scholarly journals Neutrophil–lymphocyte ratio predicts post‐thrombolysis early neurological deterioration in acute ischemic stroke patients

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (10) ◽  
Author(s):  
Pengyu Gong ◽  
Yi Xie ◽  
Teng Jiang ◽  
Yukai Liu ◽  
Meng Wang ◽  
...  
2019 ◽  
Vol 14 (3) ◽  
pp. 306-309 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ying Zhou ◽  
Wansi Zhong ◽  
Anli Wang ◽  
Wanyun Huang ◽  
Shenqiang Yan ◽  
...  

Background Early neurological deterioration occurs in approximately 10% acute ischemic stroke patients after thrombolysis. Over half of the early neurological deterioration occurred without known causes and is called unexplained early neurological deterioration. Aims We aimed to explore the development of early neurological deterioration at 24 h after thrombolysis, and whether it could be predicted by the presence of baseline hypoperfusion in lenticulostriate arteries territory in acute ischemic stroke patients. Methods We retrospectively reviewed our prospectively collected database of acute ischemic stroke patients in the unilateral middle cerebral artery territory who had baseline perfusion image and received thrombolysis. Unexplained early neurological deterioration was defined as ≥ 2 points increase of National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) from baseline to 24 h, without known causes. Hypoperfusion lesions in different territories were identified on perfusion maps. Results A total of 306 patients were included in analysis. Patients with pure lenticulostriate arteries hypoperfusion (defined as the presence of hypoperfusion in lenticulostriate artery territory, but not in middle cerebral artery terminal branch territory) were more likely to have unexplained early neurological deterioration than others (27.6% vs. 6.1%; OR, 5.974; p = 0.001), after adjusting for age, baseline NIHSS and onset to treatment time. Conclusions Patients presenting hypoperfusion in pure lenticulostriate arteries territory were easier to experience unexplained early neurological deterioration.


2016 ◽  
Vol 42 (5-6) ◽  
pp. 378-386 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bernt Harald Helleberg ◽  
Hanne Ellekjaer ◽  
Bent Indredavik

Background and Purpose: Early neurological deterioration (END) occurs in 10-40% of acute ischemic stroke (AIS) patients and has been associated with worse outcome. Recent improvements in treatment may have reduced the prevalence of END. A single early control or repeated observations have been applied to detect END close to occurrence, in order to improve the poor outcome associated with END, as clinical interventions may still be effective. Deterioration detected through repeated observations may be transitory or lead to END. Our aim was to study outcome after END and transitory deterioration (TD). Methods: In acute ischemic stroke patients, key Scandinavian Stroke Scale (SSS) items were scored 12 times from admission to 72 h. END was defined as ≥2 point decrease in any key SSS item from admission to 72 h. Early deterioration episode was defined as similar worsening between two consecutive assessments within 72 h, and TD as early deterioration episode in patients without END. Main outcome measures were odds ratios (OR) for worse functional outcome (including death) measured by modified Rankin scale at 90 days for END and TD compared with stable patients. Results: 368 patients were included. 13.9% had END and 28.3% had TD. Both deterioration groups were associated with worse outcome at 12 weeks compared with stable patients, with ORs of 35.1 (95% CI 8.8-140) for death/dependency and 5.8 (95% CI 1.8-19.4) for death in END patients and ORs of 2.3 (95% CI 1.1-4.8) for death/dependency and 1.9 (95% CI 0.5-6.3) for death in patients with TD. LOS increased by 6.4 days for END (p < 0.001) and 1.1 days for TD (p = 0.014) compared with stable patients. Conclusion: We found a strong association between END and worse outcome, and even TD doubled the OR for death/dependency compared to stable patients. Early deterioration episodes identified through frequent observations are therefore clinically significant and such frequent observations may detect worsening sufficiently close to occurrence for potentially effective treatment to be applied.


BMC Neurology ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Wei Li ◽  
Wei-Min Xiao ◽  
Gen-Pei Luo ◽  
Yong-Lin Liu ◽  
Jian-Feng Qu ◽  
...  

Abstract Background Susceptibility weighted imaging (SWI) provides an approximate assessment of tissue perfusion and shows prominent hypointense cortical veins in the ischemic territory because of the increased concentration of deoxyhemoglobin. We aimed to evaluate whether asymmetrical prominent cortical vein sign (APCVS) on SWI can predict early neurological deterioration (END) in acute ischemic stroke patients with severe intracranial arterial stenosis or occlusion (SIASO). Methods One hundred and nine acute ischemic stroke patients with SIASO who underwent SWI were retrospectively recruited. END was defined as an increase in the National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale score ≧2 points despite standard treatment in the first 72 h after admission. The APCVS was defined as more and/or large vessels with greater signal loss than those in the opposite hemisphere on SWI. Results Thirty out of the 109 (27.5%) patients developed END. Sixty (55.0%) patients presented with APCVS on SWI. APCVS occurred in 24 (80%) patients with END, whereas it only occurred in 36 (45.6%) patients without END (P = 0.001). Patients with APCVS were more likely to have END (40.0%, vs. 12.2%, P = 0.001) than those without END. Multivariate logistic regression indicated that APCVS (OR = 4.349, 95% C.I. = 1.580–11.970, P = 0.004) was a significant predictor of END in acute ischemic stroke patients with SIASO, adjusted for previous stroke history and acute infarct volume. Conclusions In acute ischemic stroke patients with SIASO, the APCVS might be a useful neuroimaging marker for predicting END, which suggests the importance of evaluation of perfusion status.


Author(s):  
Ilsa Hunaifi ◽  
Triana Dyah Cahyawati

 CORRELATION BETWEEN NEUTROFIL LIMPHOCYTE RATIO AND CEREBRAL INFARCTION VOLUME IN ACUTE ISCHAEMIC STROKEABSTRACTIntroduction: Inflammation plays a key role in stroke pathophysiology. Neutrophils is one of the earliest leucocyte subtypes to infiltrate the ischemia area of the brain. The neutrophil-lymphocyte ratio (NLR) is independent of the severity of coronary heart disease and as a predictor of poor clinical outcomes in patients with coronary heart disease undergoing angiography. The neutrophil-lymphocyte ratio values may be a prognostic factor in ischemic stroke patients. The neutrophil- lymphocyte ratio values can also be used in predicting infarct size, however limited study has been conducted in this area.Aim: To determine the correlation of NLR with cerebral infarct volume in acute ischemic stroke patients.Method: This was an analytical observational study with cross sectional design. The population for this study were acute ischemic stroke patients at NTB Genereal Hospital. The collected data were analyzed by Spearman correlation test.Results: Approximately 52 participants  were enrolled in this study with mean age was 59.79±8.65 years old. Hypertension was a common modifiable risk factor identified in more than 94.2 % participant. The mean of neutrophil lymphocyte ratio was 3.94±2.96 and mean of infarct volume was 13.96±37.26cm3. There was correlation between RNL and cerebral infract volume (r=+0.351; p=0.023).Discussions: Higher lymphocyte neutrophil ratio in acute ischemic stroke patients would result in an increase of brain infarct volume.Keyword: Infarct volume, ischaemic stroke, neutrophil lymphocyte ratioABSTRAKPendahuluan: Inflamasi memegang peranan penting dalam patofisiologi stroke. Salah satu subtipe dari sel leukosit yang paling awal menginfiltrasi ke area iskemia di otak adalah neutrofil. Rasio neutrofil limfosit (RNL) merupakan faktor independen terhadap beratnya penyakit jantung koroner dan sebagai prediktor luaran klinis yang buruk pada penderita penyakit jantung koroner yang menjalani angiografi. Nilai RNL dapat menjadi faktor prognostik pada penderita stroke iskemik. Nilai RNL juga bisa digunakan dalam memprediksi ukuran infark namun belum dilakukan penelitian hingga saat ini.Tujuan: Mengetahui korelasi RNL dengan volume infark serebri pada penderita stroke iskemik akut.Metode: Penelitian analitik observasional dengan desain potong lintang terhadap pasien stroke iskemik akut di RSUP NTB. Data yang terkumpul dianalisis dengan uji korelasi Spearman.Hasil: Didapatkan 52 subjek dengan rerata umur 59,79±8,65 tahun dan faktor risiko utama hipertensi (94,2%). Didapatkan rerata rasio neutrofil limfosit 3,94±2,96 dan rerata volume infark 13,96±37,26cm3. Terdapat korelasi antara RNL dengan volume infark serebri (r=+0,351; p=0,023).Diskusi: Semakin tinggi nilai rasio neutrofil limfosit mengakibatkan semakin luasnya volume infark serebri pada penderita stroke iskemik akut.Kata kunci: Rasio neutrofil limfosit, stroke iskemik, volume infark  


2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wei Li ◽  
Wei-Min Xiao ◽  
Gen-Pei Luo ◽  
Yong-Lin Liu ◽  
Jian-feng Qu ◽  
...  

Abstract Background: Susceptibility weighted imaging (SWI) provides a rough assessment of tissue perfusion with the prominent hypointense cortical veins in the ischemic territory due to increased concentration of deoxyhemoglobin. We aimed to evaluate whether asymmetrical prominent cortical vein sign (APCVS) on SWI can predict early neurological deterioration (END) in acute ischemic stroke patients with severe intracranial arterial stenosis or occlusion (SIASO).Results: One hundred and nine acute ischemic stroke patients with SIASO who underwent SWI were retrospectively recruited. END was defined as a National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) increasement≧2 points despite standard treatment in the first 72h after admission. APCVS was defined as more and/or large vessels with greater signal loss than those in the opposite hemisphere on SWI. Thirty out of the 109 (27.5%) patients developed END. Sixty (55.0%) patients presented with APCVS on SWI. APCVS occurred in 24 (80%) patients with END, whereas it only occurred in 36 (45.6%) patients without END (P=0.001). Patient with APCVS were more likely to have END (40.0%, vs. 12.2%, P=0.001), in comparation with those without END. Multivariate logistic regression indicated that APCVS (OR=4.349, 95% C.I.=1.580-11.970, P=0.004) was a significant predictor of END in acute ischemic stroke patients with SIASO, adjusted for previous stroke history and acute infarct volume.Conclusions: In acute ischemic stroke patients with SIASO, APCVS might be a useful neuroimaging marker for predicting END, suggesting the importance of evaluation of perfusion status.


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