Abstract P343: Relationship of Infarct Volume to Inflammation and Prognostic Significance in Patients With Acute Ischemic Stroke

Stroke ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 52 (Suppl_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Lingling Ding ◽  
Zixiao Li ◽  
Yongjun Wang

Background and Purpose: The diffusion weighted imaging (DWI) lesion volumes in acute ischemic stroke (AIS) can be automatically measured using deep learning-based segmentation algorithms. We aim to explore the prognostic significance of artificial intelligence-predicted infarct volume, and the association of markers of acute inflammation with the infarct volume. Methods: 12,598 AIS/TIA patients were included in this analysis. Intarct volume was automatically measured using a U-Net model for acute ischemic stroke lesion segmentation on DWI. Participants were divided into 5 subgroups according to infarct volume. Spearman’s correlations were employed to study the association between infarct volume and markers of acute inflammation. Multivariable logistic regression and Cox proportional hazards model were performed to explore the relationship between infarct volume and the incidence of poor functional outcome (modified Rankin scale score 3-6), stroke recurrence or combined vascular events at 3 months. Results: The U-Net model prediction correlated and agreed well with manual annotation ground truth for infarct volume (r=0.96; P<0.001). There were positive correlations between the infarct volume and markers of acute inflammation (neutrophil [r=0.175; P<0.001], hs-CRP [r=0.180; P<0.001], and IL-6 [r=0.225; P<0.001]). Compared with those without DWI lesions, patients with the largest infarct volume (4th Quartile) were nearly five times more likely to have poor functional outcome (mRS 3-6) (adjusted odds ratio, 4.70; 95% confidence intervals [CI], 3.29-6.72; P for trend<0.001) after adjustment for confounding factors and markers of acute inflammation. The infarct volume category was significantly associated with stroke recurrence (adjusted hazard ratios [HRs], 1.0, 1.43[0.95,2.17], 2.22[1.49,3.29], 2.06[1.40,3.05], 2.26[1.52,3.36]; P for trend<0.001) and combined vascular events(adjusted HRs, 1.0, 1.38[0.92,2.09], 2.25[1.53,3.32], 2.03[1.38,2.98], 2.28[1.54,3.36]; P for trend<0.001). Conclusions: Infarct volume measured automatically by deep learning-based tool was a strong predictor of poor functional outcome as well as stroke recurrence, with the potential for widespread adoption in both research and clinical settings.

Author(s):  
Runhua Zhang ◽  
Qin Xu ◽  
Anxin Wang ◽  
Yong Jiang ◽  
Xia Meng ◽  
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Background Anemia or low hemoglobin can increase the risk of stroke. However, the association between hemoglobin and outcomes after stroke is uncertain. In this study, we aimed to investigate the association between hemoglobin and clinical outcomes, including mortality, poor functional outcome, stroke recurrence, and composite vascular events at 1 year. Methods and Results We included the patients diagnosed with acute ischemic stroke or transient ischemic attack from the Third China National Stroke Registry. We used the Cox model for mortality, stroke recurrence, and composite vascular events and the logistic model for the poor functional outcome to examine the relationship between hemoglobin and clinical outcomes. In addition, we used the restricted cubic spline to evaluate the nonlinear relationship. This study included 14 159 patients with acute ischemic stroke or transient ischemic attack. After adjusted for potential cofounders, both anemia and high hemoglobin were associated with the higher risk of mortality (hazard ratio [HR], 1.73; 95% CI, 1.39–2.15; HR, 2.71; 95% CI, 1.95–3.76) and poor functional outcome (odds ratio [OR], 1.36; 95% CI, 1.18–1.57; OR, 1.42; 95% CI, 1.07–1.87). High hemoglobin, but not anemia, increased the risk of stroke recurrence (HR, 1.37; 95% CI, 1.05–1.79) and composite vascular events (HR, 1.41; 95% CI, 1.08–1.83). There was a U‐shaped relationship between hemoglobin and mortality and poor functional outcome. Conclusions Abnormal hemoglobin was associated with a higher risk of all‐cause mortality, poor functional outcome, stroke recurrence, and composite vascular events. More well‐designed clinical studies are needed to confirm the relationship between hemoglobin and clinical outcomes after stroke.


2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Huiqing Hou ◽  
Xianglong Xiang ◽  
Yuesong Pan ◽  
Hao Li ◽  
Xia Meng ◽  
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Abstract Background: Fibrinogen is involved in acute stroke. This study aimed to investigate the association between fibrinogen and prognosis in patients with acute ischemic stroke or transient ischemic attack (TIA). Methods: Using data from the CNSR-Ⅲ (Third China National Stroke Registry), this sub-study included 10 518 (69%) consecutive patients who had fibrinogen levels measured. The primary outcome was a poor functional outcome defined as modified Rankin Scale score of 3 to 6 within 90 days. The secondary outcomes were stroke recurrence, ischemic stroke recurrence, composite vascular events, and poor functional outcome during the 1-year follow-up and a new vascular event at 90 days. Multivariate logistic regression and Cox regression analyses were used to assess the associations between fibrinogen and prognosis of patients. Results: In total, 1446 (13.9%) patients had a poor functional outcome at 90 days. High fibrinogen levels were associated with poor functional outcome (adjusted odds ratio [OR], 1.35; 95% confidence interval [CI], 1.12-1.64) at 90 days after adjustment for confounding risk factors. High fibrinogen levels also independently predicted poor functional outcome during the 1-year follow-up. Stroke recurrence occurred in 657 (6.3%) patients at 90 days. High fibrinogen levels were associated with stroke recurrence, ischemic stroke recurrence, and composite vascular events in the crude model, but further adjustment eliminated these associations in the multivariate models. Conclusion: Our study showed that high fibrinogen level was independently associated with poor functional outcome but not with stroke recurrence in patients with acute ischemic stroke or TIA.


2021 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Minho Han ◽  
Young Dae Kim ◽  
Ilhyung Lee ◽  
Hyungwoo Lee ◽  
Joonnyung Heo ◽  
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Introduction: We investigated whether the toe–brachial index (TBI) is associated with stroke prognosis and evaluated this association in patients with normal ankle–brachial index (ABI).Methods: Acute ischemic stroke patients who underwent TBI measurements were enrolled. Poor functional outcome was defined as modified Rankin Scale score ≥3. Major adverse cardiovascular event (MACE) was defined as stroke recurrence, myocardial infarction, or death. Normal ABI was defined as 0.9 ≤ ABI ≤ 1.4.Results: A total of 1,697 patients were enrolled and followed up for a median 39.7 (interquartile range, 25.7–54.6) months. During the period, 305 patients suffered MACE (18.0%), including 171 (10.1%) stroke recurrences. TBI was associated with hypertension, diabetes, atrial fibrillation, aortic plaque score, ABI, and brachial–ankle pulse wave velocity (all p &lt; 0.05). In multivariable logistic regression, TBI was inversely associated with poor functional outcome in all patients [odds ratio (OR) 0.294, 95% confidence interval (CI) 0.114–0.759], even in patients with normal ABI (OR 0.293, 95% CI 0.095–0.906). In multivariable Cox regression, TBI &lt; 0.6 was associated with stroke recurrence [hazard ratio (HR) 1.651, 95% CI 1.135–2.400], all-cause mortality (HR 2.105, 95% CI 1.343–3.298), and MACE (HR 1.838, 95% CI 1.396–2.419) in all patients. TBI &lt; 0.6 was also associated with stroke recurrence (HR 1.681, 95% CI 1.080–2.618), all-cause mortality (HR 2.075, 95% CI 1.180–3.651), and MACE (HR 1.619, 95% CI 1.149–2.281) in patients with normal ABI.Conclusions: Low TBI is independently associated with poor short- and long-term outcomes in acute ischemic stroke patients despite normal ABI.


Neurology ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 90 (17) ◽  
pp. e1470-e1477 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tetsuro Ago ◽  
Ryu Matsuo ◽  
Jun Hata ◽  
Yoshinobu Wakisaka ◽  
Junya Kuroda ◽  
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ObjectiveIn this study, we aimed to determine whether insulin resistance is associated with clinical outcomes after acute ischemic stroke.MethodsWe enrolled 4,655 patients with acute ischemic stroke (aged 70.3 ± 12.5 years, 63.5% men) who had been independent before admission; were hospitalized in 7 stroke centers in Fukuoka, Japan, from April 2009 to March 2015; and received no insulin therapy during hospitalization. The homeostasis model assessment of insulin resistance (HOMA-IR) score was calculated using fasting blood glucose and insulin levels measured 8.3 ± 7.8 days after onset. Study outcomes were neurologic improvement (≥4-point decrease in NIH Stroke Scale score or 0 at discharge), poor functional outcome (modified Rankin Scale score of ≥3 at 3 months), and 3-month prognosis (stroke recurrence and all-cause mortality). Logistic regression analysis was used to evaluate the association of the HOMA-IR score with clinical outcomes.ResultsThe HOMA-IR score was associated with neurologic improvement (odds ratio, 0.68 [95% confidence interval, 0.56–0.83], top vs bottom quintile) and with poor functional outcome (2.02 [1.52–2.68], top vs bottom quintile) after adjusting for potential confounding factors, including diabetes and body mass index. HOMA-IR was not associated with stroke recurrence or mortality within 3 months of onset. The associations were maintained in nondiabetic or nonobese patients. No heterogeneity was observed according to age, sex, stroke subtype, or stroke severity.ConclusionsThese findings suggest that insulin resistance is independently associated with poor functional outcome after acute ischemic stroke apart from the risk of short-term stroke recurrence or mortality.


2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lixia Zong ◽  
Xianwei Wang ◽  
Zixiao Li ◽  
Xingquan Zhao ◽  
Liping Liu ◽  
...  

Abstract Background The relationship between aminotransferases and cardiovascular outcomes has been inconsistent in previous studies. We aimed to investigate the association of aminotransferases with clinical outcomes after acute ischemic stroke (AIS) or transient ischemic attack (TIA). Methods 17,178 AIS or TIA patients with serum alanine aminotransferase (ALT) levels < 120 U/L were included from the China National Stroke Registry (CNSR) for current analysis. Composite endpoint is comprised of recurrent stroke and all-cause mortality. Poor functional outcome is defined as modified Rankin scale of 3-6. Multivariable logistic regression was used to evaluate the risks of one-year all-cause mortality, recurrent stroke, composite endpoint and poor functional outcome according to increasing sex-specific quintiles of ALT/ aspartate aminotransferase (AST) respectively. Results One-year incidences of all-cause mortality, recurrent stroke, composite endpoint and poor functional outcome were 11.9%, 6.0%, 13.7% and 28.2% respectively in patients with the lowest quintile of ALT, and 7.4%, 3.6%, 9.0% and 17.9% respectively in the highest quintile. Compared with the lowest ALT quintile, the adjusted odds ratios with 95% confidence interval of the highest quintile were 0.55 (0.43-0.70) for all-cause mortality, 0.61 (0.45-0.83) for stroke recurrence, 0.62 (0.49-0.77) for composite endpoint, and 0.67 (0.56-0.80) for poor functional outcome. There was no significant interaction of ALT with age, sex, diabetes, dyslipidemia and alcohol consumption for all outcomes (p for interaction ≥ 0.10). Conclusions Low serum ALT may serve as an independent predictor for all-cause mortality, stroke recurrence, composite endpoint and poor functional outcome after stroke.


2021 ◽  
pp. 1-7
Author(s):  
Yoshinobu Wakisaka ◽  
Ryu Matsuo ◽  
Kuniyuki Nakamura ◽  
Tetsuro Ago ◽  
Masahiro Kamouchi ◽  
...  

Introduction: Pre-stroke dementia is significantly associated with poor stroke outcome. Cholinesterase inhibitors (ChEIs) might reduce the risk of stroke in patients with dementia. However, the association between pre-stroke ChEI treatment and stroke outcome remains unresolved. Therefore, we aimed to determine this association in patients with acute ischemic stroke and pre-stroke dementia. Methods: We enrolled 805 patients with pre-stroke dementia among 13,167 with ischemic stroke within 7 days of onset who were registered in the Fukuoka Stroke Registry between June 2007 and May 2019 and were independent in basic activities of daily living (ADLs) before admission. Primary and secondary study outcomes were poor functional outcome (modified Rankin Scale [mRS] score: 3–6) at 3 months after stroke onset and neurological deterioration (≥2-point increase in the NIH Stroke Scale [NIHSS] during hospitalization), respectively. Logistic regression analysis was used to evaluate associations between pre-stroke ChEI treatment and study outcomes. To improve covariate imbalance, we further conducted a propensity score (PS)-matched cohort study. Results: Among the participants, 212 (26.3%) had pre-stroke ChEI treatment. Treatment was negatively associated with poor functional outcome (odds ratio: 0.68 [95% confidence interval: 0.46–0.99]) and neurological deterioration (0.52 [0.31–0.88]) after adjusting for potential confounding factors. In the PS-matched cohort study, the same trends were observed between pre-stroke ChEI treatment and poor functional outcome (0.61 [0.40–0.92]) and between the treatment and neurological deterioration (0.47 [0.25–0.86]). Conclusions: Our findings suggest that pre-stroke ChEI treatment is associated with reduced risks for poor functional outcome and neurological deterioration after acute ischemic stroke in patients with pre-stroke dementia who are independent in basic ADLs before the onset of stroke.


PLoS ONE ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (6) ◽  
pp. e0249093
Author(s):  
Sabine L. Collette ◽  
Maarten Uyttenboogaart ◽  
Noor Samuels ◽  
Irene C. van der Schaaf ◽  
H. Bart van der Worp ◽  
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Objective The effect of anesthetic management (general anesthesia [GA], conscious sedation, or local anesthesia) on functional outcome and the role of blood pressure management during endovascular treatment (EVT) for acute ischemic stroke is under debate. We aimed to determine whether hypotension during EVT under GA is associated with functional outcome at 90 days. Methods We retrospectively collected data from patients with a proximal intracranial occlusion of the anterior circulation treated with EVT under GA. The primary outcome was the distribution on the modified Rankin Scale at 90 days. Hypotension was defined using two thresholds: a mean arterial pressure (MAP) of 70 mm Hg and a MAP 30% below baseline MAP. To quantify the extent and duration of hypotension, the area under the threshold (AUT) was calculated using both thresholds. Results Of the 366 patients included, procedural hypotension was observed in approximately half of them. The occurrence of hypotension was associated with poor functional outcome (MAP <70 mm Hg: adjusted common odds ratio [acOR], 0.57; 95% confidence interval [CI], 0.35–0.94; MAP decrease ≥30%: acOR, 0.76; 95% CI, 0.48–1.21). In addition, an association was found between the number of hypotensive periods and poor functional outcome (MAP <70 mm Hg: acOR, 0.85 per period increase; 95% CI, 0.73–0.99; MAP decrease ≥30%: acOR, 0.90 per period; 95% CI, 0.78–1.04). No association existed between AUT and functional outcome (MAP <70 mm Hg: acOR, 1.000 per 10 mm Hg*min increase; 95% CI, 0.998–1.001; MAP decrease ≥30%: acOR, 1.000 per 10 mm Hg*min; 95% CI, 0.999–1.000). Conclusions Occurrence of procedural hypotension and an increase in number of procedural hypotensive periods were associated with poor functional outcome, whereas the extent and duration of hypotension were not. Randomized clinical trials are needed to confirm our hypothesis that hypotension during EVT under GA has detrimental effects.


Stroke ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 51 (Suppl_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Alvaro Garcia-Tornel ◽  
Matias Deck ◽  
Marc Ribo ◽  
David Rodriguez-Luna ◽  
Jorge Pagola ◽  
...  

Introduction: Perfusion imaging has emerged as an imaging tool to select patients with acute ischemic stroke (AIS) secondary to large vessel occlusion (LVO) for endovascular treatment (EVT). We aim to compare an automated method to assess the infarct ischemic core (IC) in Non-Contrast Computed Tomography (NCCT) with Computed Tomography Perfusion (CTP) imaging and its ability to predict functional outcome and final infarct volume (FIV). Methods: 494 patients with anterior circulation stroke treated with EVT were included. Volumetric assessment of IC in NCCT (eA-IC) was calculated using eASPECTS™ (Brainomix, Oxford). CTP was processed using availaible software considering CTP-IC as volume of Cerebral Blood Flow (CBF) <30% comparing with the contralateral hemisphere. FIV was calculated in patients with complete recanalization using a semiautomated method with a NCCT performed 48-72 hours after EVT. Complete recanalization was considered as modified Thrombolysis In Cerebral Ischemia (mTICI) ≥2B after EVT. Good functional outcome was defined as modified Rankin score (mRs) ≤2 at 90 days. Statistical analysis was performed to assess the correlation between EA-IC and CTP-IC and its ability to predict prognosis and FIV. Results: Median eA-IC and CTP-IC were 16 (IQR 7-31) and 8 (IQR 0-28), respectively. 419 patients (85%) achieved complete recanalization, and their median FIV was 17.5cc (IQR 5-52). Good functional outcome was achieved in 230 patients (47%). EA-IC and CTP-IC had moderate correlation between them (r=0.52, p<0.01) and similar correlation with FIV (r=0.52 and 0.51, respectively, p<0.01). Using ROC curves, both methods had similar performance in its ability to predict good functional outcome (EA-IC AUC 0.68 p<0.01, CTP-IC AUC 0.66 p<0.01). Multivariate analysis adjusted by confounding factors showed that eA-IC and CTP-IC predicted good functional outcome (for every 10cc and >40cc, OR 1.5, IC1.3-1.8, p<0.01 and OR 1.3, IC1.1-1.5, p<0.01, respectively). Conclusion: Automated volumetric assessment of infarct core in NCCT has similar performance predicting prognosis and final infarct volume than CTP. Prospective studies should evaluate a NCCT-core / vessel occlusion penumbra missmatch as an alternative method to select patients for EVT.


Stroke ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 51 (Suppl_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Alvaro Garcia-Tornel ◽  
Marta Olive-Gadea ◽  
Marc Ribo ◽  
David Rodriguez-Luna ◽  
Jorge Pagola ◽  
...  

A significant proportion of patients with acute ischemic stroke (AIS) treated with endovascular thrombectomy (EVT) present poor functional outcome despite recanalization. We aim to investigate computed tomography perfusion (CTP) patterns after EVT and their association with outcome Methods: Prospective study of anterior large vessel occlusion AIS patients who achieved complete recanalization (defined as modified Thrombolysis in Cerebral Ischemia (TICI) 2b - 3) after EVT. CTP was performed within 30 minutes post-EVT recanalization (POST-CTP): hypoperfusion was defined as volume of time to maximal arrival of contrast (Tmax) delay ≥6 seconds in the affected territory. Hyperperfusion was defined as visual increase in cerebral blood flow (CBF) and volume (CBV) with advanced Tmax compared with the unaffected hemisphere. Dramatic clinical recovery (DCR) was defined as a decrease of ≥8 points in NIHSS score at 24h or NIHSS≤2 and good functional outcome by mRS ≤2 at 3 months. Results: One-hundred and forty-one patients were included. 49 (34.7%) patients did not have any perfusion abnormality on POST-CTP, 60 (42.5%) showed hypoperfusion (median volume Tmax≥6s 17.5cc, IQR 6-45cc) and 32 (22.8%) hyperperfusion. DCR appeared in 56% of patients and good functional outcome in 55.3%. Post-EVT hypoperfusion was related with worse final TICI, and associated worse early clinical evolution, larger final infarct volume (p<0.01 for all) and was an independent predictor of functional outcome (OR 0.98, CI 0.97-0.99, p=0.01). Furthermore, POST-CTP identified patients with delayed improvement: in patients without DCR (n=62, 44%), there was a significant difference in post-EVT hypoperfusion volume according to functional outcome (hypoperfusion volume of 2cc in good outcome vs 11cc in poor outcome, OR 0.97 CI 0.93-0.99, p=0.04), adjusted by confounding factors. Hyperperfusion was not associated with worse outcome (p=0.45) nor symptomatic hemorrhagic transformation (p=0.55). Conclusion: Hypoperfusion volume after EVT is an accurate predictor of functional outcome. In patients without dramatic clinical recovery, hypoperfusion predicts good functional outcome and defines a “stunned-brain” pattern. POST-CTP may help to select EVT patients for additional therapies.


Stroke ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 46 (suppl_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Chelsea S Kidwell ◽  
Reza Jahan ◽  
Jeffrey Gornbein ◽  
Jeffry R Alger ◽  
Val Nenov ◽  
...  

Background: Identifying patient characteristics that predict outcomes in acute ischemic stroke may assist in triaging those who are candidates for endovascular therapies. We sought to identify predictors of outcome in the overall Mechanical Retrieval and Recanalization of Stroke Clots Using Embolectomy (MR RESCUE) cohort and compare results to the previously validated Totaled Health Risks in Vascular Events (THRIVE) score. Methods: MR RESCUE randomized 118 acute ischemic stroke patients with multimodal imaging to embolectomy or standard care within 8 hours of onset. For this analysis, we investigated 17 baseline variables (e.g. age, predicted core volume, time to enrollment) and 8 intermediate variables (e.g. hemorrhagic transformation, day 7 recanalization, final infarct volume) with the potential to impact outcomes (day 90 mRS). The baseline variables were analyzed employing bivariate and multivariate methods (random forest and logistic regression). Two models were developed, one including only significant baseline variables, and the second also incorporating significant intermediate variables. Results: A multivariate model (Table) employing only baseline covariates achieved an overall accuracy (C statistic) of 85% in predicting poor outcome (day 90 mRS 3-6) compared to 80.5% for the THRIVE score. A second model (Table) adding significant intermediate variables achieved 89% accuracy in predicting day 90 mRS. Conclusions: In the MR RESCUE trial, advanced imaging variables, including predicted core volume and site of vessel occlusion, contributed to a highly accurate multivariable model of outcome. In the development phase, this model achieved higher accuracy than the THRIVE score. Future studies are needed to validate this model in an independent cohort.


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