Abstract P560: Delipid Extracorporeal Lipoprotein Filter System: A New Lipid-Lowering Therapy for Acute Ischemic Stroke Patients

Stroke ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 52 (Suppl_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Yuqiong Jiao ◽  
Ting Ye ◽  
Xiang Han

Objectives: The purpose of this study was to illustrate a new low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) adsorption system, Delipid Extracorporeal Lipoprotein filter from Plasma (DELP) system, and evaluate its safety and efficacy in acute ischemic stroke patients. Methods: This is an observational study of 22 acute ischemic stroke patients who underwent DELP treatment from March to August 2019. The DELP system was composed of a plasma filter JX-DELP, a COM.TEC cell separator and Tubing P1R Plasma Treatment Set. Clinical data and laboratory results including plasma lipids and some safety parameters before and after the apheresis were collected and analyzed. Results: The present study included 22 patients (15 males, 7 females, 59.95±13.71 years). The mean LDL-C was significantly reduced from 3.36±0.64 mmol/L to 2.30±0.53 mmol/L (31.5%, p <0.001, n=22) during a single DELP treatment, and from 3.59±0.48 mmol/L to 1.85±0.50 mmol/L (48.2%, p <0.001, n=13) after two apheresis, respectively. No clinically relevant changes were observed in hematologic safety parameters during DELP treatments. Conclusions: We concluded that the new LDL-C adsorption system is a promising method for timely and controllable LDL-C administration in acute ischemic stroke patients in view of its high efficacy, simple operation, and safety.

Stroke ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 47 (suppl_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Chunjuan Wang ◽  
Yilong Wang ◽  
Zixiao Li ◽  
Yongjun Wang

Background and Purpose: Modification of low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) has been proved to be an essential component in the primary and secondary prevention of stroke. However, limited data are available on LDL-C goal achievement in patients with ischemic stroke in China. The aim of this study was to assess the management of low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) in patients suffering from ischemic stroke within 6-12 months and to explore the predictors of the achievement of LDL-C target. Method: This study was a nation-wide, multicenter, cross-sectional study conducted from July 2013 to August 2013. Patients who had an ischemic stroke within 6-12 months and were more than 18-year old were included into this study. All data referred to personal information, medical history, medication and laboratory tests were collected by face-to-face questionnaires, physical examination and blood tests. The predictors for the achievement of LDL-C target (<1.8mmol/l or <70mg/dl) were analyzed by the multivariate analysis. Results: In this study, a total of 3956 cases from 56 centers suffered from ischemic stroke within 6-12 months were finally included into this study. The average serum level of LDL-C in all these patients was 2.42 ± 0.91mmol/l with the median of 2.30 mmol/l and the total LDL-C goal achievement rate is 27.35% (95% CI: 25.97%-28.77%). Lipid-lowering therapy (Odds Ratio [OR]=3.045, 95%CI: 2.456-3.810) was the most significant predictor for LDL-C target achievement and female (OR=0.684, 95% CI: 0.540-0.867), current smoking (OR=0.627, 95% CI: 0.480-0.817), and history of dyslipidemia (OR=0.592, 95% CI: 0.497-0.704) were three other important factors for the LDL-C goal achievement. Conclusions: Although the lipid modulation in stroke patients is recommended by the international guidelines, the goal achievement of LDL-C was still very low in this population in China. The modifiable predictors including the use of lipid-lowering drugs and smoking cessation should be improved in dyslipidemia management.


2019 ◽  
Vol 26 (3-4) ◽  
pp. 30-34
Author(s):  
Al Rasyid ◽  
Salim Harris ◽  
Mohammad Kurniawan ◽  
Taufik Mesiano ◽  
Rakhmad Hidayat

Background: To assess the role of risk factors of metabolic syndrome on blood viscosity and the prognosis of acute ischemic stroke in Indonesia based on the National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) and modified Rankin Scale (mRS). Methods: This study included 135 patients with acute ischemic stroke. Patients underwent measurements of viscosity and risk factor assessment. Analysis was performed to assess the role of these risk factors for blood viscosity and outcomes of acute ischemic stroke with NIHSS and mRS as indicators. NIHSS was assessed at <3 days after onset and 7 days after onset, while mRS was assessed 1 month post treatment. Bivariate analysis was performed using chi-square test, and variables with p < 0.25 were further analyzed in multivariate analysis using logistic regression. Results: Factors affecting blood viscosity are fibrinogen, low-density lipoprotein (LDL), and hematocrit. Factors affecting NIHSS and mRS are fibrinogen and LDL. Conclusion: Fibrinogen and LDL affect the viscosity of blood and outcomes in acute ischemic stroke patients, so it is necessary to treat in the primary and secondary prevention of ischemic stroke.


2019 ◽  
Vol 16 (3) ◽  
pp. 266-272 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yanan Wang ◽  
Chenchen Wei ◽  
Quhong Song ◽  
Junfeng Liu ◽  
Yajun Cheng ◽  
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Background and Purpose: Hemorrhagic transformation (HT) is a potentially serious complication in patients with acute ischemic stroke (AIS). Whether the ratio of low-density lipoprotein cholesterol to high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C/HDL-C) is associated with HT remains unclear. Methods: Ischemic stroke patients within 7 days of stroke onset from January 2016 to November 2017 were included in this study. Lipid profiles were measured within 24h after admission. HT was determined by a second computed tomography or magnetic resonance imaging within 7 days after admission. Univariate and multivariate logistic regression analysis was used to assess the association between LDL-C/HDL-C and HT. Results: We enrolled 1239 patients with AIS (788 males; mean age, 64 ± 15 years), of whom 129 (10.4%) developed HT. LDL-C/HDL-C was significantly lower on admission in patients with HT than those without HT (2.00 ± 0.89 vs. 2.25 ± 1.02, P=0.009). The unadjusted odds ratio (OR) of low LDL-C/HDL-C for HT was 2.07 (95% confidence interval [CI] 1.42-3.01, P<0.001). After adjustment for possible confounders, lower LDL-C/HDL-C (≤1.52) was significantly associated with HT (OR 1.53, 95% CI: 1.02-2.31, P=0.046). Similar results were observed between lower LDL-C (≤ 4 mmol/L) and HT (OR 4.17, 95% CI: 1.25-13.90, P=0.02). However, no significant association was found between HT and high HDL-C, low triglycerides or low total cholesterol. Conclusion: Lower LDL-C/HDL-C and LDL-C were significantly associated with increased risk of HT after AIS. Further investigations are warranted to confirm these findings and then optimize lipid management in stroke patients with lower LDL/HDL-C or LDL-C.


Stroke ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 52 (Suppl_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Tianping Tang ◽  
Ligong Zhang ◽  
Kai Zhang ◽  
Xingquan Zhao ◽  
Shimeng Liu

Background: Intensive Lipid-lowering therapy (ILLT) is a crucial strategy for secondary prevention of ischemic stroke. While current evidence of the risks of intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH) after ILLT were contradictory; morever, insights into the associations between ILLT and the outcomes of ICH were also limited. Methods: Data of consecutive patients with acute ICH and histories of ischemic stroke at an academic stroke center from 2017 to 2019 were retrospectively collected. The study patients were classifed according to their baseline low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-c) levels: <1.8 mmol/L vs. LDL-c≥1.8 mmol/L. Results: A total of 197 patients were included in the study, 31 of them had LDL-c <1.8 mmol/L and 166 had LDL-c≥1.8 mmol/L. We did not tested any significant differences regarding the demographic characteristics or the medical histories (Table 1). Medians of baseline National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) scores (8 vs. 9, p=0.79) and ICH scores (1 vs.1 , p=0.26) were similar. But patients with LDL-c<1.8 mmol/L had higher bleeding volume (11 (19) vs. 10 (52), p=0.03) and higher risks of secondary intraventricular hemorrhage (13% vs. 4%, p=0.03) (Table 2).Outcomes of the ICH events at discharge were generally similar (Table 3), except that patients with LDL-c≥1.8 mmol/L had significant improvements in their NIHSS scores at discharge (estimated change in means: -2.4, 95% [-3.9, -0.9] ), than patients with LDL-c<1.8 mmol/L (estimated change in means: -1.4, 95% CI [-4.7, 0.5]). Conclusions: Achieving LDL-c<1.8 mmol/L was associated with bigger bleeding volume, higher risks of secondary intraventricular hemorrhage, and worse neurological improvements.


Stroke ◽  
2013 ◽  
Vol 44 (suppl_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jiann-Shing Jeng ◽  
Li-Ming Lien ◽  
Tsong-Hai Lee ◽  
Chang-Ming Chern ◽  
Hung-Yi Chiou ◽  
...  

Background and Purpose: Guideline adherence for acute ischemic stroke (AIS) management is often suboptimal, particularly in thrombolytic therapy and anticoagulants for atrial fibrillation. We sought to achieve quality improvement of AIS patients via a collaborative learning model, the Breakthrough Series (BTS)-Stroke, in a nationwide, multi-center activity in Taiwan. Methods: A BTS Collaborative, a short-term learning system for a large number of multidisciplinary teams from hospitals, was applied to enhance AIS care quality. There were 24 teaching and community hospitals participating in and submitting data for this stroke quality improvement campaign from August 2010 to June 2011. The Get With The Guideline (GWTG)-Stroke measures were adopted to evaluate the performance and outcome of the AIS patients. The results of this study were compared to those of the previous Taiwan Stroke Registry (TSR, 22642 AIS patients from 39 hospitals, 2006-08). Results: Data from 24 hospitals with 13181 AIS patients during a 1-year period were analyzed. The BTS-Stroke (2010-11) had better performance as compared to the TSR (2006-08): intravenous thrombolysis frequency for all AIS patients (4.1% vs 1.5%), symptomatic hemorrhage after intravenous thrombolysis (6.0% vs 8.2%), early antithrombotics (96.6% vs 94.1%), anticoagulation for atrial fibrillation (57.1% vs 28.3%), lipid lowering drugs for low-density lipoprotein >100 mg/dL (63.4% vs 38.7%), antithrombotics at discharge (94.0% vs 85.5%), and one-month mortality (3.5% vs 4.0%). Temporal improvement was noted in 7 of 14 performance measures when the fourth BTS-Stroke quarter compared with the first quarter: intravenous thrombolysis frequency for all AIS patients (4.1% vs 3.7%), symptomatic hemorrhage after intravenous thrombolysis (3.4% vs 5.5%), lipid lowering drugs for low-density lipoprotein >100 mg/dL (67.3% vs 60.5%), antithrombotics at discharge (95.5% vs 91.4%), dysphagia screening (81.9% vs 63.4%), early rehabilitation (71.7% vs 63.6%), stroke education before discharge (95.6% vs 83.4%). Conclusions: A BTS collaborative learning and campaign model can improve the guideline adherence of stroke. The GWTG-Stroke can be successfully applied to other countries outside the United States.


2019 ◽  
Vol 20 (10) ◽  
pp. 1029-1040 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xinjie Lu

Background:One of the important factors in Low-Density Lipoprotein (LDL) metabolism is the LDL receptor (LDLR) by its capacity to bind and subsequently clear cholesterol derived from LDL (LDL-C) in the circulation. Proprotein Convertase Subtilisin-like Kexin type 9 (PCSK9) is a newly discovered serine protease that destroys LDLR in the liver and thereby controls the levels of LDL in plasma. Inhibition of PCSK9-mediated degradation of LDLR has, therefore, become a novel target for lipid-lowering therapy.Methods:We review the current understanding of the structure and function of PCSK9 as well as its implications for the treatment of hyperlipidemia and atherosclerosis.Results:New treatments such as monoclonal antibodies against PCSK9 may be useful agents to lower plasma levels of LDL and hence prevent atherosclerosis.Conclusion:PCSK9's mechanism of action is not yet fully clarified. However, treatments that target PCSK9 have shown striking early efficacy and promise to improve the lives of countless patients with hyperlipidemia and atherosclerosis.


2020 ◽  
Vol 18 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xiaohan Xu ◽  
Meng Chai ◽  
Yujing Cheng ◽  
Pingan Peng ◽  
Xiaoli Liu ◽  
...  

Aims: To explore early intensive lipid-lowering therapy in patients with non-ST-segment elevation acute coronary syndrome (NSTE-ACS). Background: Lowering low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) levels can reduce cardiovascular morbidity and mortality in patients with atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease. Due to many reasons, the need for early intensive lipid-lowering therapy is far from being met in Chinese NSTE-ACS patients at high-risk of recurrent ischaemic events. Objective: To evaluate the feasibility, safety and efficacy of starting evolocumab in hospital to lower LDL-C levels in Chinese patients with NSTE-ACS. Methods: In this prospective cohort study initiated by researchers, 334 consecutive patients with NSTE-ACS who had sub-standard LDL-C levels (LDL-C ≥2.3 mmol/L after regular oral statin treatment for at least 4 weeks; or LDL-C ≥3.2 mmol/L without regular oral statin treatment) were included. Patients who agreed to treatment with evolocumab (140 mg subcutaneously every 2 weeks, initiated in hospital and used for 12 weeks after discharge) were enrolled in the evolocumab group (n=96) and others in the control group (n=238). All enrolled patients received regular statin treatment (atorvastatin 20 mg/day or rosuvastatin 10 mg/day; doses unchanged throughout the study).The primary endpoint was the change in LDL-C levels from baseline to week 12. Results: Most patients (67.1%) had not received regular statin treatment before. In the evolocumab group, LDL-C levels decreased significantly at week 4 and remained stable at week 8 and 12 (all p<0.001). At week 12, the LDL-C percentage change from baseline in the evolocumab group was -79.2±12.7% (from an average of 3.7 to 0.7 mmol/L), while in the control group it was -37.4±15.4% (from an average of 3.3 to 2.0 mmol/L). The mean difference between these 2 groups was -41.8% (95% CI -45.0 to -38.5%; p<0.001). At week 12, the proportions of patients with LDL-C levels <1.8 mmol/L and 1.4 mmol/L in the evolocumab group were significantly higher than in the control group (96.8 vs 36.1%; 90.6 vs 7.1%; both p<0.001). The incidence of adverse events and cardiovascular events was similar in both groups. Conclusions: In this prospective cohort study we evaluated the early initiation of evolocumab in NSTE-ACS patients in China. Evolocumab combined with statins significantly lowered LDL-C levels and increased the probability of achieving recommended LDL-C levels, with satisfactory safety and well tolerance.


2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
pp. 148-158
Author(s):  
Yu Cui ◽  
Zhong-He Zhou ◽  
Xiao-Wen Hou ◽  
Hui-Sheng Chen

<b><i>Introduction:</i></b> The delipid extracorporeal lipoprotein filter from plasma (DELP) has been approved for the treatment of acute ischemic stroke (AIS) by the China Food and Drug Administration, but its effectiveness and mechanism are not yet fully determined. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of DELP treatment on AIS patients after intravenous thrombolysis. <b><i>Methods:</i></b> A retrospective study was performed on AIS patients with no improvement within 24 h after intravenous thrombolysis who were subsequently treated with or without DELP. Primary outcome was the proportion with a modified Rankin scale (mRS) of 0–1 at 90 days. Secondary outcomes were changes in National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) score from 24 h to 14 days after thrombolysis, and the rate of improvement in stroke-associated pneumonia (SAP). The main safety outcomes were the rates of symptomatic intracranial hemorrhage and mortality. To investigate its mechanisms, serum biomarkers were measured before and after DELP. <b><i>Results:</i></b> A total of 252 patients were recruited, 63 in the DELP group and 189 matched patients in the NO DELP group. Compared with the NO DELP group, the DELP group showed an increase in the proportion of mRS 0–1 at 90 days (<i>p</i> = 0.042). More decrease in NIHSS from 24 h to 14 days (<i>p</i> = 0.024), a higher rate of improvement in SAP (<i>p</i> = 0.022), and lower mortality (<i>p</i> = 0.040) were shown in DELP group. Furthermore, DELP decreased levels of interleukin (IL)-1β, E-selectin, malondialdehyde, matrix metalloprotein 9, total cholesterol, low-density lipoprotein, and fibrinogen, and increased superoxide dismutase (<i>p</i>&#x3c; 0.05). <b><i>Conclusions:</i></b> DELP following intravenous thrombolysis should be safe, and is associated with neurological function improvement, possibly through multiple neuroprotective mechanisms. Prospective trials are needed.


2015 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Yasuhiro Manabe ◽  
Ryuta Morihara ◽  
Kosuke Matsuzono ◽  
Yumiko Nakano ◽  
Yoshiaki Takahashi ◽  
...  

Small dense low-density lipoprotein (sdLDL) is an established risk factor in ischemic heart disease. However, its clinical significance in acute ischemic stroke (AIS) is uncertain. This study evaluates the prognostic value of the presence of sdLDL in patients with AIS by determining whether it contributes to clinical outcome or not. We studied 530 consecutive patients admitted within the first 48 hours after onset of ischemic stroke and 50 corresponding controls. Serum lipid parameters were measured on admission by standard laboratory methods. The percentage of AIS patients with sdLDL was significantly higher than the one of matched controls with sdLDL. Concerning comparisons between AIS patients with or without sdLDL, the percentages of males and patients with histories of smoking, hypertension, and cardiovascular disease were significantly higher in AIS patients with sdLDL. Concerning the grade of severity, modified Rankin Scale (mRS) on discharge was significantly higher in AIS patients with sdLDL. On logistic regression analysis, age (OR=2.29, P3). Our study showed that the presence of sdLDL might be independently associated with a poor prognosis after AIS.


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