Does compensatory hyperparathyroidism predispose to ischemic stroke? [RETRACTED]

Neurology ◽  
2003 ◽  
Vol 60 (4) ◽  
pp. 626-629 ◽  
Author(s):  
Y. Sato ◽  
M. Kaji ◽  
N. Metoki ◽  
K. Satoh ◽  
J. Iwamoto

Background: Parathyroid hormone (PTH) is vasoactive, and the endothelium is one of the target tissues of this hormone. Hyperparathyroidism is frequently associated with hypertension.Objective: To determine if hyperparathyroidism, which develops particularly in elderly women as a compensatory mechanism to osteoporosis, may be a risk factor for ischemic stroke.Methods: Serum PTH levels and bone mineral density (BMD) in 107 elderly patients with ischemic stroke (≥65 years old) were assessed on the day of onset. The control group consisted of 107 healthy volunteers matched for age and sex.Results: BMD was significantly lower and serum PTH higher in female stroke patients than in control subjects; there was a negative correlation between these two measurements. One-third of the female stroke patients had a serum PTH level higher than the mean + 2 SD of the control subjects (high PTH group), and the interval between menopause and the stroke was significantly longer in the high PTH group than in the normal PTH group. Multiple logistic analyses revealed hypertension and ischemic heart disease were more prevalent in the high PTH group. BMD and PTH were normal in male stroke patients.Conclusion: High serum PTH level may be associated with high incidence of ischemic stroke in women, possibly through the increased incidence of hypertension.

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 09-13
Author(s):  
Syarif Indra

Introduction: Stroke is a major health problem in the world, and associated with mortality, disability, and economic burden. Stroke is the second leading cause of death in the world after heart disease and cause of disability in adults. Several recent studies show that levels of Lp-PLA2 contribute to high serum lead to ischemic stroke, whereas some others do not get the association. Aims: studies an association between serum Lp-PLA2 with incident ischemic stroke. Method: This study is a descriptive analytic comparative with cross sectional design in the Neurology ward RS. DR. M. Djamil Padang between October 2013 to April 2014 with total of 88 subjects consisting of 44 subjects ischemic stroke patients and 44 healthy control group who participated in the study. Statistical analysis is used parametric test with unpaired t test, test for normality with the Kolmogorov-Smirnov test, and logistic regression analysis. Result: P value 0.05 was considered statistically significant. The mean age of subjects in the group of ischemic stroke patients was 57.30 ±8.86 years old. Female in patients with ischemic stroke group was 23 people (52,3%). Mean levels of Lp-PLA2 serum in patiens with ischemic stroke group was 103.49±48.00 ng/mL. A significan association between serum levels of Lp-PLA2 with incident ischemic stroke with p<0.05. Conclusion: There was a significant relation in elevation of serum Lp-PLA2 levels with incident of ischemic stroke.


2020 ◽  
Vol 25 (45) ◽  
pp. 4827-4834 ◽  
Author(s):  
Limin Zhang ◽  
Xingang Li ◽  
Dongzhi Wang ◽  
Hong Lv ◽  
Xuezhong Si ◽  
...  

Background: A considerable proportion of acute noncardiogenic ischemic stroke patients continue to experience recurrent ischemic events after standard therapy. Aim: We aimed to identify risk factors for recurrent ischemic event prediction at an early stage. Methods : 286 non-cardioembolic ischemic stroke patients with the onset of symptoms within 24 hours were enrolled. Vascular risk factors, routine laboratory data on admission, thromboelastography test seven days after clopidogrel therapy and any recurrent events within one year were assessed. Patients were divided into case group (patients with clinical adverse events, including ischemic stokes, transient ischemic attack, myocardial infarction and vascular related mortality) and control group (events-free patients). The risk of the recurrent ischemic events was determined by the receiver operating characteristic curve and multivariable logistic regression analysis. Results: Clinical adverse events were observed in 43 patients (case group). The mean levels of Mean Platelet Volume (MPV), Platelet/Lymphocyte Ratio (PLR), Lymphocyte Count (LY) and Fibrinogen (Fib) on admission were significantly higher in the case group as compared to the control group (P<0.001). Seven days after clopidogrel therapy, the ADP-induced platelet inhibition rate (ADP%) level was lower in the case group, while the Maximum Amplitude (MA) level was higher in the case group as compared to the control group (P<0.01). The Area Under the Curve (AUC) of receiver operating characteristic(ROC) curve of LY, PLR, , Fib, MA, ADP% and MPV were 0.602, 0.614, 0.629, 0.770, 0.800 and 0.808, respectively. The logistic regression analysis showed that MPV, ADP% and MA were indeed predictive factors. Conclusion: MPV, ADP% and MA were risk factors of recurrent ischemic events after acute noncardiogenic ischemic stroke. Urgent assessment and individual drug therapy should be offered to these patients as soon as possible.


2017 ◽  
Vol 27 (80) ◽  
pp. 77-85
Author(s):  
Zofia Ignasiak ◽  
Alicja Nowak ◽  
Dorota Cichoń ◽  
Anna Sebastjan ◽  
Tomasz Ignasiak

Aim: the purpose of the research was an assessment of increased physical activity influence on selected elements of elderly women biological condition. Basic procedures: the research material consisted of measurement data of 80 elderly women that were divided into two grups: active (n=31) which participated in a health training, and control (n=49). We measured: basic somaic features, BMI, WHR, BMD and functional physical fitness. Results: analysed parameters of bone mineral density were slightly better of the physically active women in comparison to the unactive women. During analysis of physical fitness tests, active achieved decidedly higher results, which indicates positive influence of the nordic walking health training on functional physical fitness of elderly women. Conclusions: Utilised health training was an optimal stimulus for the examined women – their functional physical fitness and BMD improved considerably. No similar changes were noted in the control group


Stroke ◽  
2012 ◽  
Vol 43 (suppl_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Yoshiaki Shimada

Background: The antiphospholipid syndrome (APS) is a systemic autoimmune disorder characterized by a combination of arterial and/or venous thrombosis and recurrent fetal loss, and can be an independent risk factor for a first-ever ischemic stroke especially in young female patients. Patent foramen ovale (PFO) has been established as a cause of cryptogenic stroke. Atrial septal aneurysm (ASA) is associated with PFO. Until recently, the precise pathophysiology of APS as causing ischemic stroke has been essentially unknown. In the present study, we investigated the relationship between APS and potential embolic sources including PFO and ASA using transesophageal echocardiography (TEE). Methods: This study was a retrospective case series design. From July 2006 to June 2008, 120 patients with ischemic stroke who admitted to Juntendo University Hospital underwent TEE. In this study period, consecutive ischemic stoke patients diagnosed as APS based on the modified Sapporo criteria were enrolled and classified into APS group. Controls were selected among age- and gender-matched stroke patients without APS who also underwent TEE. We assessed clinical characteristics and presence of embolic sources including PFO and atrial septal aneurysm (ASA) between APS and Control groups. Results: Nine of ischemic stroke patients with APS and 41 controls were included. Primary APS was present in one patient (11.1%) of the APS group, and APS with SLE were found in eight patients (88.9%). There is no significant difference in age, risk factors for ischemic stroke, and MRI findings between two groups. The prevalence of PFO and ASA were significantly higher in APS group compared to Control group (89% vs 41%, P=0.027; 67% vs 20%, P=0.015, respectively). C reactive protein was relatively higher in APS group. Multiple logistic regression analysis showed that PFO (OR: 13.71; 95% CI: 1.01 to 185.62; P=0.049) and ASA (OR: 8.06; 95% CI: 1.17 to 55.59; P=0.034) were independently associated with the APS group. Conclusion: Atrial septal abnormalities including PFO and ASA are strongly associated with APS group, and could be potential embolic sources in ischemic stroke patients with APS.


Stroke ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 48 (suppl_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Brett Faine ◽  
Steven Lentz ◽  
James Torner ◽  
Sanjana Dayal ◽  
Heena Olalde ◽  
...  

Introduction: Inter-hospital transfer of ischemic stroke patients by Helicopter Emergency Medical Services (HEMS) is common in rural states. The administration of recombinant tissue plasminogen activator (rtPA) is often initiated at the outside hospital and continues during HEMS (drip and ship). Due to the unstable nature of rtPA after reconstitution in conjunction with strong, low frequency vibrations present during HEMS, there is potential for the physical integrity and thrombolytic activity of rtPA to be compromised during inter-hospital transfer. Hypothesis: Air ambulance transfer alters the antigen integrity of rtPA in ischemic stroke patients. Methods: Prospective cohort study of acute ischemic stroke patients receiving rtPA during air ambulance transfer to a comprehensive stroke center (CSC) (intervention group) compared to patients who presented directly to our CSC Emergency Department (control group). The duration of each flight was recorded to control for degree of exposure. To access the structural integrity and thrombolytic activity of rtPA, small residual samples (<0.5 mL) were taken from each patient’s vial after the infusion was completed. The structural integrity of rtPA antigen was evaluated with a specific rtPA protein ELISA. Results: Thirteen patients received rtPA and were transferred to our CSC via our air ambulance service. The mean flight time was 30.6±5.5 minutes. The mean concentration of rtPA in the control sample was 1.035±0.42 mg/mL. The mean difference in the concentration of the rtPA in the intervention group compared to the control group was 1.59±1.28 mg/mL. Conclusions: HEMS transfer appears to increase rtPA antigen concentrations possibly due to degradation. Future analysis will examine whether alteration in integrity of rtPA affects the thrombolytic activity.


Stroke ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 51 (Suppl_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Thomas Lawler ◽  
Jessica Lee

Background: Substance abuse is a major health crisis in the US, with an estimated 20 million people suffering from substance use disorders (SUD). In addition to rising rates of SUD, Kentucky is located in the northern region of the stroke belt and has one of the highest rates of stroke hospitalizations in the US. Substance use may cause stroke by various mechanisms, including vasoconstriction, endothelial dysfunction, drug-induced vasculopathies, advanced rates of atherosclerosis, and infective endocarditis. We sought to examine the relationship between SUD and stroke outcomes. Methods: This is a single center, retrospective chart review of adults age >18 years with a diagnosis of ischemic or hemorrhagic stroke, and SUD based on either urine drug testing or medical record history, admitted between 12/6/2015 and 5/10/2019. We collected length of stay (LOS), admission/discharge NIHSS, discharge modified Rankin Scores, ICH scores, and discharge status and compared them to controls of ischemic stroke without SUD. Results: A total of 197 cases were identified [M=147 (74.6%)]. The most common illicit substances identified by testing were stimulants (42.6%, n=84), opioids (32.5%, n=64), and benzodiazepines (28.4%, n=56). Nearly all subjects had multiple substances present on screening. 13.8% (n=27) and 5.6% (n=11) received thrombolysis with either IV alteplase or mechanical thrombectomy, respectively. Compared to a control group of 176 ischemic stroke patients that did not test positive for illicit substances, cases (n= 139, ischemic stroke + SUD) were younger (mean=54.94+/-12.01 vs 66.15 +/- 14.38 yrs , p=0.0137), had a longer LOS (n=139, mean=8.44+/-10.84 vs 5.06 +/- 5.74, p=0.0006), higher admission NIHSS (mean=9.87+/-9.08, p=0.00012), and higher discharge NIHSS (mean=6.51+/-7.13 vs 4.19 +/- 5.73 , p=0.000512). Conclusion: Patients with SUD and stroke had longer LOS and worse discharge NIHSS compared to ischemic stroke patients without SUD. This could be due to the different mechanisms that cause strokes in substance users or could be a reflection of the effects of specific substances present at the time of admission. Future directions will include evaluating a hemorrhagic control population and examining a subpopulation of infective endocarditis.


Stroke ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 48 (suppl_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Saif Bushnaq ◽  
Atif Zafar ◽  
Kempuraj Duraisamy ◽  
Nudrat Tasneem ◽  
Mohammad M Khan ◽  
...  

Background: Interleukin-37 (IL-37) is a new member of IL-1 cytokine family with a defined role as a negative feedback inhibitor of pro-inflammatory responses. IL-37 has yet to be evaluated in non-immune neurological diseases like ischemic or hemorrhagic stroke. This study aimed to measure the urine and serum IL-37 levels in patients with acute ischemic stroke. Method: Twelve patients consented for the study. Two sets of serum and urine samples were obtained and analyzed; one upon admission to the hospital, and the second the next morning after overnight fasting. The trends in serum level of IL-37 in 5 stroke patients, while trends in urine level of 6 patients were available, measured by real-time polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) and enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). Prior studies with healthy volunteers as control group have consistently showed IL-37 plasma level around or less than 65 pg/ml with maximum normal levels on ELISA approximated at 130 pg/ml. Results: IL-37 level in urine in stroke patients ranged from 297 - 4467. IL-37 levels were in the range of 300s to 1000s in patients with ischemic stroke compared with reported healthy controls in literature where the level was always less than 90. Three of these 10 patients presented within 3 hours of stroke onset with IL-37 serum levels being 2655 pg/ml, 3517 pg/ml and 5235 pg/ml. In all others, it ranged much less than that, with the trend of delayed presentation giving less IL-37 levels, both in urine and serum. There were no clear differences found in patients with or without tPA, diabetes, hyperlipidemia and high blood pressure in our small study. Conclusion: The study shows a rather stable elevation of IL-37 levels post-ischemic stroke, which if compared to available data from other studies, is 3-10 times elevated after acute ischemic stroke with an uptrend in the first few days. IL-37 plays some role in mediating post-stroke inflammation with significant rise in serum and urine IL-37 levels suggesting a key role of this novel cytokine in post-stroke pathology. This is the first ever reported study measuring and trending IL-37 levels in human plasma after an acute ischemic stroke.


Circulation ◽  
2014 ◽  
Vol 130 (suppl_2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Maria A Baturova ◽  
Arne Lindgren ◽  
Jonas Carlson ◽  
Yuri V Shubik ◽  
Bertil Olsson ◽  
...  

Introduction: Prolonged P-wave duration (PWD) is associated with paroxysmal atrial fibrillation (AF), which might be underdiagnosed in ischemic stroke patients, in whom it might be pivotal for initiation of secondary prevention oral anticoagulation therapy. We aimed to assess whether PWD predicts new-onset AF during 10-year follow-up in ischemic stroke patients compared to control subjects enrolled in the Lund Stroke Register (LSR). Methods: Study sample comprised of 227 first-ever ischemic stroke patients without AF (mean age 72±12 y, 92 female) and 1:1 age- and gender- matched control subjects without stroke and AF enrolled in LSR from Mar 2001 to Feb 2002. The date of new-onset AF during follow-up was assessed by the date of first AF ECG in the regional ECG database and by record linkage with the Swedish National Patient Register. The available standard snapshot 12-lead sinus rhythm ECGs at baseline were retrieved from electronic database and digitally processed. Results: Patients with ischemic stroke compared to controls more often had hypertension (57% vs 31%), diabetes (15% vs 7%) and vascular diseases (42% vs 13%, all p < 0.005). New-onset AF was detected in 39 (17%) stroke patients and in 30 (13%) controls, p=0.296. In the multivariate Cox regression analysis, new onset AF in the stroke group was associated with age>65 years (HR=3.78, 95%CI 1.32-10.85, p=0.013) and hypertension (HR=2.42, 95%CI 1.09-5.40, p=0.030), but not with PWD. On the contrary, PWD>120 ms was the only independent predictor of new onset AF in the control group after adjustment for age and cardiovascular risk factors (HR=3.36, 95%CI 1.41-8.01, p=0.006, Figure 1). Conclusions: Prolonged P-wave duration is the strongest predictor of AF incidence during 10-year follow-up in stroke-free population. However, in ischemic stroke patients the developing of AF is more likely associated with more advanced cardiovascular comorbidities than with electrical abnormalities in the heart.


2021 ◽  
Vol 17 (9) ◽  
pp. 1735-1744
Author(s):  
Yanxia Wang ◽  
Xinmeng Li ◽  
Ying Liu ◽  
Wenjing Guo ◽  
Jiangpo Chen ◽  
...  

This study analyzed the correlation between the Notch3 mutation and stroke by testing an effective nanoparticle-loaded aspirin in stroke therapy. Fifty patients with ischemic stroke were followed for two years, and fifty healthy persons served as the control group. By RT-PCR, this study revealed that the Notch3 mutation existed in ischemic stroke patients who were more likely to have a family history, small vessel lesions, relatively frequent cerebral hemorrhage, and poor long-term prognosis. Liposome-aspirin-chitosan nanoparticle (LACN) was constructed as a nano-composite for stroke treatment. Notch3 Arg170Cys knock-in mice were prepared as a mutant Notch3 mouse model to test the LACN infiltration efficiency and observe the anti-stroke capacity. We found that LACN could better transport aspirin into brain vessels than the Polyethyleneimine (PEI) delivery system. However, in the Notch3 mutation mouse model, cerebral infarction and hemorrhage often occurred after being treated with aspirin. Still, LACN better prolongs the half-life of aspirin, rescues the pathological alteration of stroke in the brain, and reduces inflammatory reaction and oxidative stress response. In conclusion, the Notch3 mutation is closely related to stroke occurrence, and LACN may be a better choice for stroke therapy in the future.


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