scholarly journals Comparison of a novel inter-hospital system “Mobile Endovascular Therapy Team” and patient transfer system in mechanical thrombectomy for acute ischemic stroke

2015 ◽  
Vol 9 (5) ◽  
pp. 238-244
Author(s):  
Tatsuo AMANO ◽  
Masayuki SATO ◽  
Yu TERANISHI ◽  
Hiroshi HORIKAWA ◽  
Takahiro OTA ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Ischemic Stroke ◽  
Acute Ischemic Stroke ◽  
Endovascular Therapy ◽  
Mechanical Thrombectomy ◽  
Patient Transfer ◽  
Transfer System ◽  
Hospital System ◽  
Therapy Team

scholarly journals E.09 Predictors of optimal endovascular therapy results among patients with acute ischemic stroke

2016 ◽  
Vol 43 (S2) ◽  
pp. S18-S18
Author(s):  
D Catana ◽  
J Badhiwala ◽  
A Koziarz ◽  
K Reddy ◽  
SA Almenawer
Keyword(s):  
Ischemic Stroke ◽  
Acute Ischemic Stroke ◽  
Endovascular Therapy ◽  
Mechanical Thrombectomy ◽  
Combined Therapy ◽  
Arterial Occlusion ◽  
Functional Independence ◽  
Sensitivity Analyses ◽  
Care Group ◽  
Functional Benefit

Background: Several studies have demonstrated the safety and efficacy of endovascular therapy for patients with acute ischemic stroke. However, patient, imaging and treatment factors associated with the optimal functional outcome require better definition. Methods: We pooled data from 8 randomized controlled trials (SYNTHESIS, MR RESCUE, IMS III, MR CLEAN, ESCAPE, EXTEND-IA, SWIFT-PRIME, and REVASCAT). We conducted subgroup and sensitivity analyses to evaluate predictors of optimal functional results (modified Rankin scale, mRS) at 90 days. Results: Meta-analysis of 8 trials including 2,423 patients yielded that endovascular therapy resulted in 44.6% functional independence (mRS 0-2) versus 31.8% in the usual care group (OR 1.71, 95% CI 1.18-2.49, P=0.005). This treatment effect was significantly greater among patients with confirmed angiographic imaging of proximal arterial occlusion (OR 2.24, 95% CI 1.72-2.90, P<0.001), in patients who received the combined therapy of intravenous tPA and endovascular intervention (OR 2.07, 95% CI 1.46-2.92, P<0.001), and when using stent retriever for mechanical thrombectomy (OR 2.39, 95% CI 1.88-3.04, P<0.001). Conclusions: The relative functional benefit associated with endovascular therapy among patients with acute ischemic stroke was increased when combined with intravenous tPA, with confirmed proximal arterial occlusion on angiographic imaging, and with use of stent retrievers for mechanical thrombectomy.

Abstract T P6: Mobile Endovascular-therapy Team is Alternative System to Patient Transfer for Acute Ischemic Stroke

Stroke ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 46 (suppl_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Tatsuo Amano ◽  
Masayuki Sato ◽  
Yuji Matsumaru ◽  
Takahiro Ota
Keyword(s):  
Ischemic Stroke ◽  
Acute Ischemic Stroke ◽  
Endovascular Therapy ◽  
Treatment Time ◽  
Patient Transfer ◽  
Stroke Patients ◽  
Group Time ◽  
Patient Arrival ◽  
Transfer Group ◽  
Guiding Catheter

Background and Purpose: Stroke centers which can provide endovascular therapy (EVT) for acute ischemic stroke patients are limited. Patients who considered eligible for EVT need to be transferred to hospitals where EVT available. However, delays for interhospital transfers may reduce the opportunity for good outcomes. Besides we accepted patients from outside hospitals, we formed a neurointerventional team which called “Mobile EVT Team (MET)” to offer EVT at outside hospitals. In this study, we compare elapsed time until the beginning of EVT between patients who performed EVT at outside hospitals and who received EVT in our hospital after they were transferred. Methods: From July 2012 to June 2014, acute ischemic stroke patients who performed EVT by MET (MET group) and received EVT after they were transferred to our hospital (transfer group) were enrolled. We defined the beginning of EVT as the time of injection from guiding catheter for EVT. In MET group, if guiding catheter was indwelled before MET arrival, the beginning of EVT was defined the time of MET arrival. We compared the time from initial imaging to the beginning of EVT (“picture to treatment” time) among two groups. Results: Thirty Patients from one site (distance between hospitals: 16 miles) in MET group and 7 patients from three sites (distance between hospitals: 0.5, 1 and 3 miles) in transfer group were analyzed. There was no difference the frequency of intravenous thrombolysis therapy among two groups. In MET group, time from notification to MET arrival was 72 minutes (interquartile range [IQR], 60-81). In transfer group, time from notification to patient arrival and from patient arrival to groin puncture were 55 minutes (IQR, 50-72) and 36 minutes (25-39). Picture to groin puncture time (MET group vs. transfer group: 68minutes [54-81] vs. 139 minutes [127-217], p=0.0004), picture to treatment time (122 minutes [106-165] vs. 168 minutes [154-241], p=0.0105) and notification to treatment time (90 minutes [78-116] vs. 125 minutes [109-140], p=0.0099) were significantly shorter in MET group than in transfer group. Conclusions: MET can provide EVT at outside hospitals without time delay and can be alternative system to patient transfer.

scholarly journals Early blood pressure management for endovascular therapy in acute ischemic stroke: A review of the literature

2020 ◽  
Vol 26 (6) ◽  
pp. 785-792
Author(s):  
Bin Han ◽  
Xuan Sun ◽  
Xu Tong ◽  
Raynald ◽  
Baixue Jia ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Ischemic Stroke ◽  
Systolic Blood Pressure ◽  
Acute Ischemic Stroke ◽  
Endovascular Therapy ◽  
Mechanical Thrombectomy ◽  
Clinical History ◽  
Normal Range ◽  
Vessel Occlusion ◽  
Blood Pressure Targets

The perioperative optimal blood pressure targets during mechanical thrombectomy for acute ischemic stroke are uncertain, and randomized controlled trials addressing this issue are lacking. There is still no consensus on the optimal target for perioperative blood pressure in acute ischemic stroke patients with large vessel occlusion. In addition, there are many confounding factors that can influence the outcome including the patient’s clinical history and stroke characteristics. We review the factors that have an impact on perioperative blood pressure change and discuss the influence of perioperative blood pressure on functional outcome after mechanical thrombectomy. In conclusion, we suggest that blood pressure should be carefully and flexibly managed perioperatively in patient-received mechanical thrombectomy. Blood pressure changes during mechanical thrombectomy were independently correlated with poor prognosis, and blood pressure should be maintained in a normal range perioperatively. Postoperative blood pressure control is associated with recanalization status in which successful recanalization requires normal range blood pressure (systolic blood pressure 120–140 mmHg), while non-recanalization requires higher blood pressure (systolic blood pressure 160–180 mmHg). The preoperative blood pressure targets for mechanical thrombectomy should be tailored based on the patient’s clinical history (systolic blood pressure ≤185 mmHg). Blood pressure should be carefully and flexibly managed intraoperatively (systolic blood pressure 140–180 mmHg) in patient-received endovascular therapy.

Abstract T MP11: Acute Endovascular Reperfusion Therapy Has Inconsistent Results Across Randomized Clinical Trials -A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Stroke ◽  
2014 ◽  
Vol 45 (suppl_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Toshiya Osanai ◽  
Vinary Pasupuleti ◽  
Abhishek Deshpande ◽  
Priyaleela Thota ◽  
Yuani Roman ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Clinical Trials ◽  
Ischemic Stroke ◽  
Acute Ischemic Stroke ◽  
Endovascular Therapy ◽  
Primary Outcome ◽  
Randomized Clinical Trials ◽  
Mechanical Thrombectomy ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Good Outcome

Introduction: Endovascular (intra-arterial, IA) therapy for acute ischemic stroke has become part of acute therapy , but limited randomized clinical trials have had inconsistent results. We sought to evaluate efficacy and safety of endovascular therapy in - randomized clinical trials . Methods: We performed a systematic review of literature for randomized clinical trials of endovascular therapy with thrombolytic or mechanical reperfusion compared with comparator groups without IA therapy. Use of systemic thrombolysis was not excluded. Primary outcome was modified Rankin scale of disability of 0-2 at 90 days and secondary outcomes of mortality at 90 days and symptomatic intracranial hemorrhage was noted. Two groups of independent reviewers searched and identified studies and abstracted data. Random-effects meta-analysis was performed. Subgroups were analyzed by study design characteristics. Results: Systematic search identified 10 studies with 1572 subjects, of which 9 studies reported the primary outcome. IA therapy was associated with good outcome at 90 days (Odds ratio (OR) =1.28; 95% CI, 1.01 to 1.62; p=0.04), but there was significant heterogeneity with p of 0.03. Among 3 trials (n=1136) comparing mechanical thrombectomy with control, mechanical thrombectomy was not superior to control with good outcome (OR=0.98; 95 % CI, 0.85 to 1.14; p=0.83). Patients with IA therapy significantly have good outcome in studies without systematic thrombolysis in the comparator (OR=1.55; 95 % CI, 1.05 to 2.29; p=0.03) and required vessel occlusion for randomization (OR=1.54; 95 % CI, 1.10 to 2.14; p=0.01). Mortality was unchanged with IA therapy (OR=0.92; 95 % CI, 0.75 to 1.13; p=0.45) and there was no difference in symptomatic hemorrhage (OR=1.13; 95 % CI, 0.74 to 1.74; p=0.56). Conclusion: IA therapy has a small but significant increase in good outcomes for patients with acute ischemic stroke without increasing mortality and symptomatic hemorrhages.

Abstract TP24: Should the Decision for Mechanical Thrombectomy be Based on Pre-procedure CT Head Showing Early Changes in Specific Regions of the Brain?

Stroke ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 47 (suppl_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Daniel Korya ◽  
Mohammad Moussavi ◽  
Siddhart Mehta ◽  
Jaskiran Brar ◽  
Mena Samaan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Ischemic Stroke ◽  
Acute Ischemic Stroke ◽  
Endovascular Therapy ◽  
Mechanical Thrombectomy ◽  
Regions Of Interest ◽  
Paired Samples ◽  
Comprehensive Stroke Center ◽  
Stroke Center ◽  
The Right ◽  
Iv Tpa

Background: The treatment of acute ischemic stroke has evolved over the past several years to utilize neuroimaging in guiding therapy. With regard to IV tPA and thrombectomy, recent endovascular therapy trials have utilized the ASPECT score in determining if intervention should be attempted. We sought to evaluate different regions of interest on the ASPECT score to determine if specific areas of injury should be weighed more heavily during decision making. Methods: We evaluated the pre-intervention CT scans of the head on all patients who received IV tPA and mechanical thrombectomy during the last two years at a community based, university affiliated comprehensive stroke center. All 20 regions of interest (ROIs) of the ASPECT score were compared with each other with regard to initial NIH stroke score, discharge NIHSS, delta NIHSS and modified Rankin Score to determine if one or more regions were associated with worse outcome. SPSS version 22 was used to determine Spearman rho values and paired samples t-test. Results: A total of 864 patients presented with acute ischemic stroke, of which 70 patients received IV tPA followed by mechanical thrombectomy and were included in the study. The 4 ROIs with the greatest correlation with worse outcome as rated by discharge mRS were the right and left M5-M6 [4.2 (p=.001, 95%CI 3.5-4.8); 4.3 (p=.001, 95%CI 3.4-5.1); 4.3 (p=.001, 95%CI 3.4-5.2); 4.2 (p=.001, 95%CI 3.6-4.8), respectively]. Conclusion: Early changes defined as hypodensity in the M5 and M6 ROIs on either side of the pre-intervention head CT were associated with significantly worse outcomes. A modified ASPECT score should be considered to better prognosticate patients and guide the appropriateness of endovascular therapy in select patients. These findings should be validated in a larger population and a longer follow-up period.

Revascularization and functional outcomes after mechanical thrombectomy for acute ischemic stroke in elderly patients

2020 ◽  
Vol 132 (4) ◽  
pp. 1182-1187 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carrie E. Andrews ◽  
Nikolaos Mouchtouris ◽  
Evan M. Fitchett ◽  
Fadi Al Saiegh ◽  
Michael J. Lang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Ischemic Stroke ◽  
Elderly Patients ◽  
Acute Ischemic Stroke ◽  
Mechanical Thrombectomy ◽  
Multivariate Logistic Regression Analysis ◽  
Standard Of Care ◽  
Stroke Severity ◽  
Vessel Occlusion ◽  
Younger Patients ◽  
Success Of Treatment

OBJECTIVEMechanical thrombectomy (MT) is now the standard of care for acute ischemic stroke (AIS) secondary to large-vessel occlusion, but there remains a question of whether elderly patients benefit from this procedure to the same degree as the younger populations enrolled in the seminal trials on MT. The authors compared outcomes after MT of patients 80–89 and ≥ 90 years old with AIS to those of younger patients.METHODSThe authors retrospectively analyzed records of patients undergoing MT at their institution to examine stroke severity, comorbid conditions, medical management, recanalization results, and clinical outcomes. Univariate and multivariate logistic regression analysis were used to compare patients < 80 years, 80–89 years, and ≥ 90 years old.RESULTSAll groups had similar rates of comorbid disease and tissue plasminogen activator (tPA) administration, and stroke severity did not differ significantly between groups. Elderly patients had equivalent recanalization outcomes, with similar rates of readmission, 30-day mortality, and hospital-associated complications. These patients were more likely to have poor clinical outcome on discharge, as defined by a modified Rankin Scale (mRS) score of 3–6, but this difference was not significant when controlled for stroke severity, tPA administration, and recanalization results.CONCLUSIONSOctogenarians, nonagenarians, and centenarians with AIS have similar rates of mortality, hospital readmission, and hospital-associated complications as younger patients after MT. Elderly patients also have the capacity to achieve good functional outcome after MT, but this potential is moderated by stroke severity and success of treatment.

Mechanical thrombectomy using a Solitaire stent retriever in the treatment of pediatric acute ischemic stroke

2019 ◽  
Vol 23 (3) ◽  
pp. 363-368 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bing Zhou ◽  
Xiao-Chuan Wang ◽  
Jun-Yi Xiang ◽  
Ming-Zhao Zhang ◽  
Bo Li ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Ischemic Stroke ◽  
Acute Ischemic Stroke ◽  
Mechanical Thrombectomy ◽  
Balloon Dilation ◽  
Stent Retriever ◽  
National Institutes Of Health ◽  
Clinical Prognosis ◽  
Nihss Score ◽  
Grade 3

OBJECTIVEMechanical thrombectomy using a Solitaire stent retriever has been widely applied as a safe and effective method in adult acute ischemic stroke (AIS). However, due to the lack of data, the safety and effectiveness of mechanical thrombectomy using a Solitaire stent in pediatric AIS has not yet been verified. The purpose of this study was to explore the safety and effectiveness of mechanical thrombectomy using a Solitaire stent retriever for pediatric AIS.METHODSBetween January 2012 and December 2017, 7 cases of pediatric AIS were treated via mechanical thrombectomy using a Solitaire stent retriever. The clinical practice, imaging, and follow-up results were reviewed, and the data were summarized and analyzed.RESULTSThe ages of the 7 patients ranged from 7 to 14 years with an average age of 11.1 years. The preoperative National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) scores ranged from 9 to 22 with an average of 15.4 points. A Solitaire stent retriever was used in all patients, averaging 1.7 applications of thrombectomy and combined balloon dilation in 2 cases. Grade 3 on the modified Thrombolysis In Cerebral Infarction scale of recanalization was achieved in 5 cases and grade 2b in 2 cases. Six patients improved and 1 patient died after thrombectomy. The average NIHSS score of the 6 cases was 3.67 at discharge. The average modified Rankin Scale score was 1 at the 3-month follow-up. Subarachnoid hemorrhage after thrombectomy occurred in 1 case and that patient died 3 days postoperatively.CONCLUSIONSThis study shows that mechanical thrombectomy using a Solitaire stent retriever has a high recanalization rate and excellent clinical prognosis in pediatric AIS. The safety of mechanical thrombectomy in pediatric AIS requires more clinical trials for confirmation.

Mechanical thrombectomy in pediatric stroke: systematic review, individual patient data meta-analysis, and case series

2019 ◽  
Vol 24 (5) ◽  
pp. 558-571 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kartik Bhatia ◽  
Hans Kortman ◽  
Christopher Blair ◽  
Geoffrey Parker ◽  
David Brunacci ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Ischemic Stroke ◽  
Acute Ischemic Stroke ◽  
Mechanical Thrombectomy ◽  
Case Reports ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Case Series ◽  
Neurological Outcomes

OBJECTIVEThe role of mechanical thrombectomy in pediatric acute ischemic stroke is uncertain, despite extensive evidence of benefit in adults. The existing literature consists of several recent small single-arm cohort studies, as well as multiple prior small case series and case reports. Published reports of pediatric cases have increased markedly since 2015, after the publication of the positive trials in adults. The recent AHA/ASA Scientific Statement on this issue was informed predominantly by pre-2015 case reports and identified several knowledge gaps, including how young a child may undergo thrombectomy. A repeat systematic review and meta-analysis is warranted to help guide therapeutic decisions and address gaps in knowledge.METHODSUsing PRISMA-IPD guidelines, the authors performed a systematic review of the literature from 1999 to April 2019 and individual patient data meta-analysis, with 2 independent reviewers. An additional series of 3 cases in adolescent males from one of the authors’ centers was also included. The primary outcomes were the rate of good long-term (mRS score 0–2 at final follow-up) and short-term (reduction in NIHSS score by ≥ 8 points or NIHSS score 0–1 at up to 24 hours post-thrombectomy) neurological outcomes following mechanical thrombectomy for acute ischemic stroke in patients < 18 years of age. The secondary outcome was the rate of successful angiographic recanalization (mTICI score 2b/3).RESULTSThe authors’ review yielded 113 cases of mechanical thrombectomy in 110 pediatric patients. Although complete follow-up data are not available for all patients, 87 of 96 (90.6%) had good long-term neurological outcomes (mRS score 0–2), 55 of 79 (69.6%) had good short-term neurological outcomes, and 86 of 98 (87.8%) had successful angiographic recanalization (mTICI score 2b/3). Death occurred in 2 patients and symptomatic intracranial hemorrhage in 1 patient. Sixteen published thrombectomy cases were identified in children < 5 years of age.CONCLUSIONSMechanical thrombectomy may be considered for acute ischemic stroke due to large vessel occlusion (ICA terminus, M1, basilar artery) in patients aged 1–18 years (Level C evidence; Class IIb recommendation). The existing evidence base is likely affected by selection and publication bias. A prospective multinational registry is recommended as the next investigative step.

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