Publications by authors named "Anastasia Orlova Lorentzen"
Flow diverter stents are new important tools in the treatment of large, giant, or wide-necked aneurysms. Their delivery and positioning may be difficult due to vessel tortuosity. Common adverse events include intracranial hemorrhage and ischemic stroke, which usually occurs within the same day, or the next few days after the procedure.
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- About 5% of patients with sarcoidosis experience central nervous system issues, which can significantly affect their quality of life; spinal cord involvement is extremely rare.
- Infliximab, a TNF-α inhibitor, shows promise as a treatment for severe cases that do not respond to corticosteroids, but a standard treatment protocol is not well defined.
- A review of 34 cases indicates that infliximab can lead to quick improvement in neurosarcoidosis symptoms, with some patients achieving lasting remission, though more controlled studies are needed to establish a formal treatment strategy.