Publications by authors named "E Turcotte"
Objective: While the relationship between smoking and subarachnoid hemorrhage is well established, data regarding the probability of detecting unruptured intracranial aneurysms (UIAs) in smokers remain sparse. The aim of this systematic review and meta-analysis is to provide a comprehensive understanding of the relationship between smoking and the likelihood of identifying UIAs in healthy asymptomatic patients who underwent brain imaging for indications unrelated to UIAs.
Methods: A systematic review was conducted following the PRISMA guidelines.
Article Synopsis
- Statin therapy during coil embolization for intracranial aneurysms (IAs) may lower the rates of aneurysm recurrence and the need for retreatment.
- A post hoc analysis of data from the Hydrogel Endovascular Aneurysm Treatment Trial showed that patients on statins had a recurrence rate of 3.8%, compared to 10.7% in those not on statins.
- Statin use was particularly effective in patients with unruptured aneurysms, significantly reducing recurrence compared to nonstatin users, while having no measurable benefit for ruptured aneurysms.
Background: Smoking and observed growth of intracranial aneurysms are known risk factors for rupture. The mechanism by which smoking increases this risk is not completely elucidated. Furthermore, an association between smoking and aneurysm growth has not been clearly defined in the literature.
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