Abstract P362: A Volumetric Comparison of Computed Tomography Perfusion Rapid Core Volume in Different Time Frames With Diffusion-Weighted Imaging Infarct Volume in the Post-Thrombectomy Patients After Large Vessel Occlusion

Stroke ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 52 (Suppl_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Riwaj Bhagat ◽  
Krishna Madireddy ◽  
Shivani Naik ◽  
Gopika Kutty ◽  
Wei Liu

Introduction: The Computed Tomography Perfusion (CTP) RAPID software is widely used for the patient selection for mechanical thrombectomy (MT) after anterior circulation large vessel occlusion (LVO). There is a notion that it overestimates the core volume (CV) in an earlier time frame from symptom onset. We compared the accuracy of CTP RAPID estimated CV in different time frames with diffusion weighted imaging (DWI) infarct volume (IV). Method: A retrospective data review of patients who underwent MT for anterior circulation LVO with TICI 2b/3 reperfusion from 2017 to 2019 was done. Patients with baseline CTP and follow up 36-hour MRI was included. Patients with parenchymal hematoma, graded as per ECASS II classification were excluded. CTP time was dichotomized as 0-3 hours (hrs) and >3 hrs from symptom onset. DWI IV was calculated by ABC/2 formula. The volumetric difference (VD), defined as DWI IV minus CTP CV, core volume overestimation (CVO), defined as CTP CV minus DWI IV and CT ASPECTS was calculated. Large CV was defined as >50 ml CV. Standard descriptive statistics and independent sample T-test were used as statistical tools. Result: Total MT cases (n) were 61. Mean age (y.o) was 66 (SD 13.9) (male 57.4%). In < 3 hrs from symptom onset (n 27), mean CTP CV was 38.8 ml (SD 39.8), DWI IV was 39.6 ml (SD 51.4), VD was 0.9 ml (SD 55.2) (p 0.945) and CVO (n 11) was 39.6 ml (SD 35.7) (p 0.008). Mean large CV (n 8) was 78.3 ml (SD 25.4) with median CT ASPECTS of 8 (IQR 6.5-9) and median mRS at discharge 2 (IQR 0.8- 3.3). In >3 hrs from symptom onset (n 34), mean CTP CV was 28.81 ml (SD 47.4), DWI IV was 75.3 ml (SD 69.5), VD was 46.5 ml (SD 61.8) (p 0.002) and CVO (n 5) was 25.2 ml (SD 41.27) (p 0.60). Mean large CV (n 5) was 116.8 ml (SD 75.3) with median CT ASPECTS of 6 (IQR 5-7) and median mRS at discharge 5 (IQR 4- 6). Conclusion: Overestimated core volume on CTP was seen in more than one third cases within 3 hours from symptom onset. Large CV estimated within this time frame had higher CT ASPECTS and good functional outcome at discharge.

Stroke ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 51 (Suppl_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Varun Kumar Pala ◽  
Rahul Chandra ◽  
Aaron Ravelo ◽  
Christopher Hackett ◽  
Russell Cerejo

Introduction: Perfusion imaging has been an integral part in patient selection for Endovascular Thrombectomy (EVT) in the extended window. In studies evaluating perfusion imaging in the early window, the mean time from symptom onset to perfusion imaging was greater than 90 minutes. Objective: To determine the accuracy of perfusion imaging core volume compared to final infarct volume in patients presenting in the hyper acute period. Methods: We performed a retrospective analysis on a prospectively collected stroke data base from January 2018 to July 2019. We included patients with intracranial large vessel occlusion (anterior circulation) who presented within 90 minutes of symptom onset and underwent perfusion imaging with CT-perfusion (CT-P) with subsequent EVT. We collected demographics, clinical and imaging data as well as procedural variables. Final infarct volume on CTH or MRI brain (done> 24hr post EVT) was calculated manually using PACS volume analysis software. RAPID CT-P Software was used for core measurement and CBF<30% was used to predict core. Results: Out of 242 patients who underwent EVT, 22 (9%) patients met inclusion criteria. Of these, 32% (7/22) were males and 68 %( 15/22) were females. Median age was 79 yrs (interquartile range (IQR) 66.7 - 85.2) and median NIHSS was 16 (IQR 14 - 21). M1 occlusion was seen in 59% while, 27% had ICA terminus occlusion and 14% had proximal M2 occlusion. Median core volume pre EVT was 14.5ml (IQR 6.7 - 36.7) and final median infarct volume was 9.6ml (IQR 1.2 - 24.3). Most patients, had final infarct volume calculated on MRI 73 %( 16/22) while 27% (6/22) had follow up CTH. CT- P overestimated the final stroke volume in 55% (12/22 patients) of patients. In a subgroup of 5 patients who presented within 60 minutes of symptoms onset, 80% (4/5 patients) had an over estimated core on CT-P with a median predicted core of 29 ml (IQR 13 - 35) and median final infarct volume of 0.2ml (IQR 0.1 - 3.7). Conclusion: CT-P using CBF < 30% may overestimate the core infarct volume in patients presented in the hyper acute window (<90min). Caution is advised when utilizing CTP in the early time window.


Stroke ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 52 (Suppl_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Shadi Yaghi ◽  
Eytan Raz ◽  
Seena Dehkharghani ◽  
Howard Riina ◽  
Ryan McTaggart ◽  
...  

Introduction: In patients with acute large vessel occlusion, the definition of penumbral tissue based on T max delay perfusion imaging is not well established in relation to late-window endovascular thrombectomy (EVT). In this study, we sought to evaluate penumbra consumption rates for T max delays in patients treated between 6 and 16 hours from last known normal. Methods: This is a secondary analysis of the DEFUSE-3 trial, which included patients with an acute ischemic stroke due to anterior circulation occlusion within 6-16 hours of last known normal. The primary outcome is percentage penumbra consumption defined as (24 hour infarct volume-core infarct volume)/(Tmax volume-baseline core volume). We stratified the cohort into 4 categories (untreated, TICI 0-2a, TICI 2b, and TICI3) and calculated penumbral consumption rates. Results: We included 143 patients, of which 66 were untreated, 16 had TICI 0-2a, 46 had TICI 2b, and 15 had TICI 3. In untreated patients, a median (IQR) of 48% (21% - 85%) of penumbral tissue was consumed based on Tmax6 as opposed to 160.6% (51% - 455.2%) of penumbral tissue based on Tmax10. On the contrary, in patients achieving TICI 3 reperfusion, a median (IQR) of 5.3% (1.1% - 14.6%) of penumbral tissue was consumed based on Tmax6 and 25.7% (3.2% - 72.1%) of penumbral tissue based on Tmax10. Conclusion: Contrary to prior studies, we show that at least 75% of penumbral tissue with Tmax > 10 sec delay can be salvaged with successful reperfusion and new generation devices. In untreated patients, since infarct expansion can occur beyond 24 hours, future studies with delayed brain imaging are needed to determine the optimal T max delay threshold that defines penumbral tissue in patients with proximal anterior circulation large vessel occlusion.


Stroke ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 51 (Suppl_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Joseph F Carrera ◽  
Joseph H Donahue ◽  
Prem P Batchala ◽  
Andrew M Southerland ◽  
Bradford B Worrall

Introduction: CTP and MRI are increasingly used to assess endovascular thrombectomy (EVT) candidacy in large vessel occlusion stroke. Unfortunately, availability of these advanced neuroimaging techniques is not widespread and this can lead to over-triage to EVT-capable centers. Hypothesis: ASPECTS scoring applied to computed tomography angiography source images (CTA-SI) will be predictive of final infarct volume (FIV) and functional outcome. Methods: We reviewed data from consecutive patients undergoing EVT at our institution for anterior circulation occlusion between 01/14 - 01/19. We recorded demographics, comorbidities, NIHSS, treatment time parameters, and outcomes as defined by mRS (0-2 = good outcome). Cerebrovascular images were assessed by outcome-blinded raters and collateral score, TICI score, FIV, and both CT and CTA-SI ASPECTS scores were noted. Patients were grouped by ASPECTS score into low (0-4), intermediate (5-7), and high (8-10) for some analyses. FIV was predicted using a linear regression with NIHSS, good reperfusion (TICI 2b/3), collateral score, CT to groin puncture, CT and CTA-SI ASPECTS as independent variables. After excluding those with baseline mRS≥2, a binary logistic regression was performed including covariates of age, NIHSS, good reperfusion, and diabetes (factors significant at p<0.05 on univariate analysis) to assess the impact of CTA-SI ASPECTS group on outcome. Results: Analysis included 137 patients for FIV and 102 for outcome analysis (35 excluded for baseline mRS≥ 2). Linear regression found CTA-SI ASPECTS (Beta -10.8, p=0.002), collateral score (Beta -42.9, p=0.001) and good reperfusion (Beta 72.605, p=0.000) were independent predictors of FIV. Relative to the low CTA-SI ASPECTS group, the high CTA-SI ASPECTS group was more likely to have good outcome (OR 3.75 [95% CI 1.05-13.3]; p=0.41). CT ASPECTS was not predictive of FIV or good outcome. Outcomes: In those undergoing EVT for anterior circulation occlusion, CTA-SI ASPECTS is predictive of both FIV and functional outcome, while CT ASPECTS predicts neither. CTA-SI ASPECTS holds promise as a lower-cost, more widely available option for triage of patients with large vessel occlusion. Further study is needed comparing CTA-SI ASPECTS to CTP parameters.


Stroke ◽  
2013 ◽  
Vol 44 (suppl_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Esteban Cheng-Ching ◽  
Dolora Wisco ◽  
Shumei Man ◽  
Ferdinand Hui ◽  
Gabor Toth ◽  
...  

Background and purpose Large artery occlusion leads to ischemic stroke which volume is influenced by time from symptom onset. This effect is modulated by several factors, including the presence and degree of collateral circulation. We analyze the correlation between a standard angiographic collateral grading system and DWI infarct volumes. Methods We reviewed a prospectively collected retrospective database of ischemic stroke patients admitted between august of 2006 and december of 2011. We included patients with anterior circulation acute ischemic stroke presenting within 8 hours from symptom onset with large vessel occlusion, who underwent pre-treatment MRI and endovascular therapy. DWI infarct volumes were measured by region of interest. ASITN collateral grading system was used and grouped into “good collaterals” for grades 3 and 4, and “poor collaterals” for grades 0, 1 and 2. JMP statistical software was utilized. Results 152 patients (71 (46.7%) male, mean age: 68±15 years;) were included in the initial analysis. We identified 49 patients who had angiographic collateral circulation grading. Seven patients had ASITN collateral grade 0 with mean infarct volume of 27.6 cc, 25 had collateral grade of 1 with mean infarct volume of 27.9 cc, 10 had collateral grade of 2 with mean infarct volume of 23.4 cc, 5 had collateral grade of 3 with mean infarct volume of 6.3 cc, and 2 had collateral grade of 4 with mean infarct volume of 14.6 cc. Forty two patients had “poor collaterals” with a mean infarct volume of 26.8 cc. Seven patients had “good collaterals” with mean infarct volume of 8.7 cc. When comparing the infarct volumes between these two groups, the difference was statistically significant (p=0.017). Conclusions In anterior circulation acute ischemic stroke, “good” angiographic collateral circulation defined as ASITN grading system of 3 or 4, correlates with lower infarct volumes on presentation.


Stroke ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 48 (suppl_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Christopher Streib ◽  
Srikant Rangaraju ◽  
Daniel G Winger ◽  
David T Campbell ◽  
Stephanie Paolini ◽  
...  

Background: Anterior circulation large vessel occlusion (ACLVO) stroke, one of the most devastating stroke subtypes, is associated with substantial economic burden. Identifying predictors of increased ACLVO stroke hospitalization cost is essential to developing cost-effective treatment strategies. Methods: We utilized comprehensive patient-level cost-tracking software to calculate hospitalization costs for ACLVO stroke patients at our institution between July 2012-October 2014. Patient demographics and neuroimaging findings were analyzed. Predictors of hospitalization cost were determined using multivariable linear regression. In addition to our primary analysis (all eligible ACLVO patients), we conducted subgroup analyses by treatment (endovascular, IV tPA-only, and no reperfusion therapy) and sensitivity analyses. Results: 341 patients (median age 69 [IQR 57-80], median NIHSS 16 [IQR 13-21], median hospitalization cost $16,446 [IQR $9823-$27,165]) were included in our primary analysis; final infarct volume (FIV), parenchymal hematoma, age, obstructive sleep apnea, and baseline NIHSS were significant predictors of hospitalization cost (Figure). FIV alone accounted for 20.51% of the total variance in hospitalization cost. Notably, FIV was consistently the most robust predictor of increased cost across primary, subgroup, and sensitivity analyses. Over the observed range of FIVs in our cohort, each additional 1cc of infarcted brain tissue increased hospitalization cost by $122.35. Conclusion: FIV is a critical determinant of increased hospitalization cost in ACLVO stroke. Therapies resulting in reduced FIV may not only improve clinical outcomes, but prove cost-effective.


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