Efficacy and safety of tirofiban in acute ischemic stroke due to intracranial atherosclerotic disease for patients undergoing endovascular treatment: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Luiz Fábio Silva Ribeiro, Lucas Rezende de Freitas, Ofonime Chantal Udoma-Udofa, Júlia Dos Santos Monteiro, Yasmin Picanço Silva, Walter Fagundes
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Abstract
Purpose: Tirofiban has emerged as an adjunct therapy for acute ischemic stroke (AIS) patients undergoing endovascular treatment (EVT). However, its benefits for AIS patients with intracranial atherosclerotic disease (ICAD) remains unclear. This meta-analysis evaluates its efficacy and safety in ICAD-related AIS patients undergoing EVT.
Methods: We searched PubMed, Cochrane, and Embase up to September, 2024, for studies comparing tirofiban to placebo or no intervention in ICAD-related AIS. Primary outcome was modified Rankin Scale (mRS) 0-2 at 90 days. Secondary outcomes included 90-day mRS 0-1, mRS score at 90 days, successful reperfusion, 90-day mortality, postprocedural reocclusion, and symptomatic/non-symptomatic intracranial hemorrhage (ICH). Subgroup analyses evaluated tirofiban administration routes (intravenous, intra-arterial, or combined).
Results: Thirteen studies comprising 3,572 patients were included. Intravenous tirofiban significantly increased mRS 0-2 (RR 1.26 [95% CI 1.13; 1.42]; p < 0.0001, I²= 0%), mRS 0-1(RR 1.24 [95% CI 1.05; 1.45]; p = 0.0098, I² = 0%), reduced mRS score by 0.58 points ([95% CI -0.99; -0.17]; p = 0.006, I²= 66%) and decreased mortality (RR 0.68 [95% CI 0.57; 0.80]; p < 0.0001, I²= 8%) at 90 days compared to control. Tirofiban overall reduced postprocedural reocclusion relative to control (RR 0.36 [95% CI 0.14; 0.94]; p = 0.036, I²= 73%). No significant differences were observed in successful reperfusion or ICH.
Conclusion: Intravenous tirofiban demonstrated an efficacy and safety profile, improving functional recovery and reducing mortality. Tirofiban overall reduced postprocedural reocclusion compared to control. No significant differences were found between groups in successful reperfusion or ICH. These findings support tirofiban as a safe and effective EVT adjunct.
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Neuroradiology aims to provide state-of-the-art medical and scientific information in the fields of Neuroradiology, Neurosciences, Neurology, Psychiatry, Neurosurgery, and related medical specialities. Neuroradiology as the official Journal of the European Society of Neuroradiology receives submissions from all parts of the world and publishes peer-reviewed original research, comprehensive reviews, educational papers, opinion papers, and short reports on exceptional clinical observations and new technical developments in the field of Neuroimaging and Neurointervention. The journal has subsections for Diagnostic and Interventional Neuroradiology, Advanced Neuroimaging, Paediatric Neuroradiology, Head-Neck-ENT Radiology, Spine Neuroradiology, and for submissions from Japan. Neuroradiology aims to provide new knowledge about and insights into the function and pathology of the human nervous system that may help to better diagnose and treat nervous system diseases. Neuroradiology is a member of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) and follows the COPE core practices. Neuroradiology prefers articles that are free of bias, self-critical regarding limitations, transparent and clear in describing study participants, methods, and statistics, and short in presenting results. Before peer-review all submissions are automatically checked by iThenticate to assess for potential overlap in prior publication.