The Angiographic Anatomy of the Sphenoidal Segment of the Middle Cerebral Artery and Its Relevance in Mechanical Thrombectomy.

Objective: The middle cerebral artery (MCA) is the most commonly treated artery in mechanical thrombectomy stroke trials; however, there is no pragmatic agreement about the segmental anatomy and nomenclature utilized. It results in significant clinical-radiological dissociation and introduces bias in research trials. The purpose of the study is to review and compare angiographic anatomy with microsurgical anatomy literature of the MCA with emphasis on the discrepancy.

Magnetic resonance imaging changes in a 69-year old man with hypoglycemia induced brain injury: case report and literature review.

We present the case of a 69-year old man who was brought to the hospital after being found unconscious; last seen at baseline 9 hours prior. On admission he was found to be severely hypoglycemic and received prompt glucose administration, with no immediate neurological improvement. Stroke was suspected.

Pre-Existing Renal Failure Increases In-Hospital Mortality in Patients with Intracerebral Hemorrhage.

Background: To determine the clinical outcome for intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH) patients with pre-existing renal failure in the United States.

Methods: We analyzed the data from Nationwide Inpatient Sample (2008-2012) for all ICH patients with or without pre-existing renal failure. Patients were identified using the International Classification of Disease, Ninth Revision, Clinical Modification codes.