Blood pressure targets after successful reperfusion in mechanical thrombectomy for acute ischemic stroke: an updated systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized clinical trials.

Background: This study sought to determine whether intensive blood pressure (BP) control for patients with successful reperfusion following acute ischemic stroke (AIS) is beneficial, compared to conventional BP management.

Methods: PubMed, Embase, and Cochrane databases were systematically searched for randomized controlled trials (RCTs) on the subject. The studied outcomes included dependency or death at 90 days (modified Rankin Scale [mRS] 3-6); severe disability at 90 days (mRS 3-5); mortality at 90 days; and symptomatic intracranial hemorrhage.

A rare cause of thoracic cord compression.

Background: The posterior longitudinal ligament (PLL) extends from the foramen magnum to the sacrum. In some cases, it becomes calcified/ossified; the term for this is ossification of the PLL (OPLL).

Case Description: A 50-year-old female presented with acute sphincter dysfunction and paraparesis attributed to T2-T4 OPLL.