Pub Date : 2025-02-01DOI: 10.1016/j.jstrokecerebrovasdis.2024.108201
Yue Li , Huiqiong Xu , Ting Zhang , Xianying Lu , Xuemei Xie , Jing Gao
Objective
Systematic evaluation of factors influencing social isolation in stroke patients for further intervention studies.
Methods
We searched for observational studies in 7 databases from inception to January 2024. Two researchers performed literature screening, quality assessment, and data extraction independently according to inclusion and exclusion criteria, and meta-analysis was performed using R4.3.1 software.
Results
A total of 10 studies with a total sample size of 4162 cases were included. Meta-analysis showed that social isolation in stroke patients was associated with economic status (β’=-0.21, 95%CI:0.39, -0.02; P=0.0261), degree of education (β’=-0.16, 95%CI:0.29, -0.03; P=0.0171), marital status (β’=0.13, 95%CI:0.04, 0.23; P=0.0069), social support (β’=-0.37, 95%CI;-0.50, -0.25; P<0.0001), stigma(β’=0.48, 95%CI:0.25, 0.72; P<0.0001), symptom burden (β’=0.25, 95%CI:0.18, 0.31; P<0.0001), course of disease (β’=0.23, 95%CI:0.08, 0.37; P=0.0021), combined chronic diseases (β’=0.14, 95%CI:0.04, 0.24; P=0.0057), and limb function (β’=0.33, 95%CI:0.23, 0.43; P<0.0001) were associated. Meta-regression and subgroup analyses showed that disease stage and sample source were sources of heterogeneity.
Conclusion
There are many factors influencing the social isolation of stroke patients, and healthcare professionals should take timely and targeted measures to prevent and intervene effectively, with a view to improving the social participation of stroke patients and reducing their social isolation.
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Pub Date : 2025-02-01DOI: 10.1016/j.jstrokecerebrovasdis.2024.108206
Hong Li MD , Deyu Yang MD, PhD , Shudong Liu MD , Zhengbao Zhu MD, PhD , Mengyao Shi MD, PhD , Tan Xu MD, PhD , Jing Chen MD, MS , Yonghong Zhang MD, PhD , Jiang He MD, PhD , Chongke Zhong MD, PhD , Xiaoqing Bu MD, PhD
Background
It is unclear whether the extent of neuroaxonal damage, as measured by circulating levels of neurofilament light chain (NfL), would modify the effects of early antihypertensive therapy on cognitive performance following stroke. This study aimed to investigate the effects of early blood pressure reduction on the risk of post-stroke cognitive impairment (PSCI) among patients with different plasma NfL levels.
Methods
A total of 622 eligible patients from a pre-planned ancillary study of CATIS (China Antihypertensive Trial in Acute Ischemic Stroke) were included in this study. The electrochemiluminescence immunoassay technique was used to evaluate Plasma NfL levels at baseline, and the Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) in Chinese was used to assess cognition at the 3-month follow-up. An MMSE score of less than 27 was considered as PSCI.
Results
The effect of antihypertensive therapy on PSCI differed according to NfL levels at the 3-month follow-up. In the low NfL group, compared with the control group, antihypertensive treatment reduced the risk of PSCI [adjusted odds ratio (OR), 95 % confidence interval (CI): 0.50 (0.31-0.81)]. However, in the high NfL group, antihypertensive treatment increased the risk of PSCI compared with the control group [adjusted OR, 95 % CI: 1.93 (1.16-3.20)].
Conclusions
Antihypertensive therapy in the acute phase reduced the risk of PSCI in patients with low plasma NfL levels, but increased the risk in patients with high NfL levels.
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Pub Date : 2025-02-01DOI: 10.1016/j.jstrokecerebrovasdis.2024.108167
Giovani Noll MD, MSc , Wyllians Vendramini Borelli MD, PhD , Gabriel Paulo Mantovani MD , Sheila Cristina Ouriques Martins MD, PhD , Luciano A. Sposato MD, MBA
Background
Stroke incidence remains a significant concern despite optimized prevention strategies. Colchicine shows potential for improving stroke prevention globally.
Aims
To summarize efficacy and safety estimates from systematic reviews and meta-analyses (SRMAs) of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) comparing colchicine to usual care or placebo for stroke prevention.
Methods
We conducted an overview of SRMAs according to the Preferred Reporting Items for Overviews of Reviews guidelines through a systematic search in Pubmed, Embase, and the Cochrane Library. Statistical analysis was performed using RevMan Web. Heterogeneity was assessed with I² statistics.
Results
Thirty-two studies were included. Colchicine significantly reduced stroke recurrence (RR 0.46; 95 % CI 0.41–0.52; p < 0.0001; I² = 0 %; OR 0.44, 95 % CI 0.36–0.55; p < 0.0001; I² = 0 %) but increased gastrointestinal adverse events (RR 1.54, 95 % CI 1.33–1.79; p < 0.0001; I² = 63 %; OR 1.60, 95 % CI 1.08–2.38; p = 0.0007; I² = 82 %). Most SRMAs (93.75 %) showed reduced stroke incidence (RR 0.26–0.54), while 65.22 % reported increased gastrointestinal events (RR 1.05–2.66). No significant differences were observed in mortality, infection or cancer rates. Overall quality was appraised as high in 28.12 %, moderate in 6.25 %, low in 40.06 %, and critically low in 25 % of SRMAs. Data were primarily derived from seven RCTs with low risk of bias.
Conclusions
Moderate-quality evidence supports colchicine's benefits and reasonable safety for preventing stroke among high-risk populations. However, stroke was not the primary endpoint in analyzed studies. RCTs directly assessing colchicine for stroke prevention are warranted.
背景：尽管有优化的预防策略，脑卒中的发病率仍然是一个值得关注的问题。秋水仙碱在全球范围内显示出改善中风预防的潜力。目的：从随机对照试验（rct）的系统评价和荟萃分析（SRMAs）中总结秋水仙碱与常规治疗或安慰剂预防脑卒中的疗效和安全性评估。方法：我们通过在Pubmed、Embase和Cochrane图书馆进行系统搜索，根据综述指南的首选报告项目对srma进行了综述。使用RevMan Web进行统计分析。采用I²统计量评估异质性。结果：纳入32项研究。秋水仙碱显著降低卒中复发率(RR 0.46；95% ci 0.41-0.52；P < 0.0001；我² = 0%;或0.44,95% ci 0.36-0.55；P < 0.0001；I² = 0%)，但胃肠道不良事件增加(RR 1.54, 95% CI 1.33-1.79；P < 0.0001；我² = 63%;或1.60,95% ci 1.08-2.38；p = 0.0007;我² = 82%)。大多数srma（93.75%）报告卒中发生率降低（RR 0.26-0.54）， 65.22%报告胃肠道事件增加（RR 1.05-2.66）。在死亡率、感染率和癌症发病率方面没有观察到显著差异。总体质量评价为高的占28.12%，中等的占6.25%，低的占40.06%，极低的占25%。数据主要来自7项低偏倚风险的随机对照试验。结论：中等质量的证据支持秋水仙碱在高危人群中预防卒中的益处和合理的安全性。然而，中风并不是分析研究的主要终点。直接评估秋水仙碱预防中风的随机对照试验是有根据的。
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Pub Date : 2025-02-01DOI: 10.1016/j.jstrokecerebrovasdis.2024.108175
Jinrui Li MD , Kailin Cheng MD , Jianxia Ke MD , Jintao Li MD , Jia Wen MD , Junting Chen MD , Xue Jia , Xiaoli Fu MD , Kefeng Lv MD , Zhu Shi MDPhD
Background
Asymptomatic intracranial hemorrhage (aICH) is common after endovascular thrombectomy (EVT). Collateral circulation could modify the association between aICH with functional outcome and we aimed to investigate the impact of systemic inflammation index on 3-month outcome under different collateral circulation.
Method
Consecutive patients undertaken EVT were enrolled and classified into non-intracranial hemorrhage (non-ICH), aICH and symptomatic intracranial hemorrhage (sICH) groups according to the neurological status and National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) changes within 72 hours after EVT. Preoperative collateral status was scored using the American Society of Interventional and Therapeutic Neuroradiology/Society of Interventional Radiology (ASITN/SIR) scale. Clinical data were collected and analyzed according to the stratification of collateral stratification. Multivariate regression models were constructed to evaluate the influence of systemic inflammation indexes and collateral status on functional outcome.
Results
Of 302 patients, 86 (28.5%) developed aICH with 36(11.9%) sICH. Compared to non-ICH patients, there was a significant trend towards higher proportion of poor collateral circulation in patients with aICH, sICH (47.8% vs. 67.2% vs. 94.4%, p <0.001). Spearman's correlation analysis revealed a significant negative correlation of peripheral neutrophil counts, NLR, and SIRI with collateral circulation score. Under poor collateral circulation, neutrophil counts showed a significant positive association with sICH (OR 1.20, 95%CI: 1.07-1.35, p=0.002), but not with aICH. Under good collateral circulation, the inflammation indexes did not show a significant correlation with either ICH.
Conclusion
aICH patients with good collateral circulation have good functional outcome comparable to no-ICH patients. Under poor collateral circulation, elevated neutrophil counts may contribute to the conversion from aICH to sICH. Tailored anti-inflammatory therapy has potential to improve the efficacy and safety of EVT.
背景：无症状性颅内出血（aICH）在血管内血栓切除术（EVT）后很常见。侧支循环可改变无症状颅内出血与功能预后之间的关系，我们旨在研究不同侧支循环下全身炎症指数对3个月预后的影响：方法：我们纳入了接受EVT的连续患者，并根据EVT术后72小时内的神经功能状态和美国国立卫生研究院卒中量表（NIHSS）的变化将其分为非颅内出血组（non-intranial hemorrhage，NICH）、aICH组和症状性颅内出血组（symptomatic intracranial hemorrhage，sICH）。术前侧支状态采用美国介入和治疗神经放射学会/介入放射学会（ASITN/SIR）量表评分。根据侧支分层收集和分析临床数据。建立了多变量回归模型，以评估全身炎症指数和侧支状态对功能预后的影响：302名患者中，86人（28.5%）发生了aICH，36人（11.9%）发生了sICH。与非 ICH 患者相比，aICH 和 sICH 患者侧支循环不良的比例呈显著上升趋势（47.8% vs. 67.2% vs. 94.4%，p 结论：侧支循环良好的 aICH 患者与非 ICH 患者相比，功能预后良好。在侧支循环不良的情况下，中性粒细胞计数升高可能会导致 aICH 转为 sICH。量身定制的抗炎疗法有可能提高 EVT 的疗效和安全性。
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Non-verbal Screening Test for Aphasia and Dysarthria scores correlate with post-stroke cognitive function; however, their correlations with activities of daily living dependency and home discharge (cognitive function-associated outcomes) remain unclear. We investigated the correlation of these scores with activities of daily living dependency and home discharge outcomes.
Materials and Methods
Disability levels and functional outcomes of 278 inpatients with brain injury (age: 72.8 ± 13.0 years) were evaluated using the modified Rankin Scale. Patients were grouped according to activities of daily living dependency (independent [n = 96; modified Rankin Scale score≤2]) and non-home discharge (n = 126) status. Factors predicting home discharge were analyzed using univariate and multivariate logistic regression analyses.
Results
Cognitive impairment was more prevalent in the activities of daily living-dependent group than in the independent group (odds ratio: 6.34 [95 % confidence interval: 3.57–11.52]; p < 0.001) and in the non-home discharge than in the home discharge group (2.78 [1.65–4.73]; p < 0.001). Non-verbal test scores correlated moderately with activities of daily living independence and home discharge. Age, modified Rankin Scale score, cognitive impairment, and the Screening Test for Aphasia and Dysarthria scores were significantly associated with home discharge in univariate analyses. Only modified Rankin Scale and non-verbal test scores were significantly associated with home discharge in multivariate analysis (p < 0.001).
Conclusions
Non-verbal test scores were significantly associated with activities of daily living independence and home discharge in patients with stroke. The non-verbal test, being less influenced by communicative disorders, offers a novel tool for estimating cognitive function.
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Pub Date : 2025-02-01DOI: 10.1016/j.jstrokecerebrovasdis.2024.108158
Ahmed A. Ibrahim , Yehya Khlidj , Ahmed Mazen Amin , Mohamed Saad Rakab , AlMothana Manasrah , Abdelrahman Mahmoud , Muhammad Imran , Ahmed Gaber Emara , Mohamed Abuelazm
Background
High blood pressure (BP) is common in acute stroke and a predictor of poor outcomes. Treatment of acute stroke, before a distinction can be made between ischemic and hemorrhagic types, is challenging. We aimed to assess whether patients with presumed acute stroke benefit from pre-hospital BP lowering.
Methods
We conducted a comprehensive systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials from PubMed, Web of Science, Scopus, and Cochrane searches until June 2024. Dichotomous data were pooled using risk ratio (RR), and continuous data were pooled using mean difference (MD), both with a 95% confidence interval (CI), using (R version 4.3). PROSPERO ID: CRD42024560200.
Results
Our analysis included five RCTs encompassing 3,933 patients. There was no difference between early BP control and usual care regarding National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) after 24 hours (MD: 0.65 with 95% CI [0.01, 1.29], P = 0.05), excellent neurological recovery (Modified Rankin Score (mRS) 0–1) (RR: 1.00 with 95% CI [0.91, 1.11], P= 0.98), functional independence (mRS 0–2) (RR: 1.04 with 95% CI [0.96, 1.13], P= 0.30), and independent Ambulation (mRS 0–3) (RR: 1.01 with 95% CI [0.95, 1.06], P= 0.84). Also, there was no difference between both groups in poor neurological recovery (mRS 4–6) (RR: 0.98 with 95% CI [0.91, 1.07], P= 0.68), all-cause mortality (RR: 1.02 with 95% CI [0.90, 1.15], P= 0.79), and any serious adverse events (RR: 1.04 with 95% CI [0.95, 1.15], P= 0.40). However, early BP control significantly increased the incidence of hypotension (RR: 2.24 with 95% CI [1.14, 4.38], P= 0.02) and headache (RR: 1.51 with 95% CI [1.01, 2.26], P= 0.04).
Conclusion
In patients with presumed hyperacute stroke and elevated blood pressure, the rapid initiation of blood pressure reduction in the ambulance very early after symptom onset had no significant benefit regarding functional outcomes in patients with undifferentiated stroke but with an increased incidence of hypotension and headaches.
背景：高血压（BP）在急性卒中中很常见，是预后不良的预测因子。在区分出血性和缺血性中风之前，急性中风的治疗是具有挑战性的。我们的目的是评估急性卒中患者是否从院前降压中获益。方法：我们对PubMed、Web of Science、Scopus和Cochrane搜索到2024年6月的随机对照试验进行了全面的系统评价和荟萃分析。二分类数据采用风险比（RR）合并，连续数据采用均值差（MD）合并，均为95%置信区间（CI），采用（R版本4.3）。普洛斯彼罗id: CRD42024560200。结果：我们的分析包括5项随机对照试验，共3933例患者。在24小时后美国国立卫生研究院卒中量表（NIHSS） （MD: 0.65, 95% CI [0.01, 1.29], P = 0.05）、良好的神经恢复（修正Rankin评分（mRS） 0-1） （RR: 1.00, 95% CI [0.91, 1.11]， P= 0.98）、功能独立性（mRS 0-2） （RR: 1.04, 95% CI [0.96, 1.13]， P= 0.30）和独立行走（mRS 0-3） （RR: 1.01, 95% CI [0.95, 1.06]， P= 0.84）方面，早期血压控制与常规护理之间无差异。此外，两组在神经恢复不良（mRS 4-6） （RR: 0.98, 95% CI [0.91, 1.07]， P= 0.68）、全因死亡率（RR: 1.02, 95% CI [0.90, 1.15]， P= 0.79）和任何严重不良事件（RR: 1.04, 95% CI [0.95, 1.15]， P= 0.40）方面均无差异。然而，早期血压控制显著增加了低血压（RR: 2.24, 95% CI [1.14, 4.38]， P= 0.02）和头痛（RR: 1.51, 95% CI [1.01, 2.26]， P= 0.04）的发生率。结论：在假定为超急性卒中和血压升高的患者中，在症状出现后很早就在救护车上快速开始降压对未分化卒中患者的功能结局没有显著益处，但会增加低血压和头痛的发生率。
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Pub Date : 2025-02-01DOI: 10.1016/j.jstrokecerebrovasdis.2024.108173
Lazzaro di Biase MD, Ph.D , Adriano Bonura MD , Pasquale Maria Pecoraro MD , Vincenzo Di Lazzaro MD
Background
Direct Oral Anticoagulants (DOACs) have revolutionized the management of thrombotic conditions, providing more predictable and manageable anticoagulation compared to traditional vitamin K antagonists. Despite their success, major bleeding events remain a significant concern. This study aims to assess and compare the haemorrhagic risks associated with various DOACs using data from the FDA's Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS).
Methods
A retrospective disproportionality analysis of the FAERS database was conducted, covering the period from January 1, 2015, to December 31, 2023. The study focused on adverse bleeding events reported for DOACs. The Proportional Reporting Ratio (PRR) was calculated for each DOAC to identify disproportionate reporting of haemorrhagic events. Major haemorrhagic events were classified as those leading to hospitalization. The analysis also utilized the Medicare Part D dataset to estimate the usage of specific DOACs from 2015 to 2021.
Results
A total of 353,188 haemorrhagic events were identified, with 17,236 (4.9%) attributed to DOACs. The PRR for major haemorrhagic events was highest for Edoxaban at 14.1 (95% CI 13.93-14.85), followed by Dabigatran at 4.0 (95% CI 3.81-4.20), Apixaban at 3.53 (95% CI 3.47-3.61), and Rivaroxaban at 2.11 (95% CI 2.05-2.18). Edoxaban also had the highest PRR for cerebral haemorrhages. Medicare data indicated that Apixaban was the most commonly used DOAC (58.3%), followed by Rivaroxaban (34.5%).
Conclusions
Edoxaban shows a significantly higher risk of major and cerebral haemorrhages compared to other DOACs, while Rivaroxaban demonstrates a lower overall risk of haemorrhage. These findings emphasize the need for careful consideration of bleeding risks in DOAC therapy. Continuous post-marketing surveillance is crucial for understanding the safety profiles of DOACs in real-world clinical settings, aiding clinicians and patients in making informed decisions about anticoagulant therapy.
背景：与传统的维生素K拮抗剂相比，直接口服抗凝剂（DOACs）已经彻底改变了血栓形成条件的管理，提供了更可预测和可管理的抗凝。尽管取得了成功，但重大出血事件仍然令人担忧。本研究旨在利用FDA不良事件报告系统（FAERS）的数据，评估和比较与各种doac相关的出血风险。方法：对FAERS数据库2015年1月1日至2023年12月31日的数据进行回顾性歧化分析。该研究的重点是DOACs报告的不良出血事件。计算每个DOAC的比例报告比（PRR），以确定不成比例的出血事件报告。大出血事件被归类为导致住院的事件。该分析还利用医疗保险D部分数据集来估计2015年至2021年特定doac的使用情况。结果：共发现353188例出血事件，其中17236例（4.9%）归因于doac。主要出血事件的PRR最高的是依多沙班，为14.1 (95% CI 13.93-14.85)，其次是达比加群4.0 (95% CI 3.81-4.20)，阿哌沙班3.53 (95% CI 3.47-3.61)，利伐沙班2.11 （95% CI 2.05-2.18）。依多沙班治疗脑出血的PRR也最高。医疗数据显示，阿哌沙班是最常用的DOAC(58.3%)，其次是利伐沙班（34.5%）。结论：与其他doac相比，依多沙班显示出明显更高的大出血和脑出血风险，而利伐沙班显示出较低的总体出血风险。这些发现强调在DOAC治疗中需要仔细考虑出血风险。持续的上市后监测对于了解doac在实际临床环境中的安全性至关重要，有助于临床医生和患者对抗凝治疗做出明智的决定。
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Vascular Eagle syndrome (ES) is a rare condition involving vessel compression by an elongated styloid process, leading to neurologic symptoms. Here, we present the case of a patient with a complication of carotid artery stenting for vascular ES and discuss the implications of treatment of this rare condition.
Case description
A 35-year-old previously healthy male patient presented with transient aphasia and right-sided hemiparesis following ischemic stroke in left frontal lobe. Digital subtraction angiography revealed a large aneurysm with stenosis of the left cervical internal carotid artery, and computed tomography (CT) demonstrated elongated ipsilateral styloid process. Progressive aneurysm enlargement required coil embolization and carotid artery stenting (CAS). Cervical X-ray obtained 1 year later revealed the fracture and fragmentation of the carotid stent. Imaging studies identified multiple stent fragments dispersed in distal arteries and a dissecting aneurysm with an irregular wall at the site of the stent site. Dynamic cone-beam CT scan without contrast performed during neck movement, revealed that the styloid process tip was adjacent to the stent fracture line, confirming vascular ES. The symptomatic left styloid process was resected, followed by repeat CAS. The dissecting aneurysm was thrombosed post-CAS, and the patient remained asymptomatic without complications at 6-month follow-up.
Conclusion
In patients with vascular ES, diagnostic imaging should include dynamic evaluations to assess cervical dynamics and the resection of styloid process is essential to prevent chronic stent fracture.
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Pub Date : 2025-02-01DOI: 10.1016/j.jstrokecerebrovasdis.2024.108221
Muhammad Amirul Mukminin , Tu-Hsueh Yeh , Hui-Chen Lin , Iftitakhur Rohmah , Hsiao-Yean Chiu
Background and Objective
The exact prevalence and risk factors of delirium following stroke at an acute stage remains unclear. We aimed to determine the global prevalence and risk factors of delirium following acute stroke.
Method
Observational studies reporting the prevalence of or risk factors for delirium following acute stroke published in the PubMed, Embase, and Scopus databases before April 16, 2024, were identified. Data were extracted by two independent reviewers. A random effects model was used for data analysis.
Results
Our meta-analysis included 48 studies on prevalence and 25 studies on risk factors for poststroke delirium. The pooled global prevalence rate of delirium was 24 % (18 %–30 %). Hemorrhagic stroke type, early assessment (within 3 days of stroke onset), older age, and male sex were risk factors for poststroke delirium. Independent factors significantly associated with poststroke delirium (all p < 0.05) were age, dementia, prior stroke, prior total anterior circulation infarct stroke subtype, atrial fibrillation, elevated C-reactive protein levels, aphasia, poor vision, neglect, depression, and the use of urinary catheters and gastric tubes.
Conclusion
Approximately a quarter of the included patients with acute stroke experienced delirium. Our findings regarding the risk factors for poststroke delirium can provide an evidence-based approach for future strategies to prevent delirium.
Fundings
NSTC, Taiwan (MOST 113-2628-B- 038-00-MY3 and 111-2314-B-038-033-MY3).
Protocol
The International Prospective Register of Systematic Reviews (CRD42024518119)
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Pub Date : 2025-02-01DOI: 10.1016/j.jstrokecerebrovasdis.2024.108182
Roger E. Kelley M.D. , Prabandh Buchhanolla M.D. , Amrita Pandey M.D. , Monika Thapa M.D. , Md Ismail Hossain M.Sc. , Mohammad Alfrad Nobel Bhuiyan Ph.D
Introduction
To evaluate patients acute cerebral ischemia in order to assess for factors which may help to differentiate patients with small vessel involvement from those with large vessel involvement in an effort to determine diagnostic yield of vascular imaging.
Material and Method
We prospectively and consecutively evaluated all acute ischemic stroke patients at our medical center from May 16, 2021 to December 10, 2021. Distinction between small vessel and large vessel involvement was based upon clinical presentation, the results of brain imaging and either computed tomographic angiography, in the vast majority, or magnetic resonance angiography. Patient demographics and risk factors for stroke as well as therapeutic intervention was assessed.
Conclusion and Result
Of the 90 patients studied, 59 had large vessel ischemia (66%) with 26 (44%) having large vessel occlusion and one had symptomatic high-grade middle cerebral artery stenosis. Conversely, none of the 31 patients with small vessel presentation (34%) had large vessel occlusion or high-grade stenosis. In addition, 19 out of 59 (32%) large vessel patients compared to 2 of 31 (6%) of the small vessel patients had atrial fibrillation identified as a potential mechanism with a p-value of 0.01 by univariate analysis and 0.17 by multivariate analysis. The routine use of vascular imaging in acute ischemic stroke is of very low yield in small vessel presentation with the presence of potential cardiogenic emboli is also relatively low. Efforts at accelerated identification of a small vessel mechanism, to avoid unnecessary testing, should provide significant value from both a patient management and cost standpoint.
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