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Introducción: El tiempo puerta-aguja (TPA) es el principal indicador del proceso del código ictus (CI). Según la guía de 2018 de la American Heart Association/American Stroke Associa-tion, el objetivo TPA debe ser inferior a 45 minutos. Para conseguirlo son necesarios protocolos eficaces y revisados de actuación extrahospitalaria e intrahospitalaria. Método: Analizamos la influencia de cambios organizativos entre 2011 y 2019 en el TPA y en la evolución clínica de los pacientes tratados con fibrinólisis. Utilizamos los datos de nuestro centro monitorizados y custodiados por el Pla Director en làmbit de la Malaltia Vascular Cerebral dela Generalitat de Catalunya. Entre otras medidas se han analizado las diferencias entre los a ̃nos y las derivadas de la implantación del modelo Helsinki. Resultados: Se estudiaron 447 pacientes, existiendo diferencias estadísticamente significativas en el TPA entre los diferentes a ̃nos. La activación del CI de forma extrahospitalaria en 315(70,5%) pacientes redujo el TPA una mediana de 14 minutos. Sin embargo, el modelo de regresión lineal sólo evidenció una relación inversamente proporcional entre la adopción del modelo deCI Helsinki (MH) y el TPA (coeficiente beta −0,42; p < 0,001). La eliminación de la figura delneurólogo vascular tras la adopción del MH empeoró el TPA y la mortalidad a los 90 días.Conclusión: El modelo organizativo influye en el TPA, siendo en nuestra muestra la aplicacióndel MH, la existencia de la figura del neurólogo vascular referente y la prenotificación del CIfactores claves para la reducción del TPA y la mejora clínica del paciente.(AU)
Introduction: Door-to-needle time (DNT) has been established as the main indicator in codestroke protocols. According to the 2018 guidelines of the American Heart Association/AmericanStroke Association, DNT should be less than 45 minutes; therefore, effective and revised pre-admission and in-hospital protocols are required. Method: We analysed organisational changes made between 2011 and 2019 and their influenceon DNT and the clinical progression of patients treated with fibrinolysis. We collected datafrom our centre, stored and monitored under the Master Plan for Cerebrovascular Disease ofthe regional government of Catalonia. Among other measures, we analysed the differencesbetween years and differences derived from the implementation of the Helsinki model.Results: The study included 447 patients, and we observed significant differences in DNTbetween different years. Pre-hospital code stroke activation, recorded in 315 cases (70.5%),reduced DNT by a median of 14 minutes. However, the linear regression model only showed aninversely proportional relationship between the adoption of the Helsinki code stroke model andDNT (beta coefficient, 0.42; P < .001). The removal of vascular neurologists after the adoptionof the Helsinki model increased DNT and the 90-day mortality rate. Conclusion: DNT is influenced by the organisational model. In our sample, the application ofthe Helsinki model, the role of the lead vascular neurologist, and notification of code strokeby pre-hospital emergency services are key factors for the reduction of DNT and the clinicalimprovement of the patient.(AU)
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Humanos , Accidente Cerebrovascular , 35170 , Innovación Organizacional , Fibrinolíticos , Terapia Trombolítica , Neurología , Enfermedades del Sistema Nervioso , Factores de RiesgoRESUMEN
INTRODUCTION: Door-to-needle time (DNT) has been established as the main indicator in code stroke protocols. According to the 2018 guidelines of the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association, DNT should be less than 45minuts; therefore, effective and revised pre-admission and in-hospital protocols are required. METHOD: We analysed organisational changes made between 2011 and 2019 and their influence on DNT and the clinical progression of patients treated with fibrinolysis. We collected data from our centre, stored and monitored under the Master Plan for Cerebrovascular Disease of the regional government of Catalonia. Among other measures, we analysed the differences between years and differences derived from the implementation of the Helsinki model. RESULTS: The study included 447 patients, and we observed significant differences in DNT between different years. Pre-hospital code stroke activation, recorded in 315 cases (70.5%), reduced DNT by a median of 14minutes. However, the linear regression model only showed an inversely proportional relationship between the adoption of the Helsinki code stroke model and DNT (beta coefficient, -0.42; P<.001). The removal of vascular neurologists after the adoption of the Helsinki model increased DNT and the 90-day mortality rate. CONCLUSION: DNT is influenced by the organisational model. In our sample, the application of the Helsinki model, the role of the lead vascular neurologist, and notification of code stroke by pre-hospital emergency services are key factors for the reduction of DNT and the clinical improvement of the patient.
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Accidente Cerebrovascular , Tiempo de Tratamiento , Estados Unidos , Humanos , Terapia Trombolítica/métodos , Accidente Cerebrovascular/tratamiento farmacológico , Servicio de Urgencia en Hospital , HospitalesRESUMEN
INTRODUCTION: Door-to-needle time (DNT) has been established as the main indicator in code stroke protocols. According to the 2018 guidelines of the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association, DNT should be less than 45minutes; therefore, effective and revised pre-admission and in-hospital protocols are required. METHOD: We analysed organisational changes made between 2011 and 2019 and their influence on DNT and the clinical progression of patients treated with fibrinolysis. We collected data from our centre, stored and monitored under the Master Plan for Cerebrovascular Disease of the regional government of Catalonia. Among other measures, we analysed the differences between years and differences derived from the implementation of the Helsinki model. RESULTS: The study included 447 patients, and we observed significant differences in DNT between different years. Pre-hospital code stroke activation, recorded in 315 cases (70.5%), reduced DNT by a median of 14minutes. However, the linear regression model only showed an inversely proportional relationship between the adoption of the Helsinki code stroke model and DNT (beta coefficient, -0.42; P<.001). The removal of vascular neurologists after the adoption of the Helsinki model increased DNT and the 90-day mortality rate. CONCLUSION: DNT is influenced by the organisational model. In our sample, the application of the Helsinki model, the role of the lead vascular neurologist, and notification of code stroke by pre-hospital emergency services are key factors for the reduction of DNT and the clinical improvement of the patient.
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Humanos , Femenino , Persona de Mediana Edad , Cefalea/clasificación , Cefaleas Primarias/diagnóstico , Vasoconstricción/fisiología , Diagnóstico Diferencial , Cefaleas Primarias/tratamiento farmacológicoRESUMEN
El síndrome de WEBINO (wall-eyed bilateral internuclear ophthalmoplegia) se caracteriza por un déficit bilateral en la aducción ocular, nistagmo horizontal bilateral a la abducción, así como la presencia de exotropía en la mirada primaria. Presentamos el caso de un paciente varón de 68 años que se presentó en el servicio de urgencias con diplopía de inicio súbito. La exploración fue compatible con síndrome de WEBINO, y también presentaba ataxia de la marcha. Entre los antecedentes relevantes, constaba que era trasplantado hepático en tratamiento con tacrolimus. Las exploraciones complementarias pusieron de manifiesto la existencia de una lesión isquémica en tegmento mesencefálico, involucrando el fascículo longitudinal medial de forma bilateral, así como el área pretectal. El síndrome de WEBINO es un síndrome poco frecuente. Entre las etiologías destacan la isquémica y la desmielinizante como las más frecuentes. En nuestro caso también se consideró la iatrogenia. La lesión asienta en un área anatómica específica, siendo clave su conocimiento para la realización de exploraciones complementarias que lleven al diagnóstico etiológico específico
WEBINO (wall-eyed bilateral internuclear ophthalmoplegia) syndrome is characterized by bilateral adduction impairment, nystagmus of the abducting eye, and primary gaze exotropia. We present the case of a 68 year-old man who was initially attended in emergency department with sudden onset diplopia. Neurological exploration revealed WEBINO and gait ataxia. Relevant medical history included liver transplantation and subsequent tacrolimus prescription. Complementary exams revealed ischemic lesion in mesencephalic tegmentum, involving medial longitudinal fasciculus and pretectal area. WEBINO syndrome is unfrequent. Among its etiologies, ischemic and demyelinating are the most frequent. In our case, iatrogenic etiology was also considered. Clinical recognition of this syndrome is required to perform adequate exams in order to reach diagnosis
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Humanos , Masculino , Anciano , Oftalmoplejía/etiología , Diplopía/diagnóstico , Exotropía/diagnóstico , Exotropía/etiología , Ataxia de la Marcha/diagnóstico , Imagen por Resonancia Magnética , SíndromeRESUMEN
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Humanos , Masculino , Persona de Mediana Edad , Encefalopatías/diagnóstico por imagen , Hipoglucemia/diagnóstico , Neuroimagen , Pronóstico , Coma/etiología , Resultado FatalRESUMEN
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Humanos , Masculino , Adulto , Síndrome de Horner/diagnóstico por imagen , Hipohidrosis/etiología , Angiografía por Resonancia Magnética , Imagen por Resonancia MagnéticaRESUMEN
WEBINO (wall-eyed bilateral internuclear ophthalmoplegia) syndrome is characterized by bilateral adduction impairment, nystagmus of the abducting eye, and primary gaze exotropia. We present the case of a 68 year-old man who was initially attended in emergency department with sudden onset diplopia. Neurological exploration revealed WEBINO and gait ataxia. Relevant medical history included liver transplantation and subsequent tacrolimus prescription. Complementary exams revealed ischemic lesion in mesencephalic tegmentum, involving medial longitudinal fasciculus and pretectal area. WEBINO syndrome is unfrequent. Among its etiologies, ischemic and demyelinating are the most frequent. In our case, iatrogenic etiology was also considered. Clinical recognition of this syndrome is required to perform adequate exams in order to reach diagnosis.
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Accidente Cerebrovascular Isquémico/complicaciones , Oftalmoplejía/etiología , Anciano , Diplopía/diagnóstico , Exotropía/diagnóstico , Exotropía/etiología , Ataxia de la Marcha/diagnóstico , Humanos , Accidente Cerebrovascular Isquémico/diagnóstico por imagen , Imagen por Resonancia Magnética , Masculino , SíndromeRESUMEN
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Humanos , Femenino , Adulto , Isquemia Encefálica/complicaciones , Intercambio Plasmático , Púrpura Trombocitopénica Trombótica/etiología , Recurrencia , Accidente Cerebrovascular/complicaciones , Isquemia Encefálica/diagnóstico por imagen , Factores Inmunológicos/administración & dosificación , Rituximab/administración & dosificación , Accidente Cerebrovascular/diagnóstico por imagenAsunto(s)
Isquemia Encefálica/complicaciones , Intercambio Plasmático , Púrpura Trombocitopénica Trombótica/etiología , Recurrencia , Accidente Cerebrovascular/complicaciones , Adulto , Isquemia Encefálica/diagnóstico por imagen , Femenino , Humanos , Factores Inmunológicos/administración & dosificación , Rituximab/administración & dosificación , Accidente Cerebrovascular/diagnóstico por imagenRESUMEN
AIM: The aim of this work was to determine the pathways implicated in the mechanosensing of chondrocytes. METHODS: Rat chondrocytes were cultured in collagen hydrogels of different stiffness (2-20 Pa) in normoxia and hypoxia, in monolayer and embedded inside hydrogels. First, chondrocyte were cultured on hydrogels in the presence of antibodies to block integrins. Second, custom RT-PCR array plates and western blot were used to detect changes in expression of genes implicated in downstream signalling pathways. RESULTS: The results allowed us to demonstrate the mechanosensing of chondrocytes for changes in stiffness in the range of Pascals. We also identified Non-Muscle Myosin II (NMMII) and integrins α1, ß1 and ß3 as participants in the mechanosensing, since their blockade inhibits the sensing of the stiffness, and they are up-regulated in the process. RT-PCR arrays and western blot detected up-regulation of Paxillin, RhoA, Fos, Jun and Sox9. We detected no expression of Src in the monolayer cultures, but we found a role for this protein in 3D. The expression of HIF-1α was not modified under normoxia but was found to participate under hypoxia. Focal Adhesion Kinase (FAK), showed a direct relationship with the expression of Aggrecan in hypoxia and an inverse one in normoxia. Finally, immunofluorescence analysis located the expression of factors AP-1, Sox-9 and HIF-1α inside the cell nuclei and RhoA, Src, Paxillin and FAK close to the cytoplasmic membrane. CONCLUSIONS: We determined here some of the genes that are up-regulated during the process of chondrocyte mechanosensing.