Abstract WP140: Imaging of Clot Porosity Prior to Endovascular Thrombectomy

Stroke ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 48 (suppl_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
David S Liebeskind ◽  
Elijah Agbayani ◽  
Graham W Woolf ◽  
Baixue Jia ◽  
Nerses Sanossian ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Single Phase ◽  
Endovascular Procedures ◽  
Arterial Occlusion ◽  
Intravenous Thrombolysis ◽  
Artery Occlusion ◽  
Large Artery ◽  
Surface Mapping ◽  
Endovascular Thrombectomy ◽  
Luminal Narrowing ◽  
Close Proximity

Background: Clot characteristics and porosity at the proximal portion of an arterial occlusion may influence potential recanalization. Thrombus permeability may be a factor in intravenous thrombolysis, whereas such features of clots prior to endovascular thrombectomy remains largely unexplored. We developed a technique to image clot porosity and yield quantitative measures that may predict mechanical recanalization. Methods: Consecutive cases of large artery occlusion (ICA or proximal M1 MCA) with single-phase CT angiography (CTA) acquired immediately prior to endovascular thrombectomy were analyzed. 3D-reconstruction, vessel segmentation, centerline extraction, signal intensity gradient calculations and surface mapping of CTA yielded porosity images and quantitative measures. Porosity measures were correlated with angiography parameters and procedural details. Results: 53 consecutive cases of acute stroke with contemporaneous sCTA and DSA were used to generate porosity images. Technical limitations precluded image processing in 9 cases, due to diminished contrast conspicuity in close proximity to bone interfaces. Porosity features on resulting images and the quantitative measures of clot penetration varied markedly, even within the subset of M1 or ICA occlusions, respectively. The occlusions often exhibited long segments (mean 18 ± 11 mm) of luminal narrowing before complete occlusion. Current analyses examine whether higher porosity or greater proximal contrast penetration of the clot is associated with faster recanalization and fewer device passes during endovascular thrombectomy. Conclusions: Clot porosity images and quantitative measures of proximal contrast penetration may be generated from routine CTA. Imaging of clot porosity may be a useful adjunct in planning of endovascular procedures and future strategies may focus on distinguishing atherosclerotic versus thromboembolic large artery occlusions.

Abstract WP439: Who Benefits From CT-Angiography Previous Intravenous Thrombolysis?

Stroke ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 47 (suppl_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Pedro Cardona ◽  
Helena Quesada ◽  
Blanca Lara ◽  
Nuria Cayuela ◽  
Paloma Mora ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Endovascular Treatment ◽  
Arterial Occlusion ◽  
Intravenous Thrombolysis ◽  
Artery Occlusion ◽  
Clinical Group ◽  
Large Artery ◽  
Characteristic Analysis ◽  
Vessel Occlusion ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Distal Migration

Background: Endovascular treatment (EVT) is an effective treatment in strokes with persistent large artery occlusion despite previous intravenous thrombolisis (IVT) as rescue treatment. Performing computer tomography angiography (CTA) before IVT could allow early activation of neurointerventional teams; however routine CTA could delay unnecessary door-to-needle time of IVT and may be infeasible. Methods: We reviewed stroke code activations between May 2011 and June 2015 in our comprehensive stroke center and divided into groups based on NIHSS and patency of arterial occlusion according to non-enhanced CT on admission (dense artery sign or dot sign) and baseline CTA. We assessed patients treated with IVT and selected to EVT according to results in CTA post-IVT. We analyze percentage of recanalization or migration of thrombus after IVT alone and variables associated to successful treatment. Results: Of 2856 stroke codes registered during the study period 1810 were diagnosis of ischemic strokes. We treated 520 patients with IVT, 202 had a radiological evidence of large artery occlusion (55%M1, 32% M2, 5%TICA, 5%ICA, 3% basilar). Thirty-two percent of patients showed changes in CTA carried out after IVT(17% successfully recanalized, 15% distal migration of thrombus) so they were not selected to endovascular treatment. There were significant difference between M1 and M2 occlusion regarding changes in CTA after IVT (23% vs 70%; p<0.001). In multivariate logistic regression a baseline score NIH<10 was associated with higher percentage of recanalization with rtPA despite signs of large vessel occlusion (78% vs 32%; p:0.001). In receiver operating characteristic analysis higher baseline NIH was associated with persistent occlusion after IVT (area under curve=0.79;95% CI, 0.6-0.9; P:0.001) with optima threshold of 10 ( Sensivity 84%, Specificity 74%). Conclusions: We consider defer CTA angiography until after IVT in stroke code patients with moderate clinical impairment (NIH<10) or M2-segment occlusion, because they achieve a high percentage of arterial recanalization. CTA previous IVT could be unnecessary, provide unreliable information and delay IVT in that clinical group but could be useful to plan EVT in patients with higher NIH scores.

Bridging Intravenous Thrombolysis Before Mechanical Thrombectomy for Large Artery Occlusion May be Detrimental with Thrombus Fragmentation

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
pp. 18-26 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ho Jun Yi ◽  
Jae Hoon Sung ◽  
Dong Hoon Lee
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Outcome ◽  
Subgroup Analysis ◽  
Mechanical Thrombectomy ◽  
Intravenous Thrombolysis ◽  
Artery Occlusion ◽  
Stent Retriever ◽  
Large Artery ◽  
Simultaneous Application

Objective: We investigated whether intravenous thrombolysis (IVT) affected the outcomes and complications of mechanical thrombectomy (MT), specifically focusing on thrombus fragmentation. Methods: The patients who underwent MT for large artery occlusion (LAO) were classified into two groups: MT with prior IVT (MT+IVT) group and MT without prior IVT (MT-IVT) group. The clinical outcome, successful recanalization with other radiological outcomes, and complications were compared, between two groups. Subgroup analysis was also performed for patients with simultaneous application of stent retriever and aspiration. Results: There were no significant differences in clinical outcome and successful recanalization rate, between both groups. However, the ratio of pre- to peri-procedural thrombus fragmentation was significantly higher in the MT+IVT group (14.6% and 16.2%, respectively; P=0.004) compared to the MT-IVT group (5.1% and 6.8%, respectively; P=0.008). The MT+IVT group required more second stent retriever (16.2%), more stent passages (median value = 2), and more occurrence of distal emboli (3.9%) than the MT-IVT group (7.9%, median value = 1, and 8.1%, respectively) (P=0.004, 0.008 and 0.018, respectively). In subgroup analysis, the results were similar to those of the entire patients. Conclusion: Thrombus fragmentation of IVT with t-PA before MT resulted in an increased need for additional rescue therapies, and it could induce more distal emboli. The use of IVT prior to MT does not affect the clinical outcome and successful recanalization, compared with MT without prior IVT. Therefore, we need to reconsider the need for IVT before MT.

In Hyperacute Recanalization Therapy, Early Hospital Arrival Improves Outcome in Patients with Large Artery Occlusion

2018 ◽  
Vol 79 (5-6) ◽  
pp. 335-341
Author(s):  
Junya Aoki ◽  
Kentaro Suzuki ◽  
Satoshi Suda ◽  
Seiji Okubo ◽  
Masahiro Mishina ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Clinical Outcome ◽  
Multivariate Regression ◽  
Intravenous Thrombolysis ◽  
Multivariate Regression Analysis ◽  
Artery Occlusion ◽  
Favorable Outcome ◽  
Large Artery ◽  
Independent Factor ◽  
Hospital Arrival

Background: It is unknown whether the effect of onset-­­to-door (OTD) time on clinical outcomes differs between ­patients with and without large artery occlusion (LAO) who undergo hyperacute recanalization therapy. Methods: Hyperacute recanalization therapy includes intravenous thrombolysis tissue-plasminogen activator (tPA), and endovascular therapy (EVT). Favorable clinical outcome was defined as modified Rankin Scale of ≤2 at discharge. Results: Among 164 patients, 117 (71%) patients received tPA, 86 (52%) received EVT, and 39 (24%) received tPA and EVT. One hundred and fifteen patients (70%) were classified into the LAO group and 49 (30%) into the non-LAO group. In the total cohort, multivariate regression analysis showed OTD time (OR 0.809 [95% CI 0.693–0.944], p = 0.007) was an independent factor related to the favorable outcome. Similarly, among patients with LAO, OTD was an independent negative factor for the favorable outcome (0.779 [0.646–0.940], p = 0.009). On the contrary, OTD was not associated with the favorable outcome (1.5 [0.7–2.5] vs. 1.7 [1.1–3.2], p = 0.155) in patients without LAO. This was confirmed with multivariate regression analysis, which did not show OTD to be an independent factor for the favorable outcome (0.900 [0.656–1.236], p = 0.516). Conclusion: The effect of early hospital arrival on clinical outcome differed between patients with and without LAO.

Abstract TMP13: Tenecteplase versus Alteplase Before Endovascular Therapy in Basilar Artery Occlusion

Stroke ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 51 (Suppl_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Fana Alemseged ◽  
Volker Puetz ◽  
Gregoire Boulouis ◽  
Alessandro Rocco ◽  
Timothy Kleinig ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Basilar Artery ◽  
Endovascular Therapy ◽  
Primary Outcome ◽  
Intravenous Thrombolysis ◽  
Artery Occlusion ◽  
Basilar Artery Occlusion ◽  
Vessel Occlusion ◽  
Endovascular Thrombectomy ◽  
Randomized Controlled ◽  
Repeat Imaging

Background: Tenecteplase (TNK) is a genetically modified variant of alteplase with greater fibrin specificity and longer half-life than alteplase. The recent Tenecteplase versus Alteplase before Endovascular Therapy for Ischemic Stroke (EXTEND-IA TNK) trial demonstrated that increased reperfusion with TNK compared to alteplase prior to endovascular thrombectomy (EVT) in large vessel occlusion ischaemic strokes. However, only 6 patients with basilar artery occlusion (BAO) were included. We aimed to investigate the efficacy of TNK versus alteplase before EVT in patients with basilar artery occlusion (BAO). Methods: Clinical and procedural data of consecutive BAO diagnosed on CT Angiography or MR Angiography from the multisite international Basilar Artery Treatment and MANagement (BATMAN) collaboration were retrospectively analysed. The primary outcome was reperfusion of greater than 50% of the involved ischemic territory or absence of retrievable thrombus at the time of the initial angiographic assessment. Results: We included 119 BAO patients treated with intravenous thrombolysis prior to EVT; mean age 68 (SD 14), median NIHSS 16 (IQR 7-32). Eleven patients were treated with TNK (0.25mg/kg or 0.4mg/kg) and 108 with alteplase (0.9mg/kg). Overall, 113 patients had catheter angiography or early repeat imaging after thrombolysis. Reperfusion of greater than 50% of the ischemic territory or absence of retrievable thrombus occurred in 4/11 (36%) of patients treated with TNK vs 8/102 (8%) treated with alteplase (p=0.02). Onset-to-needle time did not differ between the two groups (p=0.4). Needle-to-groin-puncture time was 61 (IQR 33-100) mins in patients reperfused with TNK vs 111 (IQR 86-198) mins in patients reperfused with alteplase (p=0.048). Overall, the rate of symptomatic haemorrhage was 3/119 (2.5%). No differences were found in the rate of symptomatic intracranial haemorrhage (p=0.3) between the two thrombolytic agents. Conclusions: Despite shorter needle-to-groin-puncture times, tenecteplase was associated with an increased rate of reperfusion in comparison with alteplase before EVT in BAO. Randomized controlled trials to compare tenecteplase with alteplase in BAO patients before endovascular thrombectomy are warranted.

Abstract TP64: Negative-FLAIR Vascular Hyperintensities Serves as a Marker of Chronic Major Arterial Occlusion in Acute Stroke

Stroke ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 47 (suppl_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Junya Aoki ◽  
Kentaro Suzuki ◽  
Yuki Sakamoto ◽  
Arata Abe ◽  
Satoshi Suda ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Acute Stroke ◽  
Arterial Occlusion ◽  
Intravenous Thrombolysis ◽  
Multivariate Regression Analysis ◽  
Artery Occlusion ◽  
Carotid Artery Occlusion ◽  
National Institutes Of Health ◽  
Chronic Occlusion ◽  
Fluid Attenuated Inversion Recovery

Introduction: Because acute fluid-attenuated inversion recovery vascular hyperintensities (FVH) represent disordered blood flow, FVH has been considered as a marker of major arterial occlusions. Contrary, the role of absence of FVH (negative-FVH) is unknown. Hypothesis: We hypothesized that negative-FVH may indicate chronic occlusion. Thus, we investigated the clinical characteristics and neuroimaging findings in patients with negative-FVH and major arterial occlusion. Methods: Consecutive acute stroke patients within 24 hours of onset and major arterial occlusion on magnetic resonance angiography (MRA) were studied. All patients were examined using serial angiography to evaluate the presence of recanalization. Patients were classified into two groups (NF: group without FVH, F: group with FVH). Results: Seventy-two patients (49 [68%] males, 76 [66-83] years) were enrolled. Thirty-six (50%) patients were treated with acute recanalization therapy, including the intravenous thrombolysis or endovascular therapy. On admission, 10 patients were NF group and 62 were F group. Initial National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) score was 4 (2-8) in NF group and 10 (4-21) in F group (p=0.012). The rate of internal carotid artery occlusion was similar between NF and F group (20% vs. 29%, p=0.716). Serial angiography studies revealed that recanalization was achieved in only 1 (10%) of the 10 patients with NF group and 49 (79%) of the 62 patients with F group during hospitalization (p<0.001). When all patients divided into 2 groups based on the presence or absence of recanalization, patients with recanalization were younger (p=0.023), had higher NIHSS (p=0.008), earlier admission (p=0.014), higher prevalence of atrial fibrillation (p=0.010), and frequently treated with acute recanalization therapy (p=0.040). When multivariate regression analysis was conducted, that Negative-FVH (odds ratio 0.061, 95% CI 0.06-0.620, p=0.018) was a negative independent factor associated with recanalization during hospitalization. Conclusions: Negative-FVH was independently associated with no recanalization during hospitalization. Negative-FLAIR may present not acute occlusion but chronic occlusion.

scholarly journals Outcomes of Endovascular Thrombectomy for Basilar Artery Occlusion

2020 ◽  
Vol 47 (4) ◽  
pp. 479-485
Author(s):  
Christopher R. Pasarikovski ◽  
Houman Khosravani ◽  
Leodante da Costa ◽  
Chinthaka Heyn ◽  
Stefano M. Priola ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Computed Tomography ◽  
Functional Outcome ◽  
Basilar Artery ◽  
Treatment Time ◽  
Intravenous Thrombolysis ◽  
Artery Occlusion ◽  
Posterior Circulation ◽  
Basilar Artery Occlusion ◽  
Related Complication ◽  
Endovascular Thrombectomy

ABSTRACT:Background and Purpose:Large prospective observational studies have cast doubt on the common assumption that endovascular thrombectomy (EVT) is superior to intravenous thrombolysis for patients with acute basilar artery occlusion (BAO). The purpose of this study was to retrospectively review our experience for patients with BAO undergoing EVT with modern endovascular devices.Methods:All consecutive patients undergoing EVT with either a second-generation stent retriever or direct aspiration thrombectomy for BAO at our regional stroke center from January 1, 2013 to March 1, 2019 were included. The primary outcome measure was functional outcome at 1 month using the modified Rankin Scale (mRS) score. Multivariable logistic regression was used to assess the association between patient characteristics and dichotomized mRS.Results:A total of 43 consecutive patients underwent EVT for BAO. The average age was 67 years with 61% male patients. Overall, 37% (16/43) of patients achieved good functional outcome. Successful reperfusion was achieved in 72% (31/43) of cases. The median (interquartile range) stroke onset to treatment time was 420 (270–639) minutes (7 hours) for all patients. The procedure-related complication rate was 9% (4/43). On multivariate analysis, posterior circulation Alberta stroke program early computed tomography score and Basilar Artery on Computed Tomography Angiography score were associated with improved functional outcome.Conclusion:EVT appears to be safe and feasible in patients with BAO. Our finding that time to treatment and successful reperfusion were not associated with improved outcome is likely due to including patients with established infarcts. Given the variability of collaterals in the posterior circulation, the paradigm of utilizing a tissue window may assist in patient selection for EVT. Magnetic resonance imaging may be a reasonable option to determine the extent of ischemia in certain situations.

Primary acute stroke thrombectomy within 3 h for large artery occlusion (PAST3-LAO): a pilot study

2016 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. 352-356 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yahia Lodi ◽  
Varun Reddy ◽  
Gorge Petro ◽  
Ashok Devasenapathy ◽  
Anas Hourani ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Ischemic Stroke ◽  
Intravenous Thrombolysis ◽  
Recombinant Tissue Plasminogen Activator ◽  
Artery Occlusion ◽  
Large Artery ◽  
Modified Rankin Scale ◽  
Stroke Patients ◽  
Nihss Score ◽  
Tissue Plasminogen ◽  
Poor Outcomes

Background and purposeIn recent trials, acute ischemic stroke (AIS) from large artery occlusion (LAO) was resistant to intravenous thrombolysis and adjunctive stent retriever thrombectomy (SRT) was associated with better perfusion and outcomes. Despite benefit, 39–68% of patients had poor outcomes. Thrombectomy in AIS with LAO within 3 h is performed secondary to intravenous thrombolysis, which may be associated with delay. The purpose of our study is to evaluate the safety, feasibility, recanalization rate, and outcome of primary SRT within 3 h without intravenous thrombolysis in AIS from LAO.MethodsBased on an institutionally approved protocol, stroke patients with LAO within 3 h were offered primary SRT as an alternative to intravenous recombinant tissue plasminogen activator. Consecutive patients who underwent primary SRT for LAO within 3 h from 2012 to 2014 were enrolled. Outcomes were measured using the modified Rankin Scale (mRS).Results18 patients with LAO of mean age 62.83±15.32 years and median NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) score 16 (10–23) chose primary SRT after giving informed consent. Near complete (TICI 2b in 1 patient) or complete (TICI 3 in 17 patients) recanalization was observed in all patients. Time to recanalization from symptom onset and groin puncture was 188.5±82.7 and 64.61±40.14 min, respectively. NIHSS scores immediately after thrombectomy, at 24 h and 30 days were 4 (0–12), 1 (0–12), and 0 (0–4), respectively. Asymptomatic perfusion-related hemorrhage developed in four patients (22%). 90-day outcomes were mRS 0 in 50%, mRS 1 in 44.4%, and mRS 2 in 5.6%.ConclusionsOur study demonstrates that primary SRT in AIS from LAO is safe and feasible and is associated with complete recanalization and good outcome. Further study is required.

Abstract 26: RACE to Treat Stroke

Stroke ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 47 (suppl_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Andrea M Korsnack ◽  
Andrea Adams
Keyword(s):  
Endovascular Treatment ◽  
Acute Stroke ◽  
Arterial Occlusion ◽  
First Responders ◽  
Artery Occlusion ◽  
Large Vessel ◽  
Stroke Severity ◽  
Large Artery ◽  
Stroke Patients ◽  
Conversion Disorders

Background: Endovascular treatment was shown to drastically improve stroke patient outcomes but earlier identification of eligible patients is crucial. First responders are instrumental to the rapid identification and transportation of stroke patients to the nearest appropriate facility for acute stroke care especially when endovascular intervention is an option. Purpose: To develop and evaluate the effectiveness of an algorithm for first responders to use to differentiate which stroke patients should be transported to the closest Interventional Stroke Center for treatment. Method: We revised the County-Level Emergency Medical Services (EMS) protocol and algorithm to include the Rapid Arterial oCclusion Evaluation (RACE) scale in addition to the Cincinnati Prehospital Stroke Scale (CPPS). Together these simple in-the-field scales assess stroke severity and identify patients with acute stroke and large artery occlusion in a prehospital setting. Lucas County EMS staff received a four hour block of continuing education with credit on acute stroke, the updated protocol and algorithm, and use of the new RACE scale in addition to the CPPS. Effectiveness of the training and use of the RACE alert was measured by the percent of patients accurately identified with and without large artery occlusion. Results: Training was provided to 450 EMS staff in several in-person sessions in June 2015. The RACE protocol went citywide on July first. Of the 18 patients brought in to our hospital by EMS in July using the RACE protocol, 72% were identified correctly using the tool. Of these, 6 were identified correctly as having large vessel occlusions and 7 were correctly identified as not having large vessel occlusions. The remaining 5 patients transported by EMS were identified as large vessel occlusions, but were not found to have strokes (seizures, intoxication, and conversion disorders). Conclusion: Our data suggests that first responders can accurately differentiate between which stroke patients could benefit from endovascular treatment using a simple algorithm. Future evaluation could measure the relationship between accurate pre-hospital identification and treatment rates.

scholarly journals Initial experience with the novel EmboTrap II clot-retrieving device for the treatment of ischaemic stroke

2019 ◽  
Vol 25 (3) ◽  
pp. 271-276 ◽  
Author(s):  
Iacopo Valente ◽  
Sergio Nappini ◽  
Leonardo Renieri ◽  
Alessandro Pedicelli ◽  
Emilio Lozupone ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Ischaemic Stroke ◽  
Acute Ischaemic Stroke ◽  
Mechanical Thrombectomy ◽  
Intravenous Thrombolysis ◽  
Artery Occlusion ◽  
Large Artery ◽  
The Novel ◽  
Neurological Outcomes ◽  
Stent Type ◽  
Radiological Data

Introduction We report our experience with the novel stent-type clot-retrieval device EmboTrap II for the revascularization of large artery occlusions in acute ischaemic stroke. Materials and methods Twenty-nine patients with acute ischaemic stroke due to large artery occlusion underwent mechanical thrombectomy with the new EmboTrap II in two Italian centres. Clinical, procedural and radiological data were collected. Angiographic results and neurological outcomes were analysed. Results Only large vessel occlusions were included. Intravenous thrombolysis was administered in 72% of patients. Successful reperfusion (TICI 2b-3) was obtained in 76% of patients treated exclusively with EmboTrap II. No device-related permanent complications occurred. Conclusion In our experience, mechanical thrombectomy with EmboTrap II is safe and effective. Reperfusion rate was comparable to that obtained with other stent retrievers.

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