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There are studies in the literature showing the clinical importance of fragmented QRS (fQRS) in many systemic diseases. In this study, we aimed to investigate the frequency and prognostic value of fQRS on electrocardiogram (ECG) in patients with acute ischemic stroke.
We prospectively enrolled 241 patients with acute ischemic stroke between January 2018 and January 2020. ST depression and elevation, QRS duration, PR interval, RR interval, QTc interval, QTc dispersion (QTcd), T negativity, Q wave, and fQRS were evaluated on ECG. Brain computed tomography (CT) and diffusion magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) images were obtained in the acute period and the National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) score was calculated for each patient. Patients were followed up for a period of two years.
The 241 patients comprised 121 (50.2%) men and 120 (49.8%) women with a mean age of 67.52 ± 13.00 years. In Cox regression analysis, age, NIHSS, QTcd, and fQRS were found to be independent predictors of mortality (age, hazard ratio [HR] 1.063, p<0.001; NIHSS, HR 1.116, p=0.006; QTcd, HR 1.029, p=0.042; fQRS, HR 2.048, p=0.037). Two-year mortality was higher in patients with fQRS than in patients without fQRS (31% vs. 9%, p=0.001).
The fQRS is associated with poor prognosis in patients with acute ischemic stroke.
The fQRS is associated with poor prognosis in patients with acute ischemic stroke.
Acute central retinal artery occlusion (CRAO) is an emergency with poor visual outcome. Intravenous thrombolysis within 4.5h of vision loss is safe and may improve vision, but is rarely administered because of frequent delays in presentation. We describe a subgroup of CRAO patients presenting within 24h of vision loss to a tertiary care center affiliated with a comprehensive stroke center.
Retrospective review of 181 consecutive CRAO patients seen at our institution from 2010 to 2020.
Out of 181 CRAO patients, 62 (34%) presented within 24h of vision loss and tended to live closer to the hospital. These patients were more likely to be admitted to the hospital and receive comprehensive stroke work-up compared to patients who presented after 24h of vision loss. Patients presenting after 24h did not necessarily receive prior appropriate work-up at outside institutions. Conservative treatments for CRAO were administered to 20/181 patients, and only 3 patients received intravenous thrombolysis.
Patients witotocols for patients with acute vision loss so that CRAO patients may be diagnosed and be considered for potential acute treatments as quickly as possible.
Stroke constitutes a significant public health problem in developing countries. Caregivers provide an important support system for patient care but usually lack knowledge and skill to attend their stroke patients. We assessed whether a caregiver-directed educational intervention would reduce hospital-acquired complications and improve stroke patients' outcomes.
We randomly assigned two Neurology inpatient wards to receive either standard care or an educational intervention. The coprimary outcomes included incidence of hospital-acquired complications and in-hospital mortality. Secondary outcomes included the modified Rankin Scale and mortality at three months.
Among 164 patients recruited, 82 received intervention, and standard care each. The mean (Standard deviation) Glasgow coma scale of patients was 11.01 (3.4), and National Institute of Health Stroke Scale was 19.17 (8.54). The incidence of complications (72 in the intervention versus 81 in the control group; p=0.56) was not different. Ten patients (ational intervention did not reduce the incidence of hospital-acquired complications, mortality, or morbidity. However, there was a trend towards fewer complications in the initial days of hospital stay. Extended hospital stay, caregiver fatigue, and dilution of the intervention over time might be reasons for the apparent lack of effect. CLINICAL TRIAL REGISTRATION-URL http//www.ctri.nic.in. Unique identifier CTRI/2018/11/016312.
Blood blister aneurysms (BBAs) are rare aneurysms affecting non-branched points of intracerebral arteries. Due to their small size and fragility, BBAs are prone to rupture, and can be challenging to diagnose and treat. Several treatment options have been suggested yet there is no consensus regarding the best modality to reduce morbidity and mortality.
A systematic review of the literature was conducted searching for articles discussing the treatment of BBAs. Inclusion criteria included articles published between January 2010 and August 2020, English language, with each paper including at least 15 patients. Studies included required detailed reporting of patient demographics, treatment, and patient outcomes (including complications, recurrence, neurologic functional status, and mortality).
A total of 25 studies with 883 patients were included. Most were female (n=594, 67.3%) and aneurysms were overwhelmingly located in the supraclinoid internal carotid artery (99%). Aneurysms were variable in size and mostly presented with subarachnoid haemorrhage. Endovascular treatment (n=518, 58.7%) was more common than microsurgery (n=365, 41.1%) while only 2 patients were managed conservatively. Complications were more common in patients treated microsurgically. Microsurgical procedures had an unfavorable outcome (mRS 4-6, GOS 1-3) rate of 27.8% (n=100/360) while that of endovascular procedures was 14.7% (n=70/477). Endovascular procedures had a lower mortality rate than microsurgical interventions (8.4% vs 11%).
This review demonstrates that endovascular treatment of blood blister aneurysm has reduced morbidity and mortality when compared with microsurgical treatment. Small sample sizes and substantial study heterogeneity makes strong conclusions difficult.
This review demonstrates that endovascular treatment of blood blister aneurysm has reduced morbidity and mortality when compared with microsurgical treatment. Small sample sizes and substantial study heterogeneity makes strong conclusions difficult.
Despite multiple interventions, the incidence of chronic pain after mastectomy could be as high as 50% after surgery. This study aimed to determine the efficacy of transcutaneous electrical acupoint stimulation (TEAS) before anesthesia induction in reducing chronic pain and to compare the effect of combined acupoint TEAS with that of single acupoint TEAS.
A multicenter randomized clinical trial.
The study was conducted at six medical centers in China from May 2016 to April 2018. JAK Inhibitor I in vitro Final follow-up was on October 26, 2018.
Eligible patients were women scheduled for radical mastectomy under general anesthesia.
Patients were randomly and equally grouped into sham control (n=188), single acupoint (PC6, n=198), or combined acupoints (PC6 and CV17, n=190) TEAS groups using a centralized computer-generated randomization system. TEAS was applied for 30min before anesthesia induction. The sham-operated control group received electrode attachment but without stimulation. Anesthesiologists, surgeons, and outcome assessors were blinded to the interventions.
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