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A recent study conducted at the Medical University of South Carolina examined the outcomes of mechanical thrombectomy (MT) in patients with medium-vessel occlusions (MEVOs) in the posterior cerebral artery (PCA). The study analyzed data from the Stroke Thrombectomy and Aneurysm Registry (STAR) and found that successful recanalization rates were similar between PCA MEVOs and middle cerebral artery (MCA) MEVOs. However, patients with PCA MEVOs were less likely to undergo intra-arterial thrombolysis or achieve successful recanalization. The researchers concluded that further study and innovation may be necessary to improve successful PCA MEVO recanalization rates. [Extracted from the article]

A recent study conducted by researchers at the Medical University of South Carolina compared the outcomes of mechanical thrombectomy (MT) for patients with stroke who had a low Alberta Stroke Program Early Computed Tomography Score (ASPECTS). The study analyzed data from a large multicenter international registry from 2013 to 2023 and found that there was no significant difference in acceptable outcomes at 90 days between patients who underwent MT within 6 hours or 6 to 24 hours after stroke onset. However, the rate of symptomatic intracranial hemorrhage was higher in the early window group. The study suggests that MT provides a similar benefit to functional outcome for patients presenting within different time windows. [Extracted from the article]

A new report discusses research findings on cerebral infarction, specifically focusing on the outcomes of mechanical thrombectomy (MT) in stroke patients with low Alberta Stroke Program Early Computed Tomography Score (ASPECTS). The study analyzed data from the Stroke Thrombectomy and Aneurysm Registry (STAR) and found that achieving a modified Thrombolysis in Cerebral Infarction (mTICI) 2c/3 score after MT was associated with a more favorable 90-day outcome compared to achieving an mTICI 2b score. These findings suggest that mTICI 2c/3 may be a better target for MT in patients with low ASPECTS. [Extracted from the article]

A new report discusses research conducted at the Medical University of South Carolina on the outcomes of mechanical thrombectomy (MT) for acute ischemic stroke (AIS) patients with low Alberta Stroke Program Early CT Score (ASPECTS). The study compared the outcomes of AIS patients with ASPECTS 2-3 and ASPECTS 4-5. The research found that AIS patients with ASPECTS 2-3 had similar outcomes compared to those with ASPECTS 4-5. This study provides valuable insights into the treatment of AIS patients with low ASPECTS. [Extracted from the article]

A recent study conducted at the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio has provided new insights into aneurysms and their treatment. The study focused on mechanical thrombectomy failure (MTF), which occurs in approximately 15% of cases. Researchers analyzed data from the Stroke Thrombectomy and Aneurysm Registry and found that factors such as age, poor pre-treatment modified Rankin Scale, number of passes, and procedure time were associated with MTF. The study also found that rescue intracranial stenting may decrease the likelihood of MTF for posterior circulation mechanical thrombectomy. [Extracted from the article]

Keywords: Aneurysm; Angiology; Brain Diseases and Conditions; Brain Infarction; Brain Ischemia; Cardiovascular Diseases and Conditions; Central Nervous System Diseases and Conditions; Cerebral Infarction; Cerebrovascular Diseases and Conditions; Cerebrovascular Disorders; Health and Medicine; Hemorrhage; Intracranial Aneurysm; Intracranial Arterial Diseases and Conditions; Risk and Prevention; Stroke; Surgery; Thrombectomy; Vascular Diseases and Conditions EN Aneurysm Angiology Brain Diseases and Conditions Brain Infarction Brain Ischemia Cardiovascular Diseases and Conditions Central Nervous System Diseases and Conditions Cerebral Infarction Cerebrovascular Diseases and Conditions Cerebrovascular Disorders Health and Medicine Hemorrhage Intracranial Aneurysm Intracranial Arterial Diseases and Conditions Risk and Prevention Stroke Surgery Thrombectomy Vascular Diseases and Conditions 326 326 1 10/09/23 20231009 NES 231009 2023 OCT 9 (NewsRx) -- By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at Cardiovascular Week -- Researchers detail new data in cerebral infarction. For more information on this research see: Gender Differences in Procedural Clinical Complications and Outcomes of Intracranial Aneurysms: Analysis of the Stroke Thrombectomy and Aneurysm Registry. [Extracted from the article]

Keywords: Health and Medicine; Surgery; Thrombectomy EN Health and Medicine Surgery Thrombectomy 644 644 1 09/04/23 20230908 NES 230908 2023 SEP 10 (NewsRx) -- By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at Medical Devices & Surgical Technology Week -- Current study results on thrombectomy have been published. The news reporters obtained a quote from the research from University of Louisville: "A multicenter retrospective study of all patients treated with MT presenting with NIHSS score of 5 or less at 29 comprehensive stroke centers. [Extracted from the article]

Relative to patients with high NIHSS, MT is safe and effective for stroke patients with low NIHSS, and it is reasonable to offer it to appropriately selected patients presenting with minor stroke symptoms." Keywords: Louisville; State:Kentucky; United States; North and Central America; Angiology; Cerebrovascular Diseases and Conditions; Government Agencies Offices and Entities; Health and Medicine; Stroke; Surgery; Thrombectomy EN Louisville State:Kentucky United States North and Central America Angiology Cerebrovascular Diseases and Conditions Government Agencies Offices and Entities Health and Medicine Stroke Surgery Thrombectomy 1248 1248 1 07/03/23 20230707 NES 230707 2023 JUL 3 (NewsRx) -- By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at Medical Devices & Surgical Technology Week -- Investigators discuss new findings in Cerebrovascular Diseases and Conditions - Stroke. We aimed to compare outcomes after MT for ischemic stroke patients presenting with National In-stitutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) 5 and - within the low NIHSS cohort - identify predictors of a favorable outcome, mortality, and symptomatic intracranial hemorrhage (ICH).". [Extracted from the article]