Tratamiento trombolitico en el síndrome coronario agudo con elevación del st / Treatment trombolitico in the sharp coronary syndrome with elevation of the st

RESUMEN Introducción: la cardiopatía isquémica es tan antigua como el hombre. Constituye uno de los problemas de salud más serios a nivel mundial. Entre sus formas clínicas está el infarto agudo de miocardio. Los síndromes isquémicos agudos, representan un espectro clínico continúo sustentado por una fisiopatología común. Objetivo: identificar los factores que causaron retraso en la aplicación del tratamiento trombolítico en los pacientes, los que se traducen en el futuro, en pérdida de calidad de vida, diferentes grados de discapacidad, y hasta del aumento de la mortalidad por esta entidad. Materiales y métodos: se realizó un estudio observacional, con 62 pacientes con criterio de trombolisis atendidos en la Unidad de Cuidados Intensivos del Hospital Docente Clínico Quirúrgico "José Ramón López Tabrane", en el período comprendido entre enero del 2012 y junio del 2014. Se aplicaron métodos empíricos, estadísticos y teóricos. Resultados: de 147 pacientes recibidos con criterios de trombolisis 62 no recibieron el tratamiento trombolítico que representó un 42,2 %. Entre las causas estuvieron falta de entrenamiento de los médicos para la aplicación de dicho tratamiento y la no existencia de transporte para su traslado en el tiempo requerido. Conclusiones: los pacientes no trombolizados con más de 12 h sin diagnóstico con criterio de infacto agudo del miocardo, incidió en el diagnóstico erróneo del médico y valencia de sus propios medios, para llegar a un centro de salud. Con contraindicación absoluta, el accidente vascular isquémico menor de tres meses fue la causante más padecida. Con contraindicación relativa fue la hipertensión arterial no controlada (AU).

SUMMARY Introduction: The Ischemic Cardiopatía is as old as the man. One constitutes from the most serious problems of health to world level and enter their clinical forms the sharp heart attack of miocardio is (IMA), causing in the world population a third of the deaths. The sharp ischemic syndromes SIAs represents a continuous clinical spectrum sustained by a fisiopatología común. Objective: He/she was carried out an observational, descriptive and traverse study, in 62 patients with trombolisis approach assisted in the UCIE of the Surgical Clinical Educational Hospital José Ramón López Tabrane, in the period understood between January of 2012 and June of the 2014.Se they applied the empiric, statistical and theoretical methods. Materials and method: identify the factors that caused delay in the application of the treatment trombolítico in this patients, which are translated in the future in loss of quality of life, different discapacidad grades and until of the increase of the mortality for this entity. Among the causes that were they were: the non training of the doctors for the application of this treatment and the not existence of transport for their transfer in the required time. Conclusion: In patient non trombolizados with more than twelve hours without diagnostic of IMA (19,4%) with approach impacted the doctor's erroneous diagnosis and valency of their own means to arrive to a center of health. With absolute contraindication, the Ischemic Vascular Accident smaller than three months was the causing one more suffered. With relative contraindication it was the arterial hypertension not controlled (AU).

Experiencia inicial con el uso de trombolisis local asistida por catéter de ultrasonido terapeútico (EKOSonic®) en pacientes con tromboembolismo pulmonar agudo / Use of local thrombolysis associated to therapeutic ultrasound (EKOSonic) in patients with acute pulmonary thromboembolism: a preliminary experience

INTRODUCCIÓN: El tromboembolismo pulmonar (TEP) es una causa frecuente de morbimortalidad cardiovascular y la trombolisis local asistida por ultrasonido (TLUS) constituye una alternativa de tratamiento validada para pacientes de riesgo intermedio. No existen reportes del uso de esta tecnología en el ámbito nacional. MÉTODOS: Análisis descriptivo, prospectivo, sobre una serie de pacientes con TEP agudo, de riesgo intermedio, tratados en forma percutánea con trombolisis local asistida por catéter de ultrasonido terapéutico (EKOSonic®). Se analiza la eficacia y seguridad del procedimiento mediante variables clínicas, hemodinámicas y radiológicas, así como desenlaces intra hospitalarios. Se reporta, además, el seguimiento a 30 días. RESULTADOS: Entre Junio de 2019 y Marzo de 2020, 4 pacientes con TEP de riesgo intermedio fueron tratados con esta técnica. El score PESI (Pulmonary Embolism severity Index) promedio era de 79,5 + 6,1. Dos pacientes requirieron la instalación de 2 catéteres para efectuar terapia bilateral. Se observó una reducción promedio en la presión sistólica de arteria pulmonar de 29% y en 3 de los 4 enfermos se logró revertir la dilatación ventricular derecha presente al ingreso. La carga trombótica se redujo en un 20% medido por score CTOI. No hubo complicaciones intraoperatorias ni intrahospitalarias asociadas a la intervención. CONCLUSIONES: En esta serie inicial, el uso de la trombolisis local con catéter de ultrasonido en pacientes con TEP de riesgo intermedio fue segura y efectiva. Los resultados perioperatorios y a 30 días fueron comparables a los descritos en experiencias internacionales; sin embargo, aún se requieren de estudios con mayor número de pacientes para confirmar los beneficios de esta técnica en nuestro medio.

BACKGROUND: Pulmonary thromboembolism (PE) is a common cause of cardiovascular morbidity and mortality and local ultrasound-assisted thrombolysis (USAT) is a validated alternative treatment for intermediate-risk patients. There are no reports on the use of this technology in our country. METHODS: Prospective series of patients with acute, intermediate-risk PE treated percutaneously with therapeutic ultrasound catheter-assisted local thrombolysis (EKOSonic®). The efficacy and safety of the procedure were analyzed using clinical, hemodynamic, and radiological variables, as well as intra-hospital outcomes. The 30-day follow-up is also reported. RESULTS: between June 2019 and March 2020, a total of 4 patients with intermediate-risk PE were treated with this technique. The average PESI score was 79.5 + 6.1. Two out of 4 patients required the use of 2 catheters for bilateral therapy. The average reduction in systolic pressure of the pulmonary artery was 29% and 3 patients reversed the right ventricular dilation present at admission. The thrombotic burden was reduced by 20% according to the Computed Tomography Obstruction Index (CTOI). There were no intraoperative or in hospital complications associated with the intervention. CONCLUSION: In this initial series, the use of local thrombolysis with an ultrasound catheter in patients with intermediate-risk PE was safe and effective. The perioperative and 30-day outcomes were similar to those previously reported in international series. However, larger randomized trials are needed to confirm this potential benefit.

Fragmentación mecánica y trombólisis guiada por catéter en la embolia pulmonar de riesgo intermedio / Mechanical fragmentation and catheter-guided thrombolysis in intermediate risk pulmonary embolism

La tromboembolia pulmonar aguda (TEPA) sigue siendo una importante causa de morbilidad y mortalidad a nivel mundial. Su diagnóstico, estratificación de riesgo y tratamiento precoz son fundamentales, siendo su pilar la anticoagulación. En pacientes de bajo riesgo cardiovascular, el pronóstico es excelente y solo basta con la administración de anticoagulantes. No obstante, debido al pobre pronóstico de los pacientes con riesgo elevado (descompensación hemodinámica), el enfoque terapéutico es más agresivo, utilizándose trombolíticos sistémicos que disminuyen la mortalidad pero incrementan el riesgo de complicaciones hemorrágicas mayores. En el TEPA de riesgo intermedio (evidencia de falla de ventrículo derecho, sin descompensación hemodinámica), la relación riesgo-beneficio del tratamiento con trombolíticos es más equilibrada por lo que la decisión es controvertida. La fragmentación mecánica con trombólisis dirigida por catéter es una alternativa con potenciales beneficios. Presentamos dos casos de TEPA de riesgo intermedio, en los que se realizó fragmentación mecánica y trombólisis dirigida por catéter.

Acute pulmonary thromboembolism remains a significant cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Its diagnosis, risk stratification and early treatment are essential. The mainstay of treatment is anticoagulation. In patients with low cardiovascular risk, the prognosis is excellent and the treatment consists only of the administration of anticoagulants. Due to the poor prognosis of patients with high risk (hemodynamic decompensation), the approach is more aggressive using systemic thrombolytics, which reduce mortality but increase the risk of major hemorrhagic complications. In the intermediate-risk patients (evidence of right ventricular failure, without hemodynamic decompensation), the risk-benefit relationship of thrombolytic treatment is more balanced, so the choice is controversial. Mechanical fragmentation with catheter-directed thrombolysis is an alternative with potential benefits. We present two cases of intermediate-risk acute pulmonary thromboembolism to whom mechanical fragmentation and catheter-directed thrombolysis was applied.

Mechanical thrombectomy for reperfusion of acute ischemic stroke in a Stroke Unit in Argentina / Trombectomía mecánica para la reperfusión en el accidente cerebrovascular agudo en una Unidad Cerebrovascular de Argentina

Abstract Stroke is an important cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Reperfusion therapy with intravenous tissue plasminogen activator (IV-tPA) was first implemented in 1996. More recently, endovascular reperfusion with mechanical thrombectomy (MT) demonstrated a robust beneficial effect, extending the 4.5 h time window. In our country, there are difficulties to achieve the implementation of both procedures. Objective: Our purpose is to report the early experience of a Comprehensive Stroke Center in the use of MT for acute stroke. Methods: Analysis of consecutive patients from January 2015 to September 2018, who received reperfusion treatment with MT. Demographic data, treatment times, previous use of IV-tPA, site of obstruction, recanalization, outcomes and disability after stroke were assessed. Results: We admitted 891 patients with acute ischemic stroke during this period. Ninety-seven received IV-tPA (11%) and 27 were treated with MT (3%). In the MT group, mean age was 66.0±14.5 years. Median NIHSS before MT was 20 (range:14‒24). The most prevalent etiology was cardioembolic stroke (52%). Prior to MT, 16 of 27 patients (59%) received IV-tPA. Previous tPA treatment did not affect onset to recanalization time or door-to-puncture time. For MT, door-to-puncture time was 104±50 minutes and onset to recanalization was 289±153 minutes. Successful recanalization (mTICI grade 2b/3) was achieved in 21 patients (78%). At three-month follow-up, the median NIHSS was 5 (range:4‒15) and mRS was 0‒2 in 37%, and ≥3 in 63%. Conclusions: With adequate logistics and strict selection criteria, MT can be implemented in our population with results like those reported in large clinical trials.

Resumen El accidente cerebrovascular isquémico (ACVi) es una importante causa de morbi-mortalidad a nivel mundial. La reperfusión con trombólisis endovenosa es utilizada desde 1996. Más recientemente, la reperfusión con trombectomía mecánica (TM) ha demostrado un beneficio consistente extendiendo la ventana terapéutica. En nuestro país existen dificultades para que su implementación sea una práctica habitual. Objetivo: Reportamos la experiencia de un Centro Integral de Neurología Vascular en el uso de TM como tratamiento del ACVi agudo. Métodos: Análisis retrospectivo de pacientes consecutivos desde enero 2015 a septiembre 2018, que recibieron reperfusión con TM. Se registraron datos demográficos, tiempos de tratamiento, uso de rtPA, sitio de obstrucción, recanalización, severidad del evento y discapacidad. Resultados: Se evaluaron 891 pacientes con ACVi en este periodo. 97 recibieron rtPA (11%) y 27 recibieron TM (3%). En el grupo TM, la edad promedio fue 66 años (±14.5). Mediana de NIHSS previo a TM: 20 (RIC 14‒24). La etiología más frecuente fue cardioembolia (52%). Previo a TM, 16 pacientes (59%) recibieron rtPA endovenoso. No hallamos efecto del rtPA en tiempo de recanalización por TM o tiempo puerta-punción. Para la TM, el tiempo puerta-punción fue 104±50 minutos y el tiempo entre inicio de síntomas-recanalización fue 289±153 minutos. En 21 pacientes (78%) se logró recanalización exitosa (TICI 2B/3). En el seguimiento a tres meses, el mRS fue 0‒2 en el 37% y ≥3 en el 63%. Conclusión: Una logística adecuada y un estricto criterio de selección ha posibilitado el uso de TM en nuestra población, obteniendo resultados similares a aquellos reportados en los estudios clínicos publicados.

2019 Update of the Korean Clinical Practice Guidelines of Stroke for Endovascular Recanalization Therapy in Patients with Acute Ischemic Stroke / 대한뇌졸중학회지

Endovascular recanalization therapy (ERT) has been a standard of care for patients with acute ischemic stroke due to large artery occlusion (LAO) within 6 hours after onset, since five landmark ERT trials conducted by 2015 demonstrated its clinical benefit. Recently, two randomized clinical trials demonstrated that ERT, even in the late time window of up to 16 hours or 24 hours after last known normal time, improved the outcome of patients who had a target mismatch, defined as either clinical-core mismatch or perfusion-core mismatch, which prompted the update of national guidelines in several countries. Accordingly, to provide evidence-based and up-to-date recommendations for ERT in patients with acute LAO in Korea, the Clinical Practice Guidelines Committee of the Korean Stroke Society decided to revise the previous Korean Clinical Practice Guidelines of Stroke for ERT. For this update, the members of the writing group were appointed by the Korean Stroke Society and the Korean Society of Interventional Neuroradiology. After thoroughly reviewing the updated evidence from two recent trials and relevant literature, the writing members revised recommendations, for which formal consensus was achieved by convening an expert panel composed of 45 experts from the participating academic societies. The current guidelines are intended to help healthcare providers, patients, and their caregivers make well-informed decisions and to improve the quality of care regarding ERT. The ultimate decision for ERT in a particular patient must be made in light of circumstances specific to that patient.

2019 Update of the Korean Clinical Practice Guidelines of Stroke for Endovascular Recanalization Therapy in Patients with Acute Ischemic Stroke / 신경중재치료의학

Endovascular recanalization therapy (ERT) has been a standard of care for patients with acute ischemic stroke due to large artery occlusion (LAO) within 6 hours after onset, since five landmark ERT trials conducted by 2015 demonstrated its clinical benefit. Recently, two randomized clinical trials demonstrated that ERT, even in the late time window of up to 16 hours or 24 hours after last known normal time, improved the outcome of patients who had a target mismatch, defined as either clinical-core mismatch or perfusion-core mismatch, which prompted the update of national guidelines in several countries. Accordingly, to provide evidence-based and up-to-date recommendations for ERT in patients with acute LAO in Korea, the Clinical Practice Guidelines Committee of the Korean Stroke Society decided to revise the previous Korean Clinical Practice Guidelines of Stroke for ERT. For this update, the members of the writing group were appointed by the Korean Stroke Society and the Korean Society of Interventional Neuroradiology. After thoroughly reviewing the updated evidence from two recent trials and relevant literature, the writing members revised recommendations, for which formal consensus was achieved by convening an expert panel composed of 45 experts from the participating academic societies. The current guidelines are intended to help healthcare providers, patients, and their caregivers make well-informed decisions and to improve the quality of care regarding ERT. The ultimate decision for ERT in a particular patient must be made in light of circumstances specific to that patient.

Mechanical Thrombectomy for Acute Ischemic Stroke with Middle Cerebral Artery Occlusion in 11-year-old Patient

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Endovascular Treatment with Intravenous Thrombolysis versus Endovascular Treatment Alone for Acute Anterior Circulation Stroke : A Meta-Analysis of Observational Studies

OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to determine outcome of ischemic stroke patients in the anterior circulation treated with endovascular treatment (EVT) with intravenous thrombolysis (IVT) versus EVT alone group. METHODS: A systemic literature review was performed using online database from January 2004 to January 2017. Primary outcomes were successful recanalization seen on finial angiography and good outcome at three months. Secondary outcomes were mortality and the development of symptomatic intracranial hemorrhage (S-ICH) after the procedure. A fixed effect model was used when heterogeneity was less than 50%. Egger’s regression test was used to assess publication bias.

Higher Blood Pressure during Endovascular Thrombectomy in Anterior Circulation Stroke Is Associated with Better Outcomes / 대한뇌졸중학회지

BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: Reports investigating the relationship between in-procedure blood pressure (BP) and outcomes in patients undergoing endovascular thrombectomy (EVT) due to anterior circulation stroke are sparse and contradictory. METHODS: Consecutive EVT-treated adults (modern stent retrievers, BP managed in line with the recommendations, general anesthesia, invasive BP measurements) were evaluated for associations of the rate of in-procedure systolic BP (SBP) and mean arterial pressure (MAP) excursions to >120%/ 120% was independently associated with lower ILV, while higher in-procedure mean SBP/MAP was associated with lower odds of hemorrhages. mRS 0-2 was achieved in 75/155 (48.4%) evaluated patients (nine had missing mRS data). Higher rate of SBP/MAP excursions to >120% and higher reference SBP/MAP were independently associated with higher odds of mRS 0-2, while higher ILV was associated with lower odds of mRS 0-2. Rate of SBP/MAP excursions to < 80% was not associated with any outcome. CONCLUSIONS: In the EVT-treated patients with BP managed within the recommended limits, a better functional outcome might be achieved by targeting in-procedure BP that exceeds the preprocedure values by more than 20%.

Endovascular Treatment with Intravenous Thrombolysis versus Endovascular Treatment Alone for Acute Anterior Circulation Stroke : A Meta-Analysis of Observational Studies

OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to determine outcome of ischemic stroke patients in the anterior circulation treated with endovascular treatment (EVT) with intravenous thrombolysis (IVT) versus EVT alone group.METHODS: A systemic literature review was performed using online database from January 2004 to January 2017. Primary outcomes were successful recanalization seen on finial angiography and good outcome at three months. Secondary outcomes were mortality and the development of symptomatic intracranial hemorrhage (S-ICH) after the procedure. A fixed effect model was used when heterogeneity was less than 50%. Egger’s regression test was used to assess publication bias.RESULTS: Five studies were included for final analysis. Between EVT with IVT and EVT alone group, successful recanalization (odds ratio [OR] 1.467, p=0.216), good clinical outcome at three months (OR 1.199, p=0.385), mortality (OR 0.776, p=0.371), and S-ICH (OR 1.820, p=0.280) did not differ significantly. Egger’s regression intercept with 95% confidence interval (CI) was 1.99 (95% CI -2.91 to 6.89) in successful recanalization and -0.27 (95% CI -6.35 to 5.80) in good clinical outcome, respectively.CONCLUSION: The two treatment modalities, EVT with IVT and EVT alone, could be comparable in treating acute anterior circulation stroke. Studies to find specific beneficiary group for EVT alone, without primary IVT, are needed further.

Catheter directed thrombolysis in treatment of acute iliofemoral deep venous thrombosis: determinants of outcome

Background: Acute deep vein thrombosis [DVT] of the lower limbs occurs in about 1.0 person per 1000 population per year and is associated with substantial morbidity. Although anticoagulation effectively prevents thrombus extension, pulmonary embolism, death, and recurrence may occur. Moreover, many patients develop venous dysfunction resulting in post-thrombotic syndrome [PTS]. PTS is associated with reduced individual health-related quality of life and a substantially increased economic burden. Hence, additional and more aggressive treatment, including systemic thrombolysis, thrombectomy, and catheter- directed thrombolysis [CDT], has been introduced to accelerate thrombus removal. Numerous studies suggest that additional CDT may provide highly effective clot lysis. There is little doubt that the overall benefit of thrombolysis depends on multiple factors, including predisposing risks, symptom duration, thrombus extension, and technical approaches and interventional success

Aim of the Work: This study aimed to define predictors of immediate and mid-long-term anatomic and clinical failures to guide patient selection and to set a standard for patient and physician expectations

Patients and Methods: This is a prospective observational cohort study that enrolled 20 patients [22 limbs] who presented to the Ain Shams University hospitals in the period from 7/2015 to 7/2017 with acute iliofemoral deep venous thrombosis [IFDVT] and fulfilled the inclusion criteria [mentioned below]. Intrathrombus catheter directed thrombolysis [CDT] was done. Assessments of predictors of immediate periprocedural success was based on degree of clot lysis and resolution of symptoms and signs. Incidence of postthrombotic syndrome [PTS] was calculated at 6 months postoperative using Villalta score [>/=5 vs <5]

Results: During the study duration, 20 patients [22 limbs] were recruited. The mean age was 40.95 +/- 12.35 years old, 11 patients [12 limbs] were women. The indication for CDT was severe progressive pain/swelling [18 limbs], and phlegmasia cerulea dolens [4 limbs]. 5 patients [7 limbs] had IVC thrombosis at the initial venography. 5 limbs had balloon dilatation only while iliac stenting was done in 12 limbs. 15 patients received CDT for 48 hours while 5 patients [7 limbs] received CDT for 24 hours [mean duration of CDT was 1.68 days]. As regards bleeding, only 2 cases of those who had CDT for 24 hours had bleeding, while bleeding occurred in 12 cases of those who had CDT for 48 hours. There were no recurrent DVT, intra or postoperative pulmonary embolism nor death within the study population till the end of the follow up period [6months]. 6 months post intervention, 7 limbs were free of PTS [Villalta score < 5], 15 limbs had mild to moderate PTS, and no patients had severe PTS. The mean Villalta score was 5.14 +/- 1.859

Conclusion: In our study, determinants of outcome following CDT for acute IFDVT were: 1] access site, 2] dose of thrombolytic agent used, 3] duration of thrombolysis, and 4] thrombus score at the end of the procedure. More studies should be done comparing not only the effect of CDT on incidence of PTS but also its effect on its severity [e.g. Villalta score] on short and long term

The direct first pass aspiration technique in the treatment of acute ischemic stroke resulting from large vessel occlusions / Técnica de aspiração primária no tratamento do acidente vascular cerebral isquêmico por oclusões de grandes vasos

ABSTRACT Mechanical thrombectomy using stent retrievers is the standard treatment for acute ischemic stroke that results from large vessel occlusions. The direct aspiration first pass technique (ADAPT) has been proposed as an efficient, fast, and cost-effective thrombectomy strategy. The aim of this study was to assess the safety and efficacy of ADAPT. Methods Recanalization was assessed using the modified thrombolysis in cerebral infarction (mTICI) score. Neurological outcomes were assessed using the National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale and modified Rankin Scale. Results Fifteen patients were evaluated. The mTICI score was 2b-3 in 80%, and it was 3 in 60% of patients. No intracranial hemorrhage was seen. At three months, modified Rankin Scale scores ≤ 2 were observed in 60% of patients and the mortality rate was 13.3%. Conclusions The ADAPT appears to be a safe, effective, and fast recanalization strategy for treatment of acute ischemic stroke resulting from large vessel occlusions.

RESUMO A trombectomia mecânica com stent retrievers é o tratamento padrão ouro do acidente vascular cerebral isquêmico agudo (AVCi) por oclusão de grandes artérias. A técnica de aspiração primária (ADAPT) tem sido proposta como uma estratégia de trombectomia rápida e com boa custo-efetividade. O objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar a segurança e eficácia da técnica ADAPT. Métodos A recanalização foi avaliada utilizando a escala mTICI. Os desfechos neurológicos foram avaliados utilizando as escalas do NIHSS e mRS. Resultados Quinze pacientes foram avaliados. Foram obtidas taxas de mTICI = 2b-3 em 80% e TICI = 3 em 60% dos pacientes. Não ocorreram hemorragias intracranianas. Em 3 meses as taxas de mRS≤2 e mortalidade foram respectivamente 60% e 13.3%. Conclusão A técnica ADAPT parece ser uma estratégia de recanalização rápida, segura e efetiva para o tratamento do AVC por oclusão de grandes artérias.

Trombolisis mecánica y fármaco-mecánica en el tratamiento de trombosis venosa profunda sin respuesta clínica con tratamiento médico convencional / Mechanical and pharmacomechanical trombolysis in deep venous thrombosis with no clinical response to conventional treatment

Background: Conventional treatment of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is anticoagulation, bed rest and limb elevation. Proximal DVT patients with persisting edema, pain and cyanosis of extremities despite of conventional therapy may develop ischemia. Direct treatment of thrombosis becomes necessary. Aim: To report our experience with mechanical trombolysis of proximal lower extremity DVT. Material and Methods: Retrospective review of medical records of proximal DVT patients treated with thrombolysis between March 2012 and August 2015. Thirteen patients, 14 limbs, median age 34 years (22-85), 8 women, were admitted with pain and swelling of recent onset; one patient with venous gangrene. All patients initially received heparin in therapeutic doses without clinical improvement. Results: In all 13 cases, mechanical thrombolysis was performed using AngioJet®, and associated with single dose thrombolytic agent in 9. Additional angioplasty for residual stenosis was performed in 12 (7 stents) and IVCF were implanted in 8. All patients were subsequently anticoagulated. Early outcomes with disappearance of pain and decrease of edema, with no mortality or bleeding complications. The patient with foot gangrene required amputation. Conclusions: Mechanical thrombolysis with a single dose of a thrombolytic agent is safe and effective in patients with proximal DVT with an unfavorable evolution.

Mechanical Thrombectomy with Solitaire Stent Retrieval for Acute Cardioembolic Stroke

OBJECTIVE: Few studies have reported the outcome of mechanical thrombectomy with Solitaire stent retrival (MTSR) in subtypes of acute ischemic stroke. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the efficacy and result of MTSR in acute cardioembolic stroke. METHODS: Twenty consecutive patients with acute cardioembolic stroke were treated by MTSR. The angiographic outcome was assessed by thrombolysis in cerebral infarction (TICI) grade. TICI grade 2a, 2b, or 3 with a measurable thrombus that was retrieved was considered as a success when MTSR was performed in the site of primary vessel occlusion, and TICI grade 2b or 3 was considered as a success when final result was reported. Clinical and radiological results were compared between two groups divided on the basis of final results of MTSR. Persistent thrombus compression sign on angiogram was defined as a stenotic, tapered arterial lumen whenever temporary stenting was performed. The clinical outcomes were assessed by the modified Rankin Scale (mRS) at 3 months. RESULTS: The failure rate of MTSR was 20% (4/20) and other modalities, such as permanent stenting, were needed. Final successful recanalization (TICI grade 2b or 3) was 80% when other treatments were included. The rate of good outcome (mRS≤2) was 35% at the 3-month follow-up. Failure of MTSR was significantly correlated with persistent thrombus compression sign (p=0.001). CONCLUSION: Some cases of cardioembolic stroke are resistant to MTSR and may need other treatment modalities. Careful interpretation of angiogram may be helpful to the decision.

Primary stent retrieval for acute intracranial large artery occlusion due to atherosclerotic disease / 대한뇌졸중학회지

BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: The goal of stent retriever-based thrombectomy is removal of embolic clots in patients with intracranial large artery occlusion. However, outcomes of stent retrieval may differ between acute arterial occlusions due to intracranial atherosclerotic disease (IAD) and those due to embolism. This case series describes the outcomes of stent retriever-based thrombectomy and rescue treatments in 9 patients with IAD-related occlusion. METHODS: Among patients who underwent endovascular treatment for acute intracranial large artery occlusion, those in whom stent retrieval was attempted as first-line treatment were included in this review. IAD was defined as significant fixed focal stenosis at the occlusion site, which was evident on final angiographic assessment or observed during endovascular treatment. RESULTS: Median number of stent retriever passes was 2 (range, 1-3), and temporary bypass was seen in all patients. Immediate partial recanalization (arterial occlusive lesion grade 2-3) was observed in 7 patients. Immediate modified thrombolysis in cerebral infarction grade 2b-3 was seen in 6 patients, but the lesions often required rescue treatment due to reocclusion or flow insufficiency. In terms of rescue treatments, angioplasty and intra-arterial tirofiban infusion seemed to be effective. CONCLUSIONS: Our findings suggest that stent retrieval can effectively remove thrombi from stenotic lesions and achieve partial recanalization despite the tendency toward reocclusion in most patients with IAD-related occlusion. Further research into the use of rescue treatments, such as tirofiban infusion and angioplasty, is warranted.

Primary stent retrieval for acute intracranial large artery occlusion due to atherosclerotic disease / 대한뇌졸중학회지

BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: The goal of stent retriever-based thrombectomy is removal of embolic clots in patients with intracranial large artery occlusion. However, outcomes of stent retrieval may differ between acute arterial occlusions due to intracranial atherosclerotic disease (IAD) and those due to embolism. This case series describes the outcomes of stent retriever-based thrombectomy and rescue treatments in 9 patients with IAD-related occlusion. METHODS: Among patients who underwent endovascular treatment for acute intracranial large artery occlusion, those in whom stent retrieval was attempted as first-line treatment were included in this review. IAD was defined as significant fixed focal stenosis at the occlusion site, which was evident on final angiographic assessment or observed during endovascular treatment. RESULTS: Median number of stent retriever passes was 2 (range, 1-3), and temporary bypass was seen in all patients. Immediate partial recanalization (arterial occlusive lesion grade 2-3) was observed in 7 patients. Immediate modified thrombolysis in cerebral infarction grade 2b-3 was seen in 6 patients, but the lesions often required rescue treatment due to reocclusion or flow insufficiency. In terms of rescue treatments, angioplasty and intra-arterial tirofiban infusion seemed to be effective. CONCLUSIONS: Our findings suggest that stent retrieval can effectively remove thrombi from stenotic lesions and achieve partial recanalization despite the tendency toward reocclusion in most patients with IAD-related occlusion. Further research into the use of rescue treatments, such as tirofiban infusion and angioplasty, is warranted.

Terapia endovascular en el tratamiento del ACV isquémico agudo. Perspectiva en Colombia / Endovascular therapy for acute ischemic stroke treatment. A Colombian perspective

La aparición en este año de siete estudios que demuestran la superioridad de la terapia endovascular (TEV)sobre el tratamiento convencional de la trombólisis IV con t-PA en las primeras 4,5 horas posteriores al iniciodel ataque cerebrovascular (ACV) isquémico agudo en pacientes con una obstrucción arterial proximal, estableceun reto terapéutico para los neurólogos colombianos por el costo social que ocasiona la enfermedad y por lasfalencias que presenta nuestro sistema de salud para la atención óptima al respecto.Esta revisión crítica de los estudio MR Clean, Escape, Extend IA, Swift Prime, Revascat, Thrace y Therapy,así como de las guías 2015 de la American Heart Association (AHA), analizan la factibilidad e implementaciónde esta información en Colombia.La administración rápida de la terapia intravenosa con t-PA en estos estudios fortalece su implementaciónen el país e invita a generar protocolos que incluyan imágenes diagnósticas no invasivas como la angiografíacerebral por escanografía cerebral (CTA) o por resonancia magnética (MRA) que seleccionen a los pacientescon obstrucción proximal para brindarles lo más rápido posible el recurso de una TEV a través de una redhospitalaria del ACV.Los principales retos establecidos son los de allanar las diferencias entre el sector público y privado en la atenciónde pacientes con ACV isquémico agudo, dotar hospitales públicos con la tecnología y el talento humanoque la TEV exige, e integrar una red nacional del ACV.

During the last few months, seven pivotal papers have been published in renowned medical journals that have demonstrated the superiority of endovascular therapy added to intravenous tPA in patients with acute ischemic stroke and proximal vessel occlusion. This evidence poses a therapeutic challenge for Colombian neurologists and their patients, given the already suboptimal care for acute stroke patients in Colombia. This critical review comprises the studies MR CLEAN, ESCAPE, EXTEND-IA, SWIFT PRIME, REVASCAT, THRACE and THERAPY. Also, the current 2015 AHA/ASA guidelines on endovascular therapy for acute ischemic stroke were included. Their results reinforce the need to provide IV tPA to all eligible patients while, at the same time, adding diagnostic tools such as CTA (CT angiography) and/or MRA (MR angiography) to present hyperacute treatment protocols in order to confirm or rule out the presence of proximal vessel occlusion. The main challenges ahead lie in closing the existent gaps in stroke care between public and private hospitals, providing public hospitals with modern technologies and trained medical personnel as required for the optimal performance of neuroendovascular therapy, all of them comprised within a national stroke network.

Adjuvant Tirofiban Injection Through Deployed Solitaire Stent As a Rescue Technique After failed Mechanical Thrombectomy in Acute Stroke / 신경중재치료의학

PURPOSE: We present our experiences of intra-arterial tirofiban injection through a deployed Solitaire stent as a rescue therapy after failed mechanical thrombectomy in patients with acute ischemic stroke. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Data on 18 patients treated with adjunctive tirofiban injection through a temporarily deployed Solitaire stent after failed mechanical thrombectomy were retrospectively reviewed. Solitaire stent was used as a primary thrombectomy device in 16 of 18 patients. Two patients received manual aspiration thrombectomy initially. If initial mechanical thrombectomy failed, tirofiban was injected intra-arterially through the deployed Solitaire stent and then subsequent Solitaire thrombectomy was performed. RESULTS: Fourteen patients had occlusions in the middle cerebral artery, 2 in the distal internal carotid artery, and 2 in the basilar artery. Successful recanalization was achieved in 14 patients (77.7%) after intra-arterial injection of tirofiban and subsequent Solitaire thrombectomy. Three patients without successful recanalization after rescue method received angioplasty with stenting. Overall, successful recanalization (TICI grades 2b and 3) was achieved in 17 (94.4%) of 18 patients. Periprocedural complications occurred in 5 patients: distal migration of emboli in 5 patients and vessel perforation in 1. Three patients died. Good functional outcome (mRS < or = 2) was achieved in 9 patients (50.0%) at 3 months. CONCLUSION: Rescue intra-arterial injection of tirofiban through a temporarily deployed Solitaire stent may facilitate further recanalization in cases of failed mechanical thrombectomy in patients with acute ischemic stroke.

La thrombolyse dans les AVC a Kinshasa; c'est possible

L'AVC est une urgence absolue Tout deficit neurologique brutal; transitoire ou prolonge; impose l'appel immediat du SAMU centre 15.Le medecin regulateur doit proposer en priorite tout patient ayant des signes evocateurs d'AVC a une UNV Les patients ayant des signes evocateurs d'un AVC doivent avoir tres rapidement une imagerie cerebrale; si possible une IRM; un scanner peut etre realise pour les contre-indications ou en son absence.Apres avis neurovasculaire; et si elle est indiquee; la thrombolyse doit etre effectuee le plus tot (Recommandations HAS 2009). Kinshasa; capitale-province de 10 millions d'habitants; dont la population est exposee aux facteurs de risque de l'AVC; peut; moyennant certains amenagements aux recommandations internationales ci-haut citees; beneficier de la thrombolyse qui a fait ses preuves partout ailleurs