We retrospectively recruited 36 …
View article: The business of health care: Vascular care in a heart and vascular institute
The business of health care: Vascular care in a heart and vascular institute Open
View article: Carotid Artery Stenting Outcomes by Neurointerventional Surgeons (CASONI)
Carotid Artery Stenting Outcomes by Neurointerventional Surgeons (CASONI) Open
Background Multiple studies have highlighted the importance of carotid artery stenting (CAS) operator's experiences. However, fellowship‐trained neurointerventionalists remain an under‐represented specialty in the literature. We aim to rep…
View article: Midterm Outcomes of Endovascular Treatment for Intracranial Atherosclerosis: High-Volume versus Low-Volume Centers
Midterm Outcomes of Endovascular Treatment for Intracranial Atherosclerosis: High-Volume versus Low-Volume Centers Open
Background: Intracranial stenting is still feasible, but its effectiveness is still investigational. Our study investigated outcomes of endovascular treatment in high-volume and low-volume centers. Methods: We retrospectively recruited 36 …
View article: Abstract 071: Anatomical and Geometric Considerations for Transradial versus Transfemoral Approach to Extracranial Carotid Artery Stenting
Abstract 071: Anatomical and Geometric Considerations for Transradial versus Transfemoral Approach to Extracranial Carotid Artery Stenting Open
View article: Abstract 230: Comparison of clinical outcomes and complications in patients undergoing Carotid Artery Stenting (CAS) with or without pre and poststent balloon angioplasty.
Abstract 230: Comparison of clinical outcomes and complications in patients undergoing Carotid Artery Stenting (CAS) with or without pre and poststent balloon angioplasty. Open
Background and Objective Carotid artery stenting (CAS) is a procedure that has been established as a safe and effective alternative to carotid endarterectomy in high surgical risk patients. There are procedural questions that remain unansw…
View article: Management of Cranial Subdural Hematoma in Children
Management of Cranial Subdural Hematoma in Children Open
View article: Global Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Cerebral Venous Thrombosis and Mortality
Global Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Cerebral Venous Thrombosis and Mortality Open
This corrects the article "Global Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Cerebral Venous Thrombosis and Mortality" in Volume 24 on page 256.
View article: Effect of Asymptomatic and Symptomatic COVID-19 on Acute Ischemic Stroke Revascularization Outcomes
Effect of Asymptomatic and Symptomatic COVID-19 on Acute Ischemic Stroke Revascularization Outcomes Open
BACKGROUND: The association of COVID-19 with higher bleeding risk and worse outcomes in acute ischemic stroke (AIS) undergoing revascularization may be related to the presence of infection symptoms. We aimed to assess the safety and outcom…
View article: Large‐Vessel Occlusion Stroke Knowledge and Training for Stroke Severity Assessment Among Emergency Medical Services Personnel in the United States
Large‐Vessel Occlusion Stroke Knowledge and Training for Stroke Severity Assessment Among Emergency Medical Services Personnel in the United States Open
Background Prehospital identification of large‐vessel occlusion (LVO) stroke facilitates the development of a regional triage protocol that could lead to an improvement in intrahospital and interhospital workflows. This requires stroke edu…
View article: Endovascular Treatment in Acute Basilar Artery Occlusion Stroke: A Brief Practice Update From the Society of Vascular and Interventional Neurology
Endovascular Treatment in Acute Basilar Artery Occlusion Stroke: A Brief Practice Update From the Society of Vascular and Interventional Neurology Open
Background The Society of Vascular and Interventional Neurology Guidelines and Practice Standards committee established the “Brief Practice Update” format to provide up‐to‐date recommendations on focused relevant clinical questions. In thi…
View article: Assessment of Serum Interleukin-23 in Acne Vulgaris Patients and Its Correlation with Disease Severity
Assessment of Serum Interleukin-23 in Acne Vulgaris Patients and Its Correlation with Disease Severity Open
Background: Acne vulgaris (AV) is a chronic inflammatory disease of the pilosebaceous unit, which affects adolescents and young adults.Interleukin (IL)-23 and IL-17 have been found to significantly influence the chronic inflammatory respon…
View article: World Stroke Organization Brain & hEart globAl iniTiative Program
World Stroke Organization Brain & hEart globAl iniTiative Program Open
Introduction: The World Stroke Organization (WSO) Brain & Heart Task Force developed the Brain & hEart globAl iniTiative (BEAT), a pilot feasibility implementation program to establish clinical collaborations between …