Impact on functional outcome of an adaptive Stroke Unit based system of care for patients undergoing endovascular treatment during pandemic times.

Introduction: The COVID19 pandemic collapsed intensive care units (ICUs) all around the world, conditioning systems of care (SOC) for other critical conditions such as severe ischemic stroke requiring endovascular treatment (EVT). Our aim was to evaluate the impact of an adaptive Stroke Unit (SU) based SOC on functional outcomes, with the goal of avoiding both general anesthesia (GA) and ICU admission in stroke patients treated with EVT.

Material And Methods: We performed an observational study comparing data from our traditional ICU-GA based SOC and the adaptive SU-Conscious Sedation (CS) based SOC (consecutive patients undergoing EVT 1 year prior and after onset of the pandemic).

Endothelial NO synthase 786T/T polymorphism increases hemorrhagic transformation after endovascular thrombectomy.

Background And Purpose: This study examined whether the 786 NOS3 polymorphism is associated with the risk of hemorrhagic transformation (HT) in stroke patients with anterior large vessel occlusion (ALVO) treated using endovascular thrombectomy (EVT).

Methods: We performed an observational cohort study that included 118 patients with ALVO who underwent EVT. HT was assessed in follow-up CT and MRI.

Quantification of Pneumothorax Volume on Chest X-Ray: A More Accurate Index Based On Measurements Made With 3D-printed Models.

Purpose: Owing to the extent of lung collapse estimated on chest radiograph it is still the complementary test most commonly used in the management of patients with pneumothorax. There are several indices to assess the extent of lung collapse. The objective of this study was to develop a more accurate index, using the 3D printing technology.