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ArticleInterventional neurology2020

Prospective Endovascular Treatment in Acute Ischemic Stroke Evaluating Non-Contrast Head CT versus CT Perfusion (PLEASE No CTP).

Ameer E Hassan, Hafsah Shamim, Haralabos Zacharatos, Saqib A Chaudhry, Christina Sanchez, Wondwossen G Tekle, Olive Sanchez, Erlinda Abantao, Adnan I Qureshi

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Article in Interventional neurology, 2020. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.

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9 authors at 5 institutions in 1 country.

Ameer E HassanValley Baptist Medical Center, Harlingen, Texas, USA.
Hafsah ShamimValley Baptist Medical Center, Harlingen, Texas, USA.
Haralabos ZacharatosNeuroscience Institute, JFK Medical Center, Edison, New Jersey, USA.
Saqib A ChaudhryDepartment of Neurology, Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan, USA.
Christina SanchezValley Baptist Medical Center, Harlingen, Texas, USA.
Wondwossen G TekleValley Baptist Medical Center, Harlingen, Texas, USA.
Olive SanchezValley Baptist Medical Center, Harlingen, Texas, USA.
Erlinda AbantaoValley Baptist Medical Center, Harlingen, Texas, USA.
Adnan I QureshiZeenat Qureshi Stroke Institute, St. Cloud, Minnesota, USA.
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley · USValley Baptist Medical Center · USCentraCare Health System · USJohn F. Kennedy Medical Center · USMichigan State University · US

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundStudies have shown a lack of agreement of computed tomography perfusion (CTP) in the selection of acute ischemic stroke (AIS) patients for endovascular treatment. PURPOSE: To demonstrate whether non-contrast computed tomography (CT) within 8 h of symptom onset is comparable to CTP imaging.

methodsProspective study of consecutive anterior circulation AIS patients with a National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) score > 7 presenting within 8 h of symptom onset with endovascular treatment. All patients had non-contrast CT, CT angiography, and CTP. The neuro-interventionalist was blinded to the results of the CTP and based the treatment decision using the Alberta Stroke Program Early CT score (ASPECTS). Baseline demographics, co-morbidities, and baseline NIHSS scores were collected. Outcomes were modified Rankin scale (mRS) score at discharge and in-hospital mortality. Good outcomes were defined as a mRS score of 0-2.

results283 AIS patients were screened for the trial, and 119 were enrolled. The remaining patients were excluded for: posterior circulation stroke, no CTP performed, could not obtain consent, and NIHSS score < 7. Mean -NIHSS score at admission was 16.8 ± 3, and mean ASPECTS was 8.4 ± 1.4. There was no statistically significant correlation with CTP penumbra and good outcomes: 50 versus 47.8% with no penumbra present (

conclusionsCTP penumbra did not identify patients who would benefit from endovascular treatment when patients were selected with non-contrast CT ASPECTS ≥7. There is no correlation of CTP penumbra with good outcomes or mortality. Larger prospective trials are warranted to justify the use of CTP within 6 h of symptom onset.

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Acute ischemic strokeComputed tomographic perfusionEndovascular treatment

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PMID32508893
PMCPMC7253852
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