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ArticleEuropean journal of neurology2024

High risk of ischaemic stroke amongst patients with hereditary haemorrhagic telangiectasia.

Mikkel Seremet Kofoed, Pernille M Tørring, Alex Alban Christensen, Bibi Lange, Anette Drøhse Kjeldsen, Troels Halfeld Nielsen

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Mikkel Seremet KofoedDepartment of Neurosurgery, Odense University Hospital, Clinical Institute, University of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark.ORCID 0000-0002-6819-4345
Pernille M TørringDepartment of Clinical Genetics, Odense University Hospital, Odense, Denmark.
Alex Alban ChristensenDepartment of Neurology, Odense University Hospital, Clinical Institute, University of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark.
Bibi LangeDepartment of Ear, Nose and Throat Surgery, Odense University Hospital, Clinical Institute, University of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark.
Anette Drøhse KjeldsenDepartment of Ear, Nose and Throat Surgery, Odense University Hospital, Clinical Institute, University of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark.
Troels Halfeld NielsenDepartment of Neurosurgery, Odense University Hospital, Clinical Institute, University of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark.

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Region SyddanmarkSyddansk UniversitetThe Danish HHT center administered patient donation for HHT research
6 · The paper itself

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background and purposeHereditary haemorrhagic telangiectasia (HHT) is a genetic disease with fragile blood vessels and vascular malformations, potentially causing neurological manifestations, including stroke and cerebral abscesses. The study aimed to investigate neurological manifestations in the Danish HHT database, focusing on pulmonary arteriovenous malformations (PAVMs) as a risk factor for cerebral events.

methodsRetrospective analysis of the Danish HHT database was conducted, cross-referencing neurological outcomes with the Danish Apoplexy Register for accuracy. Patients were stratified by HHT type. Primary outcomes included ischaemic stroke, transient ischaemic attack and cerebral haemorrhage. Secondary outcomes comprised age, age at HHT diagnosis, age at cerebral ischaemic event, and PAVM and cerebral arteriovenous malformation status.

resultsSix hundred and sixty-four HHT patients were included. PAVM was diagnosed in 54% of patients, with higher prevalence in HHT type 1 (70%) compared to HHT type 2 (34%) and juvenile polyposis HHT (66%). Ischaemic stroke or transient ischaemic attack occurred in 12.5%, with a higher risk associated with macroscopic PAVM. Logistic regression showed a nearly 10 times increased risk of ischaemic stroke with macroscopic PAVM. Cerebral abscesses occurred in 3.2% of patients, all with macroscopic PAVM. Incomplete PAVM closure increased cerebral abscess risk.

conclusionThis study provides valuable insights into the prevalence of neurological manifestations and vascular events in HHT patients. The presence of PAVM was associated with an increased risk of ischaemic stroke, highlighting the importance of early screening and intervention. The findings emphasize the need for comprehensive management strategies targeting both vascular and neurological complications in HHT patients, especially regarding secondary stroke prevention.

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Brain AbscessBrain IschemiaIschemic Attack, TransientIschemic StrokeStrokeTelangiectasia, Hereditary HemorrhagicHumansRetrospective Studiescerebral abscesshereditary haemorrhagic telangiectasiaischaemic cerebral strokepulmonary arteriovenous malformations

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