Endovascular therapy for acute ischemic stroke after cardiac surgery: Why not?

There are few publications regarding the use of endovascular therapy (EVT) for the treatment of acute ischemic stroke (AIS) secondary to large vessel occlusion (LVO) after cardiac surgery. In the manuscript entitled "Endovascular Thrombectomy for Large Vessel Occlusion Acute Ischemic Stroke after Cardiac Surgery," Gupta et al. report their experience with EVT for AIS after cardiac surgery.

Back to the Basics: Inferior Vena Cava Filters.

Inferior vena cava filters are an important therapeutic option for patients with venous thromboembolism and contraindication to anticoagulation. Indications for filter placement have varied over the previous decades. This article discusses the history of inferior vena cava filter use, with a basic overview of technology and specific devices.

Evaluating the Routine Use of Head Computed Tomography Angiography in Blunt Cerebrovascular Trauma.

Background: The aim of this study was to evaluate a protocol change that mandated routine incorporation of head computed tomography angiography (CTA) for the work-up of suspected blunt cerebrovascular injury (BCVI) at an academic Level I trauma center.

Methods: The BCVI screening guidelines at our institution changed in 2018 to include the addition of a head CTA for all patients receiving a neck CTA as part of our BCVI screening guidelines. We performed a retrospective chart review of patients between 2018 and 2019 who were 18 years or older and met screening criteria for BCVI based on our institutional guidelines.