Comparison of Primary Angioplasty with Stent Placement for Treating Symptomatic Intracranial Atherosclerotic Disease

Neurosurgery ◽  
2008 ◽  
Vol 62 (6) ◽  
pp. 1403-1404
Author(s):  
Farhan Siddiq ◽  
Muhammad Z. Memon ◽  
Gabriela Vazquez ◽  
Muhammad F.K. Suri ◽  
Joan C. Wojak ◽  
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Neurosurgery ◽  
2009 ◽  
Vol 65 (6) ◽  
pp. 1024-1034 ◽  
Author(s):  
Farhan Siddiq ◽  
Muhammad Zeeshan Memon ◽  
Gabriela Vazquez ◽  
Adnan Safdar ◽  
Adnan I. Qureshi

Abstract OBJECTIVE To compare the short- and long-term rates of stroke-and/or-death associated with primary angioplasty alone and angioplasty with stent placement using a meta-analysis of published studies. Both primary angioplasty alone and angioplasty with stent placement have been proposed as treatment strategies for symptomatic intracranial atherosclerotic disease to reduce the risk of stroke-and/or-death with best medical treatment alone. However, it remains unclear which of these endovascular techniques offers the best risk reduction. METHODS We identified pertinent studies published between January 1980 and May 2008 using a search on PubMed and Cochrane libraries, supplemented by a review of bibliographies of selected publications. The incidences of stroke-and/or-death were estimated for each report and pooled for both angioplasty alone and angioplasty with stent placement at 1 month and 1 year postintervention and then compared using a random-effects model. The association of year of publication and 1-year incidence of stroke-and/or-death was analyzed with meta-regression. RESULTS After applying our selection criteria, we included 69 studies (33 primary angioplasty-alone studies [1027 patients] and 36 studies of angioplasty with stent placement [1291 patients]) in the analysis. There were a total of 91 stroke-and/or-deaths reported in the angioplasty-alone–treated group (8.9%; 95% confidence interval [CI], 7.1%–10.6%), compared with 104 stroke-and/or-deaths in the angioplasty-with-stent–treated group (8.1%; 95% CI, 6.6%–9.5%) during a 1-month period (relative risk [RR], 1.1; P = 0.48). The pooled incidence of 1-year stroke-and/or-death in patients treated with angioplasty alone was 19.7% (95% CI, 16.6%–23.5%), compared with 14.2% (95% CI, 11.9%–16.9%) in the angioplasty-with-stent–treated patients (RR, 1.39; P = 0.009). The incidence of technical success was 79.8% (95% CI, 74.7%–84.8%) in the angioplasty-alone group and 95% (95% CI, 93.4%–96.6%) in the angioplasty-with-stent–treated group (RR, 0.84; P < 0.0001). The pooled restenosis rate was 14.2% (95% CI, 11.8–16.6%) in the angioplasty-alone group, as compared with 11.1% (95% CI, 9.2%–13.0%) in the angioplasty-with-stent–treated group (RR, 1.28; P = 0.04). There was no effect of the publication year of the studies on the risk of stroke-and/or-death. CONCLUSION Risk of 1-year stroke-and/or-death and rate of angiographic restenosis may be lower in symptomatic intracranial atherosclerosis patients treated by angioplasty with stent placement compared with patients treated by angioplasty alone.


Neurosurgery ◽  
2014 ◽  
Vol 74 (suppl_1) ◽  
pp. S126-S132 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mandy J. Binning ◽  
Erol Veznedaroglu

Abstract Stroke is the fourth leading cause of death in the United States. Intracranial atherosclerotic disease accounts for 8%-10% of ischemic stroke in the United States. So far, surgical bypass has not proved to be superior to medical therapy. As both medical and endovascular therapies for intracranial atherosclerosis evolve, so too do the guidelines for treatment. Initial reports on the results of stent placement for symptomatic high-grade intracranial atherosclerotic disease were encouraging; however, recent trials suggest that initial medical management may be preferable. Currently, intracranial angioplasty and stenting for symptomatic intracranial atherosclerosis is now more controversial. Further trials are necessary to help determine which patients are ideal for endovascular therapies.


2010 ◽  
Vol 67 (3) ◽  
pp. ons166-ons170 ◽  
Author(s):  
Matthew F. Lawson ◽  
Gregory L. Fautheree ◽  
Michael F. Waters ◽  
David A. Decker ◽  
J D. Mocco ◽  
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Abstract BACKGROUND: Treatment of intracranial atherosclerotic disease with the Wingspan-Gateway intracranial stent and balloon angioplasty system has been reported in several multicenter registries. To date, the incidence of acute intraprocedural thrombus formation during Wingspan stent placement has not been reported. OBJECTIVE: We reviewed the incidence of acute thrombus formation, treatment, and outcome for patients who underwent Wingspan stent placement by the senior author (B.L.H.) between June 2006 and April 2009. METHODS: We routinely perform angiograms every 10 minutes for at least 30 minutes after placement of a Wingspan stent to check for acute thrombus formation. Acute thrombus was graded: (1) visible thrombus but not flow limiting, (2) visible and flow-limiting thrombosis, and (3) complete stent occlusion. Recanalization was graded according to Thrombosis In Myocardial Infarction score. RESULTS: Forty-one patients underwent Wingspan stent placement for intracranial stenosis. Acute intraprocedural thrombus formation developed in 6 (14.6%) within 20 minutes after stent placement: 3 grade 1, 1 grade 2, and 2 grade 3. All 6 were successfully recanalized with Thrombosis In Myocardial Infarction score 3 after intravenous abciximab with or without intra-arterial tissue plasminogen activator and/or balloon angioplasty. There was no morbidity, and all 6 patients were discharged home at their neurological baseline. CONCLUSION: We recommend serial angiography every 10 minutes for at least 30 minutes after placement of Wingspan stents. Once detected, acute thrombosis can be successfully treated with intravenous abciximab with or without intra-arterial tissue plasminogen activator and/or balloon angioplasty.


2011 ◽  
Vol 21 (2) ◽  
pp. e159-e161 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tanya N. Turan ◽  
Leonardo Bonilha ◽  
Paul S. Morgan ◽  
Robert J. Adams ◽  
Marc I. Chimowitz

Stroke ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 52 (Suppl_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mahmoud Mohammaden ◽  
Raul G Nogueira ◽  
WONDWOSSEN TEKLE ◽  
farhan siddiq ◽  
Diogo C Haussen ◽  
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Introduction: Intracranial atherosclerotic disease (ICAD) is a common cause of refractory stroke. Randomized clinical trials failed to prove the safety and efficacy of the endovascular treatment options of symptomatic ICAD (sICAD). However, there are many concerns regarding inclusion criteria in these trials which made them less effective than standard medical management. Herein, we aim to study the safety and efficacy of drug-eluting balloon mounted stents (DES) in the treatment of sICAD. Methods: A retrospective review of endovascular database from 10 comprehensive stroke centers inside and outside the USA from January 2017 to January 2020 was reviewed. Patients were included if they had symptomatic intracranial stenosis ≥70% in the target vessel, failed best medical management, and underwent intracranial stenting with DES. The primary outcome was the occurrence of ischemic stroke, hemorrhage, or mortality within 72 hours of the procedure. Secondary outcomes included rates of symptomatic and angiographic recurrence within 6 months of the procedure. Results: There was a total of 129 patients, the median age was 65 [58-72] years, 40 (31%) were females. The intracranial stenotic lesions were located in anterior circulation in 74 (57.4%) of cases [24 (18.6%) supraclinoid ICA, 5 (3.9%) cavernous ICA, 17 (13.2%) petrous ICA, 5 (19.4%) MCA-M1, and 3 (2.3%) M2] and in posterior circulation in 55 (42.6%) of cases [36 (27.9) vertebral artery V4 segment, 18 (14%) basilar and 1 (0.7%) PCA]. Recurrent stroke was the qualifying event in 101 (78.3%) while transient ischemic attacks (TIA) were identified in 28 (21.7%) of cases. The median time from the qualifying event to stenting was 6 [2-24] days. Strokes were reported within 72 hours of the procedure; 2 (1.6%) ischemic, 2 (1.6%) hemorrhagic strokes and 2 (1.6%) patients suffered inpatient mortality. The median follow-up time was 6 [3-6.75] months. Among 99 patients who had clinical follow up 2 (2%) had TIA and 6 (6.1%) had strokes. Fifty-one patients had follow-up imaging of whom symptomatic ISR was reported in 8 (15.7%). Conclusion: Our study has shown that in appropriately selected patients with sICAD, endovascular treatment using DES is safe and effective. Prospective randomized clinical trials are warranted.


2021 ◽  
Vol 51 (3) ◽  
pp. 269-271
Author(s):  
Ahmad Muhammad ◽  
Satya Narayana Patro ◽  
Suhail Hussain ◽  
Memon Noor Illahi ◽  
Khawaja Hassan Haroon

Stroke ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 51 (Suppl_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Alexander McQuinn ◽  
Andrew Cheung ◽  
Jason Wenderoth ◽  
Amer Mitchelle ◽  
Christopher Blair ◽  
...  

Introduction: Recent data suggests stenting of symptomatic intracranial atherosclerotic disease (ICAD) in the hyper-acute period (< 8 days of symptom onset) is associated with a high incidence of early postoperative morbidity and mortality. We assessed the efficacy and safety of this select group of patients at our institutions. Methods: Between December 2017 to May 2019, anterior circulation stroke patients who underwent acute stenting of symptomatic intracranial atherosclerotic disease with the Atlas stent (Stryker) were identified from a prospectively maintained database of stroke patients at two comprehensive stroke centres. Baseline characteristics, imaging, and clinical outcomes are reported. Results: Nine cases were identified (mean age 71years, 44.4% male, median NIHSS 9 (range 5-18)). All patients had baseline mRS of 3 or less. Median time from symptom onset to groin puncture was 10hours (range 4-96hours). All patients received dual-antiplatelet therapy with Aspirin and Prasugrel(DAPT) either immediately before or after the procedure. In patients who did not receive pre-procedure loading with DAPT (55.6%), a single intravenous dose of Abciximab (mean 9mg +/- 4mg) or Tirofiban (1mg) was given intra-operatively. No thromboembolic complications or mortality occurred in the early postoperative period (within 72hours). All patients showed improvement in target vessel perfusion on day-one CT-perfusion. At 90-days, 7 (77.8%) patients were either functionally independent (mRS 0-2) or at their pre-operative baseline. No symptomatic intracranial haemorrhage occurred. No recurrent target vessel strokes were recorded. One patient died of medical complications unrelated to intracranial stenting and one patient was mRS 3 at 90-days. Conclusion: Hyper-acute stenting of symptomatic ICAD may be safe and effective. Antiplatelet treatment strategies and advances in stent devices may be critical in the success of this approach.


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