MCA Parallel Anatomic Scanning MR Imaging-Guided Recanalization of a Chronic Occluded MCA by Endovascular Treatment.

Basi-parallel anatomic scanning has been widely used for assessing the vascular morphology of vertebral basilar arteries. Previous studies have demonstrated its efficacy in evaluating the morphology of the MCA, which we refer to as MCA parallel anatomic scanning MR imaging (MCPAS). In this study, we present our experience with the application of MCPAS in patients with MCA occlusion.

Association of Adipokines with Alzheimer's Disease in a Chinese Cohort.

Background: The correlation between plasma adipose factor levels and Alzheimer's patients is not entirely clear.

Objective: We aimed to investigate associations between AD and plasma levels of three adipokines including plasma adiponectin, leptin, and resistin.

Methods: A single-center, cross-sectional study recruited AD patients (n = 148) and cognitively normal (CN) controls (n = 110).

Intravenous tirofiban therapy for patients with capsular warning syndrome.

Background: Capsular warning syndrome (CWS) is defined as recurrent episodes of transient ischaemic attacks ≥3 times during a short time frame. There is no effective therapy to stop these attacks. We, herein, report our experience of using intravenous tirofiban to treat CWS.

Feasibility and outcome of an individualized Tai Chi program for improving balance and strength in the elderly: A pilot study.

Background: Traditional Tai Chi is too complex for most elderly individuals. There have been few reports regarding the development of simplified Tai Chi programs to suit the physical needs of elderly adults. However, these programs were not individualized according to the participants' balance control abilities.

Safety and preliminary efficacy of intravenous tirofiban in acute ischemic stroke patient without arterial occlusion on neurovascular imaging studies.

Background: There has been no effective treatment for acute ischemic stroke (AIS) patients who presented to the Emergency Department >4.5h without a visible arterial occlusion on the neurovascular imaging studies. In this study, we aimed to investigate whether intravenous antiplatelet agent tirofiban was safe and potentially effective in AIS patients who had no visible arterial occlusion and was outside of treatment window for Alteplase.

Predictive Factors for the Spontaneous Recanalization of Large and Middle Cerebral Arteries after Acute Occlusion.

Objective: This study aims to investigate the predictive factors for the spontaneous recanalization of occluded arteries in patients with acute ischemic stroke.

Methods: A total of 139 patients with consecutive acute ischemic stroke were enrolled from June 2010 to June 2013. The clinical and biochemical parameters were measured in each participant.