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ABSTRACT These guidelines are the result of a joint effort from writing groups of the Brazilian Stroke Society, the Scientific Department of Cerebrovascular Diseases of the Brazilian Academy of Neurology, the Brazilian Stroke Network and the Brazilian Society of Diagnostic and Therapeutic Neuroradiology. Members from these groups participated in web-based discussion forums with predefined themes, followed by videoconference meetings in which controversies and position statements were discussed, leading to a consensus. This guidelines focuses on the implications of the recent clinical trials on endovascular therapy for acute ischemic stroke due to proximal arterial occlusions, and the final text aims to guide health care providers, health care managers and public health authorities in managing patients with this condition in Brazil.
RESUMO Estas diretrizes são o resultado de um esforço conjunto de membros da Sociedade Brasileira de Doenças Cerebrovasculares (SBDCV), Departamento científico de Doenças Cerebrovasculares da Academia Brasileira de Neurologia (ABN), Rede Brasil AVC (RBAVC) e da Sociedade Brasileira de Neurorradiologia Diagnóstica e Terapêutica (SBNR). Membros destas 4 entidades participaram de fórum de discussões por internet de temas pré-definidos, seguidos de encontros de videoconferência para discussão de pontos controversos e das recomendações, em busca de um consenso final. Estas diretrizes tem seu foco sobre as implicações dos recentes ensaios clínicos de tratamento endovascular do acidente vascular cerebral (AVC) isquêmico agudo relacionado a oclusão de artérias proximais. O texto final foi elaborado para servir de orientação no manejo destes pacientes AVC isquêmico pelos diferentes profissionais de saúde, gestores de saúde pública e de saúde complementar no Brasil.
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Humans , Brain Ischemia/therapy , Stroke/therapy , Endovascular Procedures/standards , Fibrinolytic Agents/administration & dosage , BrazilABSTRACT
OBJECTIVE: The Brazilian public health system determines a quantity of coils allowed to treat a cerebral aneurysm. The goal of this paper was to determine the number of coils necessary to treat an aneurysm based on size. METHODS: All patients harboring an aneurysm treated by endovascular approach between 1999 and 2003 were reviewed. RESULTS: There were 952 aneurysms included. Mean diameter sac was 8.2 mm with 7.9 coils per aneurysm. Out of 462 small aneurysms, mean size was 4.8 mm, with 4.6 coils/aneurysm used. A total of 315 medium aneurysms were treated, mean size was 8.6 mm, with 8.2 coils. Out of 135 large, mean size was 17 mm, with 16.1 coils. Forty giant aneurysms were treated with a mean size of 32 mm and 28.7 coils. CONCLUSIONS: We propose size as a reference to predict the number of coils necessary to treat each aneurysm: one coil for each millimeter of diameter.
OBJETIVO: O sistema público brasileiro determina uma quantidade limitada de molas permitida para o tratamento endovascular dos aneurismas cerebrais. O objetivo deste trabalho foi determinar a quantidade de molas necessária para tratar um aneurisma usando tamanho como referência. MÉTODO: Foram revisados todos os pacientes com aneurismas embolizados entre 1999 e 2003. RESULTADOS: No total, 952 aneurismas foram analisados. O diâmetro médio foi de 8,2 mm, com 7,9 molas usadas por aneurisma. Do total, 462 aneurismas eram pequenos, com tamanho médio de 4,8 mm e 4,6 molas/aneurisma. Foram tratados 315 aneurismas médios, com tamanho médio de 8,6 mm e 8,2 molas/aneurisma. Dentre os 135 aneurismas grandes, o tamanho foi de 17 mm, com 16,1 molas/aneurisma. Foram tratados 40 aneurismas gigantes, com média de 32 mm e 28,7 molas/aneurisma. CONCLUSÃO: Propomos que se utilize o tamanho do aneurisma como referência para prever o número de molas necessário para embolização: uma mola para cada milímetro de tamanho do saco aneurismático.
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Female , Humans , Middle Aged , Embolization, Therapeutic/instrumentation , Intracranial Aneurysm/therapy , Stents , Coated Materials, Biocompatible , Intracranial Aneurysm/pathology , Organ Size , Platinum , Retrospective Studies , Severity of Illness Index , Stents/statistics & numerical dataABSTRACT
INTRODUÇÃO: A reperfusão precoce da artéria responsável pelo acidente vascular cerebral isquêmico está associada ao salvamento da zona de hipoperfusão adjacente à área central isquêmica. Nosso objetivo foi analisar em uma série retrospectiva de pacientes a eficácia da trombólise intra-arterial em restabelecer o fluxo no vaso tratado na fase aguda do acidente vascular cerebral isquêmico e avaliar o grau de incapacidade por meio da escala de Rankin modificada (ERm) no seguimento mínimo de três meses, identificando variáveis prognósticas. Método: Série de 30 pacientes com acidente vascular cerebral isquêmico [tempo entre o início dos sintomas e o início da trombólise (At) < 6 horas no território carotídeo e < 12 horas no território vértebro-basilar) associado a oclusão de uma artéria cerebral, angiograficamente comprovada, e sem hemorragia ou sinais de infarto de grande extensão na tomografia computadorizada, submetidos a trombólise intra-arterial, combinada ou não a angioplastia intracaniana adjunta. Resultados: A pontuação admissional na escala do acidente vascular cerebral do National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) foi de 15 + ou - 17. A trombólise intra-arterial, combinada ou não...
BACKGROUND: Early reperfusion of an occluded artery responsible for an acute ischemic stroke is associated to the salvage of the hypoperfused zone adjacent to the central ischemic area. Our objective was to analyze the efficacy of intra-arterial thrombolysis in reestablishing flow in the treated vessel during the acute phase of ischemic stroke in a retrospective series of patients and evaluate the degree of disability using the modified Rankin scale (mRS) in a minimum follow-up period of three months, identifying prognostic variables. METHODS: Series of 30 patients with acute ischemic stroke [time from the onset of symptoms and beginning of thrombolysis (Δt) < 6 hours in the carotid territory and < 12 hours in basilar territory] associated to the occlusion of a cerebral artery confirmed by angiography and without hemorrhage or major early infarction signs at computed tomography (CT) scan, undergoing intra-arterial thrombolysis associated to adjuvant intracranial angioplasty. RESULTS: The National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) score was 15 ± 17. Complete recanalization was observed in 21 patients (70%) and partial recanalization in 9 patients (30%). Intracranial angioplasty was required in 8 patients. Favorable outcome (mRS < 2) was obtained in 53.3% of the overall sample and in 64% of the patients with middle cerebral artery occlusion. A better outcome was associated to better collateral flow (P = 0.07), involvement of the middle cerebral artery (P = 0.01), involvement of the right cerebral hemisphere (P = 0.07), and intra-arterial thrombolysis < 4.5 hours (P = 0.057). An unfavorable outcome was associated to hyperglycemia (P = 0.003), initial NIHSS > 18 (P = 0.01), advanced age (P = 0.01) and higher doses of recombinant tissue plasminogen activator (rt-PA) (P = 0.08). CONCLUSIONS: Intra-arterial thrombolysis in the acute phase of ischemic stroke and associated to adjunct intracranial angioplasty has proven to be an effective method with a high percentage of complete recanalization and favorable outcome in appropriately selected patients.
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Humans , Male , Female , Middle Aged , Stroke/complications , Stroke/mortality , Reperfusion/methods , Thrombolytic Therapy/methods , Thrombolytic Therapy , Angioplasty/methods , Blood Glucose/analysisABSTRACT
Dural arteriovenous fistulas (DAVFs) may have aggressive symptoms, especially if there is direct cortical venous drainage. We report our preliminary experience in transarterial embolization of DAVFs with direct cortical venous drainage (CVR) using Onyx®. METHOD: Nine patients with DAVFs with direct cortical venous drainage were treated: eight type IV and one type III (Cognard). Treatment consisted of transarterial embolization using Onyx-18®. Immediate post treatment angiographies, clinical outcome and late follow-up angiographies were studied. RESULTS: Complete occlusion of the fistula was achieved in all patients with only one procedure and injection in only one arterial pedicle. On follow-up, eight patients became free from symptoms, one improved and no one deteriorated. Late angiographies showed no evidence of recurrent DAVF. CONCLUSION: We recommend that transarterial Onyx® embolization of DAVFs with direct cortical venous drainage be considered as a treatment option, while it showed to be feasible, safe and effective.
As fistulas arteriovenosas durais (FAVDs) podem se manifestar com sintomas agressivos, especialmente se existe drenagem cortical direta. Relatamos nossa experiência preliminar na embolização transarterial de FAVDs com drenagem cortical direta usando Onyx®. MÉTODO: Nove pacientes com FAVDs com drenagem cortical direta foram tratados: oito do tipo IV e uma do tipo III (Cognard). O tratamento consistiu na embolização transarterial usando Onyx-18®. Angiografias imediatas pós-tratamento, evolução clínica e angiografias de controle tardias foram estudadas. RESULTADOS: A oclusão completa da fístula foi alcançada em todos pacientes através de um só procedimento e injeção em apenas um pedículo arterial. No seguimento, oito pacientes ficaram livres de sintomas, um melhorou e nenhum deteriorou. Angiografias tardias de controle não mostraram evidência de FAVD recorrente. CONCLUSÃO: Nós recomendamos que a embolização transarterial com Onyx® das FAVDs com drenagem cortical direta, seja considerada como uma opção terapêutica, uma vez que mostrou ser factível, segura e efetiva.
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Adult , Aged , Female , Humans , Male , Middle Aged , Central Nervous System Vascular Malformations/therapy , Dimethyl Sulfoxide/therapeutic use , Embolization, Therapeutic/methods , Polyvinyls/therapeutic use , Cerebral Angiography , Central Nervous System Vascular Malformations , Drainage/methods , Follow-Up Studies , Treatment OutcomeABSTRACT
OBJECTIVE: To evaluate cardiac arrhythmias during and after pregnancy in women with Chagas' disease without apparent heart disease using dynamic electrocardiography. METHODS: Twenty pregnant women with Chagas' disease without apparent heart disease aged 19 to 42 years (26.96 ± 3.6) and a control group of 20 non-chagasic pregnant patients aged 16 to 34 years (22.5 ± 4.8). The patients were submitted to passive hemagglutination and indirect immunofluorescence for the detection of Trypanosoma cruzi evaluation, and electrocardiography, echocardiography and 24-h dynamic electrocardiography. RESULTS: Supraventricular premature depolarizations were observed in 18 (90 percent) patients and ventricular premature depolarization in 11 (55 percent) patients of both groups during pregnancy. After delivery, supraventricular premature depolarizations were present in 13 (60 percent) chagasic patients and in 16 (89.4 percent) control patients (P<=0.05). Ventricular premature depolarization were observed in 9 (45 percent) chagasic patients and 11 (57.8 percent) control patients. CONCLUSION: The prevalence of ventricular premature depolarization was similar for the chagasic and control groups during and after pregnancy. The incidence of supraventricular premature depolarizations was similar in the two groups during pregnancy, while after delivery a predominance was observed in the control group compared to the chagasic group