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View article: Endovascular management of tandem occlusions: current evidence and future directions
Endovascular management of tandem occlusions: current evidence and future directions Open
Tandem occlusions (TOs)—concurrent extracranial large artery steno-occlusion and intracranial artery occlusion—represent a challenging clinical predicament. Stroke due to TOs is associated with high mortality and morbidity. Because of incr…
View article: Perfusion imaging for delayed cerebral ischemia detection in patients following ruptured aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage: Interrater reliability assessment
Perfusion imaging for delayed cerebral ischemia detection in patients following ruptured aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage: Interrater reliability assessment Open
Background Delayed cerebral ischemia (DCI) following aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage (aSAH) is associated with adverse neurological outcomes. Early and accurate diagnosis of DCI is crucial to prevent cerebral infarction. This study aime…
View article: Dual-Energy CTA Iodine Map Reconstructions Improve Visualization of Residual Cerebral Aneurysms following Endovascular Coiling
Dual-Energy CTA Iodine Map Reconstructions Improve Visualization of Residual Cerebral Aneurysms following Endovascular Coiling Open
MIP IM-DECTA can subtract coil mass artifact and is more sensitive and specific than CCTA for the detection of residual aneurysms after endovascular coiling.
View article: O-028 Three-dimensional rotational spinal angiography for evaluation of spinal vascular lesions
O-028 Three-dimensional rotational spinal angiography for evaluation of spinal vascular lesions Open
Introduction Spinal vascular lesions are rare but potentially devastating conditions which present challenges for diagnosis and characterization with noninvasive imaging modalities. Conventional spinal angiography is useful and sensitive i…
View article: Prediction of delayed cerebral ischemia after cerebral aneurysm rupture using explainable machine learning approach
Prediction of delayed cerebral ischemia after cerebral aneurysm rupture using explainable machine learning approach Open
Background Aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage results in significant mortality and disability, which is worsened by the development of delayed cerebral ischemia. Tests to identify patients with delayed cerebral ischemia prospectively are o…
View article: Carotid cavernous fistula
Carotid cavernous fistula Open
Carotid cavernous fistulas (CCFs) are a rare but debilitating entity that may present with orbital or cerebral venous hypertension. CCFs may pose diagnostic and management pitfalls for clinicians as they can initially be misdiagnosed as pr…
View article: Use of reverse angle guide catheter with trans-radial approach in patients undergoing middle meningeal artery embolization
Use of reverse angle guide catheter with trans-radial approach in patients undergoing middle meningeal artery embolization Open
Background Trans-radial access (TRA) for MMA embolization has grown due to lower access site complications and greater patient satisfaction. Here, we describe the feasibility of utilizing a 6F Envoy Simmons 2 (6F-SIM2) as a guide catheter …
View article: Short- and long-term outcomes of moyamoya patients post-revascularization
Short- and long-term outcomes of moyamoya patients post-revascularization Open
OBJECTIVE The post-bypass stroke risk factors and long-term outcomes of moyamoya patients are not well documented. Therefore, the authors studied 30-day stroke risks and patients’ long-term physical, functional, and social well-being. METH…
View article: Interventional compared with medical management of symptomatic carotid web: A systematic review
Interventional compared with medical management of symptomatic carotid web: A systematic review Open
Cumulative evidence from multiple series suggests that carotid revascularization is a safe and effective option for preventing recurrent ischemic events in patients with symptomatic carotid webs.
View article: Corrigendum: Revisiting Stem Cell-Based Clinical Trials for Ischemic Stroke
Corrigendum: Revisiting Stem Cell-Based Clinical Trials for Ischemic Stroke Open
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View article: Impact of Clot Shape on Successful M1 Endovascular Reperfusion
Impact of Clot Shape on Successful M1 Endovascular Reperfusion Open
Background: The susceptibility-vessel-sign (SVS) allows thrombus visualization, length estimation, and composition, and it may impact reperfusion during mechanical thrombectomy (MT). SVS can also describe thrombus shape in the occluded art…
View article: Effect of Oxygen Extraction (Brush: Sign) on Baseline Core Infarct Depends on Collaterals (HIR)
Effect of Oxygen Extraction (Brush: Sign) on Baseline Core Infarct Depends on Collaterals (HIR) Open
Background: Baseline-core-infarct volume is a critical factor in patient selection and outcome in acute ischemic stroke (AIS) before mechanical thrombectomy (MT). We determined whether oxygen extraction efficiency and arterial collaterals,…
View article: Hemorrhage risk of direct oral anticoagulants in real-world venous thromboembolism patients
Hemorrhage risk of direct oral anticoagulants in real-world venous thromboembolism patients Open
In patients with VTE receiving anticoagulation, apixaban was associated with reduced non-ICH hemorrhage and rVTE risk, compared to rivaroxaban. Risk reduction was restricted to emergent readmissions. We present a risk-stratification approa…
View article: Impact of Clot Shape on Successful M1 Endovascular Reperfusion
Impact of Clot Shape on Successful M1 Endovascular Reperfusion Open
Objectives: The susceptibility-vessel-sign (SVS) allows thrombus visualization, length estimation and composition, and it may impact reperfusion during mechanical thrombectomy (MT). SVS can also describe thrombus shape in the occluded arte…
View article: Intraoperative Neuromonitoring for Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation Embolization: A Propensity-Score Matched Retrospective Database Study
Intraoperative Neuromonitoring for Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation Embolization: A Propensity-Score Matched Retrospective Database Study Open
Introduction The treatment of cerebral arteriovenous malformations (AVMs) may result in neurologic morbidity, particularly when an AVM is located in or adjacent to eloquent brain regions. Intraoperative neurophysiologic monitoring (IONM) m…
View article: Effect of Oxygen Extraction (Brush-Sign) on Baseline Core Infarct Depends on Collaterals (HIR)
Effect of Oxygen Extraction (Brush-Sign) on Baseline Core Infarct Depends on Collaterals (HIR) Open
Objectives: Baseline-core-infarct volume is a critical factor in patient selection and outcome in acute ischemic stroke (AIS) before mechanical thrombectomy (MT). We determined whether oxygen extraction efficiency and arterial collaterals,…
View article: Revisiting Stem Cell-Based Clinical Trials for Ischemic Stroke
Revisiting Stem Cell-Based Clinical Trials for Ischemic Stroke Open
Stroke is the leading cause of serious long-term disability, significantly reducing mobility in almost half of the affected patients aged 65 years and older. There are currently no proven neurorestorative treatments for chronic stroke. To …
View article: Efficacy and safety of embolization of dural arteriovenous fistulas via the ophthalmic artery
Efficacy and safety of embolization of dural arteriovenous fistulas via the ophthalmic artery Open
Introduction Dural arteriovenous fistulae (DAVF) are vascular lesions with arteriovenous shunting that may be treated with surgical obliteration or endovascular embolization. Some DAVF, such as anterior cranial fossa DAVF (AC-DAVF) derive …
View article: Treatment of posterior circulation fusiform aneurysms
Treatment of posterior circulation fusiform aneurysms Open
OBJECTIVE Perforator arteries, the absence of an aneurysm discrete neck, and the often-extensive nature of posterior circulation fusiform aneurysms present treatment challenges. There have been advances in microsurgical and endovascular ap…
View article: E-128 Eye on the prize: trans-ophthalmic arterial embolizations of anterior cranial fossa dural arteriovenous fistulae
E-128 Eye on the prize: trans-ophthalmic arterial embolizations of anterior cranial fossa dural arteriovenous fistulae Open
Introduction Anterior cranial fossa dural arteriovenous fistulas (dAVFs) represent up to 10% of all dAVFs and have traditionally been treated surgically. These lesions derive their arterial supply from the bilateral anterior ethmoidal arte…
View article: O-022 Dual antiplatelet therapy after carotid artery stenting: trends and outcomes in a large national database
O-022 Dual antiplatelet therapy after carotid artery stenting: trends and outcomes in a large national database Open
Introduction Carotid artery stenting (CAS) is a safe and effective treatment for extracranial carotid artery atherosclerotic disease. While dual antiplatelet therapy (dAPT) is the standard of care following CAS, the optimal dAPT regimen an…
View article: Direct versus indirect bypass procedure for the treatment of ischemic moyamoya disease: results of an individualized selection strategy
Direct versus indirect bypass procedure for the treatment of ischemic moyamoya disease: results of an individualized selection strategy Open
OBJECTIVE The only effective treatment for ischemic moyamoya disease (iMMD) is cerebral revascularization by an extracranial to intracranial bypass. The preferred revascularization method remains controversial: direct versus indirect bypas…
View article: Utilization of Novel High-Resolution, MRI-Based Vascular Imaging Modality for Preoperative Stereoelectroencephalography Planning in Children: A Technical Note
Utilization of Novel High-Resolution, MRI-Based Vascular Imaging Modality for Preoperative Stereoelectroencephalography Planning in Children: A Technical Note Open
Introduction: Stereoelectroencephalography (SEEG) is a powerful intracranial diagnostic tool that requires accurate imaging for proper electrode trajectory planning to ensure efficacy and maximize patient safety. Computed tomography (CT) a…
View article: Outcomes After Cervical Disc Arthroplasty Versus Stand-Alone Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion: A Meta-Analysis
Outcomes After Cervical Disc Arthroplasty Versus Stand-Alone Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion: A Meta-Analysis Open
Study Design: Systemic review and meta-analysis. Objectives: To review and compare surgical outcomes for patients undergoing stand-alone anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) versus cervical disc arthroplasty (CDA) for the treatme…
View article: O-034 Thrombectomy for acute ischemic stroke in nonagenarians compared to octogenarians
O-034 Thrombectomy for acute ischemic stroke in nonagenarians compared to octogenarians Open
Introduction Recent landmark randomized clinical trials have demonstrated that endovascular thrombectomy (EVT) leads to improved outcomes in patients with acute ischemic stroke (AIS) due to large vessel occlusion (LVO). Although elderly pa…
View article: Stereoelectroencephalography in children: a review
Stereoelectroencephalography in children: a review Open
Stereoelectroencephalography (SEEG) is an intracranial diagnostic measure that has grown in popularity in the United States as outcomes data have demonstrated its benefits and safety. The main uses of SEEG include 1) exploration of deep co…
View article: Topical vancomycin surgical prophylaxis in pediatric open craniotomies: an institutional experience
Topical vancomycin surgical prophylaxis in pediatric open craniotomies: an institutional experience Open
OBJECTIVE Topical antimicrobial compounds are safe and can reduce cost and complications associated with surgical site infections (SSIs). Topical vancomycin has been an effective tool for reducing SSIs following routine neurosurgical proce…
View article: Robot-guided pediatric stereoelectroencephalography: single-institution experience
Robot-guided pediatric stereoelectroencephalography: single-institution experience Open
OBJECTIVE Stereoelectroencephalography (SEEG) has increased in popularity for localization of epileptogenic zones in drug-resistant epilepsy because safety, accuracy, and efficacy have been well established in both adult and pediatric popu…