Endovascular interventional embolization in pregnancy-related acute large vessel occlusive stroke: an analysis of 3 cases and literature review / 中华神经医学杂志

Objective:To explore the feasibility and safety of endovascular interventional embolization in pregnancy-related acute large vessel occlusive stroke.Methods:Three patients with pregnancy-related acute large-vessel occlusive stroke accepted endovascular interventional embolization in Department of Neurology, Jining First People's Hospital from November 2017 to June 2021 were chosen; their clinical data and treatment efficacy were retrospectively analyzed.Results:Two patients were in early pregnancy and one was in puerperium; they were with acute anterior circulation large vessel occlusion, including one with occlusion of the M1 segment of the right middle cerebral artery, one with occlusion of the ophthalmic segment of the left internal carotid artery, and one with occlusion of the traffic segment of the left internal carotid artery; cardiogenic embolism was considered, and the risk factors for embolism included unclosed foramen ovale ( n=1), rheumatic heart disease ( n=1), and atrial fibrillation ( n=1); embolization was performed by catheter aspiration in one patient and stenting in two patients; all vessels were well re-canalized with modified thrombolysis in cerebral infarction (mTICI) 3; two patients had a good prognosis 90 d after embolization (mRS scores of 0 and 2) and one had a poor prognosis (mRS scores of 4); no surgical complications occurred. Conclusion:Endovascular interventional embolization after individualized evaluation may be a safe and effective approach for patients with pregnancy-related acute large vessel occlusive stroke.

Endovascular treatment of acute ischemic stroke due to primary medium vessel occlusion: a retrospective case series of 17 patients / 国际脑血管病杂志

Objective:To investigate the efficacy and safety of endovascular treatment (EVT) in patients with acute ischemic stroke due to acute primary medium vessel occlusion (MeVO).Methods:Patients with primary MeVO received EVT in the stroke center of Jining First People's Hospital from January 2019 to January 2022 were enrolled retrospectively. MeVO was defined as occlusion of M2/M3 segment of middle cerebral artery, A2/A3 segment of anterior cerebral artery and P2/P3 segment of posterior cerebral artery. The symptoms, vascular recanalization and surgical complications were documented. The National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) score at discharge and the modified Rankin Scale (mRS) score at 90 d after onset were followed up.Results:A total of 17 patients with primary MeVO were included, among them 16 successfully achieved vascular recanalization, 1 had distal emboli escape, and 1 had asymptomatic intracranial hemorrhage. There was significant difference in NIHSS scores before and after thrombectomy ( P<0.01). Ten patients (62.5%) had good functional outcome (mRS score 0-2), and 1 died of secondary pulmonary infection at 20 d after procedure. Conclusion:After strict risk/benefit evaluation and screening, EVT of acute ischemic stroke due to primary MeVO was technically feasible, and had good efficacy and safety.

Treatment of hemiplegic stroke warning syndrome: comparison between tirofiban and aspirin combined with clopidogrel / 国际脑血管病杂志

Objective:To investigate the clinical safety and efficacy of tirofiban in the treatment of hemiplegic stroke warning syndrome.Methods:Patients with hemiplegic stroke warning syndrome admitted to Jining First People's Hospital without receiving intravenous thrombolysis from January 2018 to May 2020 were enrolled retrospectively. Some patients were given tirofiban intravenous infusion for at least 24 h in acute phase, then received oral antiplatelet therapy (tirofiban group); some only received aspirin+ clopidogrel dual antiplatelet therapy (control group). The primary endpoint was muscle strength at the paralytic side and National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) score at day 7 after onset. The secondary endpoint was the modified Rankin Scale (mRS) score at 3 months after onset, and ≤2 was defined as good clinical outcome. The safety endpoint was the bleeding events during treatment. Multivariate logistic regression analysis was used to determine the independent influencing factors of clinical outcome. Results:A total of 30 patients with hemiplegic stroke warning syndrome were enrolled, including 19 (63.3%) in the tirofiban group and 11 (36.7%) in the control group. There was no significant difference in baseline clinical data between the two groups, and no drug-related bleeding complications occurred during treatment. The muscle strength at paralytic side and NIHSS score at day 7 after onset, NIHSS score at discharge and good clinical outcome rate at 3 months in the tirofiban group were significantly better than those in the control group, and the differences were statistically significant (all P<0.05). Multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that tirofiban was an independent protective factor for good outcome after adjusting the NIHSS score at the beginning of treatment (odds ratio 0.040, 95% confidence interval 0.040-0.449; P=0.009). Conclusions:Tirofiban is safe and effective in the treatment of patients with hemiplegic stroke warning syndrome in acute phase. It can effectively block the progress of the disease, improve the outcome of patients, and will not increase the risk of bleeding.

Capsular warning syndrome / 国际脑血管病杂志

Capsule warning syndrome (CWS) is a special clinical subtype of transient ischemic attack involving internal capsule, no cortical involvement and showing stereotyped attack. Although CWS is rare in clinical practice, most patients have poor outcomes. Therefore, a comprehensive and in-depth understanding of CWS is helpful to improve the outcomes and quality of life of patients. This article reviews the recent research progress of CWS.