Abstract TMP67: Impact of Pre-Hospital Stroke Alerts and Parallel Process on Door-to-Puncture Times in Large Vessel Occlusion

Stroke ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 48 (suppl_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Brijesh P Mehta ◽  
Raul G Nogueira ◽  
Mayank Goyal ◽  
Bijoy K Menon ◽  
Eric E Smith ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Thrombectomy ◽  
Standard Of Care ◽  
Large Vessel ◽  
Neurological Deficits ◽  
Time Of Arrival ◽  
Large Vessel Occlusion ◽  
Vessel Occlusion ◽  
Time To Treatment ◽  
Early Activation ◽  
The Impact

Background: Endovascular mechanical thrombectomy is now the standard of care for acute strokes with large vessel occlusion (LVO). Time to reperfusion is a significant predictor of favorable outcomes in strokes caused by LVO. Pre-hospital notification by Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and parallel in-hospital processes may reduce time to treatment. Methods: A single center stroke redesign initiative was launched with implementation of: 1) EMS pre-hospital stroke alerts comprised of last known well (LKW) time, neurological deficits, estimated time of arrival; 2) immediate notification of NeuroInterventionalist (NI) if presence of severe deficits (e.g., gaze preference, aphasia, hemiplegia); 3) early activation (i.e., pre-imaging) of cath lab team based on clinical judgement of NI. Results: A retrospective analysis was performed on 164 consecutive stroke patients transported by EMS who underwent mechanical thrombectomy for LVO from August 2014 to July 2016. The median NIHSS score was 17. Pre-hospital EMS stroke alerts were called in 80% (n=132) of treated patients. Among patients with EMS alerts, the NI was notified prior to imaging in 64% (n=80) of cases and the cath lab team was mobilized in parallel for 33 patients. The median door-to-puncture times for patients with EMS alerts + cath lab activation pre-imaging vs EMS alerts + cath lab activation post-imaging vs no EMS alerts were: 66, 79, and 100 minutes, respectively (p<0.05). The impact of field notification was even more pronounced after hours: median door-to-puncture time 76 minutes with EMS alerts (n=70) compared to 111 minutes without EMS alerts (n=21). For patients treated with bridging therapy (IV tPA + IA thrombectomy), the picture-to-puncture interval was notably shorter among patients with EMS alerts, 62 vs 80 minutes (p<0.05). Conclusion: We demonstrate a stroke system of care aimed to reduce time to treatment in patients with LVO. In the new era of mechanical thrombectomy, this is the first study to show feasibility and efficacy of pre-hospital EMS stroke alerts triggering early activation of the cath lab team in patients with possible LVO. Development of regional stroke protocols aligning EMS with efficient in-hospital processes are now a top priority.

scholarly journals Acute and Chronic Kidney Dysfunction and Outcome After Stroke Thrombectomy

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Simon Fandler-Höfler ◽  
Balazs Odler ◽  
Markus Kneihsl ◽  
Gerit Wünsch ◽  
Melanie Haidegger ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Hospital Stay ◽  
Mechanical Thrombectomy ◽  
Multivariable Analysis ◽  
Unfavorable Outcome ◽  
Large Vessel ◽  
Study Cohort ◽  
Large Vessel Occlusion ◽  
Kidney Dysfunction ◽  
Vessel Occlusion ◽  
The Impact

AbstractData on the impact of kidney dysfunction on outcome in patients with stroke due to large vessel occlusion are scarce. The few available studies are limited by only considering single kidney parameters measured at one time point. We thus investigated the influence of both chronic kidney disease (CKD) and acute kidney injury (AKI) on outcome after mechanical thrombectomy. We included consecutive patients with anterior circulation large vessel occlusion stroke receiving mechanical thrombectomy at our center over an 8-year period. We extracted clinical data from a prospective registry and investigated kidney serum parameters at admission, the following day and throughout hospital stay. CKD and AKI were defined according to established nephrological criteria. Unfavorable outcome was defined as scores of 3–6 on the modified Rankin Scale 3 months post-stroke. Among 465 patients, 31.8% had an impaired estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) at admission (< 60 ml/min/1.73 m2). Impaired admission eGFR was related to unfavorable outcome in univariable analysis (p = 0.003), but not after multivariable adjustment (p = 0.96). Patients frequently met AKI criteria at admission (24.5%), which was associated with unfavorable outcome in a multivariable model (OR 3.03, 95% CI 1.73–5.30, p < 0.001). Moreover, patients who developed AKI during hospital stay also had a worse outcome (p = 0.002 in multivariable analysis). While CKD was not associated with 3-month outcome, we identified AKI either at admission or throughout the hospital stay as an independent predictor of unfavorable prognosis in this study cohort. This finding warrants further investigation of kidney–brain crosstalk in the setting of acute stroke.

scholarly journals Thrombectomy by primary aspiration technique in a patient with critical internal carotid artery stenosis

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yasmim Nadime José Frigo ◽  
Hendrick Henrique Fernandes Gramasco ◽  
Igor Oliveira Fonseca ◽  
Mateus Felipe dos Santos ◽  
Rodrigo Bazan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Carotid Artery ◽  
Internal Carotid Artery ◽  
Internal Carotid ◽  
Mechanical Thrombectomy ◽  
Large Vessel ◽  
Neurological Deficits ◽  
Large Vessel Occlusion ◽  
Vessel Occlusion ◽  
Clinical Prognosis ◽  
Aspiration Technique

Context: Stroke is one of the main leaders of death and disability in the world. Currently, mechanical thrombectomy with stent retrievers is the technique of choice for large vessel occlusion, however, the primary aspiration technique has been proposed as a fast and safe alternative. Case report: J.E.M, male, 57 years old, hypertensive, atrial fibrillation. Started claudication of neurological deficits, with intermittent paresthesia in left upper limb for 2 days. Admitted with NIHSS 2 (nasolabial sulcus erasure and hypoesthesia in LUL), in thrombolysis window, has seen in cerebral and neck angiotomography critical stenosis of the internal carotid artery and in CT scan with perfusion Mismatch volume 72 ml and infinite ratio. Since the patient did not have sufficient criteria for thrombolysis and since the clinical prognosis was unfavorable, a diagnostic arteriography was indicated, which showed ICAR stenosis 90%. The patient proceeded with angioplasty and stenting using the ADPAT technique and mechanical thrombectomy due to occlusion in segment M1 with total recanalization (TICI 3) and NIHSS after and at discharge of 0. Conclusion: The advent of thrombectomy impacts the improvement of functional dependence and the reduction of mortality, especially in stroke with large vessel occlusion, whose treatment with thrombolytic therapy only has a low chance of recanalization.

scholarly journals Heart Failure Is Not Associated with a Poor Outcome after Mechanical Thrombectomy in Large Vessel Occlusion of Cerebral Arteries

2019 ◽  
Vol 2019 ◽  
pp. 1-6 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marlena Schnieder ◽  
Anneki von Glasenapp ◽  
Amelie Hesse ◽  
Marios N. Psychogios ◽  
Mathias Bähr ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Heart Failure ◽  
Mechanical Thrombectomy ◽  
Left Ventricular ◽  
Large Vessel ◽  
Left Ventricular Ejection ◽  
Large Vessel Occlusion ◽  
Vessel Occlusion ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Patients With Heart Failure ◽  
The Impact

The impact of heart failure on outcome in stroke patients is not fully understood. There is evidence for an increased mortality and morbidity, but it remains uncertain whether thrombectomy in patients with large vessel occlusion (LVO) in the anterior circulation is less effective in patients with heart failure compared to patients without. Retrospectively, we analyzed echocardiographic data of all patients in our stroke database, who underwent mechanical thrombectomy (n=668) for the presence of heart failure. Furthermore, we collected baseline characteristics and neurological and neuroradiological parameters. In the analysis, 373 of the 668 patients of our stroke database underwent echocardiography. Of these 373 patients, 90 patients (24%) suffered from heart failure with reduced left ventricular ejection fraction measured by echocardiography according to the current guidelines. After adjustment for age, the Alberta stroke program early CT score (ASPECTS), and time from symptom onset to recanalization, the analysis revealed that thrombectomy in patients with heart failure and LVO is not associated with less favorable outcome measured by the modified Rankin Scale after 90 days (3 (0-6) vs. 3 (1-5); p=0.380). Moreover, we could not find a significant difference in mortality compared to patients without heart failure (11.0% vs. 7.4%; p=0.313).

Abstract 1122‐000189: Is Neutrophilia a Risk Factor for Fast Stroke Progression in Large Vessel Occlusion?

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (S1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jawad Kirmani ◽  
Farah Fourcand ◽  
Nancy Gadallah ◽  
Arifa Ghori ◽  
Danisette Torres ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Blood Cell ◽  
White Blood Cell ◽  
Mechanical Thrombectomy ◽  
Statistical Significance ◽  
Large Vessel ◽  
Neurological Deficits ◽  
Large Vessel Occlusion ◽  
Vessel Occlusion ◽  
Ct Head

Introduction : Rapid stroke progressors with large vessel occlusion (LVO) have a worse prognosis than their time‐matched cohorts receiving IV thrombolytics and/or mechanical thrombectomy. Our objective was to evaluate the association of neutrophilia with rapid stroke progression. Methods : Initial white blood cell (WBC) and absolute neutrophil counts (ANC) were collected for subjects presenting with acute ischemic stroke secondary to LVO who received IV thrombolytics and/or mechanical thrombectomy within 4.5 and 6 hours, respectively. Rapid stroke progression was determined by Alberta Stroke Program Early CT Score (ASPECTS) on initial CT head. Baseline and discharge NIHSS, age, and follow up mRS were also compared to presenting WBC and ANC. Spearman’s rho was used for correlation. Social Science Statistics was used for data analysis. Results : From October 2020 to April 2021, the association between neurophilia and stroke progression was evaluated in 19 subjects receiving tenecteplase (n = 16; 6 females; age, 63.25 95% CI [54.9207, 71.5793]) and alteplase (n = 4; 2 females; mean age 59, 95% CI [38.13, 79.87]) for LVO causing disabling neurological deficits. Mechanical thrombectomy was attempted in all subjects. The association between higher ANC and lower ASPECTS score reached statistical significance (rs = ‐0.49255, p = 0.04457). There was no significant association of white blood cell (WBC) and ASPECTS score. WBC and ANC were not associated with baseline or discharge NIHSS, age, or follow up mRS. Conclusions : Rapid stroke progression as measured by presenting ASPECTS score may be associated with neutrophilia. Larger prospective clinical trials are needed to validate our results.

Abstract 1122‐000201: Is Neutrophilia a Risk Factor for Fast Stroke Progression in Large Vessel Occlusion?

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (S1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jawad Kirmani ◽  
Farrah Fourcand ◽  
Nancy Gadallah ◽  
Arifa Ghori ◽  
Danisette Torres ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Blood Cell ◽  
White Blood Cell ◽  
Mechanical Thrombectomy ◽  
Statistical Significance ◽  
Large Vessel ◽  
Neurological Deficits ◽  
Large Vessel Occlusion ◽  
Vessel Occlusion ◽  
Ct Head

Introduction : Rapid stroke progressors with large vessel occlusion (LVO) have a worse prognosis than their time‐matched cohorts receiving IV thrombolytics and/or mechanical thrombectomy. Our objective was to evaluate the association of neutrophilia with rapid stroke progression. Methods : Initial white blood cell (WBC) and absolute neutrophil counts (ANC) were collected for subjects presenting with acute ischemic stroke secondary to LVO who received IV thrombolytics and/or mechanical thrombectomy within 4.5 and 6 hours, respectively. Rapid stroke progression was determined by Alberta Stroke Program Early CT Score (ASPECTS) on initial CT head. Baseline and discharge NIHSS, age, and follow up mRS were also compared to presenting WBC and ANC. Spearman’s rho was used for correlation. Social Science Statistics was used for data analysis. Results : From October 2020 to April 2021, the association between neurophilia and stroke progression was evaluated in 19 subjects receiving tenecteplase (n = 16; 6 females; age, 63.25 95% CI [54.9207, 71.5793]) and alteplase (n = 4; 2 females; mean age 59, 95% CI [38.13, 79.87]) for LVO causing disabling neurological deficits. Mechanical thrombectomy was attempted in all subjects. The association between higher ANC and lower ASPECTS score reached statistical significance (rs = ‐0.49255, p = 0.04457). There was no significant association of white blood cell (WBC) and ASPECTS score. WBC and ANC were not associated with baseline or discharge NIHSS, age, or follow up mRS. Conclusions : Rapid stroke progression as measured by presenting ASPECTS score may be associated with neutrophilia. Larger prospective clinical trials are needed to validate our results.

Large Vessel Occlusion

2016 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ji Y. Chong ◽  
Michael P. Lerario
Keyword(s):  
Ischemic Stroke ◽  
Acute Ischemic Stroke ◽  
Mechanical Thrombectomy ◽  
Standard Of Care ◽  
Large Vessel ◽  
Large Vessel Occlusion ◽  
Vessel Occlusion ◽  
Stent Retrievers ◽  
Iv Tpa

Select patients who are not eligible for IV tPA, or who do not recanalize with IV thrombolysis alone, may be treated with acute endovascular therapies within a 6-hour window. Mechanical thrombectomy, with or without intra-arterial tPA, has recently been shown to be effective in treating acute ischemic stroke caused by large vessel occlusion. Intra-arterial therapy using approved stent retrievers has become the standard of care for acute large vessel occlusion.

scholarly journals Impact of onset-to-groin puncture time within three hours on functional outcomes in mechanical thrombectomy for acute large-vessel occlusion

2017 ◽  
Vol 24 (2) ◽  
pp. 162-167 ◽  
Author(s):  
Takahiro Ota ◽  
Yasuhiro Nishiyama ◽  
Satoshi Koizumi ◽  
Tomonari Saito ◽  
Masayuki Ueda ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Scale Score ◽  
Functional Outcomes ◽  
Mechanical Thrombectomy ◽  
Large Vessel ◽  
Multivariable Logistic Regression Analysis ◽  
Large Vessel Occlusion ◽  
Anterior Circulation ◽  
Vessel Occlusion ◽  
Stroke Treatment ◽  
The Impact

Introduction Endovascular treatment for acute ischemic stroke with acute large-vessel occlusion (ALVO) has established benefits, and rapid treatment is vital for mechanical thrombectomy in ALVO. Time from onset of stroke to groin puncture (OTP) is a practical and useful clinical marker, and OTP should be shortened to obtain the maximum benefit of thrombectomy. Objective The aim of the present study was to assess the impact of early treatment of anterior circulation stroke within three hours after symptom onset and to evaluate the role of OTP in determining outcomes after endovascular therapy. Methods Consecutive patients with acute stroke due to major artery (internal carotid or middle cerebral arteries) occlusion who underwent endovascular recanalization between March 2014 and January 2017 were retrospectively evaluated. Patients were stratified by OTP into three categories: 0–≤3 h, >3–≤6 h, and >6 h. The primary outcome measure was a 90-day modified Rankin scale score of 0–2 (good outcome). Results Data were analyzed from 100 patients (mean age, 76.6 years; mean National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale score, 17). Groin puncture occurred within 0–≤3 h in 51 patients, >3–≤6 h in 28, and >6 h in 21. Median OTP in each group was 126 min (range, 57–168 min), 238 min (range, 186–360 min) and 728 min (range, 365–1492 min), respectively. On multivariable logistic regression analysis, category of OTP represented an independent predictor of patient outcome (adjusted odds ratio, 0.48; 95% confidence interval, 0.25–0.93; p = 0.029). Conclusions OTP is a prehospital and in-hospital workflow-based indicator. In this single-center study, OTP was found to independently affect functional outcomes after endovascular stroke treatment.

scholarly journals Endovascular Embolectomy for Emergent Large Vessel Occlusion: A Historical Perspective

2017 ◽  
Vol 1 ◽  
pp. 2
Author(s):  
Simone Montoya ◽  
Emily Walters ◽  
Nguyen Mai ◽  
Tarun Bhalla
Keyword(s):  
Historical Perspective ◽  
Current Practice ◽  
Mechanical Thrombectomy ◽  
Standard Of Care ◽  
Large Vessel ◽  
Large Vessel Occlusion ◽  
Vessel Occlusion ◽  
Short Period ◽  
Significant Disability

Acute ischemic stroke is one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality in America and the leading cause of adult long-term disability. Strokes due to emergent large vessel occlusion (ELVO) often lead to significant disability; however, they also can be amenable to treatment with the potential for good functional outcome. Over a short period, the standard of treatment has evolved considerably, from supportive care to systemic therapy and now to targeted therapy. The role for mechanical thrombectomy had been debated for years, but in light of five back-to-back publications demonstrating its superiority, it is now considered standard of care in those patients who meet criteria. This article aims to introduce the reader to the progression of events leading to the current practice of endovascular embolectomy in ELVO.

scholarly journals Blood pressure levels post mechanical thrombectomy and outcomes in non-recanalized large vessel occlusion patients

2018 ◽  
Vol 10 (10) ◽  
pp. 925-931 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nitin Goyal ◽  
Georgios Tsivgoulis ◽  
Abhi Pandhi ◽  
Kira Dillard ◽  
Diana Alsbrook ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Mechanical Thrombectomy ◽  
Brain Perfusion ◽  
Functional Independence ◽  
Large Vessel ◽  
Large Vessel Occlusion ◽  
Vessel Occlusion ◽  
Lower Maximum ◽  
Multivariable Analyses ◽  
The Impact

ObjectivePermissive hypertension may benefit patients with non-recanalized large vessel occlusion (nrLVO) post mechanical thrombectomy (MT) by maintaining brain perfusion. Data evaluating the impact of post-MT blood pressure (BP) levels on outcomes in nrLVO patients are scarce. We investigated the association of the post-MT BP course with safety and efficacy outcomes in nrLVO.MethodsHourly systolic BP (SBP) and diastolic BP (DBP) values were prospectively recorded for 24 hours following MT in consecutive nrLVO patients. Maximum, minimum, and mean BP levels were documented. Three-month functional independence (FI) was defined as modified Rankin Scale (mRS) scores of 0–2.ResultsA total of 88 nrLVO patients were evaluated post MT. Patients with FI had lower maximum SBP (160±19 mmHg vs 179±23 mmHg; P=0.001) and higher minimum SBP levels (119±12 mmHg vs 108±25 mmHg; P=0.008). Maximum SBP (183±20 mmHg vs 169±23 mmHg; P=0.008) and DBP levels (105±20 mmHg vs 89±18 mmHg; P=0.001) were higher in patients who died at 3 months while minimum SBP values were lower (102±28 mmHg vs 115±16 mmHg; P=0.007). On multivariable analyses, both maximum SBP (OR per 10 mmHg increase: 0.55, 95% CI 0.39 to 0.79; P=0.001) and minimum SBP (OR per 10 mmHg increase: 1.64, 95% CI 1.04 to 2.60; P=0.033) levels were independently associated with the odds of FI. Maximum DBP (OR per 10 mmHg increase: 1.61; 95% CI 1.10 to 2.36; P=0.014) and minimum SBP (OR per 10 mmHg increase: 0.65, 95% CI 0.47 to 0.90; P=0.009) values were independent predictors of 3-month mortality.ConclusionsOur study demonstrates that wide BP excursions from the mean during the first 24 hours post MT are associated with worse outcomes in patients with nrLVO.

Abstract TMP4: Impact of Bridging Therapy With Intravenous Thrombolysis Prior to Mechanical Thrombectomy in Patients With Large Vessel Occlusion- Insights From the STAR Registry

Stroke ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 51 (Suppl_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sami Al Kasab ◽  
Eyad Almallouhi ◽  
Ali Alawieh ◽  
Christine A Holmstedt ◽  
Reda M Chalhub ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Functional Outcome ◽  
Mechanical Thrombectomy ◽  
Group Versus ◽  
Large Vessel ◽  
Large Vessel Occlusion ◽  
Bridging Therapy ◽  
Vessel Occlusion ◽  
Procedural Time ◽  
The Impact

Introduction: Clinical trials have proven the safety and efficacy of mechanical thrombectomy (MT) with intravenous alteplase (tPA) compared to tPA alone in patients presenting with large vessel occlusion (LVO). The impact of tPA prior to MT on procedural metrics, successful revascularization, symptomatic hemorrhage and long-term functional outcome has not been established from large scale real-world studies. In this study we evaluate the impact of tPA prior to MT on procedural times, immediate and long-term outcomes. Methods: The STAR registry combined prospectively maintained databases of 11 thrombectomy-capable stroke centers in the US, Europe and Asia. Patients who received mechanical thrombectomy with or without intravenous tPA prior to MT were included in these analyses. Baseline characteristics, procedural time, successful revascularization (TICI ≥ 2B), symptomatic intracranial hemorrhage (PH2), and long-term functional outcomes were compared between the two groups. Results: Total of 1869 patients were included in this analysis. Of those, 907 received tPA prior to MT. Baseline features and outcomes are summarized in table 1. There were more white patients in the non-tPA group, and more patients in this group had atrial fibrillation and hyperlipidemia; otherwise there were no differences in baseline features between the two groups. Median NIHSS on admission was 16 in both groups, median ASPECTS was 9 in the tPA group versus 8 in the non-tPA group, p=0.208. Patients in the tPA group had higher rate of successful revascularization, lower number of revascularizations attempts and were more likely to achieve excellent long-term functional outcome. There was no difference in procedural time, rate of symptomatic hemorrhage or length of hospital stay. Conclusion: Bridging therapy with intravenous tPA prior to mechanical thrombectomy may facilitate MT and yield to better long-term functional outcome.

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