scholarly journals Hyperoxemia during the hyperacute phase of aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage is associated with delayed cerebral ischemia and poor outcome: a retrospective observational study

2019 ◽  
pp. 1-8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shinya Fukuda ◽  
Yasutaka Koga ◽  
Motoki Fujita ◽  
Eiichi Suehiro ◽  
Kotaro Kaneda ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Logistic Regression ◽  
Subarachnoid Hemorrhage ◽  
Cerebral Ischemia ◽  
Aneurysmal Subarachnoid Hemorrhage ◽  
Delayed Cerebral Ischemia ◽  
Favorable Outcome ◽  
Regression Analyses ◽  
Poor Outcome ◽  
Poor Outcome Group ◽  
Outcome Group

OBJECTIVEThe harmful effects of hyperoxemia have been reported in critically ill patients with various disorders, including those with brain injuries. However, the effect of hyperoxemia on aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage (aSAH) patients is unclear. In this study the authors aimed to determine whether hyperoxemia during the hyperacute or acute phase in patients with aSAH is associated with delayed cerebral ischemia (DCI) and poor neurological outcome.METHODSIn this single-center retrospective study, data from patients with aSAH treated between January 2011 and June 2017 were reviewed. The patients were classified into groups according to whether they experienced DCI (DCI group and non-DCI group) and whether they had a poor outcome at discharge (poor outcome group and favorable outcome group). The background characteristics and time-weighted average (TWA) PaO2 during the first 24 hours after arrival at the treatment facility (TWA24h-PaO2) and between the first 24 hours after arrival and day 6 (TWA6d-PaO2), the hyperacute and acute phases, respectively, were compared between the groups. Factors related to DCI and poor outcome were evaluated with logistic regression analyses.RESULTSOf 197 patients with aSAH, 42 patients experienced DCI and 82 patients had a poor outcome at discharge. TWA24h-PaO2 was significantly higher in the DCI group than in the non-DCI group (186 [141–213] vs 161 [138–192] mm Hg, p = 0.029) and in the poor outcome group than in the favorable outcome group (176 [154–205] vs 156 [136–188] mm Hg, p = 0.004). TWA6d-PaO2 did not differ significantly between the groups. Logistic regression analyses revealed that higher TWA24h-PaO2 was an independent risk factor for DCI (OR 1.09, 95% CI 1.01–1.17, p = 0.037) and poor outcome (OR 1.17, 95% CI 1.06–1.29, p = 0.002).CONCLUSIONSHyperoxemia during the first 24 hours was associated with DCI and a poor outcome in patients with aSAH. Excessive oxygen therapy might have an adverse effect in the hyperacute phase of aSAH.

Rebleeding drives poor outcome in aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage independent of delayed cerebral ischemia: a propensity-score matched cohort study

2020 ◽  
Vol 133 (2) ◽  
pp. 360-368
Author(s):  
Victor M. Lu ◽  
Christopher S. Graffeo ◽  
Avital Perry ◽  
Lucas P. Carlstrom ◽  
Leonardo Rangel-Castilla ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cohort Study ◽  
Subarachnoid Hemorrhage ◽  
Cerebral Ischemia ◽  
Propensity Score ◽  
Functional Outcome ◽  
Treatment Modality ◽  
Aneurysmal Subarachnoid Hemorrhage ◽  
Delayed Cerebral Ischemia ◽  
Poor Functional Outcome ◽  
Poor Outcome

OBJECTIVEDelayed cerebral ischemia (DCI) and aneurysm rebleeding contribute to morbidity and mortality in aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage (aSAH); however, the relationship between their impacts on overall functional outcome is incompletely understood.METHODSThe authors conducted a cohort study of all aSAH during the study period from 2001 to 2016. Primary end points were overall functional outcome and ischemic aSAH sequelae, defined as delayed cerebral ischemia (DCI), DCI with infarction, symptomatic vasospasm (SV), and global cerebral edema (GCE). Outcomes were compared between the rebleed and nonrebleed cohorts overall and after propensity-score matching (PSM) for risk factors and treatment modality. Univariate and multivariate ordered logistic regression analyses for functional outcomes were performed in the PSM cohort to identify predictors of poor outcome.RESULTSFour hundred fifty-five aSAH cases admitted within 24 hours of aneurysm rupture were included, of which 411 (90%) experienced initial aneurysm ruptures only, while 44 (10%) had clinically confirmed rebleeding. In the overall cohort, rebleeding was associated with significantly worse functional outcome, longer intensive care unit length of stay (LOS), and GCE (all p < 0.01); treatment modality, overall LOS, DCI, DCI with infarction, and SV were nonsignificant. In the PSM analysis of 43 matched rebleed and 43 matched nonrebleed cases, only poor functional outcome and GCE remained significantly associated with rebleeding (p < 0.01 and p = 0.02, respectively). Multivariate regression identified that both rebleeding (HR 21.5, p < 0.01) and DCI (HR 10.1, p = 0.01) independently predicted poor functional outcome.CONCLUSIONSRebleeding and DCI after aSAH are highly morbid and potentially deadly events after aSAH, which appear to have independent negative impacts on overall functional outcome. Early rebleeding did not significantly affect the risk of delayed ischemic complications.

scholarly journals Ultra-early angiographic vasospasm associated with delayed cerebral ischemia and infarction following aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage

2017 ◽  
Vol 126 (5) ◽  
pp. 1545-1551 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fawaz Al-Mufti ◽  
David Roh ◽  
Shouri Lahiri ◽  
Emma Meyers ◽  
Jens Witsch ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Logistic Regression ◽  
Subarachnoid Hemorrhage ◽  
Cerebral Ischemia ◽  
Cerebral Infarction ◽  
Functional Outcome ◽  
Aneurysmal Subarachnoid Hemorrhage ◽  
Delayed Cerebral Ischemia ◽  
Angiographic Vasospasm ◽  
Increased Risk ◽  
Address Data

OBJECTIVEThe clinical significance of cerebral ultra-early angiographic vasospasm (UEAV), defined as cerebral arterial narrowing within the first 48 hours of aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage (aSAH), remains poorly characterized. The authors sought to determine its frequency, predictors, and impact on functional outcome.METHODSThe authors prospectively studied UEAV in a cohort of 1286 consecutively admitted patients with aSAH between August 1996 and June 2013. Admission clinical, radiographic, and acute clinical course information was documented during patient hospitalization. Functional outcome was assessed at 3 months using the modified Rankin Scale. Logistic regression and Cox proportional hazards models were generated to assess predictors of UEAV and its relationship to delayed cerebral ischemia (DCI) and outcome. Multiple imputation methods were used to address data lost to follow-up.RESULTSThe cohort incidence rate of UEAV was 4.6%. Multivariable logistic regression analysis revealed that younger age, sentinel bleed, and poor admission clinical grade were significantly associated with UEAV. Patients with UEAV had a 2-fold increased risk of DCI (odds ratio [OR] 2.3, 95% confidence interval [CI] 1.4–3.9, p = 0.002) and cerebral infarction (OR 2.0, 95% CI 1.0–3.9, p = 0.04), after adjusting for known predictors. Excluding patients who experienced sentinel bleeding did not change this effect. Patients with UEAV also had a significantly higher hazard for DCI in a multivariable model. UEAV was not found to be significantly associated with poor functional outcome (OR 0.8, 95% CI 0.4–1.6, p = 0.5).CONCLUSIONSUEAV may be less frequent than has been reported previously. Patients who exhibit UEAV are at higher risk for refractory DCI that results in cerebral infarction. These patients may benefit from earlier monitoring for signs of DCI and more aggressive treatment. Further study is needed to determine the long-term functional significance of UEAV.

Apolipoprotein E genotype and outcome after aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage

2009 ◽  
Vol 110 (5) ◽  
pp. 989-995 ◽  
Author(s):  
Seppo Juvela ◽  
Jari Siironen ◽  
Jaakko Lappalainen
Keyword(s):  
Subarachnoid Hemorrhage ◽  
Cerebral Ischemia ◽  
Cerebral Infarction ◽  
Apolipoprotein E ◽  
Clinical Condition ◽  
Aneurysmal Subarachnoid Hemorrhage ◽  
Univariate Analysis ◽  
Delayed Cerebral Ischemia ◽  
Intracerebral Hematoma ◽  
Poor Outcome

Object After aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH), conflicting results concerning an association between the APOE genotype and impaired outcome have been reported. The authors tested prospectively whether APOE ε2 or ε4 allele–containing genotypes (ε2+ and ε4+) affect outcome after SAH. Methods Previous disease histories and clinical and radiological variables were recorded for 105 patients who were admitted within 48 hours after SAH. Fifteen patients (14%) had the ε2+ genotype and 31 (17%) had ε4+ genotypes. Factors predicting poor outcome according to the Glasgow Outcome Scale and cerebral infarction visible on CT scans obtained at 3 months after SAH were tested with multiple logistic regression analyses. Results Apolipoprotein E ε2 or ε4–containing genotypes were not associated with outcome, occurrence of cerebral infarction, or with any of their predictors, either in univariate or multivariate analysis. Poor outcome was predicted independently by the occurrence of intraventricular bleeding and intracerebral hematoma as well as by elevated levels of both plasma glucose and D-dimer, and delayed cerebral ischemia (p < 0.05 for each factor), and in univariate analysis only by clinical condition on admission and patient age. Cerebral infarction was predicted independently according to clinical condition on admission (p < 0.05), amount of subarachnoid blood (p < 0.01), duration of intraoperative parent artery clipping (p < 0.01), and body mass index (p < 0.05). In the univariate analysis only cerebral infarction was also predicted by patient age, intracerebral hematoma, and delayed cerebral ischemia. Conclusions Severity of bleeding for the most part predicts outcome after SAH; APOE polymorphisms seem to have no prognostic value for outcome after SAH. This result was in accordance with the findings from the largest ischemic stroke studies.

scholarly journals Effect of pharmaceutical treatment on vasospasm, delayed cerebral ischemia, and clinical outcome in patients with aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage: A systematic review and meta-analysis

2011 ◽  
Vol 31 (6) ◽  
pp. 1443-1451 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nima Etminan ◽  
Mervyn DI Vergouwen ◽  
Don Ilodigwe ◽  
R Loch Macdonald
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Subarachnoid Hemorrhage ◽  
Cerebral Ischemia ◽  
Clinical Outcome ◽  
Aneurysmal Subarachnoid Hemorrhage ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Delayed Cerebral Ischemia ◽  
Double Blind ◽  
Poor Outcome ◽  
Methodological Problems

As it is often assumed that delayed cerebral ischemia (DCI) after subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH) is caused by vasospasm, clinical trials often focus on prevention of vasospasm with the aim to improve clinical outcome. However, the role of vasospasm in the pathogenesis of DCI and clinical outcome is possibly smaller than previously assumed. We performed a systematic review and meta-analysis on all randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trials that studied the effect of pharmaceutical preventive strategies on vasospasm, DCI, and clinical outcome in SAH patients to further investigate the relationship between vasospasm and clinical outcome. Effect sizes were expressed in pooled risk ratio (RR) estimates with corresponding 95% confidence intervals (CI). A total of 14 studies randomizing 4,235 patients were included. Despite a reduction of vasospasm (RR 0.80 (95% CI 0.70 to 0.92)), no statistically significant effect on poor outcome was observed (RR 0.93 (95% CI 0.85 to 1.03)). The variety of DCI definitions did not justify pooling the DCI data. We conclude that pharmaceutical treatments have significantly decreased the incidence of vasospasm, but not of poor clinical outcome. This dissociation between vasospasm and clinical outcome could result from methodological problems, sample size, insensitivity of clinical outcome measures, or from mechanisms other than vasospasm that also contribute to poor outcome.

scholarly journals Association of nosocomial infections with delayed cerebral ischemia in aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage

2016 ◽  
Vol 125 (6) ◽  
pp. 1383-1389 ◽  
Author(s):  
Paul M. Foreman ◽  
Michelle Chua ◽  
Mark R. Harrigan ◽  
Winfield S. Fisher ◽  
Nilesh A. Vyas ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Subarachnoid Hemorrhage ◽  
Cerebral Ischemia ◽  
Nosocomial Infection ◽  
Aneurysmal Subarachnoid Hemorrhage ◽  
Univariate Analysis ◽  
Delayed Cerebral Ischemia ◽  
Renin Angiotensin System ◽  
Angiotensin System ◽  
Poor Outcome ◽  
Radiographic Data

OBJECTIVE Delayed cerebral ischemia (DCI) is a recognized complication of aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage (aSAH) that contributes to poor outcome. This study seeks to determine the effect of nosocomial infection on the incidence of DCI and patient outcome. METHODS An exploratory analysis was performed on 156 patients with aSAH enrolled in the Cerebral Aneurysm Renin Angiotensin System study. Clinical and radiographic data were analyzed with univariate analysis to detect risk factors for the development of DCI and poor outcome. Multivariate logistic regression was performed to identify independent predictors of DCI. RESULTS One hundred fifty-three patients with aSAH were included. DCI was identified in 32 patients (20.9%). Nosocomial infection (odds ratio [OR] 3.5, 95% confidence interval [CI] 1.09–11.2, p = 0.04), ventriculitis (OR 25.3, 95% CI 1.39–458.7, p = 0.03), aneurysm re-rupture (OR 7.55, 95% CI 1.02–55.7, p = 0.05), and clinical vasospasm (OR 43.4, 95% CI 13.1–143.4, p < 0.01) were independently associated with the development of DCI. Diagnosis of nosocomial infection preceded the diagnosis of DCI in 15 (71.4%) of 21 patients. Patients diagnosed with nosocomial infection experienced significantly worse outcomes as measured by the modified Rankin Scale score at discharge and 1 year (p < 0.01 and p = 0.03, respectively). CONCLUSIONS Nosocomial infection is independently associated with DCI. This association is hypothesized to be partly causative through the exacerbation of systemic inflammation leading to thrombosis and subsequent ischemia.

Abstract 195: Nosocomial Infections are Associated with Delayed Cerebral Ischemia in Aneurysmal Subarachnoid Hemorrhage

Stroke ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 47 (suppl_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Paul M Foreman ◽  
Michelle Chua ◽  
Mark R Harrigan ◽  
Winfield S Fisher ◽  
Nilesh A Vyas ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Subarachnoid Hemorrhage ◽  
Cerebral Ischemia ◽  
Nosocomial Infection ◽  
Aneurysmal Subarachnoid Hemorrhage ◽  
Univariate Analysis ◽  
Delayed Cerebral Ischemia ◽  
Renin Angiotensin System ◽  
Angiotensin System ◽  
Poor Outcome ◽  
Radiographic Data

Background and Purpose: Delayed cerebral ischemia (DCI) is a recognized complication of aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage (aSAH) that contributes to poor outcome. This study seeks to determine the effect of nosocomial infection on the incidence of DCI and patient outcome. Methods and Subjects: An exploratory analysis was performed on 156 aSAH patients enrolled in the Cerebral Aneurysm Renin Angiotensin System (CARAS) study. Clinical and radiographic data were analyzed with univariate analysis to detect risk factors for the development of DCI and poor outcome. Multivariate logistic regression was performed to identify independent predictors of DCI. Results: One hundred and fifty three patients with aSAH were included. Delayed cerebral ischemia was identified in 32 (20.9%) patients. Nosocomial infection, ventriculitis, aneurysm rerupture, and clinical vasospasm were independently associated with the development of DCI [3.5 (1.93 - 6.35), p < 0.00; 25.3 (4.39 - 110.9), p = 0.03; 7.55 (2.72 - 20.9), p = 0.05; 43.4 (23.6 - 79.8), p < 0.00; respectively]. Diagnosis of nosocomial infection preceded the diagnosis of DCI in 15 of 21 (71.4%) patients. Patients diagnosed with nosocomial infection experienced significantly worse outcomes as measured by mRS at discharge and 1 year (p < 0.00 and p = 0.03, respectively). Conclusions: Nosocomial infection is independently associated with DCI. This association is hypothesized to be partly causative through the exacerbation of systemic inflammation leading to thrombosis and subsequent ischemia.

Machine learning improves prediction of delayed cerebral ischemia in patients with subarachnoid hemorrhage

2018 ◽  
Vol 11 (5) ◽  
pp. 497-502 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lucas Alexandre Ramos ◽  
Wessel E van der Steen ◽  
Renan Sales Barros ◽  
Charles B L M Majoie ◽  
Rene van den Berg ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Machine Learning ◽  
Logistic Regression ◽  
Subarachnoid Hemorrhage ◽  
Cerebral Ischemia ◽  
Regression Models ◽  
Aneurysmal Subarachnoid Hemorrhage ◽  
Delayed Cerebral Ischemia ◽  
Image Data ◽  
Image Features ◽  
Logistic Regression Models

Background and purposeDelayed cerebral ischemia (DCI) is a severe complication in patients with aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage. Several associated predictors have been previously identified. However, their predictive value is generally low. We hypothesize that Machine Learning (ML) algorithms for the prediction of DCI using a combination of clinical and image data lead to higher predictive accuracy than previously applied logistic regressions.Materials and methodsClinical and baseline CT image data from 317 patients with aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage were included. Three types of analysis were performed to predict DCI. First, the prognostic value of known predictors was assessed with logistic regression models. Second, ML models were created using all clinical variables. Third, image features were extracted from the CT images using an auto-encoder and combined with clinical data to create ML models. Accuracy was evaluated based on the area under the curve (AUC), sensitivity and specificity with 95% CI.ResultsThe best AUC of the logistic regression models for known predictors was 0.63 (95% CI 0.62 to 0.63). For the ML algorithms with clinical data there was a small but statistically significant improvement in the AUC to 0.68 (95% CI 0.65 to 0.69). Notably, aneurysm width and height were included in many of the ML models. The AUC was highest for ML models that also included image features: 0.74 (95% CI 0.72 to 0.75).ConclusionML algorithms significantly improve the prediction of DCI in patients with aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage, particularly when image features are also included. Our experiments suggest that aneurysm characteristics are also associated with the development of DCI.

scholarly journals Conditioning Effect of Inhalational Anesthetics on Delayed Cerebral Ischemia After Aneurysmal Subarachnoid Hemorrhage

Neurosurgery ◽  
2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Umeshkumar Athiraman ◽  
Rajat Dhar ◽  
Keshav Jayaraman ◽  
Menelaos Karanikolas ◽  
Daniel Helsten ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Logistic Regression ◽  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Subarachnoid Hemorrhage ◽  
Cerebral Ischemia ◽  
Protective Effect ◽  
Neurological Outcome ◽  
Aneurysmal Subarachnoid Hemorrhage ◽  
Delayed Cerebral Ischemia ◽  
Angiographic Vasospasm ◽  
Inhalational Anesthetic

Abstract BACKGROUND Delayed cerebral ischemia (DCI) after aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH) has been identified as an independent predictor of poor outcome in numerous studies. OBJECTIVE To investigate the potential protective role of inhalational anesthetics against angiographic vasospasm, DCI, and neurologic outcome in SAH patients. METHODS After Institutional Review Board approval, data were collected retrospectively for SAH patients who received general anesthesia for aneurysm repair between January 1st, 2010 and May 31st, 2018. Primary outcomes were angiographic vasospasm, DCI, and neurologic outcome as measured by modified Rankin scale at hospital discharge. Univariate and logistic regression analysis were performed to identify independent predictors of these outcomes. RESULTS The cohort included 390 SAH patients with an average age of 56 ± 15 (mean ± SD). Multivariate logistic regression analysis identified inhalational anesthetic only technique, Hunt-Hess grade, age, anterior circulation aneurysm and average intraoperative mean blood pressure as independent predictors of angiographic vasospasm. Inhalational anesthetic only technique and modified Fishers grade were identified as independent predictors of DCI. No impact on neurological outcome at time of discharge was noted. CONCLUSION Our data provide additional evidence that inhalational anesthetic conditioning in SAH patients affords protection against angiographic vasospasm and new evidence that it exerts a protective effect against DCI. When coupled with similar results from preclinical studies, our data suggest further investigation into the impact of inhalational anesthetic conditioning on SAH patients, including elucidating the most effective dosing regimen, defining the therapeutic window, determining whether a similar protective effect against early brain injury, and on long-term neurological outcome exists.

scholarly journals Influence of white matter lesions on the prognosis of acute cardioembolic stroke without reperfusion therapy

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
yikun Guo ◽  
Wenying Zou ◽  
Zhuoyou Chen ◽  
Min Zhang ◽  
Qian Wang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Logistic Regression ◽  
White Matter ◽  
White Matter Lesions ◽  
Binary Logistic Regression ◽  
Reperfusion Therapy ◽  
Favorable Outcome ◽  
Nihss Score ◽  
Poor Outcome ◽  
Poor Outcome Group ◽  
Outcome Group

Abstract Background Few studies have investigated the influence of white matter lesions (WMLs) on the prognosis of acute cardioembolic stroke (CES). We aimed to explore the role of WMLs in predicting 3-month prognosis of CES without reperfusion therapy. Methods A number of 251 acute CES patients without reperfusion therapy at a single center were retrospectively recruited. The severity of WMLs was evaluated by Fazekas scale and patients were divided into mild WMLs group (188 cases, Fazekas ≤ 2 points) and moderate to severe WMLs group (63 cases, Fazekas ≥ 3 points) accordingly. General data and clinical features of the two groups were compared. Functional outcomes of patients were followed up for 3 months using the modified Rankin scale (mRS) and patients were divided into poor outcome group (mRS ≥ 3) and favorable outcome group (mRS ≤ 2). The effect of WMLs on the prognosis was identified by binary logistic regression. Results Patients in moderate to severe WMLs group were older (P < 0.001). Also, they had higher baseline NIHSS score (P < 0.001) and elevated incidence of asymptomatic cerebral hemorrhage (P = 0.040) and stroke associated pneumonia (P = 0.001) than those in mild WMLs group. At 3 months, there were 100 cases in the poor outcome group. Patients in poor outcome group had higher baseline NIHSS score, increased proportion of moderate to severe WMLs, and elevated incidence of stroke associated pneumonia than those in favorable outcome group (P < 0.001). Binary logistic regression analysis showed that moderate to severe WMLs (odds ratio [OR] = 4.105, 95% confidence interval [CI] = 1.447–11.646), baseline NIHSS score (OR = 1.368, 95% CI = 1.240–1.511), and stroke-associated pneumonia (OR = 4.840, 95%CI = 1.889–12.400) were independent risk factors for poor outcome. Conclusion Moderate to severe WMLs is an independent risk factor for prognosis of CES patients without reperfusion therapy.

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